I really don't like making a nervous dog just sit there in their nervous feelings. I like to get them physically moving and help get that nervous energy out.
If it was up to Bogey, he would have stayed in the crate. But that does nothing to help him, and eventually, he'll need to get out.
In the first attempt, he only came halfway out.
The second attempt took about 20 minutes to get him out.
Third attempt, he walked right out 🙂
Once he got moving, his entire energy changed. He was obviously still nervous and unsure, but he was using his nose and exploring his surroundings. This is good!
Two things I never did with him were to crouch in front of him and talk in a baby voice. That doesn't help him! Me getting right in front of him and staring into his eyes would have only put a lot of pressure on him and made him more uncomfortable.
The only thing that I did that I usually don't do for nervous dogs is use treats. And I ONLY did it because his leash came off while he was in the crate, and it was either reach into his crate and grab his collar or be patient and hope that treats would get him out. Using treats was the safer option for us, so that's what i did. Normally, though, I have the leash on, open the crate, and we got right outside and get moving.
I can't wait to see sweet boy become confident!
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I remember texting a friend while literally walking up to a clients house that I had no money in my account and didn't know what I was going to do. I went for a trip for my birthday and I didn't have to take any time off. I had no clients at the time. This summer almost did me in. I was so scared and mad and embarrassed that I did this to my business. I didn't plan on EVER telling anyone any of this, but here we are, lol
I eventually decided that I wasn't going down without a fight. I'm meant to work with animals, and I wasn't going to stop just because I had a bad summer.
A slow summer forced me to get my act together and start acting like a business owner. Not an employee. It's a daily reminder for me, and I'm still not great at it. It's very easy for me to get caught up in the small day to day things and get behind on big picture stuff.
I went from debating getting another job to buying a van(which is still wild, lol), hosting pack walks, and being more confident in my ability to help people.
I'm beyond thankful for this year and for what I went through. I'm thankful for the people around me who lifted me up. And I'm especially thankful for the clients that I did have and currently have. Yall are the reason I kept kicking when things were rough.
I absolutely can't wait for 2025. It's gonna be a good one 🖤
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Shout out to dad because he's the only reason that the floor got done.
1. It took longer than expected.
2. I cleaned pretty much the entire time.
3. I've realized that I VASTLY underestimated how much work converting the van would be.
4. I'm thankful for a dad who I skilled in a bunch of random things.
The flooring is now way better! It's better insulated and easier to clean, which is all beneficial for the Day Train pups! Next up, electrical ☠️
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And they love every second of it 🥰
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Calm observation is definitely something that we should practice with our dogs! Being able to process the world calmly is super important and makes life so much easier for both you and your dog.
If you want a patio dog, do this.
If you want a dog that's calm when people come over, do this.
If you want a dog that doesn't react on walks, do this.
If you want a dog that you can easily take out in public, do this.
I promise it will pay off and help your dog have a calm, neutral mind.
Happy Training!
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Lunch breaks are quiet and peaceful. And I love every second of it 🖤
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Trying to bribe a nervous dog with a treat forces them to interact with you before they're ready. You're unintentionally putting pressure on them, and it can make trust happen slower.
If you're around a nervous dog. IGNORE THEM. I promise they'll come up and sniff if/when they're ready. Also! Them sniffing you is not an invitation to reach out and get them.
Literally pretend they're wearing an invisibility cloak! Take things slow and let them approach on their own time.
Trust and security are more important than getting a quick pet in! They will feel safer around you if you don't put pressure on them to interact with you before they're ready!
Questions? Let me know! 👇🏻
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃
I hope it's wonderfully spooky!! ☠️
Also, remember that time I decided I'd make and sell dog bandanas, and it lasted all of 5 minutes. Good times. 🤣
Did your dog dress up this year? I wanna know all the costumes!
The vibes were ✨️immaculate✨️ if I do say so myself
🖤🖤🖤
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Don't ask me how I got here because I literally have no clue. 😁
I've always been someone who gets stuck in the planning stage. I like to make sure things are perfect in theory before actually moving forward with an idea. Downside of that is that nothing actually gets done lol
So, in this case. I planned absolutely nothing. I went with my gut and decided I'd figure it out, and I went, and here we are. I needed more space for my day trains, so a van it is!
Is it perfect? No. It needs some love and converting it to how i want it will take time. But she's ready to hold crates, treats, fans, leashes, place boards, and most importantly, dogs.
So everyone. Meet Maeve. The newest addition to Canine Composure Family Dog Training 🖤
You're about to get a lot of van conversion content 😂
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✨️17 bags of food
🎉4 bags of litter
✨️10 bags of treats
🎉12 cleaning items
✨️6 blankets
🎉11 collars/leashes
✨️11 misc-toys,bowls etc
You guys did that! @jsteadyrealty and I were absolutely blown away by how much we got. Both of us lived in the mpuntaims for years, and we really wanted to help those affected by Helene. We couldn't have imagined that we would get this much help.
This is what community is about ❤️
We hope to see you and all of your friends at our next Pack Walk!
▫️November 9th
▪️10am
📍McApline Creek Park
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Part of Nelly's lesson today was jumping on things. High walls, benches, picnic tables, and finally, the bleachers.
Part of having a puppy is helping build their confidence. I love a confident dog that believes in themselves. My job during these moments is to support Nelly and hype her up. I know she's capable of doing it, and i want to show her that she can.
She was nervous about the bleachers but she did it! Once she got off, high praise, and then we move on. And guess what? Right after doing all of this, she jumped in my car for the first time. Go Nelly!
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