No Bad Dogs Training, LLC

06/24/2024

We are on maternity leave so although our calendar is closed, you can go to our website NoBadDogsNWA.com and check out our resources to find other local force free/ science based trainers!

05/29/2024

Unfortunately our home was right in the path of the Rogers storm system early Sunday morning. We are ok but we are still dealing with clean up and no power. All sessions are cancelled until power is restored- once restored we will be sending out a link to everyone who needs to reschedule to be able to do so. Reception is very spotty right now as well- if you have any questions please direct them via email.

05/25/2024

Summer is here folks 🥴

Even this early in the year temps can be dangerous to you and your pup. Stick to early morning / late evening walks or opt for relaxing in shaded areas during the day.

05/16/2024

We see it every day. This is the easiest way to damage your dogs trust and increase likelihood of being hand shy or aggressive with out-stretched hands. Also does nothing to decrease the problem behavior in the first place.

If you clamp your dog's mouth shut when they mouth or "tap" them on the muzzle when they bark, or use your hands in any way to stop behavior, how is your dog supposed to know the next time you reach to pet them that you are just reaching to pet them and not to "tap" their muzzle?

Using these physical methods in training is one of the quickest way to teach your dog that people reaching towards them is something to avoid and they should cower or run away or that they should defend themselves against people by growling, snapping or biting, to prevent the person from touching them.

Read more in this week's post.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2024/05/13/fallout-effects-of-rough-handling/

05/08/2024

Training should be you and the animal tackling the problem, situation or environment together not you against the animal.

Instead of seeing the situation as a problem, many trainers will blame the animal. If you are always trying to “win” against the learner, you’re constantly setting them up to lose/fail. As a team, you should both be ‘winning’.

If you are always in conflict take a step back and investigate how you can become teammates instead of adversaries.

05/08/2024

Returning and current clients still have access to our calendar for a limited time, however we have closed our schedule to new clients for the time being. We have published a list of other local force free trainers on our website NoBadDogsNWA.com!

04/01/2024

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Introducing the ALL NEW ultimate training platform...for infants! That's right...we're branching out to babies! 👶

Teach your kid good manners | Help them learn commands and tricks | Reinforce good behavior.

03/26/2024

Just a reminder that we are no longer taking on behavioral clients due to maternity restrictions! We are happy to refer you out to other local force free trainers in the NWA area.

If you have a consultation scheduled with us be sure to fill out our client intake form to give us a little more information on what type of assistance you need!

03/17/2024

CW: Article about toddler fatality/dog mauling (Dalmatian) Link to article in first comment and at the end of my comments below. Some quotes/commentary below.
"Normally, (the dog) would play," said Juan Sanchez, who identified himself as the great grandfather of 1-year-old Lennox. "They used to ride him, we don't know what happened. The dogs were friendly."

I think I know what happened. I think the answer is right there. They used to RIDE HIM. This is NOT OK.

We have so far to go with public education and outreach. As Family Paws Parent Education says "Sit on the ground, not on the hound."

Of course this is incredibly sad for this family, but this very likely could have been avoided. I only wonder how much this dog put up with before this incident happened.

What body language was this dog giving off that was being ignored time and time again? How many times did he ask the adults for help with his eyes or his body weight shifting or his ear position and just got ignored? Or worse, punished for growling or asking for relief?

Dogs put up with a lot, until they don't.

We need to do better to keep kids and dogs safe and to help them learn to be safe together.

We should NEVER expect a dog to tolerate a child riding them. EVER.

If you are expecting or have a toddler and need help navigating this challenging times, please reach out and schedule a session.

Schedule here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/new-clients/

Article here: https://www.ctpost.com/journalinquirer/article/east-hartford-dog-attack-child-killed-lennox-19065755.php

03/15/2024

When we punish dogs for growling, we aren't helping them feel better about whatever it is that is threatening them. Instead, we are teaching to stop letting us know when they feel unsafe.

The result? A dog who stops giving us warning signs and "bites out of the blue."

And, that's how we create dangerous dogs.

03/14/2024

Do you have a plan for you and your pets for extreme weather? What would happen if you had 60 seconds to find a safe place to take cover for you and your pets?

Would your pets be easy to secure?
Are your pet supplies close to your safe area?
What would you do first?
If you have never thought of these answers before then it’s time to think of your emergency preparedness when it comes to your pets. Multiple pets especially can be tough to wrangle in a fast and chaotic way - be sure everyone is wearing their collars today and keep a leash near your safe spot incase you need to take cover in a hurry.

🚩 MARCH 14TH SEVERE DAY (Noon - Midnight): All of our viewing area is under a 5-10% risk of a tornado developing today. This should NOT be taken lightly. It's incredibly important today that you know where your safe place is. Remember, it's the most interior and lowest part of your house and away from windows.

Tornado warnings could get issued while you're at work or driving today. Or, even in the afternoon when kids are at school. Have a game plan and stay weather aware!

03/11/2024

⚠️POISON HEMLOCK SEASON⚠️

We have spotted large clusters of poison hemlock coming up on popular trails in Bentonville and Rogers. The tell-tale sign of spring! It is poisonous and deadly. Almost identical to Queen Anne’s Lace but Poison Hemlock has purple polka dots on stem. Do not touch or attempt to remove without extreme caution and safety equipment. The general symptoms of hemlock poisoning are effects on nervous system (stimulation followed by paralysis of motor nerve endings and CNS stimulation and later depression), vomiting, trembling, problems in movement, slow and weak later rapid pulse, rapid respiration, salivation, urination, nausea, convulsions, coma and death.

The pictures below are Poison Hemlock before and after budding. Right now they have not reached the budding/ flowering stage.

03/08/2024

This quote quite literally took my breath away! Though when I saw it, it was not meant to be for dog training- it certainly encapsulates so much of the dog training industry.

03/07/2024

Some people out there think that there is this magic wand that we can wave and immediately “fix” a dog. Sorry to break it to ya… There is nothing that can substitute hard and consistent work. Some dogs need more help than others but ALL require work! No amount of thinking about it, wishing it, or even inconsistent work will replace teaching and leading your dog to success.

03/04/2024