Ever wanted your own land hippo who also loves the water? Do you enjoy playing with toys, tug of war, and other physical activities like swimming and hiking? Then Kai might be your dream dog. He's super smart and learning to regulate his emotions, so he needs a lot 9f consistency. We think he can live with the right dog. We're happy to put you in touch with his foster mom to learn more!
#landhippo #sadc #summerfun #canineenrichment #adoptable #adoptme #adoptdontshop #adoptionsaveslives #pitmix #pittiemix #adoptkai #prettypitty #waterdog #getoutside
Hamilton, Garrus, and Essie doing it up!
Hamilton is 4 and uncomfortable in new environments, with new people, and sudden movements. He's always liked dogs, but never really played. Garrus can be reactive on leash to dogs and had a traumatic injury in his backyard with a dog that resulted in serious injury which caused him to understandably be more reactive and defensive around dogs. Essie is our helper gal!
It's taken time to create a space where these guys feel safe to open up and be themselves. This is why we do what we do! These moments are special.
#sadc #rescuedog #playtime #dogplay #playtherapy #dogtherapy #dayschool #dogschool #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #mixedbreed #dogsocialization #behaviormodification #dogtraining #atx #atxdogs #dogsbeingdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree #austindogs
Ember discovered the joys of hiking! Her new buddy, Summer, graciously offered to show her ropes.
@itsalwayssummerinaustin
#sadc #fearfreedogtraining #learningallthethings #dogsof512 #dogtrainingaustin #getoutside #atxdogs #atx #greatoutdoors #makingfriends #sniffari #exploringnature #outdooradventures
It's Day 2 of Hamilton's program and he's learning that he give space and go to his mat. Like many pups, Hamilton can be a bit "in your face" when he's excited and seeking attention or treats. By showing him he can move away onto the mat, his safe space, and still get attention and cookies, we help relieve the pressure and nervousness he feels from coming in close and getting stuck. Extra bonus points for shaping the behavior so it boosts his confidence and he thinks the whole thing is his idea!
#sadc #behaviormofication #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #nevertoooldtolearn #shapingbehavior #dayschool #atxdogs #dogsof512 #figuringitout #buildingconfidence #trainingshouldbefun #caviesofinstagram #smile #positivereinforcement #fearfreedogtraining #goodboy #dogtrainingaustin
Puppies, Carmy and Ember, making the first friends of their lives! It's so fun to see. Come start your puppy off on the right foot with our Puppy Right Start Day School Program!
#sadc #puppylove #puppyschool #dayschool #startthemyoung #trainthemyoung #puppysocialization #socializeyourpuppy #bernedoodle #rescuepuppy #terriermix #mixed puppy #puppyfriends #bff #learningwithfriends #positivevibes #bernedoodlepuppy #terrierpuppy #austinpuppy #atx #atxdogs #dogsofatx #austindogtraining #southaustin #positivereinforcement #grouptraining #beingadog
Danny Rojas doing some rainy day enrichment! Danny is in dire need of a foster or adopter with no other pets and a fenced in backyard. Please reach out to @greyhoundrescueaustin if you're interesed!
#sadc #soatxdogcenter #whippet #whippetsofinstagram #whippets #adoptable #adoptme #rescueme #ineedahome #fosterneeded #austindogs #sighthoundsofinstagram #fosterme #adoptdontshop #adoptme #sighthounds #sighthound #atx #austintx
Manny and Bella are learning to trust and have fun in the wide world with the help of Essie on a decompression hike.
#sadc #fearfreedogtraining #dogouting #makingfriends #learningtocope #decompression #havingfun #positivereinforcement #feelingsafe #sociallearning #atx #atxdogs #doglife
@differentdogrescueproject's Steve DeBono is coming in November to discuss everything he knows about dog-dog interactions. You won't want to miss this oppportunity to learn about helping "socially challenged" dogs learn to interact and have fun with others. Get your tickets through the link in our profile!
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Something Exciting is Coming!!!
Stay tuned for our first Training Tips Video!
#dogtrainingtips #doglovers #staytuned #austindogs #dogtraining #sadc #comingsoon #pawsome #dogtrainingaustin #petparents #proactivenotreactive #dogtrainer #proactive #furryfamily #positivereinforcement #dogsofinsta #dogsof512
Hazel says it's summer time! That means we get to romp in the water. It's her favorite thing to do. Don't worry pet parents, we only allow the dogs to swim in areas where no algae has been found and we don't let the dogs drink the water. Enjoy yourselves out there and be careful in the hear!
#sadc #soatxdogcenter #getoutside #hikewithyourdog #hikingbuddy #outingtime #summer #waterdog #houndmix #rescued #livingitup #summertime #austinsummer #marymoore #parktime #longline #happygirl #loveswater #enjoyyourself #rescuedog #dayschool #trainwithlove #lovemylife #doglife #beadog #dogfun #hiking #naturebuddy #naturetime
Posey is our temporary foster pup. We adore her, but she's still looking for a foster or adoptive home.
She loves people! Her cuddlebug skills are legendary.
She would do best as an only dog.
Message us to learn more and set up a meet and greet!
#sadc #capa #adoptdontshop #adoptionsaveslives #pittiemix #boxermix #sweetgirl #fosteringsaveslives #fosterneeded #adoptposey #savealife #cuddlebug
This sweet, sweet girl is still looking for an adopter or foster. Please share her! CAPA - Comanche All Pets Alive
Some nice play to start the weekend!
Mirroring and mimicking can be a beautiful and adorable type of mutual play. During this play, one will do a behavior and the other pup will reciprocate that behavior. Near the end, you see Essie invite Remy to a more rambunctious play. Remy refuses, so Essie respects that and goes back to this quiet type.
Meanwhile, Hanks in the background is engaging in some self entertainment because Essie and Remy don't want to rumble. That's OK too! All three are being respectful of each other and happily coexisting together.
This mutual back and forth is one way to know that the play and socialization is appropriate, but be careful! Just as dogs can teach each other a nice play style and handicap themselves so everyone enjoys the play, they can also teach each other more naughty behaviors like leg grabbing, pulling, and biting the back of the neck. With young pups, those play types are best interrupted and a brief timeout might be necessary.
#sadc #dogsocialization #puppyplay #Essiepuppy #labmix #labmixpuppy #goldendoodlepuppy #doodlepuppy #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #playtime #playingnice #sosweet #goodfriends #dogsteachingdogs #learningthroughplay #dogsof512 #dogtrainingaustin #fearfreedogtraining #dogtraining #bestfriends #toocute #puppies #puppysocialization #puppiesofinstagram
Training should be fun!
Moose loves the new play scape. On it, she can have fun learning to follow and strengthen her connection with us, and gain confidence in figuring out her body awareness while accomplishing a task. We absolutely reinforce her trying by offering treats and letting her do it again and again. Being willing to try and figure it out is huge for Moose, so we encourage it even if she makes a mistake. We don't punish mistakes because we're building a bond of trust and feelings of safety.
#sadc #somethingfun #dogsof512 #pug #trainingshouldbefun #buildingconfidence #dogtrainingaustin #bodyawareness #thisisnew #bonding #goodgirl #cutepug #pugsofinstagram #learningthroughplay #fearfreedogtraining #positivereinforcement
Learning to relax is an under-rated skill. So many times in training, it's go, go, go! So the dogs feel like they have to be active until they get so tired that they just crash. We're not saying that physical exercise isn't important, but it needs to be moderated with an "off switch" for everyone's sanity.
We also love running lessons in conjunction with our programs to help owners and their pups get where they want to go! Seeing your relationship with your dog evolve and grow stronger is nothing short of magical.
#sadc #reallyrealrelaxationprotocol #learningtobe #dogsof512 #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #fearfreedogtraining #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adopted #dogtrainingaustin #behaviormodification #yougotthis #rottiemix
Part 3 of the chew war.
This happened relatively quickly, but by no means is it finished. For Essie to consistently leave her siblings alone while they have a chew or toy, I'll have to be vigilant and continue to reinforce her for calling away. I also need to make sure that I'm actively reinforcing her for making good decisions, like laying on her bed (that was her choice) instead of pestering her siblings for the chews.
This will take time and every dog is a little different, but with patience, consistency, a good strategy, and proper reinforcement, Essie will learn to not be a pest.
#sadc #lifeofadogtrainer #puppyraising #Essiepuppy #multidoghousehold #learningmanners #teachthemyoung #teachingpost #wegotthis #dogsof512 #dogtrainingaustin #labmixpuppy #labmix #cattledogmix #learninghappenseverywhere #learningallthetime
Part 2.
In this part, I'm being proactive and calling her before she has an opportunity to bark/demand Kayzie gives up the chew. This is an important step because I don't want Essie to learn to bark at something and then return to me. This happened and progressed very, very quickly and I didn't record it all. Around the 5th repetition, I waited a few to see if she would turn back on her own. When she didn't, I called her again. After the 8th repetition, she was turning back on her own...
I'll post another video soon to show what she's doing now.
#sadc #puppyraising #Essiepuppy #labmixpuppy #labmix #teachingpost #cattledogmix #learningmanners #beingproactive #learninghappenseverywhere #alwayslearning #dogsof512 #dogtrainingaustin #positivereinforcement
