Discovery Dog Training

10/16/2025

Not to be outdone by her brother’s greenway adventures, is hoping everyone enjoys this beautiful weather via intense sunbathing sessions. ☀️ 🍁

10/14/2025

says he hopes you’re soaking up the sun on this beautiful fall day!

10/13/2025

We’re so proud of Henry! This past Friday, without Jack’s help, he was able to hang out with the leaf blower (while it was running)! And while he was willing to take treats, that’s not why he came to check out the leaf blower. He was on a 15ft long line and not overly inclined to get closer. But, when his two favorite humans sat down on the ground next to it to check it out, he decided he could be brave, too. ♥️🐾 For Henry, attempting to lure him closer with food feels like an untrustworthy trick. When you SHOW him what you want (you first!) and then add some bonus rewards for bravery, that seems to speak his language. Good job, Henry!

10/06/2025

was hard at work on Friday… serving as Henry’s therapy dog. 😊 Little Henry is afraid of a number of things - especially loud things like cars. Fortunately, Henry thinks Jack is really cool.😎

Now, Henry still had some questions about WHY we would want to casually walk around while there were cars running in the driveway, but since Jack was doing it, he could muster up the courage to give it a try, too.

Jack didn’t give him treats. Jack didn’t pet him and tell him it would be okay. Jack SHOWED him that it would be okay.

This is why the YOU FIRST principle is so important (even if/when we add food, toys, touch, etc). It’s okay to experiment, try different motivators, and adjust accordingly - but we must not forget that safety, trust, and relevance come first. For Henry, Jack intrinsically oozed trust and relevance because he’s a dog. While this exercise may not have worked well or been appropriate for all dogs, for Henry, it will hopefully have been a big step in the right direction. 🐾 ♥️

09/05/2025

RUFFresher is ON for tomorrow 9/6/25
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09/04/2025

It’s been so fun to open my email or Instagram and see cute faces I know modeling pet products! Of course, when the models are this adorable, it’s gotta be good. 🐾

09/04/2025

Only one working spot left, folks!

There are also non-working spots available. For those unfamiliar with dog workshop lingo, this means that you do NOT have to bring a dog. Come learn during the two full days of class, watch Julie and the folks who bring dogs work with the material, and take what you learn back to your own dogs, family, friends, and rescue groups you may work with.

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08/19/2025

And on today’s episode of “helping your dog make good choices” we have tethered to the stairs so he will quit pacing back and forth and working himself up because I won’t let him in the room with his post-op sister who is high as a kite. 🤷‍♀️
I had hoped that the baby gate would be enough, but when he didn’t settle on the other side and started pacing, the best thing I could do for him was tether him within sight of us. He needed to have his space/options limited so that he could make the right choice. He’s not wrong - something’s off with sis - but 100% does not need his assistance at the moment. 😂
Folks, it’s not wrong to HELP your dogs make good decisions.

08/17/2025

I get it - you’ve got work to do!

But can I remind you that sometimes, just letting your dog “do” that work with you - or supervise you - can go a long way?

I have two tired dogs this evening - because they spent a few hours supervising (Jack may have supervised with his eyes closed for a bit) us working on projects in the yard.

Don’t underestimate the mental load of changing things up, spending time outdoors, and including your dog in your activities.

08/15/2025

RUFFresher is ON for tomorrow, 8/15/25

08/13/2025

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