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Who's the boss at our house? πŸˆπŸ˜»πŸ’œπŸΎ
11/12/2024

Who's the boss at our house? πŸˆπŸ˜»πŸ’œπŸΎ

Barking is communication and I want an alert but I don't want excessive barking once I've told them "all done".  I will ...
09/15/2024

Barking is communication and I want an alert but I don't want excessive barking once I've told them "all done". I will usually say "thank you- I heard that noise/saw that person too." And then "all-done barking".

Persistent barking for search & rescue and even for some service dogs may be necessary to train a certain task but "persistent" is different than "excessive".

Thank your dogs for the alert and really pay attention to what they are communicating. But don't allow dogs to excessively bark. It's hard for others as they walk by a house for a nice, leisurely walk, when someone allows their dogs to excessively bark. This is now reactive behavior and indicates something other than an alert...usually fear---they've gone into "fight" mode. Teach base to come back to the human "flight". I'd much rather my dog flight (run away to safety)than fight(react aggressively). And over time they can learn that there is a happy medium where they are no longer fleeing or barking. They just notice and it doesn't trigger their frontal lobe to shut down.

Recall, take them inside, add a second fence line to provide distance, work on mat or place as being reinforcing, work on quiet as being reinforcing, anything....other than excessive barking. πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

We often feel to blame when our dog barks, maybe even embarrassed and responsible. But while some of our dog’s barking can indicate something needs addressing, it is often the most effective ways they can communicate.

Not to mention the fact that we have bred our dogs to bark for hundreds of years. To let us know when they’re down a hole, when they’ve found a missing person, when there’s an intruder or when our livestock are under threat.

For every other animal, vocalisations are just part of who they are, but for some reason dogs are expected to be silent. Which just makes little sense when they are the one animal we’ve always asked to speak up.

Get ready for a brighter future together! My evaluations for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, CGC, AKC Community Canine, ...
09/11/2024

Get ready for a brighter future together! My evaluations for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, CGC, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Video Home Manners, and Trick Dog tests will help you and your furry friend grow and thrive, creating a stronger bond and a happier life together.

Who's ready to jump in and get evaluated?

Need help training for these evaluations or want to learn more about what it takes to pass these evaluations?

Contact me: [email protected]

Or look for my live and online zoom Info Session classes coming soon!

Evaluator #111415

I am looking for a dependable and compassionate assistant with a solid understanding of positive reinforcement technique...
09/10/2024

I am looking for a dependable and compassionate assistant with a solid understanding of positive reinforcement techniques to maintain a clean and organized environment for pets, engage in fun puppy play, and easily grasp basic socialization principles.

The ideal candidate will adhere to a schedule, accurately log data in charts, provide puppy care support, update training plans, and possess basic proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Photos, with the ability to take clear photos and videos for owner updates.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20 for 5-6 hours of daily work, with flexible scheduling arrangements. Minimum 2 week, daily commitment- September 12th- 25th. Interested candidates or referrals should contact me directly at [email protected].

Upcoming Classes:  Times and location TBD1)CGC/Therapy Dog Prep for Test Class-CGC only $225/4 weeks CGC & Therapy Dog  ...
09/03/2024

Upcoming Classes: Times and location TBD

1)CGC/Therapy Dog Prep for Test Class-
CGC only $225/4 weeks
CGC & Therapy Dog $265/6 weeks
Most people stay for all 6 (1.5 hrs each class)

2)Animal Training Camp $265- 6 weeks (1.5 hours each class)
1st 3 classes are without personal animals.
I will bring my own for training purposes.
Last 3 classes - bring your own dog.
( I have a list of what will be accomplished in this class & will post details soon.)

3)Service Dog Info Night $65 (1.5-2 hrs)
Learn about what it takes to train your own dog and see if your dog has what it takes to perform specific tasks or see if perhaps your dog is better suited to therapy, emotional support or pet companion.

4) Zen Puppy Class ($45/1 hr)
Bring your mat and your pup and teach them to do yoga poses like downward dog alongside you or just master a strong down/stay while you practice yoga.
Separate classes by age:
Ages 12-24 weeks, 6-18 months, 1.5-3 years, 4+ years

5)Public Access Test class $450 for 10, 1 hr sessions, weekly
Pre-req: Service Dog Info Night
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a service dog for you or your child? Do you have a disability that requires assistance? Are you willing to put the time/energy into what it takes to train your dog for public access?
Bring your dog and practice all of the PAT
11th session is booked individually with me in a public setting.

6) (need a clever name) Class
Does your dog bark at everyone that walks by?
Does your dog pull on the leash to get closer to someone or something?
Does your dog get overstimulated and hides or barks at other dogs while playing?
Is your dog have trouble reading other dogs stress signals, calming signals, social cues or body language?

Meet up at BattlePoint (small group of 3-4 dogs). This is not a class for dogs that have a bite history, lunge, or growl & attack other dogs.

This class requires you purchase a long line leash system that I sell to practice with, and each dog will start in an expen area well spread out. Other supplies will be discussed at first class 6 weeks $265, 1st week with no dogs , Classes 2-6 bring your dog. Dogs may need crates with cover or be crated in car for some of each class.

7) Tricks Class- Learn a sequence of 5-10 tricks like high 5, bow, spin in circles, etc. $450/10 week class and 11th class will be a performance (not sure of best place for a performance yet but open to ideas).

8)Dog Grooming Prep class $225 for 4 weeks
Learn how to help your dog to love going to the groomers or maybe even be groomed by you!

9) Vet Prep Class $225 for 4 weeks
Learn how to help your dog be more chill and accepting at the vet's office or at your home with in home vet or even with you for daily health conditions.

10) Puppy Bootcamp- $265/6 weeks (must be minimum of 10 weeks old, and have lived with your for at least a week)
The essentials of puppy ownership- potty training, barking, biting, playing, walking and jumping!

11)Individual consultations $125/hr at clients home (with owner present) on Bainbridge
or at my location $100/hr
Or
Day Training $125/hr at your home while you are at work (owner not present or working in another room). Requires check-ins via zoom or in person every couple of weeks. $100/hr
-Teach your dog to enjoy the water at the beach
-Work on recall so it's super reliable anytime, anyplace!
-Teach your dog to wear a life jacket and go on paddleboard, canoes, boat
-Teach your dog to go potty on grass pad on your big boat
-Crate training
-Teach your dog to go to a set place when doorbell rings, someone knocks on door, UPS comes to house, people walk in house
-Help your dog and cat get along
-So much more!

12) Board & Train Bootcamp for $350 night
Individualized personal plan that includes videos, training plan, schedule, routines, and focuses on 10 specific behaviors. Can start as early as breeder will allow and/come straight from breeder to me before going home to you.
-10 day minimum

13)Kids camps $325/6 weeks (2 hrs each week)
Kids learn how dogs communicate and practice training. Does not require a personal dog. Most of this is done in class through role play, pretend animals or with animals I have available. There is weekly homework where kids practice at home with parents, siblings, peers, their own dog or a friends dog.

14) Therapy time! $45/40 min.
Read, pet, cuddle, brush, walk animals in small groups or 1:1. Great for homeschoolers, kids/teens/young adults having an off day that need a mental health day from school/work, kids that want to practice their reading with someone who will just listen, anyone who would benefit from fine or gross motor OT/PT by brushing, walking, throwing a ball. Travel fee is additional

15) Walk the dog! $45/40 min
-Are you wanting to take a walk but need a companion to accompany you? One of my dogs and I would be happy to walk with you.
-Do you want to practice side by side walking with your dog and mine?
Travel fee additional.
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Check out my other program:

https://neurodivergentbridges.com/social-group-camps

I offer after school social camps for kids, a parent yoga/walk support group and DnD at the library for Teens. Plus monthly Sensory Friendly Movies!

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08/12/2024

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My favorite part of today...Lagotto puppy snuggles! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸΎ
08/11/2024

My favorite part of today...Lagotto puppy snuggles! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸΎ

08/09/2024

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE hearing puppies communicating! So often we want our dogs to "be quiet" but there is so much more to their communication if we just listen. πŸ™‰πŸ‘‚πŸΌ

Stay tuned! Doglish classes (kids & adults) coming in the Fall 2024! πŸΎπŸ’œ

Want me to come to your school for a Doglish presentation? Shoot me an email to request a time to schedule.

Grooming basics... teach them to LOVE the table and that they have autonomy over being on or off the table.  Dogs need b...
07/28/2024

Grooming basics... teach them to LOVE the table and that they have autonomy over being on or off the table. Dogs need breaks just like humans do. They need to be free to make choices! πŸ’œπŸΎ

I am honored to train this exceptional pup who will be a life-changing service dog for a young child with epilepsy. She ...
07/24/2024

I am honored to train this exceptional pup who will be a life-changing service dog for a young child with epilepsy. She has a natural gift!

07/16/2024

This is adorable! Any of your pups pick up hair bands and flick them? You can totally train this if you can capture them doing this with a hair band.

Practicing down/stay on different surfaces and with distractions. πŸ’›πŸΆπŸ±πŸΎ
07/07/2024

Practicing down/stay on different surfaces and with distractions. πŸ’›πŸΆπŸ±πŸΎ

We tried "paws in" with kids and Reggie and he put head in the first week.  The following week he got it! πŸ’œπŸΎ
07/03/2024

We tried "paws in" with kids and Reggie and he put head in the first week. The following week he got it! πŸ’œπŸΎ

06/28/2024

This is what good grooming looks like! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

Goat yoga ignites pure bliss! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ§˜πŸ½πŸ The Smithshyre
06/22/2024

Goat yoga ignites pure bliss! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ§˜πŸ½πŸ The Smithshyre

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