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Ranch Training: Isco Part 2
Isco the chocolate Lab met Loki the neighbor dog. Watch the interaction without a human trying to control and dictate the dogs’ every move.
Isco came in to the ranch “hot” meaning a lot of energy and needed to run around and release it. If he had been chastised for his energy it would have lead to pent up frustration. Here he’s able to meet a dog and just run and play verses having to redirect pent up energy and frustration. He’s a very happy go lucky Lab and super playful. ♥️
He was then able to return to the horses and goats and interact with them calmly and respectfully.
DM me for ranch training/exposure.
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Ranch Training: Isco the Chocolate Lab
I never get tired of introductions to the ranch or watching each dog’s reaction to their new surroundings. Gosh I love what I do! 🥰
Isco cracked me up. Just a young puppy being a goofball and catching a case of zoomies. 🤣 I’ll post his overall experience in Part 2.
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RANCH TRAINING: Lesson #1 - Let them be dogs!
Emme the Aussie was very reactive on walks and around other dogs. She has since been in training both privately and in class. She’s also ecollar conditioned although she’s not wearing it, nor on leash. I stripped her down and let things play out. My call as I know Loki the neighbor dog is a young dog and doesn’t have ill intentions. I don’t want to produce dogs that must have tools 24/7 and be controlled and robbed of decision making and natural instincts. That’s not a trained dog! I’ll step in if necessary, but very little force or verbal control will be necessary. It wasn’t needed here at all.
Notice in the beginning I told Emme “Let’s go” and she didn’t respond. Most owners would have hammered her for that. Leash tension, ecollar, or louder voice commands would have ensued. I chose not to do any of that. You can’t take this stuff personally! Give it a beat and let it play out. She wasn’t in danger and it turns out she found her own way through the encounter. Raw footage helps so much to reflect upon later.
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Cooper is currently in training to help him learn how to calm down and walk politely. His owner has struggled to walk him at all due to his high energy and lack of control.
During our session, we focused on basic recall and loose leash walking, allowing Cooper to experience what it’s like to work in pack drive. He faced some interesting distractions, including a playful little white cat that wandered into the park to chase butterflies—a first for me in a training session! It almost seemed like the cat knew Cooper was in training and decided to up the challenge. Remarkably, Cooper watched the cat without barking, lunging, or pulling. It was impressive to see that level of focus.
At the end of the session, Cooper chose to relax on a place cot by himself. I never force a dog to sit or lie down on the cots; I prefer it to happen naturally from the dog’s own desire. The cot turned out to be a relaxing and enjoyable spot for Cooper.
I currently have 2 spots available for private training in September. DM for information.
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Imagine you’re out with a friend or a group of friends, and someone else is constantly telling you what to do, when to do it, how to feel, and demanding that you stay in a constant state of excitement, stress, or anxiety. This person would be micromanaging every aspect of your interaction, making it stressful and likely stripping away all the natural reactions and joy from the experience.
Sometimes, I don’t want to have to be “on” around my friends. There are moments when I just want to relax, enjoy the silence, or sip coffee without the need to engage in constant conversation. Let the dogs decide how they want to spend their moments around so called “playmates”. Don’t force interactions. 🐕
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**Part 2: Who’s at “fault”?**
**Answer: Neither**
The dogs were simply following their instincts. This situation is a perfect example of how quickly playful behavior and/or overexcitement can escalate into a problem. When dogs are already excited, we might unintentionally add to that instead of calming it down. In the presence of other dogs, this heightened energy can sometimes be redirected towards each other, leading to issues. Had I noticed Cali so close to Toby’s owner, I would have called her out of the way as Toby approached. Nevertheless, this situation did not turn into a fight but more of a dog to dog correction and then human intervention. Both dogs calmed down, got some water, and continued their evening together. By staying calm, redirecting and not overreacting, we reinforced a balanced pack mentality.
If possible, record your time with your dog and review it in slow motion. This can be incredibly helpful. No one is a perfect owner or trainer, and reviewing these moments can help us identify areas to improve for the benefit of our dogs.. 🎥📸
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Available for adoption: CORONA, CA
BEAN - Male, 2 yr old Shepherd Mix
DM if interested in meeting Bean or for additional information.
I would love to see Bean brought into a household and made part of the daily life. A person who is active and can take Bean on adventures would be so good for him. This is a working breed and Bean needs challenges, freedom, exercise, and mental stimulation. On the flip side, Bean needs balance and opportunity to decompress and just enjoy quiet moments as well. Continued training for Bean would be incredible so that he can remain properly socialized and continue to be challenged in all areas.
If you are unable to adopt, please consider sharing this post. You never know who may see it that can potentially help! 🙏🏻
*Bean is a client dog. This is a curtesy posting and I am not “sponsoring” Bean. I will help the appropriate adoptive party with 2 free sessions to get Bean set up for success in his new home and life. That’s a private discussion to be held for the appropriate party.
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I’ve had two sessions with Leia and her owner. When we first started, Leia was anxious, fearful, and shut down. I love working with cases like this because they often show remarkable improvement very quickly. Initially, Leia wouldn’t even leave her home for a walk. She was scared both inside and outside, often panicking and becoming destructive. When she saw other dogs, she would hide in the bushes! She couldn’t be walked.
⭐️This video was sent to me by my client three days after Leia’s second session. The quality isn’t the best—understandably so, as my client was juggling working her dog and recording at night after a long day at work. That kind of commitment deserves recognition! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
In the video, you can see my client going through each step with intention, repeating the steps to herself—clearly someone who paid attention during the training session and applied what she learned! 🔥 This exercise is about 10-12 minutes long. It might not make sense to everyone, but it’s a fantastic way to teach a dog how to walk on a leash and navigate the world with less conflict. You will understand the steps after direction during the sessions.
If you need help with training reach out, and let’s get started on the road to success with your dog!
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No magic. 🪄
No ecollar (I’m not saying ecollars are bad. I use them to condition certain dogs and they are great tools).
No verbal command from me.
No treats. The reward is the ball.
⭐️This is solidified training along with occasional practice to keep skills sharp.
Train with me and learn how to communicate with your dog effectively. Comment below to get started.
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Dogs Inland Empire Dog Training Dog Trainer Cattle Dog Off Leash
When a dog is flighty, fearful and nervous, it’s a great opportunity to give them space and allow them to go through the process of experiencing defense drive and then slowly shifting into pack drive. Everyone wants to immediately pull a dog closer into a heel position and tell the dog “It’s ok!” IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT OK! That does nothing for the dog.
I teach a foundation to the dog and handler via long line and have them work those steps before anything else.
To arrange training sessions please comment below or check out the website (link in bio).
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This is what we refer to in the industry as “a train wreck”. 🤣💀
But seriously, homework was being done and my client had the support of her two friends and the other dog. I applaud them for working on leash training! Mistakes happen, even trainers make mistakes. My advice is to get up and practice again. Practice holding the leash properly without the dog attached. Practice letting the line in and out. We went over that at today’s session and she was a champ at understanding the method. 👏🏻
Nothing is ever perfect in the dog world 100% of the time. Don’t let social media fool you!
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Memphis’s first time house hunting. I didn’t realize he would be so picky. 🤷♀️ These homes were a bargain price for California, only $2,500,000!
Stay tuned for our shopping experience once inside Lowe’s. 🐕
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Another successful training session at the Ranch. 🐴
Max decided to check it out for himself and see what all the hype is about. He discovered huge creatures called horses as well as goats and chickens.
We worked on addressing reactivity at the scene of the crime instead of moving away from triggers. No food, very little e-collar, just leash and verbal cues. Guess what happened? He stopped blowing up. He learned that packing up next to the humans felt much better instead of trying to go to battle with every creature.
🌟The biggest stars of the evening were the neighbor dogs. They mirrored Max’s energy perfectly! When Max blew up, they barked back. When he calmed down, they matched the calm energy. Incredibly sweet and helpful!
Want to train at the Ranch? Let me know in the comments and let’s get started! 🐕
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I love introducing dogs to different species and letting them navigate through new environments. I also like sending Cali into the mix as a “peer” helper. The ranch environment builds confidence.
In addition, it’s the perfect time to work on some recall without use of e-collar. I don’t want that tool to become a crutch, but rather what I refer to as a seatbelt. We don’t anticipate getting into a vehicular situation but our seatbelt is there if needed.
Toby learned very quickly and adapted nicely to the sights, sounds and smells of ranch life. All of his training practice paid off nicely between him and his owner. 🐕
If you would like a ranch training experience DM me or visit the link in bio to get started.
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This is Leia and her owner practicing the very next day after their first session. The key to improvement is consistent practice! Mistakes were made and overcome—it’s that simple.
You need to work with your dog regularly. I never ask my clients to spend hours; just 7-10 minutes at a time. Notice how the dog accepts the long line and shows a willingness to participate and learn. When the object was knocked over and the line got tangled in the tree, no one panicked, except the dog. This teaches the dog that everything is okay and that the human will handle it, ensuring her survival.
With more consistency and patience, the process becomes easier, and the handler and dog will develop a rhythm. This makes it much easier to take the dog to new, potentially scary places, as she has learned to rely on her owner, I.e. pack drive.
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SESSION ONE: Leia the Belgian Shepherd.
The video is hard to watch in the beginning. We have a young pup who had a very rough start in another country. She was rescued and brought into a loving home here. However, she has major issues:
🔹Fear of the world/insecurity/low confidence
🔹Inability to walk on leash
🔹Separation anxiety/destructive tendencies
There are 2 choices:
1. Feel sorry for her and smother her with affection and zero direction. This does nothing for her! Her owner is doing the right thing seeking help and not sitting around letting the behavior worsen. 👏🏻
2. See her potential. Change out the harness for a tool with that allows more freedom and enables SUBTLE control over her flight pattern. @thedynamiclead
I chose #2!
I worked Leia the first 15 minutes on long line and she finally packed up with me. I could give her small chest rubs and then let her move out on the line, rinse, repeat. The good news is that she seemed to want to move toward other dogs as well without a problem when she spotted them in the park. I will use other dogs to help build her confidence down the line. This is huge.
She also followed her owner on long line nicely. This was their opportunity to figure things out and learn leash work together. Fantastic start!
Stay tuned! 🐕
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Anyone know a good lawyer?
Just some class shenanigans tonight. 🤣
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