Archie was practicing “relax” while we ate lunch. He’s realizing that hanging out and doing nothing can be a good thing too, and you don’t have to be doing something all the time 😂. We said, “It’s time to go work,” and he said, “No thanks. It’s hot outside. I’ll just chill here.” Teaching your dog an off switch with a “relax” cue has been a staple in our training program. By letting them know when it’s time to just hang out, vs time to engage and be “on,” it brings a lot more clarity and harmony to your relationship. ————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #springerspaniel #dogtraining #happydog #relax
Riddick will be turning 7 this month, but his face says 14 😅Our training kept getting put on hold over the years, but this year we’re set out to get his PDC. We’ve got lots of work to do in a short time, but I believe in him and us and our club. Come out to support our trainers as they trial in October at @valhallaworkingdogclub second annual PSA trial. Thank you @bluestripek9 for stopping by and working our dogs!————————🐶 Now offering private lessons for competition obedience and bite work! 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area
Does your pup ignore you when you say “Come?” Or do the begrudgingly mope over to you like Eeyore? 😔Many dogs view the recall as “fun is ending.” Come usually means things like “Come, stop playing with that dog,” or “Come, it’s time to go in the kennel,” or “Come, stop chasing that squirrel down the road.” If the word Come is seen as “I have to stop doing the fun thing and start the boring thing,” why would a dog choose to do it? Let alone do it enthusiastically.We like to teach “Come” as ya, that thing you’re doing is fun, but there’s an even better party over here!” 🥳As most everything else in training, we teach it as a game. We want the dog to come flying back to us when they hear Come. 🏃♀️If you’d like some tips on teaching a reliable recall, comment below with an emoji that best describes your pup ⬇️⬇️ and we’ll put one up!—————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108——————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #dogtraining #doberman #rottweiler #dogfriendlytampa
🐶 Get your pup started off right with Puppy Preschool!🎓This program is designed for pups 16 weeks and younger. This is a critical period in their development, and a crucial time to set a foundation for a well rounded, confident, social adult. 🚨We currently have 2 openings for early/mid August📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtrainer #tampadogtraining #puppytraining #dogsoftampa #puppy #shepherd #earlylearning
Once we lure the puppy into the down, how do we get them to stay there?🐾 As Koba lured into the down, I paired it with a touch on the back/guiding pressure, as another signal to go into the down (a combination of moving towards food and away from pressure)🐾 The key to opening the hand and access to the food, is elbows and booty on the ground. If he starts to get up, the access to food goes away, and the tapping pressure turns on. 🐾 Start by feeding continuously, and releasing before they get up on their own🐾 Once they’ve got this down, start giving quick pauses in the reward (close hand and/or slowly move it away), bringing the food back to them quickly before they have a chance to get up🐾 If they get up to follow the food, access to food is closed off, and the guiding pressure turns back on🐾 Rinse and repeat, over and over again, until you can move the food away from their face, and they stay in the down 🐶 Keep in mind, we start this off in a non distracting environment. If you dont have attention and engagement, it won’t work. Distractions/increased difficulty come with understanding and clarityKoba is rocking it! 💪 ————————-🐶 Need help with your new puppy? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area—————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtrainer #tampadogtraining #puppypreschool #shepherdluppy #puppy #puppytraining #dofsoftampa
Apollo needs to work on his impulse control, so the babies are helping out. He met the little ones for the first time, and was very excited to check them out and play with them. Being able to call your dog off of other animals is very important. Whether it’s a squirrel, goat, or another dog, your dog should be able to disengage with their surroundings and come back to you when asked. Mr. Apollo is always happy to work. He knows that while he really wants to go chase the goats, there’s something in it for him to come back when called, so he’s happy to do what’s asked. ————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area—————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampabay #dalmatian #floridahomestead #dogtraining
Odin and Appa are both young, extremely playful pups that think that every person and dog is there for a playdate. Now that they both have a good grasp on their commands, what the leash means, how to get the rewards, etc., we are asking them to remain neutral around the bigger distractions. Remaining neutral and having impulse control doesn’t mean they aren’t friendly or allowed to have fun. It means there is a time and place for playtime, but when mom and dad ask you to do something, we need you to pay attention. Mixed in throughout the session were periods of “Free, say Hi,” where they are released from working, and allowed to play with each other. If dogs could run up to everyone and anyone any time they wanted, life would be a dangerous, chaotic, free for all. Nobody wants to be rushed by an out of control dog while they’re just out for a stroll. Nobody also wants to be drug around by their over excited pup while they’re just out for a stroll. Neutrality to different stimuli in the environment, and engagement with the handler, is just as important as understanding and following through with obedience commands. —————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area——————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #goldenretriever #rottweiler #tampadog #tampadogtraining
With our Valhalla Working Dog Club trial a couple of months away, we decided to sign Riddick up for his PDC. We've got some work to do, but now that his ear is healed up, we're all in 💪 Setting goals is important in training, both long and short term. We've had the goal of trialing for a while, but haven't set a date. Now that there's a date set, it's forcing us to work on it every day.Don't expect progress and changes if you aren't willing to do the work. Handler @dog_trainer_kim Decoy Lewis Craig Collins . Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today ☎️ (813）434-3108 🐾 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area
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We’re so excited! Our @wagwear WagWellies came in today 😍With the temp in the air increases, so does the temp on the ground! We’re keeping all the little feetsies protected 🐾 so our kiddos can continue coming on our adventures with us. Remember to always check the pavement before letting your pup walk on it. If you can’t hold the back of your 🖐️ on the surface for 5️⃣ seconds, it’s too hot for your pup’s bare feet. Stay tuned to watch our crew get adjusted to the new kicks 👟——————————-🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area—————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #wagwellies #tampadog #dogtrainer #dogshoes #dogmom #dogmomsoftampabay #spoileddog
Welcome Calypso to the TLC crew! Calypso had a pretty sheltered start to life, and doesn’t really know how to “dog.” The outside can be a lot and she gets overwhelmed and shut down. She also doesn’t know what to do with other dogs, so her go to response is to scare them away by barking and lunging at them on walks. We’re here to help her navigate the world, and be confident in herself and her people. She’s a sweet little thing and we’re going to help her be the best girl we know she can be. ————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area—————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #rescuedog #frenchie #frenchbulldog #dogmom #tampa #dogtraining
After a training session around @curtishixonpark , we needed to find a place to cool off and grab a snack. While we were ready to sit in the shade on the patio at @oia_bar_grill , the boys were being exceptionally well behaved and we were invited to come sit inside in the AC. We were all grateful for the cold drinks and AC. Well behaved dogs get more privileges 🥰————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogfriendlytampa #tampa #gooddogs #goldenretriever #bouvier #dogtraining #floridasummer
Happy 4th birthday to our big handsome boy Sven! He adds a different flavor of crazy with a scoop of goofy to the pack of Malinois, and we wouldn’t change a thing. @dog_trainer_kim had been wanting a red lab for years, and 🦌 has been the perfect addition. 🎂 Help us in wishing him the best birthday ever! 🥳 —————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area———————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtrainer #tampadogtraining #dogsoftampa #floridadog #foxredlab #birthdaypup #happybirthday #labrador #labsofinstagram #workingdog #bestboy #dogmom #dogmomsoftampabay
Off leash dogs seem to be a bigger problem now than ever before, and they’re causing lots of issues for dogs and humans alike. If you don’t have full control of your dog, please think twice before taking that leash off in an unsecured area. A dog (leashed or unleashed, but we’ll address leash greetings later) running over to another dog is likely to cause a fight. Even if both dogs are normally friendly and social, having another creature rush up and invade their space unexpectedly is a recipe for disaster. Not only can both dogs and humans be injured during these interactions, this can greatly affect a dog’s overall behavior. Unfortunately, Percy’s case is not uncommon. We hear all too often of dogs that used to be social, until they were rushed by dogs while out minding their own business. Now they’re reactive, or even aggressive, towards other dogs. And can we blame them? If random people on the street would run up to me and get in my face, I’d probably start being reactive to others as well. So let’s everyone say Welcome to Percy! And hope that his story, along with all the other pups like him, can make people think twice before letting their pups roam off leash without being under verbal control. ————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area———————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #floridadog #dogsoftampa #goldenretriever #dogstory #offleashdog #dogtraining
We’re working on confidence building and environmentals today!This contraption may seem strange, but that’s the point! We expose puppies (this is actually good for all dogs) to many different sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, textures, to get them used to them and build confidence. We build dogs that are stable and confident in their environment. Have you ever been out with your dog, and they are freaked out by something that seems completely normal to you? A balloon, a water fountain, the sound of an aluminum can hitting the trash bin, a statue? While these things aren’t strange to us, they can completely throw a dogs world upside down if they’ve never seen it before. Genetics have a lot to do with it. Some are a little bit nervier and more cautious, which can grow into crippling fear or even aggression if not properly exposed to at a young age. Some are naturally stronger and more confident, and may be a little cautious around strange things, but get over it quickly. By doing enrichment and confidence building exercises with puppies, you’re setting them up for success as they grow. While you can’t think of everything, the more things you work them around the more likely they are to generalize and be confident in different situations. This “puppy chute” has interchangeable hooks, so we can change out the distractions. Things that make noise (aluminum cans, plastic bottles) and have different textures (plastic balls, scarves) are being associated with food and play. We can also put this on different surfaces, such as grass, concrete, and tile. The puppies learn that while something may be a little weird or even scary, it’s really not that bad and they can push through to awesome things on the other side. ———————🐶 Want to get your pup a head start? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area————————
Morning training sessions lead to peaceful afternoon naps 😴 A 🐶 that has been fulfilled is a calm, happy dog with less anxiety. Your dog doesn’t need to chase a ball for an hour every day, he needs to use his brain and his energy productively. ————————🐶 Need help getting your dog under control? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area—————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #floridadog #dogsoftampa #dogtraining #goldenretriever #springerspaniel #bouvier #doberman #puppytraining #happydog
Because nobody likes the obnoxious dog with no manners trying to climb on them when they’re just trying to get a cup of coffee. Occasionally we will get comments on social media of “Why would I want my dog to ignore people,” or “My dog is friendly everyone loves him,” when we stress the importance of neutrality and/or having an “off switch.”Your dog may be friendly, and your dog may be cute, but it’s beyond rude to allow your dog to run up to people and dogs they don’t know and clamor all over them for attention. We love dogs, but that doesn’t mean I want a dog I don’t know rushing on me (or even worse, my dog) or all in my business when I’m out here minding my own business. It’s not only rude, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. Neutrality doesn’t mean a dog isn’t friendly or doesn’t like attention. Neutrality means your dog has impulse control, and doesn’t feel the need to loose their mind when they see other dogs/people/animals/shiny things. Neutrality means they understand that a person or dog existing in their sight doesn’t mean they always get to say hi. It also doesn’t mean that they don’t know how to have fun! When given the OK, they’re allowed to say hi to and play with those that they choose. For some reason, today’s society seems to equate manners with not social or unfriendly. Not wanting to be accosted by every dog they see is “rude” or “snobby.” And if a dog is not comfortable with a strange dog or person invading their space (which many aren’t), it somehow means they shouldn’t be allowed in public. A dog understanding neutrality is a dog more likely to go places and have more freedom. If these 2 boys were constantly jumping up and pulling on the leash and trying to greet everyone that walked by, they would not be out with us. I want to enjoy my time out with my dog. Neutrality means they’ve earned the privilege of hanging out with me when I’m out for coffee. Neutrality means that the people
Tired pups are happy pups! With a day full of excitement and fun, they’re ready for some relaxation time. —————————-🐶 Want to give your pup a head start? 🐶📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area————————-#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogrrainer #dogsoftampa #puppytraining #puppies #puppy #dalmatian #springerspaniel #goldenretriever #dogfriendlyflorida #dinosaurworld
Our club member and fellow trainer @alyssamegias has trusted us with her baby boy while she’s out of town. While I’m sure he misses his mama, he’s having a great time playing with uncle @lewiscraigcollins and working on his grip. What a good boy, Echo 💪 💥 Stay tuned for info on upcoming bite nights! 💥 ————————📲 Send us a DM to speak with one of our trainers today☎️ (813) 434-3108🐕 Board & Train, and Private Lesson programs📍Serving the greater Tampa area————————#tlcdogtrainingtampa #tampadogtraining #tampadogtrainer #dogsoftampa #doberman #psadog #workingdog #valhallawdc #dogmom #dogtraining #decoy
