Highlights of our Cedar City group class this week learning a relaxation technique! Don't they all look so serene?
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Sometimes you just have to take a leap to get what you want!
These two are cut from a different cloth 🤣🤣
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Is that not the cutest little heel you've ever seen?! 🥹😍
Congrats to Slushy who just graduated his basic obedience training. I'll miss this little cutie!! He is such a good boy. I'm so happy to know he can live life to the fullest with solid obedience skills 🙌
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Tell us in the comments what you saw in Keelo's body language!! 👇
Unfortunately, a lot of misinformation (and deliberate misleading) circulates about the modern ecollar- so instead of getting onto a soap box and advocating for the responsible use of all tools, we thoughts we'd just share some real footage of a dog getting "shocked" and let you decide for yourself how the dog is feeling.
The saying amongst dog trainers goes, "It's the fool, not the tool." Keelo here was trained on ecollar using the most modern and gentle approach available.
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I wish everyone seeking training asked this question!
The answer is: It depends- on everything!!
It depends on the dogs default personality. It depends on how long the dog has been repeating (or not repeating) certain behaviors. It depends on how disciplined the owner already is- as well as their time, mental, emotional, and financial resources. It depends on the owners physical ability. It's depends on the dog's living environment and routine. It depends on how much we can control the environment. It just depends!
Slushy here is the PERFECT dog. Seriously. He has no problem behaviors. He is smart and sweet, confident but not too confident, easily motivated by both food and affection, kind to everyone he meets, and is very handler oriented. Did I mention CUTE? His mom has plenty of time and resources to focus on his training. He is the perfect candidate for a totally "Positive" training program. Other dogs with other needs or problems may require a different approach.
We care about dogs deeply, but we also care deeply about people. At Mindful Canine, it's all about the dog AND the person. We want to help you have a harmonious life with your dog where everyone wins, and that is going to be achieved differently for each family. We are always happy to go into detail about the methods we use, which is why we require a detailed consultation before training any dog. We always welcome these questions and we do our best to describe various ways we might generally apply the scientific principles of learning. Every dog is so different and one size never fits all!
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I never thought I'd see this day!
My dog Boo gets cranky about other dogs. There is a small handful of dogs he has successfully made friends with before, but they are always smaller, submissive, and a certain kind of play match. It takes a lot of work to create social relationships for him so I don't often do it. He's simply never going to be a dog park or daycare dog! He is the type that will take on any dog he meets no matter how big and tends to bite first and ask questions later. Integrating him with Persimmon has been a long and very careful process that started out with a muzzle. In this interraction he is in the muzzle again to take the option of biting off the table and create a situation where he is having neutral experiences with these four dogs (especially the two big intact male Malinois). The key with tricky social integrations is to take things SLOW and use all the tools you've got to make sure things are successful. It's also important to understand that you can't always wave a magic wand and expect your aggressive dog to suddenly be a perfect angel in social situations no matter how much you wanted a "dog park dog"- you've got to work with what you've got!
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You wouldn't ride in a car without a seat belt because even a small impact or sudden stop can really hurt you without one. Although they make seatbelt harnesses for dogs, the very best way to keep your dog safe is to have them ride in a crash-resistant kennel. If your dog is not secured in a kennel during an accident, at best they will be flying around your vehicle crashing into things- at worst, they will be ejected. It ain't worth it, folks! Of course, from time to time I have my personal dogs riding shotgun with their heads out the window on country backroads, but day to day they are kenneled. It's so important to me to keep my personal dogs and client dogs safe. If you send your dogs with a trainer, walker, or transporter, make sure you ask how your dog will be protected during travel. The investment of a sturdy crate is far less than a vet bill or your dogs life!
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When Keelo and I started working together, she had such extreme leash reactivity seeing another dog hundreds of yards away that two strong adults were in serious danger of injury. She'd stand up like a bear on her hind legs and scream and snarl at the dog, as well as forwardly hard lunge. To this day, her initial reactivity was the most extreme I've encountered so far in my entire career, not the least of which because of her size (95+ lbs). Her journey has been a long and complicated one. We've worked, and worked, and worked. Today, with much caution, Keelo interacted with Persimmon- totally safe, compliant, and collected. Joyful, even. They worked together as a team to earn rewards from me. Her owners and I are amazed at this huge accomplishment! It's the little things over time that all add up and end up making change.You just have to keep going. Believing. Searching for answers- and they will come. So proud of you Keelo!!
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Stay cool! 😎
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Sadie has come a long way learning about boundaries! In her basic obedience program, Sadie has learned that sitting or laying down is a better way to request attention tion than body slamming people.
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Persimmon is really coming along in her bitework! Look at that nice, full grip!! I'm so proud of her 😍 We had so much fun yesterday! What do you like to do with your dog?
Special thanks to Dixie Working Dogs
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"Who's this dog? Oh, It's Kimbo! I didn't even recognize him!" -vet tech
This is the moment we've been working toward for months. Kimbo used to be quite the sensitive boy and had to receive veterinary care outside the building, putting limitations on his care. Through dedicated work Kimbo is now able to go into the vets office, be checked in, get weighed, and wait for an appointment in a genuinely calm manner. Next we'll be working on going to an exam room and getting medicated without a fuss. I'm so proud of how far this sweetie boy has come. It gives me so much joy to see training transform a dog's life experience so they can live their every best life with purpose driven obedience!!
Cedar City Animal Hospital
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What personality and behavior changes have you seen in your dog over time?
Just like people, dogs change over time. I met Marco about a year ago when he was just barely an adult. Back then he was a bit timid, but sweet and smart! Lately I've noticed some changes in him- he has become much more confident, pushy, and even a little defiant. Still so sweet! Don't think for a second that your sweet puppy who follows you around the house is going to stay that way forever. You never know who dogs are going to be even as they reach old age. Animals keep surprising me!
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Some dogs love to put their own personal touch on commands..... 🤣
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We had so many fun moments at the Cedar City 4H Pet Fair!! Most of all, we enjoyed showing dog owners in the community what their dog can do. While not all dogs could compete in GRC Dog Sports, what matters is the bond, trust, and outlet. We were so proud to see all sorts of dogs gaining confidence on the mill, from yorkies to shihtzus to doodles. GRC Dog Sports is all about play, and play is for EVERY dog. What are you waiting for? Sign up for GRC today and try something new and fun with your dog.
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Ruby learning about entrePAWneuerahip at the Cedar City Small Business Network Meeting!
I was so proud of her at this last meeting. We've been doing a lot of practice settling at patios and coffee shops, and she exceeded my expectations during this meeting. It was fun to have her around while I gained some great insights from other small business owners. We truly want to be the BEST in Southern Utah, and delivering the best service starts with smart operations behind the scenes.
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