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Every Dog Behavior and Training

We’re a nonprofit dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources!
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12/17/2024

Meet Every Dog volunteer Caitlin and her pup Birdie!

Caitlin started volunteering with Every Dog to pair her passion for giving back with her love of animals. One of her favorite volunteer moments was wearing silly hats and a beard in class to help desensitize the pups.

She says, "Being around puppies is the highlight of my weekend. Seeing them come out of their shell and build confidence makes me so happy."

Volunteers like Caitlin are a key part of our programs, and we'd love for you to join us! Visit everydogaustin.org/join to learn more and get started!

12/13/2024

Why does my dog ___?

We get this question a lot, especially when it comes to complex behaviors like fear, reactivity, or aggression. And as humans, we want (desperately!) to find a clear label as the reason for this behavior.

We often hear “he must have been abused by a large man who wore hats because he’s so scared of them,” “he dislikes strangers because of his breed,” or “it’s all in how you raise them.”

The truth is that there are TONS of things that contribute to behavior. Not even the best scientists in the world can tell us where a particular dog’s behavior comes from. When we see a fearful dog, it could be due to genes, limited maternal care, or stress in their first weeks of life (or inside mom’s uterus). They could have had a traumatic experience or have a hormone imbalance. They could hurt, have learned associations over time, or even have certain brain structures that grew or shrank to make them more fearful.

So what’s really important to know here?
1️⃣ behavior causes can be very complicated
2️⃣ anyone who says that behavior is all because of learning, or breed, or socialization, or whatever- is misinformed.
3️⃣ in many cases, you’re just not going to be able to identify the “cause” of complex behaviors like fear, reactivity, or aggression. Get comfy with not knowing.
4️⃣ not knowing the exact cause doesn’t prevent us from working on behavior!! We can make educated guesses and use treatment plans and involve vets to help us treat what we can’t easily train.

If you're struggling to figure out what your dog needs, we'd love to help! Visit our website to schedule a behavior consult or reach out for more info!

12/12/2024

Not sure what to get the dog parents on your shopping list? Never fear! The Every Dog Gift Guide is here!

A few ideas for the friend who won't stop talking about their dog:
🎁 A gift card for their next training class!
🎁 New treats and/or enrichment toys!
🎁 Merch so they can spread the word that dog training is for everyone!!

Shop it all at www.everydogaustin.org/post/holiday-gift-guide

12/11/2024

If your dog:

🐾 starts whining or barking at you every day during your 3pm Zoom meeting,
🐾 tends to get underfoot when you're cooking dinner,
🐾 gets overly excited for the first 10 minutes of people visiting

Tactical enrichment might be for you! The whole idea of tactical enrichment is just to choose enrichment activities wisely and apply them when it's helpful for you and your dog.

Check out our new blog to learn more at everydogaustin.org/blog.

12/10/2024

It was a big year! This year Every Dog:

🐾 Gave $60k in financial aid ensuring that everyone who wants training can afford it.
🐾 Veterinary Behavior financial assistance helped over 25 dogs work with a specialist to get the medicine they needed to thrive when they couldn't have afforded it otherwise.
🐾 Dozens of shelter and foster dogs came to take group training classes or explore our space, giving them much needed breaks from the shelter and helping their favorite humans learn new training skills.
🐾 We featured (and paid) 10 BIPOC trainers and behavior experts to give their time for free webinars, pushing for representation in the field and highlighting voices of color.
🐾 We had 5 trainers become certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®.
🐾 Over 44,000 people watched our free webinars on YouTube.
🐾 We published a "how to find a dog trainer" guide with Roland's Silly Goose Crew and kept up an Austin area trainer directory to help people find amazing trainers.
🐾 We offered dozens of training sessions in Spanish.
🐾 We hosted a 3 part series on mental health resources for our staff and over a dozen local trainers.
🐾 Dozens of volunteers gave over 800 hours of their time assisting in group classes!

We couldn't do any of it without you! We can't wait to see what 2025 brings!

12/10/2024

Heads up: Our prices for classes and private training are increasing on January 1st.

We are passionate about providing high quality services, serving our community, and offering our staff fair wages and benefits, and our new pricing reflects that!

Financial assistance will not change and current pricing is in place through Dec. 31. Visit everydogaustin.org/pricing for more details and don't hesitate to reach out for additional support!

12/06/2024

This time of year can get expensive, but dog training doesn't have to be! We have over 80 free webinars and dozens of blog posts online that can be referenced at any time for the low price of $0!

Make sure to check them out at https://www.everydogaustin.org/free-workshops!

12/04/2024

We're cheesin' thanks to YOU for helping us beat our goal and raise $2,895 yesterday!! This means we can give out over $5,300 in financial aid thanks to y'all and the matching donation!

We are so excited to put your dollars to work serving Austin pups and their families however we can! Thank you!!

12/04/2024

Have you made your donation yet? Don't miss this chance to have your donation DOUBLED by our generous donor!!

Donations received today will go towards financial aid for Every Dogs like Alfie! Alfie's family needed behavior support for anxiety and reactivity. Thanks to our financial aid program, they were able to start working with behaviorist Kay without having to worry about whether they could afford it.

Visit everydogaustin.org/donate TODAY!

12/03/2024

It's been a big 5th year for Every Dog. We've had the joy to help hundreds of dogs and their families through classes, private training, virtual lessons, webinars, and more. We need your help to keep the Every Dog community thriving. This Giving Tuesday, we're asking you to consider making a donation to Every Dog Austin’s Financial Assistance Program.

Our financial assistance allows dogs like Circe to access training when they need it — not just when they can afford it.

Thanks to a generous $2,500 matching gift, every dollar you give will be doubled through ! Donate NOW at everydogaustin.org/donate

12/03/2024

Meet our newest Every Dog trainers: Izzy and Abby!!

Izzy got their introduction to the dog training world after adopting an Australian Cattle Dog mix as a ten year old named Friskie, who displayed resource guarding issues and reactivity towards other dogs. One bite later, and they were thrown into the world of behavior modification, leading them into a life-long interest in dog training. At 15, they began to raise puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and got their start into working as a professional dog trainer in 2021, after graduating high school. Izzy aims to assist pet parents in getting to understand their dogs and to come to a mutual love for working together!

Abby begun her dog training when she adopted her rescue dog Harvey. Helping him through his reactivity, squirrel-obsession, and separation anxiety inspired her to learn more about dog behavior, training, and how we can help our dogs navigate the big scary human world. After years of not knowing how to help Harvey, seeing how positive reinforcement/force free training helped them both live a better life together, she quickly became dedicated to learning more. Abby started volunteering with Every Dog Austin and went on to get her dog training certification at Karen Pryor Academy in 2023. Abby loves helping pet parents appreciate the joy of living with dogs and loving them through all of their quirks.

We are so excited to have these 2 on our team. Say hi when you see them!!

11/29/2024

Having a dog with behavior issues comes with some significant emotional impacts on the humans involved. Often, clients tell us they feel isolated or that they feel silly for being so upset over their dog’s reactivity, guarding, aggression, etc.

Having feelings about your dog’s behavior issues is NORMAL, so let’s talk about it.

-it’s normal to experience setbacks instead of linear progress, but it still SUCKS and you’re allowed to be upset.

-there’s significant grief involved in accepting that your dog may never be able to do the things you wanted for them. They may never go to the dog park or the patio bar or want to meet all your friends.

-there’s real emotional energy in planning for walks with a reactive dog (where are there good escape spots, when will dogs be out), or getting your dog to the vet when he’s absolutely terrified, or planning for a family visit when your dog has bitten strangers.

-there’s guilt and shame over the idea that you should be able to “fix” your dogs, worsened by common myths about how your nervousness is the cause of their issues, and your “energy” will fix it.

-isolation and feeling like no one else knows what you’re going through (they do).

If you're having these feelings, you're not alone. Don't be afraid to skip a training session, go home earlier than planned on a walk, or take a hike without your dog if it's what you need.

11/29/2024

Our "Health and Its Role in Behavior Problems" webinar is now available to stream!

Here, Linda Randall and Kathie Nurena talk us through getting health evaluations in response to behavior problems in pets, and answer questions like "What do I tell my vet?" and "Can human health impact pet behavior?" Plus so much more.

Visit youtube.com/ to watch.

11/26/2024

Every Dog (noun): any dog that has joined a class, taken a lesson, watched a webinar, waited at home while their parent volunteered for a class, or otherwise contributed to our Every Dog community.

This season, we’re showing our gratitude for every dog who makes the Every Dog community as adorable, amazing, and silly as it is.

Do you have an Every Dog? Comment below and we'll share a few on our stories and feeds! What makes them special? What’s their name - or nickname? What is their favorite thing they've learned?

11/26/2024

We love working with small dogs and their people! And we often get families reaching out to us in a panic because they're seeing aggression from their small dog.

Our best advice for reducing aggression in a small dog is to treat them like a Great Dane! You don't see a lot of Great Danes being picked up and passed around all the time. We inherently respect their boundaries and space because they're 90+ pounds.

As cute as it is that our small dogs can fit in our hand or bag, it's important to make sure they WANT to be there.

Looking for more tips? Check out our full blog post: https://www.everydogaustin.org/post/how-to-reduce-aggression-in-small-dogs-treat-your-small-dog-like-a-great-dane

11/22/2024

The holidays are almost here, and while we want our dogs to enjoy the festivities, it can be a lot to manage, especially with a reactive or excitable pup!

Here are 3 quick tips from our blog and webinar on how to set your dog up for success through holiday celebrations:

1️⃣ Exercise Before the Chaos: Look for a chance to get the wiggles out like a good walk, play session, or puzzle toy before guests arrive. 🐕

2️⃣ Set Up a Safe Space: Whether your dog is overwhelmed by strangers or just needs a break from the fun, create a quiet space where they can retreat and relax. A crate or a quiet bedroom can work wonders. 😴

3️⃣ Know Your Dog's Triggers: Preventing bad behavior starts with knowing what will cause your dog to react so you can plan ahead.

Want more tips to make this holiday season stress-free for both you *and* your dog? Check out the full blog post or watch our webinar for all the details: https://www.everydogaustin.org/post/managing-your-dog-over-the-holidays

11/22/2024

Too often, finances prevent families from accessing the training services they need. That's why we offer financial assistance to those in our community who need it, no questions asked.

All it takes is giving us your name and email, and you get an automated response with various discount codes for our services. Choose what feels right.

https://www.everydogaustin.org/financialassistance

Thank you to the client who shared their story: "Training was something I always planned on doing when I was more financially stable, but when my dog's behavior created a problem with my neighbor, I panicked.

I had recently left my job and was under-employed. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for training. I already have major financial anxiety and this situation made it worse.

Every Dog made it possible for me to deal with my pup’s problematic behaviors immediately, reducing my stress level greatly. I can’t express enough how important this organization is. EVERYONE should have access to the support they need to help themselves help their dogs."

11/20/2024

Can y'all believe classes are already open for 2025? The January class schedule is live and you don't want to miss out!

Check out our upcoming classes including:
🐾 Control Unleashed (North): Dec. 4
🐾 Puppy Agility (North): Ongoing on Saturdays
🐾 Intro to Rally (North): Jan. 2
🐾 Intro to Nosework (North & South): Jan. 6
🐾 Tricks (South): Jan. 8
🐾 Senior Snoots (North): Jan. 8

Register on our website and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: https://www.everydogaustin.org/classes

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Handling is a HUGE part of puppy socialization!

When you hear about puppy socialization, there’s a big emphasis on meeting other dogs and people. But handling should be a BIG part! 👋👋👋 Practicing handling with your puppy will help a lot in the future- with veterinary care, grooming, and tons more. So what to do? HANDLING = TREATS. So for example, we feed treats while we gently pet an ear. After a few times, maybe we squeeze or move the ear. Then maybe we flip it over to look inside. Every time we touch the ear, a treat magically appears. But remember- we want them to think handling is FUN! So if your puppy pulls away when you try to squeeze their paw. STOP. 🛑 Back up a step, and work on just touching their paw! Once they’re more comfortable, you can work back up to the squeeze.

Puppy Day School Fun

Always the best vibes at Puppy Day School! Just goofin and smiling between peanut butter breaks.

Meet Kiera, An Every Dog Puppy Day School Student!

Meet one of our favorite dog friends, Kiera! We wish everyone could know her. Kiera is one of our amazing Puppy Day School attendees, and she's a great student with a big personality. She's 5 months old, and just discovered lights. Her likes include play tugging and sitting in her favorite places. Her biggest dislike a very specific big red ball. We love working and playing with her 🐾

January Dog Training Classes

January classes are open for enrollment! Check them out at everydogaustin.org/classes Just a friendly reminder that we offer financial assistance on all of our training services. You can request financial assistance on our website with a simple, easy form!