Teachers Pet K9 Training

09/06/2024

Harper 5/6mos Mini Schnauzer
Harper 9mos Bernedoodle
The Harper's & owners worked hard in their 1 on 1 Private sessions this afternoon!

This service is INCLUDED in ANY BOARD N TRAIN along with owners materials, equipment & owner education at no additional cost!

🐾LOCALLY TRUSTED IN PROVIDING EXCELLENCE & EDUCATION
🐾LOCATED IN BRISTOL TN & SERVICING THE TRICITIES!

09/04/2024

This Handsome big boy is Back!!
😍 I love me some Brute time 🐾

He is here for a few days getting some Refresher training while his owner is away.

🐾PERKS OF CHOOSING TEACHERS PET 🐾
All Training clients past & current have access to Boarding & Doggy Daycare. These services include Refresher training during their stay at no additional cost!

09/03/2024

Loving the Engagement from both Harper Team's!

Prior to training BOTH; displayed Leash frustration, barking, lunging, pulling, etc

08/29/2024

Learning self-control with distractions in the cool a/c🥵🔥
This afternoon we practiced what their job is when someone rings the doorbell...

Their job is to stay on place & display self-control 😃
For most dogs this is a very exciting stimulus which then leads to any number of behaviors including jumping, barking, lunging, bolting out the door, etc

Let's face it nobody wants a dog jumping on them or any of the other behaviors.

This is how Dogs learn by recreating a scene to create a correct response for the stimulus.
Rep by Rep 💪🐾

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

08/29/2024

I don't know who is having more fun with their training; Ms. Harper or I?
😍🐾
Progress Videos to come
Still Tuned...

08/27/2024

THIS!
You all BEWARE of the increase in "Dog trainers" in the area over the last year.

REMEMBER Cheaper is NOT always better;
In fact I have handled several dogs & their owners that had negative results of cheap or inexperienced dog trainers for that particular dog's needs that resulted in mistreatment of their dog during the training process.

Please do your research!
These are great guidelines to do that!
- Teachers Pet K9 Training

I swear each day I wake up to find yet another dog being abused or mistreated in the hands of a dog trainer.

Someone that takes hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of dollars from people who need help getting their dog trained and they turn around and are starving these dogs, physically abusing them, allowing and encouraging them to unalive other dogs or animals, not giving them water, not taking them outside to relieve themselves, making them sit and lay in their own urine and f***s and so much more unspeakable and unfathomable things.

Unfortunately, dog training is not regulated and quite literally ANYONE can claim to be a dog trainer. There are many unqualified people claiming to be dog trainers and willing to take your money without a second thought, but there are just as many (if not more) trainers that have the necessary experience, truly care and want to see your dog succeed.

This post is to give some insight on what to look for and how to pick a dog trainer.

1. See where your dog will be staying.

If the trainer can’t show you where your dog will be sleeping, playing, going to the bathroom etc… walk away.
Granted - I don’t allow in person tours of our kennel area due to the type of dogs that we get in, but I will pop up my live feed camera back there at any second and we have a video tour available as well. If they can’t provide that, walk away.

2. Ask them to interact with their own dogs.

This one can get overlooked sometimes, but if their own dogs are skittish or afraid of them, RUN away. Even as a dog trainer, my dogs definitely are NOT the most well trained dogs out there but I can guarantee you they always love being around me.

3. If you’re doing an extended stay/overnight program, make sure you can regularly visit with your dog.

For some reason within the training community, there is a stigma that the owner should not see their dog while they’re in training. In 99% of cases, this is SUCH complete BS for so many reasons. I’m allowed to say this because I was also brain washed to think the owners shouldn’t see the dog during training, but I am now so completely against that.

2 years ago we changed our Board & Train programs to Monday-Friday. The owners come in on Friday to receive a lesson to go over what their dog learned that week, then their dog goes home with them so they can spend time with them and practice together. Swapping to this style of B&T program we have seen; happier dogs throughout the program, dogs that retain their training by tenfold after they leave and owners that are encouraged to upkeep and continue training. Overall this means that their investment into training wasn’t wasted.

In the very rare case that we are having engagement issues, I may keep the dog over the first weekend but I have never had to go longer than that. Now I’m not saying that having your dog stay the entire length is a red flag, because it’s not. The red flag is being denied to see your dog while they’re in training.

If you aren’t getting weekly lessons with YOUR dog while they’re in an extended program, don’t count on retaining the HEAPS of information you’ll receive at the very end of the program because it’s simply too much for one session. Follow-up lessons after your dog has completed the program would be the absolute minimum that you should accept.

If the trainer refuses to let you see your dog for ANY reason while they’re with them… RUN TF AWAY.

4. Pick a trainer that shows their dogs.

Another one that gets overlooked but is very important. As a dog trainer, our own dogs are our blank canvas and we can use them to create magnificent pieces of art. Showing our dogs (whether that’s in Conformation or sport/performance events such as; Rally Obedience, Agility, Scent Detection, Obedience, Field Trials, Barn Hunt, PSA, Dock Diving, IGP, French Ring, Mondio Ring, etc) gives us the opportunity to show case that masterpiece and receive judgment on how well WE as trainers are, as well as learn how to get better.
So even if YOU don’t care to do those things with your dog, it’s important to find a trainer that does.

5. Trust your gut.

Always meet in person with anyone you’re considering hiring and do NOT go solely off of a phone call or text. If you get bad vibes, there’s usually a reason.

6. Seek out someone that continues their education.

Dog training will forever be evolving. Finding someone that continuously adds to their knowledge whether that’s attending seminars, workshops, shadowing under other trainers etc is very important! Imagine if a Doctor or a Veterinarian never continued their education after school, what types of ground breaking medicines or practices would they lose out on?

I’m sure I’ll p**s off a lot of other dog trainers by sharing this but, that’s not my problem. At the end of the day if this post helps even one person not have to go through the traumatic experience as some of these other dog owners who get their dog back as skin and bones, wounds all over them or worse; never get to hug their dog again, then I’ve done my part. ✌️

08/25/2024

You all just when I thought I couldn't fall in love with another client...
This tiny girly girl came for her 2 Week Basic Obedience B&T! ❤️🐾

*Yes I do tend to feel in love with clients during the training process BUT that's the thing I get to teach them cool things, play & love on each one & then they get to go home. 😉

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✨ Real life training
✨ Owner education ( 1on1 shadow type sessions, bookwork & homework)
✨ Solid Obedience foundation, socialization & distraction training
✨ $200 worth of training equipment included
✨ Refresher session 2 wk after completion
✨ Free Lifetime support & video sessions after completion of any board n train

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08/20/2024

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08/17/2024

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08/17/2024

Photo Dump POST 2:

Please feel free to save your canine photos!

08/17/2024

Ok Y'all!! It's time for a Client photo Dump!!! Post 1

If you see your doggo please feel free to save the pictures 😁

08/15/2024

So Excited!

08/06/2024

🎉 NEW SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT 🎉
We love food especially easy, healthy, budget friendly food
After days like today 🥵 training humans & their canines.
It calls for Tri-Seoul Food night!!

Our new favorite guilty pleasure 😋 Yummy!
Please show some Small business love by hitting their LIKE BUTTON on their page & TRY absolutely got to try them. ❤️🐾

Thank you!

08/03/2024

You all, this one ❤️
I had such a blast & fun training Mr. Godzilla macaroni & saying his name the last few weeks!

One of my favorite teams to work with for sure!
I can't wait for future updates 😄
& Continued training

Thank you for allowing me to be your dog trainer 😍

07/20/2024

07/18/2024

I just love my job 🤣

07/14/2024

🎉 NEW SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT 🎉
River Dog Adventure's is absolutely the best!

Let's show some Small business love 💕!
Please Go Follow their page & of course book an adventure with them.

10/10 RECOMMEND! (Please leave your dogs at home for this one)

We all had a blast, Thank you for a great day!!
See you again 😉

07/10/2024

I'am loving these UPDATES of Bella's progress since completion of her 3 week Behavioral modification reset BNT!
🎉😍🎉

07/10/2024

Loving these reports from the most recent Basic Obedience & Reactivity BNT Graduate 🎓🏅🎉

07/04/2024

Preparing for the FIREWORKS that 4th of July brings!

This requires 3 things: Recognizing your dogs' behavior, planning & prep accordingly to ensure your dogs safety & comfort. Like microchipping, desensitization, anxiety meds filled/CBD, crate training, leash training, mental stimulation exercises, secure door latches and locks, etc
DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS OUT UNSUPERVISED
UTILIZE SLIP LEASHES & harness (retractable leads don't count)
REALIZE THAT YOUR DOGS HEARING IS SO MUCH MORE SENSITIVE COMPARED TO OURS
Don't leave it up to the dog to decide what he/she needs to do when the big booms scare him/her. Advocate for your dog = No need for a fight, flight & freeze response from your canine.

This afternoon the dogs get lick mats to help with any nervousness before evening comes. This is to set them up to have a more restful night when fireworks come. This lick Mat has light foods just in case of a nervous stomach and yummy to the soul. Sound machine, covered crates & dim lights set just before dusk to insure a safe evening!

Peanut butter, Apples, dash of plain unfavored yogurt & Dog CBD
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 🎉 🥳

**I can add so much more to this post but it would be a ridiculously long post. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE ANY OTHER TIPS**

07/04/2024

07/02/2024

Been so busy that I haven't had a moment to post progress videos & new friend posts

WELCOME TO THE PACK 🎉🐾

Lola, Ruby, Ripley, Millie & Bella