Marvel Obedience

10/30/2023

Hello everyone!

I haven’t posted on here in some time but I just wanted to update everyone! I have started working for a new business. I now currently work under Hicaliber K9 Training LLC in Oakley, CA 🥰 any returning or new clients can book sessions through our website where you can schedule a consult/session. If you would like, you can specifically request me or you can work with my business partner, Sabrina who is also an incredible trainer. With working under this business, we do offer board and trains which I was unable to offer in the past! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out ❤️

This isn’t the end of Marvel Obedience as the goal is still to have my own business but I was presented with this awesome opportunity and I’m excited for all the doors it will open for the future!

07/17/2023

I am excited to announce a new service I will be offering.

Train, No Boarding.

This service is for those looking to have problems or things taught to your dogs like pulling on leash, basic obedience, recall, threshold manners, etc. For two weeks, I will come by and pick up your dog 5 times a week for an hour long session where I will work with you pet, I will video and document the work done. At the end of the second week, owners have two sessions where I will show you and work with you and your pet so you can keep up and maintain the training dog yourself!

Price for this service is $1200. This is a great service is you are busy and don’t have the time to work with your pup, going out of town and want work done while your away, etc.

Feel free to reach out with any question or if this is something you would be interested in! ❤️

06/13/2023

Client puppy Pennie! Did a session with Pennie and her owners to just go over puppy raising and help trouble shooting with potty training, tooth hugs and just listening over all. Gave them some advice and hope to see Pennie in a few months and we can get some more advanced training in ❤️

05/18/2023

Don’t get me wrong, there are times when dog training is boring or not fun. Teaching a dog a long down, is not fun 😂

But you can make other parts of dog training fun for you and your dog! Teaching something like place can be fun! Here I am working with Fury on place and positional commands! He’s not a dog I will probably regularly use the place command with but I do want him to know it.

Challenge your dog! Teach them new commands. Make it fun! If you aren’t having fun training your dog, your a lot less likely to do it.

05/15/2023

I cannot preach this enough.

CRATE. TRAIN. YOUR. DOGS.

Crate training can literally keep your dog alive. Not only are there a million different reasons (not literally but you get it) why it’s beneficial but it can keep your dog from making an expensive and even worse, fatal mistake.

Dogs are opportunistic animals. I’m not saying that your dog who has free roamed for the past 5 years and has never chewed or eaten anything needs to be in a crate. But so many people make the choice to “see how their dog will do” or do the “hope I come home to an intact house” all because you think your dog needs to have free access to parts of your home? or puppy owners who let their puppies sleep in bed with them and wake up in the middle of the night to them on the floor and little did you know, while you were sleeping, your puppy chewed up and swallowed a toy, sock, blanket, etc.

To which you will then either find out when your puppy can’t keep anything down or p**p because that matieral have now become a foreign object blockage and now needs emergency surgery. Which could run you anywhere between $5k-$10k. And this is also hoping there are no complications and you dog makes it through. And even if you have pet insurance, why would you risk it?

Trust me, when the day comes, you will have wished you had crated your dog. Believe me, I have trusted dogs and ended up getting burned and THANK GOD those dogs lived and I refuse to make that mistake again. Would I love to be able to leave my dogs to lounge and free roam the house? ABSOLUTELY! But I know my dog and although most of the time he makes the right choices, I know every now and then he doesn’t and I care for my dog and his safety.

You and your dog are not a failure if they cannot be left free. You are a good pet owner and doing the right thing by crating your dog to ensure their safety. Anyone who tells your otherwise, ignore them.

I find it more selfish to put your dog at risk than how “cruel” it’s is to keep your dog in a crate.

Okay… rant over.

Crate training is SO important

05/07/2023

Client pup - Yogi!

Yogi is a big sweet, goofy 1 year old boy. Yogi can be a naughty boy who has a hard time listening when he has an energy spurt and can be a little tornado. I have been working with Yogi and his owners here and there for some months now working on thinks like engagement, basic obedience, leash handling, etc as well as he has been introduced to the prong collar and e-collar. Today we worked on “place” to help promote structure, settle when inside, impulse control, etc. “Place” is a positive space and it was great to see Yogi get comfortable and settle on the bed on his own. Growing boy was sleeping on the bed by the end of the session! This is a testament that training your dog can not only physically exercise your dog but absolutely mentally! We did our session inside today out of the rain working on place and the most exercise Yogi got was getting up and down, on and off the bed. The mental aspect of the training is what tired him.

05/04/2023

Client dog Katana and her goofy ears! Camera mainly wanted to focus on them and their goofiness!

Katana’s owners reached out in need of help training her. From what the shelter told them, she was abandoned as a pup. She is currently 8 months old and pretty much only knows sit. Needed help with potty training which she has already made great improvement on and now working on her pulling, manners, engagement and basic obedience!

Katana is a sweet, low energy girl and can’t wait to see the progress her and her owners make! ❤️

05/02/2023

Those interested… I have decided to extend my promotional discounts until June 11th. Any sessions or packages purchased from now until June 11th (don’t have to be completed by June 11th) but purchased will be at the discounted rate.

So single private sessions are $70 and 5 session packages are $325.

Please feel free to reach out if you are interested!

04/27/2023

BREEDING!

Puppies are absolutely adorable. Who eventually turn into adult dogs and members of families. There are three ways people typically bring a dog into their home: going through a shelter/rescue, an ethical breeder or back yard breeders.

I have plenty of clients who have mentioned they have wanted to breed their dogs because they think it would be fun, cute and they just love puppies and want a mini version of their dog(s). If this is the thought process behind why you want to breed your dog, you would be a backyard breeder.

Ethical breeding: the intent is to pair two dogs with the intention of improving the breed. This is making sure the dogs being bred have proper structure, no physical ailments, no illnesses, no behavioral problems, all the proper health testing, great temperament, and depending on the breed and the purpose, different drives because all of these things are passed along to their puppies genetically. Breeders look at the different characteristics of each dog and pair them with a specific dog that would compliment it best.

Also, not to mention, but breeding is a LOT of time and expenses. Having to ensure the puppies are clean, cleaning their whelping box multiple times A DAY, monitoring and ensure they are all getting enough food, none of the puppies are sick or showing any problems, possible C-section if complications, possibility of losing the mother to birth, etc the list could go on and on.

Breeding should be left to those who are ethical and know what they are doing. If breeding is something you are interested in getting into, find a QUALITY breeder who is doing all the right things and see if you can shadow or if they are willing to teach you what it takes to breed.

Please do not contribute and become a backyard breeder.

04/13/2023

Something that a lot of client are shocked to hear:

I don’t teach my dog “stay”

Yep. My dog does not know the word “stay.” Why? Because when I say sit, that means sit until I tell you to get up. In the sport of schutzhund, there is no telling your dog “stay.” When you tell your dog to sit or down, they should stay in that position until you tell your dog they are free to get up from that position. Lot of pet dogs can’t hold a command for very long. Usually because they are taught it and immediately rewarded but there isn’t a duration added or that comes later with the word stay.

If you have ”stay” down with your dog, that’s fine but it’s not too late to teach them without a stay command! If you need help and want to teach your dog this, feel free to reach out and set up a session!

04/12/2023

Hello everyone!

For those of you that know me, know that dog training for me is currently a part time thing on top of my main job I work. My goal is to go full time dog training but before I go through with that, there are still some courses I want to take and learn some different styles and methods before diving into training full time.

I’m almost to my goal to cover the cost of one of the final courses I want to take, so I’m home to bring in some more session, I will be offering any sessions booked between now and May 5th, at a discounted rate to raise the final funds to sign up for the course.

You can reach out if you or someone you know is in need of a trainer, got a new puppy or just need a session to get you started on the right foot or assess a problem you are having.

Please feel free to message me 🥰

04/04/2023

I get told by so many people they are helping work on their dogs resource guarding by petting their dogs and putting their hands in their dogs food to either try and fix it or prevent it.

With peace and love, please don’t. 😅

It’s one thing to teach your dog a drop it, leave it, etc if your dog has or is getting into something they shouldn’t. But when it is their food, let them eat. One big way to prevent resource guarding with food is hand feeding. Can’t bite the hand that feeds you and they learn that you are providing them food. But most of the time, feed them in a crate! Feeding in a crate which is their safe space, can make them feel at ease, safe and secure. And leave them alone. I’m sure you wouldn’t like being pestered by people shoving their hands in your plate.

Resource guarding typically is a fear based behavior. They fear you putting your hands near their food means your going to take it away so they react to stop it. Let’s not give them a reason to not trust us.

Yeah we can do it with our dogs 🤣🐶❤️ Don’t play around with dog food aggression. Train them right from the beginning.

03/28/2023

For those of you that don’t know, there is currently a bill that was recently passed and on it way through the process. California AB 742 is a bill proposed to ban the use of police K9s/working dogs.

Police K9s have been a incredibly useful tool to law enforcement for many years. Their uses range from apprehending suspect to locating missing persons like children or the elderly, detection of narcotics, guns, and electronics. And so much more. Working dogs provide law enforcement another non lethal use of force which in recent years there has been a big push or providing and using alternative uses of force to provide more options before lethal. The bill has already passed its first step and if we do not take action, I foresee it continuing to pass and we will be in a state with no working dogs. Again, let’s remember that they are used for more than just taking suspects down. They have so many other uses. Please sign the petitions, call the offices, do something or we will lose them.

03/20/2023

Place command!

Teaching a place command can be such a beneficial tool. It’s great for dogs who cannot settle on their own outside the crate and in the home, impulse control, independence, etc. and it can be pretty easy to teach! But can take time. But once they have got it down, it is such a nice tool you have readily available.

Here is my dog Fury working on place. Our “place” is a little different though. With the sport we are doing, we need a platform for him to target and be sent to as it will help us later on with certain aspects of teaching behaviors for this sport. He’s still very much in the beginning stages but once he’s got it, we will start adding duration and then distractions like food, toys, etc.

03/01/2023

Rain!!

I can’t tell you how many clients have told me their pups WILL NOT potty in the rain. The weather, especially right now, can be pretty nasty. Cold, wet, muddy. Even my own dog pictured here, Fury, is no fan of the rain sometimes. Will go hide under a tree to potty 😂 but he knows what must be done and free time inside means you must potty.

Some dogs will hold it in or some will potty inside 😖 all because they don’t want to go outside. It’s important to teach our pets that although you don’t like the weather, you have tolerate it! I’m not going to ask them to hangout outside and sit in the rain but just go potty and we can come back in! Fury now has no problem going out to play fetch in the rain, May squint a little if the rain is in his eyes! 😂

Bows the perfect time to find something they enjoy like fetch and play in the rain to get them used to it!

02/28/2023

How is your dogs recall?

Today, I was out with my personal dog, Fury, training at a park/field which was practically empty. Fury has a rock solid recall but always stays close. We were working on our competition obedience training when from across the field, what I guesstimate to be, a 120 pound Boerboel comes running towards Fury and I. Thankfully always comes when called (had his e-collar on but didn’t need to use it as he listens just fine verbally) so he came back to me mid victory lap after getting rewarded for a rep, I grabbed his leash and then when the dog got close enough, I grabbed it’s collar and held them both until the owner could come grab their dog. The lady was very apologetic and thankfully her goofy boy just seemed to have wanted to play but Fury does not like other pushy dogs and tends to not be a fan of other males.

I’m very glad things didn’t go any worse and both dogs never came in contact. The lady very much knew she was in the wrong for letting her dog be off leash without a solid recall and again apologized and we had a pleasant exchange!

But if Fury didn’t have such a good recall, know who’s what could have happened. It was a perfect example on both sides. Mine being it shows how beneficial it is to have a solid recall and on her end, how important it is. I think she took it away as a very important lesson to either keep your dog on leash or have a recall.

If your pup needs help with recall training, please feel free to reach out 🥰

02/08/2023

It is not my objective or goal to force people to see dog training the way I do. If you prefer to train your dog force free/purely positive, then by all means, train your dog that way! If that works for you and your dog, fantastic.

But not everyone feels that way and I personally believe in balanced training. If you would like more information on the reasons behind balanced training, please feel free to message me and I’d love to chat!

A HUGE argument I and many others see from Force Free trainers is “I don’t learn from negative feedback, and neither do dogs.”

Yes, you do. Every single living being does.

Some examples:
-speeding results in a ticket
-drinking and driving results in a DUI (or worse)
-touching a hot stove causes a burn
-trying to pet a skunk… well…
-ever peed on a cow fence? Enough said.

The list could go on and on forever. The world is full of negative feedback. Half assing a paper in school got you an F. Trying, and doing the actual assignment, got you an A. It’s not rocket science.

And even then… if you’re “force free” and don’t like how another person trains, why must you stay and comment? Scroll on. It’s 2023, time to learn how to use your finger for something other than a clicker. 🤘

02/03/2023

Meet Ollie! Ollie is an almost 11 month old client pupper of mine! His owners came to me in need of help with barking and some other unwanted behaviors. We have began working on engagement and started him on e-collar. We are also working on just making him a little bit more comfortable with handling! Be on the lookout for updates on Mr. Ollie 🥰

01/29/2023

Interested in getting into a protection dog sport or a protection dog? Although I do no offer protection/bite sport training, I have trainers that I recommend! I personally go to Joel Monroe in Delhi, CA as a member of Wild West Dog Sport which is a schutzhund club ran by Joel. Having a good helper and trainer to set the foundation for your dog and quality bites is incredibly important which Joel and our club helpers are some of the best!

01/26/2023

Meet Una! Una is a almost 1 yr old Australian Shepherd, who I see for private sessions along with her brother, Cooper, who we are working on things like basic obedience, house manners, not pulling herself to death on walks and some other things to make living with her and Cooper a little easier. In this video, we are working on Una’s walking skills as she used to darn near drag her owners! With the help of a prong collar, she is learning to walk, not pull!

Australian Shepherds are awesome dogs and make great pets as long as owners, like Una’s, are willing to put in the work. Australian Shepherds are tropically bred and used for herding as it is in their natural instincts. These breeds are known for their high energy which Una has plenty of! She is such a sweet girl and I cannot wait to see the progress me and her owners make with her! Keep an eye out for updates on Miss Una.

If you are considering bringing home a new dog and need help figuring out which breed fits your life style best or have a breed in mind and need help finding a reputable ethical breeder, I’d be more than happy to help. Feel free to comment here, message me on messenger or text me at 925-550-5990. 😊

01/20/2023

Crate training!

Crate training is one of the first things I start with my puppies or new dogs. Crates are an essential tool when training dogs. Crates keep your pup out of trouble and harms way. Dogs that get into things they shouldn’t and are destructive are bound to get hurt. Chewing up and swallowing things can lead to foreign object obstructions and damage to their organs. Obstructions, eating things that are toxic, etc can be fatal.

Crates always promote independence, provides them with a place to decompress and “turn off” and also gives you a break because puppies/dogs can be overwhelming! Dogs can always earn more freedom and access as they learn and mature.

And another thing to think about, in the case of an emergency or a situation where your dog will have to be crated, how would they do? Vet offices typically will put dogs in crates if they are staying in their office or for certain treatments, will your dog panic?

If you need help crate training your dog, please feel free to text or call me at 925-550-5990 🥰

01/15/2023

How well do your pups tolerate grooming? In this rainy, muddy season, grooming is going to be done a lot more. And having a dog that doesn’t like grooming and puts up a fight is really frustrating.

We don’t need our dogs to love being groomed but they at least need to tolerate it. My own personal dog, Fury, who is in this video, used to be terrified of the blow dryer. Would try to bite it and was afraid but within two sessions, he is much easier to handle. He definitely wants to bite at the blow dryer but I have shown him that it won’t hurt him, it’s nothing to be afraid of and I need you to work with me. He’s almost there. But I think a little more work and he won’t mind it at all.

If you need help training your pup, please feel free to message me 😌

01/04/2023

Got a puppy? Need help raising and training your puppy?

You’ve come to the right place.

Puppyhood is a very important time in a dogs life! This is a detrimental time where a lot of development and core memories are created which can heavily influence a pup as they grow into adults. A lot of work has to be done now so we can set them up for success in the future.

Currently I offer for puppies:

• Private Sessions - $90
• Private Session Packages - 5 for $400
• Puppy Raising Crash Course - $150
• (New) One Time Payment For Unlimited Access To Puppy Raising Private Group - $50 One Time

If you are interested, please message me via Facebook Messenger or contact me at 925-550-5990.

✨This is Torito, a puppy client dog of mine who I did a crash course with him and his family. How cute is he?! 😍✨

12/22/2022

Do you have a pup who drag you or chokes itself when you go for a walk? A pup who likes to jump in your guest when greeted? Bolts out the door? Maybe doesn’t come when recalled?

If so, I would love to help you! My name is Hannah, I am a dog trained here in Brentwood. I am currently taking on new clients who are looking for basic obedience, advanced obedience, etc. I am not currently taking any behavior modification clients. I am also not currently offering board and trains at the moment.

These are my current prices:

1 private session - $90

5 session package - $400 total ($10 savings per session)

1 regular or puppy “crash course” session - $150

You can also purchase packages or sessions as gifts for friends of family and I can create a physical gift certificate. Perfect time for the holidays!

If you are interested or have any questions in regard to the different sessions, please contact me at 925-550-5990 or message me here via Facebook Messenger.

12/22/2022

This is Toast! Toast is client pup of mine I’ve been working with since he was about 5 months old! Toast is a pit mix pup who is owned and loved by his awesome family who came to me looking for just basic puppy raising and obedience. A couple weekends last month, I had Toasty come stay the weekend to really work on training like not pulling, place command, manners, etc. I still do work with Toast and his family so be on the look out for further updates on this handsome boy! ❤️

*in this video, Toast is on a “place” and we are working on his staying until given the release command to get up*

12/22/2022

Everyone meet Fury! Fury is a Czech Working Line German Shepherd that is my own personal dog. We are currently working towards IGP/Schutzhund titles. We are hoping to go for our BH in 2023!

12/22/2022

Hello all! Welcome to my page. Here is a little bio on myself:

My name is Hannah McDevitt. I am located here in the East Bay Area of Northern California. I grew up always having dogs in our home, including working dogs as one of my parents was a K9 handler. just over the years of being around dogs and working dogs, I can read them very well. Senior year, I really started to get into dog training going with my parent to K9 trainings, watching, learning from their K9 trainer. I got my first working puppy after graduating. I trained her in police apprehension and narcotics detection and eventually sold her to a department where she is now a police K9.

I then started offering help with pet training to friends and family. I eventually put out a couple posts in local groups offering pet training and it’s has gone from there.

There is no better feeling than having a vet who is easy to live with, is well behaved and listens. Not only does it allow you to do more and go more places with your dog but obedience can also save your dog.

I’d love to help you if you are looking to up your pups training!