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The Proper Pup One-on-one private training sessions, Puppy Proofing, K9Fit classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluations. Closed on Sundays

These two pups are enrolled in the AKC STAR Puppy program! Both are doing outstanding work! Would you like your pup to a...
18/07/2025

These two pups are enrolled in the AKC STAR Puppy program! Both are doing outstanding work! Would you like your pup to also be outstanding? I can help with that! DM me for more!

A few of the AKC Canine Good Citizen AND AKC Star Puppy grads. I’m so thankful for every family that has entrusted me wi...
17/07/2025

A few of the AKC Canine Good Citizen AND AKC Star Puppy grads. I’m so thankful for every family that has entrusted me with their dogs throughout the years!

And the AKC long programs are only part of what I do… one-on-one sessions, tailored to your family’s needs, is another service I provide. Every dog I work with is special and I’m grateful for all the paw prints each has left on my heart!

If you’re looking for a trainer to help you deepen the bond with your doggo, give me a shout! It would be my honor to help!

16/07/2025

All my clients know this. Pass the word! 😁

15/07/2025

I will never run out of good things to say about Dean the Dachshund! This little guy catches on super fast! Week 4 of AKC STAR Puppy class and we worked on greeting strangers. When you’re as handsome as this young lad…. People are clamoring to touch you! For this reason, all our gorgeous dogs need to learn the proper way to greet people, without being frantic and jumping all over them. And because we don’t want to ask people to tone down their enthusiasm, we have to ask our dogs to simply not match that energy. The way we do this, in the beginning, is by using a leash to correct jumping and by asking the dog to focus on the handler. We reward calm and quiet. Then as our dogs get better and better we remove the leash (the correction) and keep that reward flowing. Can I get a round of 👏 for this sweet fella and his mom Courtney?! Would you like for your dog to be a pro at greeting the world? I can help with that! DM me for more!

13/07/2025

Working with service dog Loki in noisy, chaotic, environments… real world situations… is so important. We visited the carnival and walked through the metal detector to make sure Loki could face these challenges without big reactivity. As always, he did an amazing job! Do you need a steady and bullet-proof dog? I can help with that! DM me for more.

11/07/2025

In week 3 of AKC STAR Puppy with Dean, we worked on a little off leash heel. Dean is such a little rockstar! Notice we are throwing treats to the ground… the reason for this is to give this guy (dachshunds are incredible scent hounds) something to do with his very powerful instinct to follow a scent. His mind is working overtime making for a very well-behaved, and well-mannered, little boy! Can you keep your puppy focused, in a public place, while doing an off leash heel? If not… I can help with that! DM for more! Courtney Stone

Where’s Dean the Dachshund? 😁🥰😁
07/07/2025

Where’s Dean the Dachshund? 😁🥰😁

Working with Deacon on his recent “interest” in the opposite s*x. 😁🥰🐶 Deacon is almost ready for THE surgery but he has ...
07/07/2025

Working with Deacon on his recent “interest” in the opposite s*x. 😁🥰🐶 Deacon is almost ready for THE surgery but he has started trying to get the attention of lady dogs by barking at them. Not the right way to say hello Deac! So, I brought my Roxy girl out to do a little “socialization” training.

When introducing two dogs from different packs, it is always best to reward calm and gradual exposure while not allowing the excited dog into the calm dog’s bubble too quickly. This isn’t necessarily a matter of safety but more about respect. Dogs who are strangers to each other, unlike the common misconception, do NOT need to meet nose-to-nose (or nose to tail) to “smell” each other. Deacon, in fact, smelled her from the parking lot! 😁 The lesson for him came when he saw her pass by with calm, non-reactive, energy… We started at a distance and gradually closed the gap between the two dogs. Once Deacon was giving quiet focused attention to Cliff, we were able to drop leashes and start doing some obedience work in close proximity. Like everything we do in training, this is a gradual process where we reward the behavior we want until it sticks! Deacon did so great at this exercise and Roxy loved her bonus walk in the park! Do you have a dog reactive dog? I can help with that!

Hey Proper Puppers! Here’s my annual reminder about 4th of July fireworks! 1. Give your dog access to a crate. They see ...
03/07/2025

Hey Proper Puppers! Here’s my annual reminder about 4th of July fireworks! 1. Give your dog access to a crate. They see it as a safe little den where they can escape the bombs exploding overhead. 2. Have more than 1 form of ID on your dog at a time. Tags, microchip, AirTag, info written on a piece of duct tape attached to the collar. If they are fearful they might slip the collar and run… make sure that there is a way to identify your dog even without tags! Also current photos on hand that can be passed around if your dog goes missing! 3. DO NOT assume that your dog is okay with fireworks and let them out during the explosive hours A dog who has never reacted before MIGHT react this time. Keep a leash and/or long leash, when outside, on your dog at all times during fireworks. Even if they have a great recall… they may not be able to hear you calling. A leash, especially a long leash, gives you a better chance of catching a nervous dog. I hope everyone has a great Independence Day! Take care of your puppers and be aware that your festivities may not hit the same with your doggo.

Week 2 of AKC STAR Puppy class for Dean the handsome Dachshund! We went to Lowes and worked on a loose leash heel, long ...
01/07/2025

Week 2 of AKC STAR Puppy class for Dean the handsome Dachshund! We went to Lowes and worked on a loose leash heel, long sits and downs, and formal recall. 🩷 I think he really likes the outdoor furniture section. Five 🐾 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Sweet Jack the service dog needed a refresher. All service dogs feel the pressures of our anxieties. Whether they’re wor...
01/07/2025

Sweet Jack the service dog needed a refresher. All service dogs feel the pressures of our anxieties. Whether they’re working to find cadavers, sniffing explosives, or being an emotional support to their human… dogs are the MOST empathetic beings on earth. Jack was feeling some major changes in his life and shutting down a little. I came in to remind Jack’s mom to give him a little light-hearted play. I think we could all remember to play a little more… we met at the Walker Co. public library and showed Jack that kids passing by weren’t a concern. He did such a great job tuning into his handler! We have to remember that reward is where dogs learn AND if you’re not having fun in training, your pup isn’t either. Do you need a little help enhancing your dog’s play?! I can help with that! DM me for more!

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