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2023 Best Dog Trainer on Lake Norman Award Winner, Mike Calinoff, utilizes his Practical Positive Development methods to successfully train Puppies and works with dogs of all ages with behavioral issues.
Join Mike for his popular puppy group classes Dog Supplies Warehouse. There is a new one-hour class every Monday night and they fill up fast! It's a $30 donation to the North Meck Animal Rescue and you can pay when you arrive. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED at
Here's a great tip on getting your puppy to CHILL OUT!
Join Mike at Dog Supplies Warehouse on Saturday March 16th from 10 - 4... You must book an appointment online at www.doglogics.com/freesession
Here are some tips to help your dog with fear aggression associated with motion.
Repeating commands over and over is a common mistake we make when teaching our dogs different cues or command.
It’s important to let your dog process what you are asking of them and give an opportunity for compliance. The more you say it, the less they hear it — and it loses all of its value.
Start asking for things like “sit” just one time, pause and allow them the chance to do it.
Classes fill fast -- so register today online or at the store. Be part of the popular award-winning StartRite Foundational Puppy Group Classes at Dog Supplies Warehouse. Classes conducted by Mike Calinoff. There is a new group each Monday starting in February. The fee is a $30 donation to the North Meck Animal North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue.
Are YOU giving your dog separation anxiety? 😬
We can easily instill it in our puppies, young dogs and rescues but not allowing them their own independence. Socialization is important, but you can easily overdo it. ✋
🐾 If you take your puppy everywhere and spend every waking moment with them, you’re seeing setting up a false expectation that you’ll always be in their presence.
Separation Anxiety is a serious issue that can escalate and potentially have to be fixed with medication. 💊
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Back by POPULAR DEMAND! Celebrating two years of monthly appearances at Dog Supplies Warehouse Mike is offering his FREE Ten Minute Training class for dogs of all ages. Sessions fill quickly, so register today and reserve your spot.
This is important!
When are dogs are displaying their cRaZy behaviors 🤪 our inclination is to pet them, in hopes they’ll calm down. 😌
On actuality, they’re perceiving that as praise.
So, start recognizing when your pup is calm and reward them for that instead. Showing them that we like that behavior, will start teaching them to do it more. 👏
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The secret to teaching “fetch” is having a second ball to encourage your dog to come back to it and drop the one they are bringing. 🎾
— Throw the first ball.
— Be excited as your dog is coming back to you. 🥳
— Get down eye level and be a cheerleader 👀
— When your dog is a few feet away, say “Drop it!”
— As soon as they do, throw the second ball.
— Repeat!🔁
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Mike is excited to introduce his StartRite Virtual Puppy Training program. 💻🐶
⭐️With three different levels of to choose from, you’ll be on your way to setting your dog up for success.
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call today!
www.doglogics.com/virtual
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Using a stern voice for the “Leave It” command only stops the behavior, by getting your dogs attention. 👀
Instead, make it a game, by using a happy and engaging high-pitched voice. 😃 Your dog will start understanding that coming to you, instead of ignoring the directive, is a way better choice 👍
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When you're pup grabs shoes, socks or anything else we don't want them to have, they're not doing it to because "they know they shouldn't!" In fact, they actually know they should! 👟🧦
Your dog has figured out what gets you up off that sofa to start the game! If they grab a toy, nobody moves. Your dog is pretty smart! 🧠🧐
🥳 Reward your dog for the good behaviors they give you, like deciding to chill on their bed with a bone. And they'll do that more often.
And if you want to keep your shoes in-tact -- put them away!
One of the biggest issues I hear from clients is that their dog doesn’t focus or look when they try to get their attention.
👀 Eye contact is one of the most important parts of communication.
Start by holding a distraction out to the side so your dog is looking away. While they are staring at the object, 🗣️ say “LOOK!” to get their attention on you. When they make the decision to look at you instead of that distraction, reward them from your other hand.
If they start to look for the treat, just wait until they give you eye contact and then reward.
This exercise is great for walks when your dog is more interested in everything except you!
Discover the ultimate Puppy Potty Training method that NEVER FAILS! 🐶💯 Comment below and get your FREE training pamphlet to achieve a mess-free home! 📚✨ #10/20/10
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Potty training is a huge pain-point for most puppy owners. Mike’s 10-20-10 Method is proven to work 100% of the time if you follow it to the letter.
Dogs do not potty in spaces where they eat or sleep, which is why you feed in the crate — always in a reduced space.
Taking them out on a leash and standing in one spot reduces the amount of distractions so they can concentrate on using the bathroom.
You may have to do the 10-20-10 cycle several times at the beginning, but it will take away any opportunity for your pup to have an accident.
We started another great StartRite Puppy Class with some amazing pups and pet parents, last night at . Welcome Murphy, River, Stella, Wags, Ellie & Tilly!
There is limited availability for our next class starting on August 7th and open enrollment for our classes on July 14th & 28th. Register online at Doglogics.com/StartRite or visit the store.
$30 covers both classes -- and all proceeds go to North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue.
Had a great time with our second set of students from the StartRite Puppy Classes that we give at on Monday nights. From left to right: , Maggie, Skippy and Shasta! They (along with their pet parents) are already stars!
Classes fill quickly, so check out doglogics.com/startrite to register or stop by the store.
It's a lot to ask of your pup to just sit quietly by your feet, when visiting an outdoor cafe. Always look at things from your dogs perspective -- and here is a great way:
Sit on your sofa, alone. Don't pick up your phone or have the TV on. Don't read a book or talk to anyone. Just sit. See how long you make it before you're bored to tears. Get it?
Always have something available for your dog to do, when you just want him to chill -- because just laying by your feet watching people will get old quickly!
I often hear people tell their dog to "sit" ... then follow it up with "good sit!"
Well, if you look at it from your dogs perspective, when you say "sit", they do the action. Then, you give them affirmation with "good" to tell them you liked what they did -- but then add the word "sit" again.... The dog is thinking, "Huh? ... I am already sitting... how can I sit again?" Some dogs hear that and lay down, because it's the closest thing they know to sitting again!"
So, keep it simple: Ask for a "sit" and then use your action reinforcer and say "Good!" or "Yes!" in a happy voice!
We are excited to start offering the most humane wireless fence training for your dogs. Our DEFENCE Training Program features safe products by wagz, the leading shock-free wireless fence company for geofence boundaries, GPS and health & wellness tracking. Stay tuned for more information!
Your energy is a direct reflection on the compliance you get with your dog. If you are hyper, demanding, frustrated or loud, your results will be marginal.
A praising and patient voice, in a calm manner, will always get you and your dog to the finish line faster.
** LIMITED AVAILABILITY **
REGISTRATION is now OPEN for the StartRite with Doglogics Puppy Group Classes. Two one-hour foundational sessions to get your puppy off on the right paw! The classes are separated by one week to practice your puppy skills at home.
WHERE: Dog Supplies Warehouse, 11136 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville
WHEN: Mondays: 3/27 & 4/10 at 5:30
4/3 & 4/17 at 5:30
4/24 & 5/8 at 5:30
5/1 & 5/15 at 5:30
FEE: $30 covers both one-hour classes with all the proceeds going to the North Meck Animal Rescue
REGISTER AT: www.doglogics.com/startrite or in-person at Dog Supplies Warehouse or by calling them at 704-875-7800
** VACCINATION RECORDS MUST ACCOMPANY ONLINE REGISTRATION or bring them in person to the first session.
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As dog parents, we are responsible for communicating properly, to ensure our pups are giving us the behaviors we want. However, it's easy to undo some of the great progress our dogs make -- and we don't even know we're doing it.
EXAMPLE:
We have been teaching our pups that jumping on people is a behavior we won't tolerate. When guests arrive, we have them on a leash and encourage and reward calm behavior.
However, after a long day at work, we come home and our dogs are soooo happy to see us... They jump up and give us a "hug!"
HUG = JUMPING
Don't send your dog a mixed message by thinking that hugging and jumping are synonymous!
Having a dog or, specifically, a puppy, can be a frustrating proposition. They strive to please us, but sometimes don't quite understand how. Patience and love will get you to the goal much quicker. Hitting your dog WILL NOT send the message you think. Dogs to "dog things" and you can't punish them for it -- they don't understand or put the "correction" to the "offense". Hitting a dog is proven to have long-lasting negative consequences. Love wins all the time.
Society has created this misconception that we must have total control of our dogs with everything they do.
We have to be able to tell how they act in all situations, environments and during every interaction.
That's not even realistic.
Dogs have their own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You can’t control any being that thinks for themselves.
It also puts a great deal of stress on us dog parents, that we must be in control of everything.
When you’re training, try to change the mindset of being in control of your dog to instead supporting your dog through all experiences… it makes life so much enjoyable for both of you.
You get to see your dog’s true personality as you let them “be a dog.”
You’ll see them build confidence, make choices, act silly and conquer fears.
Using a crate does not mean that you are an inattentive or lazy pet owner who abuses their dog for convenience sake. It means you are a great pet owner who is interested in keeping your dog safe and sound and out of trouble.
With few exceptions, by confining your pup when you can’t watch him and taking him out at appropriate times, you indeed help to solidify the idea in the dog’s mind that outdoors is the best place to use the bathroom. Allowing them to remain loose, roaming the house, peeing and pooping at will? Yeah, that will slow down the house training process alright – it might make it barely possible at all.
Dogs don’t hate crates. They really don’t, and we aren’t just saying that. Sure, a dog can learn to hate his crate if you handle things poorly, but it takes some effort on your part for that to happen. Dogs naturally like a ‘den’. A crate is a safe quiet place that should mean only positive things to a dog. Can you train a dog to hate his crate? Yes. People do it quite often. Sometimes without knowing they are doing it. If you have trained your dog to hate his crate, you are not allowed to claim that your dog hates his crate. It’s that simple. The responsibility for their dislike sits firmly with you.
Crate training DOES NOT cause any of the following: Aggression, withdrawal, hyperactivity, depression, eating disorders, obsessive licking, separation anxiety, inability to bond with humans or muscle atrophy. Lots of factors can cause one or more of these issues, but proper use of a crate doesn’t cause any of them.
Any tool can be misused. Using the crate in a proper manner is anything but cruel – it might be one of the greatest things you can do ‘right’ with your dog.
Having trouble getting your dog to love their crate? Reach out to us for help!
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Here's a great tip on getting your puppy to CHILL OUT!
Join Mike at Dog Supplies Warehouse on Saturday March 16th from 10 - 4... You must book an appointment online at www.doglogics.com/freesession
Here are some tips to help your dog with fear aggression associated with motion.
Repeating commands over and over is a common mistake we make when teaching our dogs different cues or command. It’s important to let your dog process what you are asking of them and give an opportunity for compliance. The more you say it, the less they hear it — and it loses all of its value. Start asking for things like “sit” just one time, pause and allow them the chance to do it.
We put in a great effort to childproof our homes so that our toddlers are protected from danger. However, many people do not want to take the time to do the same for their puppies and get mad when they do destructive things.
Are YOU giving your dog separation anxiety? 😬 We can easily instill it in our puppies, young dogs and rescues but not allowing them their own independence. Socialization is important, but you can easily overdo it. ✋ 🐾 If you take your puppy everywhere and spend every waking moment with them, you’re seeing setting up a false expectation that you’ll always be in their presence. Separation Anxiety is a serious issue that can escalate and potentially have to be fixed with medication. 💊 *** Get exclusive content, access to Mike, contests and giveaways by joining the Clever Canine Training Club. Subscribe in the profile. #lakenormannc #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #separation #separationanxiety #puppytraining #dogtrainer
This is important! When are dogs are displaying their cRaZy behaviors 🤪 our inclination is to pet them, in hopes they’ll calm down. 😌 On actuality, they’re perceiving that as praise. So, start recognizing when your pup is calm and reward them for that instead. Showing them that we like that behavior, will start teaching them to do it more. 👏 *** Get exclusive content, access to Mike, contests and giveaways by joining the Clever Canine Training Club. Subscribe in the profile. #lakenormannc #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #calmpuppy #puppytips
The secret to teaching “fetch” is having a second ball to encourage your dog to come back to it and drop the one they are bringing. 🎾 — Throw the first ball. — Be excited as your dog is coming back to you. 🥳 — Get down eye level and be a cheerleader 👀 — When your dog is a few feet away, say “Drop it!” — As soon as they do, throw the second ball. — Repeat!🔁 *** Get exclusive content, access to Mike, contests and giveaways by joining the Clever Canine Training Club. Subscribe in the profile. #lakenormannc #dogtrainer #dogtraining #fetch #fetchtime #dogtrainingtips
Mike is excited to introduce his StartRite Virtual Puppy Training program. 💻🐶 ⭐️With three different levels of to choose from, you’ll be on your way to setting your dog up for success. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call today! www.doglogics.com/virtual *** Get exclusive content, access to Mike, contests and giveaways by joining the Clever Canine Training Club. Subscribe in the profile. #lakenormannc #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppytips #virtual #virtualdogtraining
Using a stern voice for the “Leave It” command only stops the behavior, by getting your dogs attention. 👀 Instead, make it a game, by using a happy and engaging high-pitched voice. 😃 Your dog will start understanding that coming to you, instead of ignoring the directive, is a way better choice 👍 *** Get exclusive content, access to Mike, contests and giveaways by joining the Clever Canine Training Club. Subscribe in the profile. #lakenormannc #dogtraining # dogtrainer #puppytips #leaveit #dogtrainingsubscription #dogtrainingtips
Here are three relatively simple quick remedies to start making your life a little easier with your cRaZy puppy! 🤪 3. There’s no such thing as too much exercise. Both physical activity and mental stimulation will help get in front of some unwanted puppy behaviors. 🔋🪫 2. The crate is a perfect, safe place to put your pup when they just won’t settle. 😌 We never use it as a punishment — and that comes from how we put them in. Never yell at them for unwanted behaviors because they have no idea why we’re yelling. Just be neutral with your tone or say nothing at all. 20 minutes is a good decompression time. 1. Having your dog drag a leash around the house will give you a great way to control where they go and what they do. Be sure and have them on a harness, so that you’re not pulling the dog by the neck. ⚠️ Three easy-to-do tasks will change the way your dog is acting. ✅ #dogtrainer #dogtrainer #lakenormannc #dogtrainingtips #puppy #puppytraining #puppybehavior
There is limited space to come meet Mike on Saturday, December 16th from 10am to 4pm at @dogsupplies_huntersville. He will teach you and your pup four commands. You must pre-register online with the link in bio or stop into the store. Slots fill fast, so act now!
When you’re pup grabs shoes, socks or anything else we don’t want them to have, they’re not doing it to because “they know they shouldn’t!” In fact, they actually know they should! 👟🧦 Your dog has figured out what gets you up off that sofa to start the game! If they grab a toy, nobody moves. Your dog is pretty smart! 🧠🧐 🥳 Reward your dog for the good behaviors they give you, like deciding to chill on their bed with a bone. And they’ll do that more often. And if you want to keep your shoes in-tact — put them away! #lakenormannc #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogchewingshoes #dogchewingbone #dogtips #puppythings
There’s no replacement for having your dog come to you, every time you call. 📞 So you should do regular, structured practice. 1. Use a long training line to ensure they’re not veering off to a investigate a distraction. 🐿️👀 2. Practice hand targeting, first in the house, by having them come to your open palm with a treat in it. 🫲 Start at short distances inside the house. Add distance incrementally before bringing it outside. 3. No need to have your dog do anything when he comes... Just be excited and give him the reward. 🥳 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #puppytips #recall #dogrecall #recalltraining
Be sure to keep these four things in mind when you start the leash walking process with your puppy: 🐾 Diminish your dogs pulling and reactivity by getting them exercise BEFORE the walk. 🐾 Letting your dog meet every dog or person on a walk sets an expectation for meeting every dog and person on walk. 🐾 Periodic sniffing is great mental stimulation and helps keep them calm. Also, allow your dog to stop and do nothing for a few minutes. It’s a great reset. 🐾 Don’t try to reason with your dog or pet them when they’re reacting to trigger. They will mistake it for praise. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #puppies #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #leashwalking #leashwalkingtips #puppywalk
Reserve your FREE Ten Minute one-on-one training session with Mike at @dogsupplies_huntersville on November 18th from 10-3. Learn four useful commands and get free training notes. Stop by the store and lock in your session! . . . #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #huntersvillenc #davidsonnc #mooresvillenc #corneliusnc #lkn
⏱️The more words you string together when teaching a command, the longer it will take them to grasp the concept. Start with two words: “Brutus, bed.” .... Then you can add, “Brutus, go to bed.” And you can evolve to “Brutus, go to your bed...” And so on.... Short and to the point gets the best initial compliance.🫸 🫷 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtrainingtips #dogcommands
Your puppy is going to be thrilled to meet your guests — and they will prove it by jumping and acting cRaZy! 🤪 Here are some things you can start doing to teach them to be calmer😌: 1️⃣ Remain calm yourself when you come home. Wait until you your pup sits before petting or engaging. 2️⃣ Exercising your pup will run energy out of them⚡️Get them worn out in advance, and you stand a better chance of having them be calmer. 3️⃣ The leash is a great way to limit your pups ability to jumping. Controlling a dog’s space is a key factor in helping with impulse control. 4️⃣ Finally, you can do your part — but your guests have to do theirs as well. Explain to them that they need to wait until your puppy is sitting before they get any love or treats! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppytricks #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #puppyexcitement #puppytraining
Letting strangers rush up and try to greet your dog is unfair to them — especially is they’re skittish or reactive. ✋ There’s nothing wrong with stopping those people momentarily, to give you a chance to get your dog in a settled position — allowing them to be more accepting of that person. When people ask if they can say hello to your dog, do this: 1. Hold up your hand and say “sure” but let me get him in a sit for you. 🫸 2. Once your dog is sitting, hand the person a treat and ask them to present it in an open palm. 🫲 Doing this also teaches your dog that sitting and calm, equate to meeting new friends and getting something yummy! 😋 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doggreetings #dogintroductions #dogwalking #dogsinpublic
