Zen Dog Training

08/26/2024

08/23/2024

Just a friendly reminder of our budget-friendly private lessons program through Zen Dog Training! This program excludes the more expensive equipment, and still focuses on balanced reinforcement techniques, tailored to your dog to ensure a healthy and harmonious bond between dog and handler.

This program includes:

- **Affordable Rates:** Lower rates to make quality dog training accessible without the need for extra equipment.

- **Exclusive Instruction:** Personally taught by an experienced trainer dedicated to your dog's success.

- **Flexible Locations:** Choose between sessions at our kennel or the comfort of your home.

- **Positive Techniques:** LIMA approved, effective methods that foster trust and understanding.

Message me or reach out today for a free consultation. Let's embark on this journey together and transform your dog's behavior for a happier, more balanced life!

Start your journey to a zen-like state with your dog. Spaces are limited, so book your spot today!

Contact Us:

📞 Call: 307-256-6701
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: zendogfrontrange.com

Ask for Luci and Let’s create a zen environment for you and your furry friend. Transform behavior, build trust, and find peace together in just 6 weeks!

08/18/2024

Lots of people ask about the type of racing my dogs do. It's not necessarily a race, but lure coursing is a sighthound only event where the dogs chase plastic bags attached to a line run through a system of pulleys. I'll post more information on this later, but the Greyhound club hosted an event on our property today and we have had so much fun watching all the dogs run!

08/13/2024

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yb4aEb6yul84NeB05sBD20APXVbYyx-6829ZaEktgQ8/mobilebasic?sfnsn=mo

We suggest avoiding these breeds for service dog work. Yes, there are exceptions, but what's written here is the general rule.

Why do German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois bark at everything and act “reactive”? Why doesn’t extensive socialization and training always help?

08/13/2024

These days, we tend not to think of the marvelous Airedale Terrier as a police dog, but the breed’s history most certainly includes a chapter of such work.

British Colonel Edwin Hautenville Richardson extensively trained Airedales for the War Dog Program (1900-1918) and during World War I, Airedales were used as sentries, to locate wounded soldiers, as messenger dogs, and to signal for help. After the war was over, Airedales were adopted into the British police forces, and indeed, in 1910, Glasgow became the one of the first police forces in Britain to recruit canine officers.

Rather than using German Shepherds, it was Airedale terriers that were trained in Carnoustie. To learn why, we circle back to Lt Col Richardson who after the war, had contacted every chief constable in the UK with the suggestion that his Airedales would be useful in law enforcement.

As it happened, Richardson’s letter came at a fortuitous time in Glasgow. The city had been shocked by a fatal shooting of an armed robber in the home of wealthy Glasgow family in 1908. Crime had been on the increase, and citizens wanted something done.

Two years later, Richardson’s letter arrived at police headquarters in Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Square. Impressed by the work of police protection dogs in Belgium, and needing protection during dangerous nighttime patrols, the local constabulary was ripe to try something new.

The purchase of four dogs from Lt Col Richardson was authorized at the cost of £21 – which, if our calculations are right, is roughly equal to $568.57 today in US dollars. The dogs worked out for about three years, and then the program was phased out

08/12/2024

I hate to break it to you, but it's true.

This questionable dog wisdom has circulated and been championed, without question, for years.

And while I get the sentiment, and the simple logic behind it, it’s one of those training concepts that’s leaning heavily on a short-sighted, superficial view.

What owners (and many trainers) miss, is that you can actually condition/train a dog to learn how to be calm, chilled, and relaxed, even without having run a marathon. We train this all the time. Duration work actually conditions the dog to turn off and relax, even when their batteries are fully charged. Along with that, simply having rules, or standards of acceptable behavior—which don’t get a pass because the dog hasn’t been exhausted yet—rules and standards which are enforced, teach a dog that good behavior is required, even when they’re brimming with energy.

Yes, a dog who’s too tired to misbehave might be considered a “good” dog while he or she is incapacitated, but as soon as the battery is recharged, the same “not good” dog will be present. And if repeated enough, the refreshed dog will gain stamina and strength, and what’s needed to make them “good” will only increase.

PS, no, this isn’t a suggestion (or excuse) to NOT exercise your dog. Exercise is a critical aspect of having a healthy, happy dog. What it is, is a reminder that good behavior shouldn’t be dependent upon your dog being exhausted—it should simply be the standard. Your dog is capable, and there will be many times in life where exhausting them won’t be possible. Teach them how to be good regardless, and then you’ll be good regardless.

08/11/2024

Look at this sweet girl! Just look at her!! Dharma is here for the next few months training to be a service dog through Mission: Service Dog! She's already picking up auto sit and readily following the lead around on my left side.

08/11/2024

"But I don't like to use crates. My dogs need to be free"... These dogs could have been killed. And the house a total loss. A crate would have prevented all of that.

08/10/2024

This is why our client dogs only ride in Ruffland.

08/10/2024

08/09/2024

08/08/2024

I'm excited to announce a new, budget-friendly private lessons program through Zen Dog Training! This program excludes the more expensive equipment, and still focuses on balanced reinforcement techniques, tailored to your dog to ensure a healthy and harmonious bond between dog and handler.

Why Choose Our New Program?

- **Affordable Rates:** Lower rates to make quality dog training accessible without the need for extra equipment.

- **Exclusive Instruction:** Personally taught by an experienced trainer dedicated to your dog's success.

- **Flexible Locations:** Choose between sessions at our kennel or the comfort of your home.

- **Positive Techniques:** LIMA approved, effective methods that foster trust and understanding.

Message me or reach out today for a free consultation. Let's embark on this journey together and transform your dog's behavior for a happier, more balanced life!

Start your journey to a zen-like state with your dog. Spaces are limited, so book your spot today!

Contact Us:

📞 Call: 307-256-6701
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: zendogfrontrange.com

Ask for Luci and Let’s create a zen environment for you and your furry friend. Transform behavior, build trust, and find peace together in just 6 weeks!

08/07/2024

We would love it so much if all of our followers would go on and vote for us! This is the first year we have been in the running for this as we have only been in Cheyenne for 3 years. And if you are one of our clients or followers that owns a small business in the running here in Cheyenne, please let me know so I can make sure to support you! I have been voting for some of our good friends daily!

Check it out now!

08/05/2024

Check this out!! Libby is coming along so nicely.