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08/31/2024

After a long summer training lots and lots of dogs, I'm taking a much needed vacation!

I'll be catching up on emails starting September 10.

Talk to you, then!

08/30/2024

What are THREE big things you want to see when dogs are playing together?

If you have your welcome pack, you can find the answer there 😉

08/28/2024

Does your dog have a favorite toy?

Kate loves her Costco Chickens!

08/28/2024

If you're trying to figure out how to safely let your dog explore your yard, don't overlook this data!

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How secure are electric fences?

A survey of 974 dog owners asked how their dogs were confined to the yard, whether they had escaped. The results showed that an electronic fence was the LEAST effective method of containing a dog: 44% of dogs contained by one had escaped. Dogs were less likely to have escaped from a tether (27%) or from a see-through fence (e.g. chain link or slatted wood) (23%) or a privacy fence that is not see-through (also 23%). Escape rates were not associated with how dogs were trained on them.

Ref: Starinsky, et al (2017). Escape rates and biting histories of dogs confined to their owner's property through the use of various containment methods. JAVMA, 250(3), 297-302.

08/26/2024

Biscuit came to training because she's got lots of big feelings around new people 🥺

She is a nervous Nelly at home and out on walks. She spends most of her time living in a busy city, and we had a short time line to get as much work done as possible this summer while she was visiting!

With a combination of my online Reactive Dogs 101 class, in home lessons, and lessons at the park, we made huge progress!

Biscuit is still reserved in public, but she's come a long way and is ready for her busier walks back home! We look forward to connecting again this fall to keep building her confidence!

08/23/2024

No, we're not getting ready for Halloween 🤣

Kate is just showing off her super cool, rechargeable light up collar!

It's very handy for helping you keep an eye on your dog's location in the dark!

08/22/2024

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08/21/2024

Jake says "Am I doing this right??"

He's so goofy 🤪

08/21/2024

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08/20/2024

Don't you just want to kiss this face?

Willow is learning to be a big, brave girl! She's got big feelings about other dogs, and is just generally a sensitive lady. Luckily her veterinarian and parents acted quickly to get her some extra support!

There is no shame in using calming remedies - whether they're all natural or man made - to help your dog get a jump start on their training journey!

Dog training can be challenging enough without fighting an uphill battle you can avoid!

08/06/2024

Look at all these good dogs!

Tigger and Robin (the biggest dogs) can be reactive to new dogs.

Moose (bernedoodle) is 7 months old and right in the thick of adolescence

Violet is 12 weeks old and still learning about life.

This was 20 minutes into their first Adventure Club together, and they are all doing so well!

It's amazing how much having different locations and different dogs each impacts everyone's training in the best way!

07/31/2024

Tyr is SUCH a good boy!

He recently completed his 5 Field Trip program where we brushed up on his leash skills and built his confidence around new people.

Tyr is a Boerboel- an African Mastiff. These dogs average about 150 pounds! 🤯

Let me tell you - with a dog this big you aren't FORCING him to do anything 🤣 It's very much a partnership!

He has come very far in just a few lessons! I look forward to seeing him in Adventure Club this fall! He overheats easily, so he's taking it easy for the hot months.

07/29/2024

Biscuit had her first field trip last week!

This sweet girl is working on building confidence around new people. She missed out on some early socialization at her first home, but is doing great learning the ropes now!

She did great at her first field trip lesson. I can tell our work at home is paying off! We'll be meeting weekly until she heads home to Florida in a few weeks and I'm confident she'll be ready to get back to busy city life!

07/22/2024

So glad we made the call to cancel class! Yikes!

07/20/2024

07/08/2024

Why do dogs p*e in the same spot? There are three primary theories:

-Rivalry and competition: they are marking their territory and setting boundaries for other dogs passing by.
-Showing solidarity: Dogs in the same household or social group may be overlaying their scents to show strength in numbers to other dogs passing by
-"Social media": They might just be leaving a message on the community bulletin board

Why do you think dogs p*e in the same spot? I think it might be all the above!

07/02/2024

Officially re-certified!

This is my second recertification with CCPDT. This certificate represents so many hours of education, studying, and training!

I have to do 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain my certification. Not all classes are created equally- and not every presentation I watch qualifies for continuing education credits.

For this most recent certification, I focused on learning about scentwork and how it enriches our dog's lives snd can help with behavior issues. I also participated in presentations on promoting relaxation, helping our dogs regulate, and took a handful of classes more focused on working with my human clients.

In a few weeks I am excited to virtually attend the Resiliency Rainbow conference for 3 days packed full of presentations and demos all centered on working with Reactive Dogs!

In addition to my online education, I also take at least two working spot classes a year so I can have other professionals help me continue to grow my skills.

The education is NEVER done!

07/01/2024

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Not all dogs are made for swimming. Some breeds are better swimmers and even have webbed feet, while other breeds might be too heavy or have legs that aren't long enough to keep them afloat.

If you live near the water or plan on taking your dog out swimming or boating, be sure to teach them how to swim safely. Regardless of their abilities, any time you're out on the boat with your dog they should be wearing a lifejacket to protect them if they fall in.

06/27/2024

We've had a busy week!

1 new STAR Puppy
3 dogs moved up to Adventure Club Explorer Level

And Hazel graduated from her private lessons!

Hazel and Kim joined us to work on her "coming when called", especially before bed time. She just wanted to stay outside! She's made big improvements, and now she does come in when mom is ready... well, after another minute or so of sniffing 🤣 Hazel is a sassy girl, but we love her for it.

We also worked on her manners at the park, and look forward to seeing her in Adventure Club soon.

06/24/2024

Dogs have scent glands in between their toes! They release different types of pheromones to communicate with other dogs in the area.

Sometimes they are ‘signposting’; creating borders and marking their territory. Dogs also leave other important information behind in their paw prints.

Many dogs quickly become unsettled in the vet’s office or groomer, even if they’ve never visited there before. Why? Because other dogs have left warnings behind in their paw prints on the ground!

06/18/2024

We've been busy adding lots of new faces to Adventure Club!

Give a big welcome to Maddie, Barkley, Hana, and King!

06/17/2024

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Dogs wag their tails for a variety of reasons, and they even have many different patterns of wagging their tails to communicate different messages!

Here are a few you might recognize, and what they might mean:
-Loose, waving like a flag in the breeze, parallel to the ground: happy, relaxed, content
-Quick, stiff, straight up in the air: over-excited, stressed or even conflicted
-Held high, not wagging: confident, in control
-Rapid flutters, perhaps just at the tip: anxious, concerned, appeasing
- Helicopter pattern to either side: happy, friendly

06/10/2024

Why do our dogs roll in stinky stuff?

Well… we don’t really know at all, but one good theory is that dogs love new smells. They might think that rolling in something unique and new will make them more popular with their doggie friends. Yuck!

06/03/2024

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This is actually fiction!

While we don't know *exactly* what the conversion is, the American Veterinary Medical Association says that:

-Year one of your dog's life is equal to 15 human years
-Year two of your dog's life is equal to about 9 human years
-After that, each year of your dog's life is equal to about 5 years.

Our dogs mature so quickly compared to humans! If your dog is under two and is struggling with being impulsive and wild, just remind yourself they're a 15-year-old kid and you'll (hopefully) feel better.

Usually, the teenage rebellion settles down after they're two years old in human years - which would make them about 24. Funny enough - that's the age in humans where the pre-frontal cortex is finishing up its development and we get better at long-term decision making too!

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Biscuit came to training because she's got lots of big feelings around new people 🥺 She is a nervous Nelly at home and out on walks. She spends most of her time living in a busy city, and we had a short time line to get as much work done as possible this summer while she was visiting! With a combination of my online Reactive Dogs 101 class, in home lessons, and lessons at the park, we made huge progress! Biscuit is still reserved in public, but she's come a long way and is ready for her busier walks back home! We look forward to connecting again this fall to keep building her confidence!

Jake says "Am I doing this right??" He's so goofy 🤪

Look at all these good dogs! Tigger and Robin (the biggest dogs) can be reactive to new dogs. Moose (bernedoodle) is 7 months old and right in the thick of adolescence Violet is 12 weeks old and still learning about life. This was 20 minutes into their first Adventure Club together, and they are all doing so well! It's amazing how much having different locations and different dogs each impacts everyone's training in the best way!

Tyr is SUCH a good boy! He recently completed his 5 Field Trip program where we brushed up on his leash skills and built his confidence around new people. Tyr is a Boerboel- an African Mastiff. These dogs average about 150 pounds! 🤯 Let me tell you - with a dog this big you aren't FORCING him to do anything 🤣 It's very much a partnership! He has come very far in just a few lessons! I look forward to seeing him in Adventure Club this fall! He overheats easily, so he's taking it easy for the hot months.

So glad we made the call to cancel class! Yikes!

Brody and Duke love a good game of Bitey Face 🤣 Although, SOMEONE doesn't know how go stop without help sometimes. Maybe I can hire a trainer to help 🤔

Brody.... always keeping me on my toes 🙄 If he fits.... he explores (No, it hasn't snowed lately, this is just an old video I finally posted 🤣)

Hazel started training with us because she likes to go.... exploring 😳 She's come a long way, and has really started to master coming when called, even when distracted!

Does your puppy pull you to and fro? Zig and zag across the sidewalk? Most people try to shorten their leash to stop the pulling, which inevitably leads to MORE pulling. They barely have any room to move, of course they're going to pull! I suggest walking on a longer leash, instead! Using an 8 to 10 foot long leash gives your dog more freedom to move and more access to interesting smells WITHOUT having to drag you from one side of the sidewalk to the other. It's really easy to start this with puppies, but you can do it with a dog of any age . You do need to make sure your dog is securely fitted with a comfortable harness first. With larger and older dogs, start at home and figure out how to safely handle the leash before hitting the city. You can also use a bungee extension to connect the leash to their harness to help ease the pulling on you and your pup, just make sure it's not too stretchy. If your dog tends to lunge suddenly, I do not suggest using a long line until you've addressed that first 😉

Full House in Adventure Club this week!

Brody and Arlo, part two Look at all this lovely body language! Yes, Brody gets excited, but can you also see all his calming signals and how he's working to self regulate? He does a great job calming himself down and is genuinely interested in seeing his new friend, Arlo. This is two weeks after the first time they met. So proud of him!

How do I take my pattern games and training, and use them in real life? Will my reactive dog be able to go on walks with my friends' dogs? Brody is here to demo a potential answer to both of those questions! Your mileage may vary ;) Brody is in the 'maintenance' phase of his training. When he first joined the family in 2019, he was a mixture between being a frustrated greeter and being afraid of other dogs. He would want to say "hi" to some dogs, then get close and get scared. With others, he'd immediately yell at them to 'stay away!'. At this stage of his training, he's really mostly "Dog Tolerant". He doesn't care to have dog friends, but he's happy to coexist with them as long as everyone is cool and minding their own business. He doesn't mind bumping against his new buddies but generally doesn't initiate play with them. He is also 9 years old, which may be a factor. Brody has never met Arlo before. But he DOES have a lot of history using Up/Down, 1-2-3, and Look at That to cope with seeing new dogs and helping me work with other reactive dogs. He has even gone on walks with a handful of client dogs, after using this protocol to introduce him. The whole video of our initial introduction (Up/Down to 1-2-3 to wandering nearby) took under 4 minutes, which is a record for Brody! He was really interested in Arlo, but maintained his composure, and his trust in the system. He knows that when we start these games, mom is in control and she won't let him get in over his head. Here is the introduction protocol: 1. We start with decompressing from the ride over. He can potty, sniff around, do whatever he wants within reason. I try to give him 5 to 10 minutes. 2. When I think he's ready, we start at a distance where I know he's seen the dog (he has looked at them, perked his ears, but gone back to ignoring them). We do Up/Down several times, ensuring he can eat the treat and immediately look back up at me. 3. After 10 or so Up/Down, we switch to Voluntary 1

We're having SO MUCH FUN in Adventure Club! Even our young pups like Monte (almost 8 months) and Marley (5 months) are having fun, making new friends, and mastering all kinds of practical skills each session. If you're looking for dog training classes that offer: - flexible scheduling - budget friendly pricing - a focus of practical skills in real-world situations - community walks after each lesson - training methods that bring you and your dog closer together Look no further than Adventure Club! Enroll today and enjoy life with your dog! https://positivepartnersdogtraining.com/adventure-club/

Can your teenage dog walk this well on a leash? Teenagers are often enthusiastic and impulsive 😅 But that doesn't mean they can't still learn manners and have moments of brilliance! At 7 months old, Monte is a full blown teenager, but he's still catching on quickly to ignoring people and dogs, and not dragging his mom on walks. Of course, he still makes mistakes (don't we all?), but we can see the amazing dog he's going to mature into! Monte and his human are LOVING our Adventure Club classes. Join us for fun training indoors and out in Boone! Message for details!

We've been having lots of fun in classes lately! Our pups have been working hard at mastering leash manners and being a polite member of society. Doesn't that sound amazing? Adventure awaits, and we want you and your pup to be part of it! Join our Adventure Club and discover new trails, parks, and friends while mastering leash manners along the way. Let's make every walk an exciting adventure! 🌳 Learn more here: https://positivepartnersdogtraining.com/adventure-club/

Mylo (left) and River (right) had a great time learning Super Bowls and showing off how focused they can be, even walking around another dog! Their humans place a treat in one of the blue boxes. Once the dog eats the treat, they wait for the dog to give them eye contact. Then, they say "yes", move to a new box, and start all over! It's a really fun game! Thanks to Leslie McDevitt for including this in her Control Unleashed program!

Hazel is working on her recall skills! Her Mom and I have been loving our lessons at home, but took our first field trip recently and had a blast playing games, building attention, and chatting about the hazards of dog ownership 🤣

Pippa, Poppy, and Goldie are all such good girls, but they missed having their pal Lucy in class this week! Next round of classes in Newland starts March 21 - applications are open!

So excited to be working with Roxy and her humans! They are making the trek up to Boone so we can build Roxy's confidence around people and dogs. Today was our second lesson, and she's already getting more comfortable with me and with seeing other people out and about without their dogs. Pattern games, predictability, and tasty treats work quickly 🥰

Teenagers, amirite? Zion is the epitome of a teenage boy. He's trying his best, but sometimes he just wants to do boy things, like rolling in the grass 🤣

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Meet Brianne

Hey there! I am Brianne, your very own compassionate and patient dog training coach.

Like many of my students, I have always loved animals. My childhood scrapbook is full of pictures of me with a wide range of stray animals I tried to convince my parents to let me keep. I was 12 years old when I finally won my parents over and we kept a stray puppy. Her name was Doodles, and she was a Granville County Special – a total mystery mutt! It didn’t take long before I taught Doodles a variety of tricks; sit, down, shake, roll over, high five, and even how to jump over a broomstick. I have many fond memories of packing my pockets with dog cookies and heading out with Doodles and my little sister in tow for “adventures” in the neighborhood. Doodles was a willing and constant companion, no matter the journey we were on. She saw me through more challenges and trials in life than I could possibly name. She lived 17 wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful for the lessons she taught me.

Today I continue to make memories and learn lessons from the many animals in my life. Through my work at Apple Hill Farm, an alpaca and angora goat farm that is open to visitors, I help people get back in touch with what’s real as they take a break from the hustle and bustle of life to experience a real farm. As a dog trainer, I coach my students through their journey with their dog. Together, my students and I teach our dogs tricks, help them refine their manners, and we can help shy, fearful, or aggressive dogs find harmony in their lives. It is always an honor to begin work with a new student; we have so many lessons we can share with each other!