Give a Sit Dog Training

11/30/2024

Sometimes you just got to do it yourself. Today I made this sweater with my business name on it because… I’m cheap that’s why. 🤭

11/29/2024

LOL!!!!!!!

11/28/2024

To those of you following Lucy’s story, seeing this text made my year! Lucy’s case is complicated because she doesn’t know what she’s wants from other dogs. We have been working hard on setting up environments where she can learn about other dogs from a distance. She’s come so far and all the videos they sent where Lucy doing play bows and avoidance signals (sniffing the grass in close proximity to the other dogs), she was self regulating her big feelings and recalling back when her guardians needed to help keep her from getting overly stimulated. I’m just soooo proud of everyone!

11/28/2024

Dear trainers who work with reactivity cases.
There’s no such thing as a before and after. There is only here and now. It’s normal to feel like there was never a true end point, the training is not an result,
it’s a path.

11/26/2024

lol so true!

11/23/2024

Hey dog community, who here is on BlueSky? I am. Let’s trade follows 😊

Certified Professional Dog Training services using science backed reward based methods. Elle CPDT-KA, FFCP, specializes in canine behavior, behavior modification training for reactive/fearful/aggressive dogs, obedience and CGC prep and testing.

11/20/2024

Association for Professional Dog Training International
Asked for those of us who attended to post a memory of the conference. My memory is one I will hold dear for the rest of my life.
After an amazing presentation by the fabulous Victoria Stilwell I gave her a doodle I drew while taking notes. One of the ways I retain information is through illustration. Victoria mentioned how much she adored a student of hers named Nelly, nervous Nelly. A hound mix with the most unique face. And I couldn’t help but do a portrait of the pup.
Lucky for me, my mentor snapped this picture. The way Victoria lit up, our smiles, the positivity.
I feel the entire conference could be summed up in the emotion behind this photo… connection, positivity and community.

I will cherish all of the memories I made during the conference ❤️🐶

11/15/2024

Let’s hear it for Lili Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin, an amazing artist who has blessed the dog training world with priceless illustrations that have helped thousands, if not millions of pet parents worldwide wide understand their dogs better!

My new website is complete and we have launched! Please pop in, take a look around, enjoy! To my email subscribers - thank you so much! Please check your inboxes (and spam folders!) for the special discount code. To everyone else, there is also a special offer for you. Thank you for supporting a small business! - Lili https://doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-new/new-website-whats-new-1

P.S. lilichin.com will also take you to the same website :)

11/11/2024

My late father, a veteran of the Vietnam War. He lived a hundred lives and saved thousands. He was both in active combat and in civilian rescue during the war. Awarded two Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Flying Cross and many more honors. You are honored on this very special day, my very special veteran, dad. 🥹🥲

11/03/2024

Let’s hear it for Bear, congratulations on graduating Give a Sit’s Puppy Prep 👏👏👏! I’m beyond proud. You and your family are the reason I love being a dog trainer. A story of a dog abandoned in a box, now with a family full of love and lots of patience. You picked up on cues so fast and have play drive for days. Bravo Bear!

10/31/2024

My 90s themed Halloween Doggo Photoshoot 🤣

10/29/2024

Saving for myself to read later. I would love to hear your feedback as well.

A study led by a canine scientist at Nottingham Trent University looked at the potential impact of pulling on the lead and the related pressure on the neck, using a variety of of collar-types and styles.

10/28/2024

Gosh I never thought about what the shock fence collars do when the dog tries to return. Just awful! A string of events that lead to this dog almost dying.

This is one of the reasons why we do not like invisible fences for our adoptions:

This little guy got out of his invisible fence...no doubt chasing a squirrel that was outside the boundary. He managed to fight off the coyotes that tried to kill him.
The shock collar around his neck had prevented his return to his home and yard, so he went back into the woods to lay down to die. His owner was determined to find him. When he was found he was pretty torn up with a temp of 94°F.
Invisible fencing is Not going to keep animals, or other threats out of your yard.
If your dog runs through the barrier in pursuit of a critter, he's going to get corrected by that collar if he tries to get back home.... Please reconsider invisible fencing. People may say that they have been using them for years without issue.
However, it only takes once

10/21/2024

.a_ranchandrescue a local rescue near where I work has a mama dog and her 3 puppies up for adoption now. Mama is a beautiful golden pitbull, house trained and knows some cues already, is looking for her forever home. The puppies available are 11 weeks old, two females and one male. Please ether reach out to the rescue or myself if you are interested in rescuing one of these amazing dogs.

10/15/2024

Wanted to share a success story. A client of mine, who had a dog who was getting into fights with the other two household dogs.

Why? Resource guarding his own space after being picked on. Resource guarding while he was getting attention from a human and another dog came into his space. Past experience of the dogs taking his toys away and his sleeping spots away.

Solution:
-Giving the dog his own room while the pet parents were done. In that room he had his own toys. He could practice chewing with out the toy being taken by another dog. He could also get good sleep where the other dogs couldn’t get into his bed or disturb him.
-Situational awareness and observing body language so the pet parents could use environmental management to prevent a fight in the first place.
-Walks with the dogs together so they could enjoy an activity together without the pressure of resources.

10/15/2024

Lucy’s first one on one BAT session with heavy use of engage disengage DOGS ONLY (we have done a ton of work CC to humans). Her mom has had some training as well, so she’s in good hands having both mom give her these opportunities and her trainer 😊