Affinity Dog Behavior & Training

12/06/2025

Body language opens up a conversation, sometimes an invitation from one dog can be a request for space from another.

Some tactics work well for avoidance, jumping up stops people leaning over, licking moves children away and showing a belly might mean you can’t do something else, such as putting on a harness.

We aren’t supposed to be experts, but we can gather information, stay informed, open our minds and conversations.

Did you know I have free body language videos on the App? Find the links to Android and IOS in my bio.

12/03/2025

As dog trainers who specialize in dog, baby and toddler safety, this is something that we wish more parents knew…

You’d baby and toddler do not have the cognitive ability yet to understand what “be gentle” means!

We see many viral videos of parents or get calls from parents becoming frustrated at their child for hitting or grabbing the dog’s fun after they tell them to “be gentle” or not following simple instructions like “pet the dog nicely”

But why is this?

Your child’s pre-frontal cortex is not developed yet!

Everything that it is responsible for, such as emotional regulation and the executive functioning umbrella (for things such as self control and inhibition) doesn’t exist yet.

The ability to follow instructions reliably isn’t even developed until they are 3.5 to 4 years old. 

This is why we always say “dog and baby on the scene, a parent in between” as well share the 4 Pillars of Dog Aware!

It is our responsibility as parents to help advocate for our dogs as well as our children by implementing developmentally appropriate ways for them to safely engage with eachother!

Follow our page for a video tomorrow being shared about how we can help safely engage in developmentally appropriate activities to help teach our children about being Dog Aware!

11/30/2025

There are so many dog trainers in the world. I just want to say I’m grateful that you follow me.

11/29/2025

Come To Your Senses! At Affinity Dog Behavior & Training, LLC’s sensory garden experience. We have something for all breeds, mixes and Village Dogs, small and large! Affinitydogbt.com

11/29/2025

Maya and her human had a wonderful time at Come To Your Senses!. She rarely gets to be off leash and she has never gotten the opportunity to dig until today. It was a very fun experience for them.

I want to see humans and their dogs having fun!

Come To Your Senses! is available as part of your training package or sold separately,
Appointment is required.

Affinitydogbt.com

11/28/2025

Maya and her human had a wonderful time at Come To Your Senses!. She rarely gets to be off leash and she has never gotten the opportunity to dig until today. It was a very fun experience for them.

I want to see humans and their dogs having fun!

Come To Your Senses! is available as part of your training package or sold separately,
Appointment is required.

Affinitydogbt.com

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a wonderful weekend with your dogs!

11/24/2025

Come To Your Senses! at Affinity Dog Behavior & Training, LLC’s Sensory Garden Experience! We want to help you give your dogs an outlet for behavioral diversity, including sniffing, scratching, digging and foraging. Just a half hour each week can help improve canine welfare and behavior. Dogs need it. Dogs love it. Contact us today! Affinitydogbt.com By appointment only. Included in all of our training & behavior packages.

11/24/2025

11/22/2025

Good morning! What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?

If you’re looking for something fun to do, we have:
Private Nature Trail Walks
Sensory Garden Experience
Scent for fun
Agility for fun
Puppy classes
Group walks

Contact us today for your free discovery call!
Affinitydogbt.com

11/18/2025

I’d like to take a moment to remember those who have recently passed. Each dog I know and work with brings a certain joy into my life; not just as a Family Dog Mediator but as a friend.
My deepest condolences go to their families.
RIP sweet angels. You are forever loved.

George
Skyler
Yuna

(Photo from Google Photos)