Enlightened Hounds Dog Training

Let's learn Spin!! Step One: Have an obvious treat in your hand and use it to lure your pup in a circle. It can help to test both directions, some of our dogs prefer one over the other! Make sure to move your hand slowly enough that your pup can follow. If they get lost and come out of the spin, slow it down a little. Do this 3-4 times in a row, marking and treating as your pup finishes the circle. Step Two: Fade your lure! Put your treats in your pocket (or on the side next to you) and do exactly the same motion, just without the treat in your hand. When your pup completes the circle, make sure to still mark and treat. Doing this step within a few lures is the key to making sure your pup is able to do this without the treat in your hand. If your dog is unable to do this without the lure in your hand, do one or two more repetitions with a lure and then try again. This is also the time you can add a verbal cue! Step Three: Practice! Keep at it! Try not to go back to the lure if you can. As your dog gets more fluid with the motion start forming your hand into whatever you want the signal to look like, and try pulling it back to you earlier in the circle until eventually it's a mild flick of the wrist. Step Four: Have fun!! Remember, training should always be fun fo ryou and your dog. If either of you are miserable, take a step back and reasses. And never hestitate to reach out to us for help! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instadogs #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #bestdog #austin #atx #tricks #trickdog #tricktraining #spin

Ever wonder what cooperative handling looks like in action? Honestly, it's kind of boring! Haku enjoys showing his skills off though. Especially since he just has to chill and eat cookies! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instadogs #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #bestdog #austin #atx #cooperativehandling #cooperativecare #nailtream #earcleaning

Curious what a cooperative handling session looks like? Let's show you! Teddy is not a huge fan of being brushed, especially when we hit knots, but unfortunately being a #cavapoo daily brushing is kind of a thing. So we work with him gently and slowly. We've been practicing on elevated surfaces to help get him ready for his first trip to the groomer and working on a chin rest in our hand for brushing his head and chest, and being held gently for his back and body. We make sure to keep our brushing short and take lots of breaks for treats, and stop if he asks us to. Plus of course, cuddles at the end. #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainingbaltimore #baltimoredogtraining #dogtrainingmaryland #dogsofbaltimore #charmcity #charmcitydogs #boardandtrain #baltimore #bmore #cooperativehandling #cooperativecare #cooperativegrooming #grooming #brushing #cavapoosofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #cavapoosofbaltimore #cavapoosofmaryland #doodlesofmaryland

Don’t you just love some beautiful leash walking?? Join us on Saturday for our Lovely Leash Walking workshop to see more of it on your own walks! Email us at [email protected] or text 512-710-6064 to register! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #leashwalking #workshop #groupclasses #austin #atx

A very belated update on our Goose! Things have been a bit of a whirlwind over here for me (Meggan) with some trips and deaths in the family, but we are still plugging away here with the new kid. I'm still determined to share our journey with you all, so let's get caught up! Check out all of the details on our blog here: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/goose-update #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #whippet #whippetsofinstagram #dogtraining #puppyraising #puppytraining #whippetpuppy #decompressionwalk #vetvisit #blogpost #dogsofaustin #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtrainer #austin #atx

Making friends! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #puppytraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogTrainingTips

Raising Goose! Welcome to our week one update for the new member of our staff, Goose! We will be sharing updates here and on our blog every week. Check out this weeks blog post at www.enlightenedhounds.com/raising-goose-week-one.

Exciting news! We have Board & Train openings starting September 1st for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs looking to work on basic skills. (Unfortunately our Behavior Board & Trains are booked until the beginning of November) If you'd like to learn more about our Board & Trains or enquire about specific dates you can email us at [email protected], or text us at 512-710-6064! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #puppytraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogTrainingTips

What does cooperative care look like exactly? It depends on what you need your pup to do! One of our favorite ways to work on cooperative nail trims (at least for the front feet) is to teach our dogs to use a scratch board. You get a pup with nicely filed nails, and they’ve had fun playing an awesome game! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #muttsofinstagram #dogtraining #cooperativecare #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingtips #nailtrim #austin #atx

It's Trick Tuesday! Follow this step-by-step guide to teach your furry companion the "High Five" trick! 🐾🐾 Step 1: Prepare Treats 🦴🍖 Grab some delicious, bite-sized treats that your dog loves. These will be the rewards for their fantastic high fives! Step 2: Get Their Attention 👀 Find a quiet spot to train and call your dog over. Make sure they're focused and ready to learn. Step 3: Show the Paw ✋ Gently take one of your dog's paws in your hand and say "High Five" in a cheerful tone. Then treat! Do this a few times, and then wait to see if your dog can lift their paw on their own. Step 4: Reward & Repeat 🎁 As soon as your dog lifts their paw even slightly, reward them with a treat and lots of praise! Repeat this step several times until they understand the connection between "High Five" and the paw lift. Step 5: Practice & Polish 🔄 Practice the "High Five" trick regularly. The more you do it, the better your dog will become! Be patient and keep the sessions fun and positive. Step 6: Generalize the Trick 🌎 Take the show on the road! Practice the "High Five" trick in different locations to help your dog generalize the behavior beyond the training spot. Step 7: Show Off! 📸 Once your dog has mastered the "High Five" trick, show it off to friends and family. Capture the moment with a cute photo or video to share on social media! 📸🐕 Remember, trick training is all about bonding and having fun together. Celebrate every small success and enjoy the journey with your furry friend! 🌟 #TrickTraining101 #HighFiveTrick #SmartPupTricks #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #summer #indoortraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #PositiveReinforcementTraining #DogTrainingTips #PawsitiveTraining #AustinDogLovers #DogObedience #DogBehavior #AustinPets #AustinDogCommunity #DogTrainingExpert #BestDogTrainer #AustinCanineTraining

🐾Let's have some fun! Let's teach Between!🐶 Between is not only a great way to exercise your dogs brain (and body) indoors and away from the heat, but it's also a very useful skill! Between comes in handy in all kinds of settings (just check out our blog on it for all the details!). Here's how you can teach your dog Between in a few simple steps: 1️⃣ Start in a Distraction-Free Environment: Begin training in a quiet and familiar space where your dog can focus without too many distractions. 2️⃣ Grab Some Tasty Treats: Use delicious treats as a reward to motivate your dog during the training process. Make sure the treats are small and enticing! 3️⃣ Lure Your Dog: Hold a treat in your right hand in front of your dog's nose, and slowly move it to your right side and behind your legs. Be ready with a second treat in your left hand. As they reach the desired spot behind you, mark and treat with the treat in your right hand, then quickly stick your left hand with the treat behind your legs and lure them through. Then mark and treat again. 4️⃣ Add Verbal and Hand Signals: Once your dog starts following the treat without hesitating, introduce a verbal cue and a hand signal. 5️⃣ Reward and Repeat: Repeat the process, gradually fading out the treat lures one by one and relying more on the verbal and hand signals. 6️⃣ Practice and Generalize: Practice in different locations and gradually increase distractions. Remember, patience and positive reinforcement are key. Celebrate your dog's progress, and always end training sessions on a positive note. #DogTraining #ImpressiveTricks #FunWithDogs #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrickTraining #TrainingJourney #HappyDogs #SpinLikeAPro #DoggyWhirlwind #AustinDogTrainer #DogTrainingAustin #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogBehaviorist #PositiveReinforcementTraining #AustinPetServices #TrainWithLove #DogTrainingTips #PawsitiveTraining #AustinDogLovers #DogObedience #DogBehavio

Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks?!! Our 10 year old Cavapoo friend Misty says that’s stupid. She got to learn this super fun new trick while Meggan was visiting Texas this week. Her brain is exercised, she got to stay inside, and it’s arthritis friendly! Go Misty!! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #tricktraining #seniordog #olderandwiser #indoortraining #cavapoo #cavapoosofinstagram

One of the questions we get the most about our Day Training services is "How will I know how to keep the training going?". We love that owners want to be involved and know how to keep things going after the Day Training session is over, and we are committed to supporting our dog owners and making sure they have all of the resources they need! So here's how we make sure that happens with Day Training: 🐾🌟 We highly recommend pairing Private Lessons with your Day Training, at least at the beginning. This allows us to give you hands on instruction on how to keep things going. 🐾🌟 During each Day Training visit we take as much video of our training as we can! Then we edit the highlights together (and sometimes this means the trickiest moments!) and send you an edited copy with a voiceover explaining every step we take. 🐾🌟 For each new skill your pup learns your trainer will share handouts and instructional videos with you to make sure you know exactly how to teach the skill. 🐾🌟 We are always available for you to ask questions via text and email! We are a team and here to support you every step of the way. Curious about Day Training? Reach out and see if it might be a good fit for you and your pup! #AustinDogTrainer #ATXDogTrainer #AustinDogTraining #DogTrainerAustin #AustinDogs #AustinPets #DogTrainingTX #DogBehavioristATX #AustinPuppyTraining #DogObedienceAustin #ATXPuppyTrainer #AustinPositiveTraining #DogTrainingExpert #DogBehaviorTraining #AustinDogBehavior

Have you noticed the new offering on our website?! We are so excited to be launching our first virtual course!! These training classes include weekly lectures and four guided training sessions each week with a trainer telling you exactly what to do. You get access to a supportive group as well where you can share your training and ask our trainers questions. The best part? There’s no time limit!! Take as long as you need to complete the course and come back to it anytime! And you can join us from anywhere! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #basicobedience #virtualtraining #onlinedogtraining #virtualdogtraining #trainingclass #groupclass

Ever wonder what real life looks like for our Board & Train pups? Wonder no more! If youve ever been interested in setting up a Board & Train for your dog, reach out now! We only have one spot left this year for a Puppy or Adult Board & Train. The best part? It covers Christmas! So if youve been dragging your feet at getting your dog situated for Christmas while you travel, this is a great opportunity for them to stay somewhere fun and cozy, and learn a lot! #dogtraining #dogs #dogsofaustin #dogsofinstagram #doodle #doodlesofinstagram #doodlesofaustin #boardandtrain #christmas #austindogtrainer #austin #atx #multidoghousehold #multidogtraining

Finn just finished up a Board & Train stay with us and we wanted to show off his final field trip. Finn came to us with some impressive skills already, so we could focus on teaching some new fun things (like swinging into heel so pretty!) and taking his skills out on the road! Our Board & Train programs are entirely customizable to your dog and your goals. We only have three spots left this year for Board & Trains, so reach out soon! #dogsofthedomain #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #pittiesofinstagram #muttsofinstagram #publictraining #boardandtrain #austin #atx

Come and join us for a field trip to The Domain with our Day School pup Bodhi! #dogs #dogsofaustin #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #thedomain #dogsofthedomain #cattledog #heelernation #austin #atx

Ever wonder what a day of In Home Day School looks like? Wonder no more! Boba will show you around. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #dayschool #boardandtrain #puppiesofinstagram #corgi #corgisofinstagram #austin #atx

In honor of her seventh birthday yesterday, Meggan’s dog Adelaide takes us on a tour of Marshalls! Such a fun place to get some training experience! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #publictraining #dogsinstores #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #austin #atx