Penguin’s Way Dog Training Services

10/19/2024

1000% this!

From my book, Dog People.

09/18/2024

We even have a basket in the raffles that you could win! It’s full of awesome doggo stuff and FREE TRAINING coupons!

Come out and support Cole the Deaf Dog & Friends Foundation! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/cole-the-deaf-dog-friends-foundation-desig-tickets-170792?utm_source=qr

09/10/2024

So true!

Forcing a dog to ‘face their fears’ and taking away their control over their own movement is probably not a good idea as the risk of creating a negative learning experience becomes very high.

Luring a fearful dog with food can sometimes work out fine and can sometimes help a dog realize that an object is safe, but it can also create feelings of inner conflict and some dogs will suddenly startle. I would never advise anyone to lure a fearful dog into meeting other animals (including humans) as this can become very risky. Once the food has been eaten, the dog may freak out in being too close and suddenly react with defensive responses.

Offering space, time and social support is my preferred option. Having the freedom, time and space to decide for themselves whether or not to explore and allowing them to process information at their own pace can boost the self-confidence of a dog. Being there for your dog and offering social support can reduce stress and fearfulness. You can be your dog's safe space🥰

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08/29/2024

Hey guys! Not only do we do training, but we have an Etsy shop full of training related items to help you advocate for your pup when you’re out and about!

Shop A Custom Boutique for Your Dog Design Desires by ThePolkaDotPenguinCo located in New Jersey, United States.

08/18/2024

Come help our friends at Cole the Deaf Dog- The Team Cole Project reach their goal of providing scholarships and other awesome opportunities for kiddos with different abilities! BINGO and doggos, can’t ask for a better night!

Are you from the South Jersey area? Please join us and help our mission! Can’t make it? Then please share.☺️ It’s a great evening with friends, music, and of course, the entire team of pups will be there spreading their love and taking lots of pictures.📸 Door prizes, 50/50, and basket raffles. And most of all, you are helping our non-profit Foundation goals of special education scholarships and community programs.🤟

07/02/2024

Please be mindful this week!

06/10/2024

A bit of a rant: We are THERAPY Dogs, not Service Dogs. It is very important to know the difference. We are trained to love ANYONE and EVERYONE we meet, whether a school, a hospital, nursing facility, veterans home, etc. A service dog is meant for a single individual for a very specific task (examples: a PTSD dog, a diabetic alert dog). As therapy dogs, we are tested, registered, certified, and insured through a national organization. We do NOT have the same rights as a service dog as far as entering businesses, accompanying our handler anywhere they go. The problem we come across so often in our work is the fake service dog epidemic. Unfortunately, because of loopholes in laws, dishonest people take advantage, hop on Amazon or other sites and purchase a “Service Dog” vest/patch and demand to take their UNTRAINED dog everywhere with them. Sorry to say, but it’s just not cool. Watching a TRUE service dog in action is like watching a harmonious work of art with their handler. They are in tune to every single movement with focus on absolutely no one else. But the there are those people who just want to take their dog into the Walmart or onto the cabin of a plane, so they slap the little vest onto Fido, while he barks at everyone near him with his 30 foot retractable zinger leash. These individuals are making it much more difficult for the true service dogs out there…the dogs that spent years of their life training to possibly save the life of their handler. But because of people that abuse the system, we’ve had friends questioned, harassed, and even denied entry to places where their TRAINED dog is present to provide crucial services to their handler. It takes ten seconds to identify a real working dog in action, believe me, you’ll see the difference. Let’s start doing better. Let’s stop the senseless nonsense. Let’s start being fair to the individuals who rely on these incredible creatures for their wellbeing. We all would love to take our dogs everywhere with us, but it’s just not how it should go. Please spread the word.

05/21/2024

Just putting this out there! Also, now is the time to make sure they have a well fitting collar that they cannot escape from!

03/02/2024

We found a new company we will DEFINITELY be supporting! Mumbies makes super tough chews that our power chewers both love them! They have the XL size and it’s a smidge big for our 72 pound boy, although he has claimed the larger one as his, but perfect size for our 92 pound girl!

01/06/2024

Sometimes you need your emotional support human.

11/23/2023

Keep this in mind this Thanksgiving!

Safety first

11/17/2023

Super important to keep these toxic plants away from pets! Even if you don’t think they’ll touch them, it’s best to keep them far away!

*Remember that even the water or a little pollen from lilies can kill or cause severe neurological & organ damage in cats. Don't have them in your house if you have cats!! If you even think your cat came in contact, call poison control & see a vet immediately.
Pine needles and water are not on this list, but can also be a danger.

11/15/2023

A wagging tail does not always mean a happy dog! You need to look for other body language!

Wag AND bark

07/08/2023

Our sniffari from the other week! The importance of letting your doggo sniff!

07/06/2023

06/17/2023

100% my thoughts on “retractable” leashes! They cause more injury than any other leash! Not only can they cause one heck of a rope burn, but the mechanisms inside often fail, leaving you with a permanently extended leash. Also, why does your pup need to be 15-40 feet away from you on your daily walk? What is around the corner on that 25ft leash? It could be nothing, or it could be a stray or reactive dog or a rabid raccoon for all you know! 6-8ft leashes are the best option for daily walks. If you’re looking to give your pup more freedom, take them on a hike and use a training leash, it’s like a regular leash but YOU are in control of how fast it comes back, and how much leash your pup has.

06/16/2023

The importance of knowing what your dog was meant to do BEFORE you bring them home! Learn about the breeds you are considering, or ask us here! The goal is always to find a pet to fit in with your lifestyle.

06/06/2023

As temperatures rise, please keep these things in mind! Our pups can’t tell us that they are hurting or that it’s too hot!