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A gentle reminder - as much for myself as anyone listening - that fresh starts aren’t just annual events but daily choices. In dog training and in life, today’s always the perfect day to begin again with patience and presence. This wisdom finds me wherever I look, whether in spiritual traditions or in the forgiving eyes of our dogs.
The struggle is real, so I wrote a song about it.
Dropping a little demo here for you today - keep your eyes peeled for the music video this spring. 🎸 ❤️ 🐶
It’s funny… until it’s not. Questions? Let me know!
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We all love sharing those epic long distance recalls in challenging environments. They’re like highlight reels of our training journey!
But just like a marathon runner doesn’t start with 26.2 miles, our dogs don’t start with long-distance reliability. Those Instagram-worthy moments? They’re built on hundreds of “boring” 10-foot recalls, leash work in quiet neighborhoods, and consistent practice when no one’s watching.
There’s beauty in these building block moments. Every short recall, every calm walk, every small win is secretly laying the foundation for those head-turning performances when the stakes are higher and the world is watching.
Sometimes it’s about sprinting toward those big goals, but most days? It’s about embracing those quiet training sessions that make the magic possible. 🐾
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But seriously, why is 🐰 💩 the closest thing to doggie caviar out there?
Here’s an example of little victories leading to big goals! 🎯 Even though we haven’t specifically worked on off-leash skills yet, watch Goose naturally choosing to stay right by my side.
What I love most? He’s making these good choices before I even ask - that’s when you know the training is really sinking in! As time goes on, we’ll gradually add more distance and distractions, but moments like these show we’re building something special. 🐾
Your dog’s lightbulb moments often happen when you least expect them. Keep building those good habits, and watch how they shine through! ✨
Have you ever seen this start to happen with your dog?
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The walk starts before the walk starts. 🤔
It’s not just about the tools we use but about how we use them.
Leashes, collars, food, praise, attention and movement all work together to create the foundation for successful training with our dog.
In this quick clip I’m helping Moose and his owner get set up for a successful introduction to loose leash walking.
Success starts with these small moments.
Watch as we break down the fundamentals, setting both Moose and his human up for a lifetime of enjoyable walks together through patience, proper technique, and positive reinforcement. 🐾
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Working with Peach’s high prey drive means starting where she’s calm and engaged, not when she’s in overdrive. By keeping her focus at a lower level of excitement, we’re building trust and a stronger connection. This way, when distractions hit, we’ve already laid the foundation for success!
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🐶 Training a puppy like Wookie, a 4.5-month-old golden doodle, is all about creating positive, fun experiences while teaching essential skills.
🐾 My focus is on keeping the leash loose, using upbeat reinforcement, and introducing gentle pressure to build a solid foundation. It’s not just about control—it’s about trust and clear communication.
🌟 Watch as Wookie learns to follow with confidence, as I blend positive reinforcement with structure to create solid training reliability for real life.
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Working with Libby on her off leash listening skills this afternoon! Good dog, Libby!
Walden Dog Training helps humans and dogs strengthen their bond and build a mindful connection through balanced training.
