Free Rein Dog Training

Tora & Mabel are my Old Faithful’s. This is why! I’m constantly pushing them to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Taking the time to continue investing in my own dogs ensures they’re able to help YOUR DOGS 💪 🐕 deal with what could be a tough situation & show them confidence. If Tora can off leash heel through this, he can off leash heel through anything 😆 This also helps keep my own pups stimulated, confident, & fulfilled in our own relationship 💥 🤝 #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #dogs_of_instagram #puppy #dogsofbelmont #downtownbelmont #belmontnc #belmontncliving #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #cltdogs #charlottedogs #ecollar #ecollartraining #offleash #offleashlife #nc #charlotte #charlottenc #belmontnchappenings

When we talk about SOCIALIZATION for your puppy, it’s not being pet by strangers and overexcited at every turn. It’s learning how to be cool in public settings! How are you supporting your puppy on their growth & development journey? Are you guiding them through uncomfortable situations so they learn how to deal with new things in a constructive way? What new things have you helped your baby encounter? Sights, sounds, smells, & textures are all important in the process of properly socializing your puppy. Blitz will be #bombproof by the time we’re done! ⚡️ #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogs #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #gsd #gsdpuppy #puppy #puppylove #blackgermanshepherd #belmontnc #belmontncliving #downtownbelmont #nc #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #cltdogs #charlottedogs #dogmom #explore #adventure

When massively bright and scary distractions go by your dog, do they have an assigned job for coping with it? Do you practice this skill set so it’s a non event for your babies? What is the built in habit for them? For my pack, it’s *SIDE*. I use this EVERY DAY and it’s been a lifesaver! Literally! Blitz’s first time seeing and hearing sirens 🚨 and he handled it like a champ. We practice Side every single day so Blitz had a blueprint of what to do already. 🖤🖤🖤 #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #gsd #gsdpuppy #saintberdoodle #training #charlottedogs #cltdogs #dogsofcharlotte #dogsofclt #dogsofbelmont #downtownbelmont #belmontncliving #belmontnc #nc #clt #charlotte #puppy #puppylove #puppylover #blackgermanshepherd

Look at Mabel & Tora killing their off leash heels, even with 3 dogs barking and fence running 😎 This is what HEEL means! No negotiating. No big conversation happening. Im not looking down at them and giving confusing body language (just my phone) When Mabel looks at me, my message is clear, concise, and determined: we’re walking dead ahead and I don’t care about those other dogs so SHE doesn’t care about those dogs. And clearly Tora doesn’t care about anything 🤪 the old pro! #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #saintberdoodle #gsd #ecollar #ecollartraining #offleash #offleashlife #heel #downtownbelmont #dogsofbelmont #belmontnc #belmontncliving #clt #nc #charlottenc #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #cltdogs #charlottedogs #dogmom

What does “PLACE” and “TETHERING” help teach your puppy?? • Boundaries • Pressure • Delayed gratification • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Process of elimination • Spacial awareness • Body Language • listening to verbal cues • building a foundation for distance work!! And so much more. This very simple and low impact exercise teaches your pup so much and is excellent for building blocks of other skills. Tracey & Tate have been a fantastic dynamic duo for this! Way to go🏆 #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #doglover #dogsofinstagram #puppy #puppylove #englishcream #goldenretriever #goldenretrievers #goldenpuppy #puppytraining #trainingtips #trainingtiptuesday #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #cltdogs #charlottedogs #charlottedogsofinstagram #dogsofbelmont #belmontncliving #downtownbelmont

Blitz is up to date on his puppy shots. However, until he’s through all rounds of them and had rabies, it really won’t do his immune system super well to be out all over the ground. BUT I still want him to be getting some socialization! How?!? Socializing your puppy does NOT mean bringing them face to face with other dogs and teaching them to get excited at a young age about other dogs and people. This is a great structured way (temperatures permitting) to have your puppy out in a safe way while they practice the art of NOT developing EXPECTATIONS from other dogs, other people, or car rides. I also randomly go out to the car. Sometimes I look in, sometimes I get in the drivers seat and say nothing then get right back out. Sometimes I open the back door then close it again. (It’s not a big deal if I’m coming or going, I don’t say ‘hi’ or ‘bye’. I’m teaching him the car is a safe space and he can be neutral while in the car. I never want the car to be a point of anxiety. Especially with a higher drive baby like Blitz, something as simple as this will help him build: 💥 impulse control 💥 delayed gratification 💥 neutrality 💥 combats separation anxiety (which Blitz will be prone to) 💥 other dogs and people are not more exciting than me 💥 how to start processing some big feelings in a productive way 💥 how to begin decompressing 💥 it’s okay if he’s not living inside my skin 💥 using his business horn chew to start using his chewing skills for stress relief He slept for 2 hours after this 😂 Happy Training! #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #charlottedogs #cltdogs #cltdogscene #cltdog #gsd #gsdpuppy #puppy #puppylove #downtownbelmont #belmontncliving #dogsofbelmont #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #socialization

Trotter & Blitz want to play so badly but Tora isn’t having it! The protective shepherd nature takes over when the baby is involved. Tora is using his voice & body language to keep Trotter from playing too rough around Blitz ⚡️ & Trotter responds by saying ‘It’s all in good fun, man’ (play now and play bark). I’m keeping a close eye on everyone and removed Blitz from the situation so it wouldn’t get more tense. Usually Tora and trotter are great at working things out between them, but it’s always my responsibility to keep watch and make sure I don’t need to mediate. 5 seconds after this video ended, everyone was back to group play time (sans Blitz). #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogbehavior #bodylanguage #gsd #vizsla #puppy #puppylove #puppylover #gsdpuppy #downtownbelmontnc #belmontncliving #dog #dogsofcharlotte #charlottedogs #cltdogs #dogsofclt #clt #charlottedogsofinstagram #charlottedogscene #dogsofbelmont

“Too Far” is one of my favorite markers, especially for my off leash clients! Just a good check in saying go no further. Quinn was amazing on his hike this morning and Ace was perfect, too! @loricipriano @jessica.wilbert #freereindogtraining #boardandtrain #puppytraining #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogs #puppy #puppylove #dogtrainer #dogtraining #offleash #offleashlife #ecollar #ecollartraining #belmontnc #belmontncliving #dogsofbelmont #dogsofcharlotte #dogsofclt #charlottedogs #cltdogs #trainyourdog #trustyourdog #clt #charlotte #charlottenc #nc #charlottefamily #dogcommunity

Tell me your dogs have been playing without TELLING ne your dogs have been playing… #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogs #puppy #gsd #canecorso #offleash #offleashlife #playtime #cltdogs #charlottedogs #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #belmontncliving #downtownbelmont #dogsofbelmont #nc #clt #charlottenc #charlit

German Shepherds are VOCAL and Dramatic 🎭 ! A lot more like huskies than people realize. The amount of times I have people rudely approach me because my high drive working shepherd loves to talk smack to me is cuhhrazy. People have called the police on me before! (Thanks, Tora 😑🙄) There are exercises you can do to assist your dog in not leaking so much drive; however, a vocal breed will be vocal at times. The more people realize this, it may help them to find shepherds slightly less intimidating ☮️ #gsd #germanshepherd #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogs #puppy #puppies #freereindogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #nature #doglover #dogsofclt #dogsofcharlotte #cltdogs #charlottedogs #downtownbelmont #belmontncliving #dogsofbelmont