Milspeck9

Milspeck9 Dog Trainer

01/21/2025

Good morning pet parents, spring is just around the corner and for 2025 I am rolling out some new training programs as well as offering more private lessons to help you reach your dog training goals so your 4 legged fur baby are ready for all the summer adventures.

Private in home in home session: $100 or 5 for $400

Off leash confidence and skills course: $750
- 3 Home sessions and 2 public adventures focusing on impulse control, recall and an implied recall where the dog learns to stay within a safe proximity to the owner while off leash. (E-Collar included $225 value)

For bigger issues like aggression or separation anxiety or extreme stubbornness the board and train is a great option to take the frustration out of training and be able to pickup with a fresh start.

Comment below or message me to schedule your free consult to get started!

01/21/2025

Tell me if this sounds familiar:

After bringing your new 4 legged family member home at 8-12 weeks old and despite doing everything from early socialization to basic obedience training right the dog still started to develop some separation anxiety and is starting to pull on leash.

Then at 4 months old the dog needs to be "socialized" so we take the dog with us every where and let them meet everyone who comments on how cute they are, usually as the puppy excitedly pulls like a mule to the person then jumps on them as they receive pets and affection because they are "sooooooo cute" and over the coming months of this the dog starts to develop a preference for going with us, can't be trusted to be left alone and and expects pets and affection from everyone they see.

Fast forward to 1 year and now the dog can't be left alone because of separation anxiety, jumps on everyone that comes to visit and requires constant attention to manage and will only listen when there is a treat sometimes.

If this is you, don't feel alone. Every day I talk to pet owners who struggle some or all of these frustrations and despite their best efforts, nothing seems to work. The problem is that the modern standard practice as it pertains to dog training is most systems doesn't account for the deviation from Mother Natures recommended development plan when we take puppies away from their littermates right in the middle of the stage of development where they are learning from their mother and siblings and instead attempts to assimilate them to our lifestyle by making them sleep in a cage in an unknown place by them selves all night. Then during the day we make ourselves the center of their world by feeding them, letting them outside to potty, and showering them with unlimited affection.

Dog training isn't just rapid firing commands, its finding ways to rehearse productive routines by rewarding desirable responses and discouraging or redirecting the undesirable ones until the routines become habit. There is no shortcut or magic pill, only trial and error and along the way but the journey is much smoother when you don't start with flat tires.

03/29/2024

The secret to having calm dogs in the house is to reward them for being calm when it was their idea. The more it works, the more they will do it.

03/07/2024

The same people who hate on force free training forget it was only because cooked meat tasted better than raw meat that dogs even got close enough for us to put leashes on in the first place which begs the question: If done right the first time is a leash even necessary?

02/18/2024

“That little guy… I wouldn’t worry about that little guy”.
-Every K9 Handler on qual day

01/25/2024

Ive had a few people ask about tone recall so here is how I introduce it.

12/31/2023

Easy dogs to train:
High Drive, High Intelligence, High Energy

Challenging dogs to train:
Low Drive, High Intelligence, High Energy

Impossible dogs to train:
Dogs with owners who know how to train their dog but for one reason or another never got around to it and are now dealing with major behavior issues and think basic obedience will make them pack leader.

Dog training is not a linear academic pursuit where once you memorize some definitions, walk in a circle and receive a diploma you never have to think about it again, its an ongoing process that continues for the life of the dog.

12/21/2023

Overcoming Challenges…
Training at its core is about preparation and maximizing the value of opportunities to improve. Here we are just goofing off at the beach when we found an opportunity to use some place training to work on Emets body and feet awareness and moreover building his confidence. Watch as Emet goes from uncomfortable with turning on the narrow obstacle to quickly figuring it out and doing it with ease.
Overcoming these little challenges together are a crucial element of building not only your dogs self confidence but your relationship and ability to work together as a team and the more challenges you encounter the more trust is developed.

12/02/2023

Ive already seen 2 Mals looking for new homes today because for some reason, too many pet owners over-estimate their own commitment and abilities only to find out they really aint rated for all that…

To anyone who is commited to self sabatoge because they need a “challenge” 🙄 consider a doodle because while they have the athleticism and intelligence and of a mal, the doodle is naturally more forgiving and therefor less likley to become dangerous when “it doesnt work”.

Even a “pet quality” Mal is still more dog than the average dog trainer can handle but here we are closing 2023 with a lot of people thinking they “need” a boat without knowing how to swim.

10/05/2023

Building Engagment is about rewarding attempts, not begging for them. Even though Blue is unsure he is still willing to try and offering verbal encouragement for failed attempts promotes future attempts. The first rep took a few minutes and a few attempts in total but the 2nd rep was only a slight hesitation.

What is the point of dog training?If you’re a working dog handler where there is a direct correlation between survivabil...
10/02/2023

What is the point of dog training?

If you’re a working dog handler where there is a direct correlation between survivability and proficiency or a sport dog handler/trainer whose product is evaluated on the proficiency of a given task then the answer to the question “what’s the point” is pretty obvious but what about for the regular pet owner who just needs their dog not to loose their mind when the amazon guy rings the door bell, walk on a loose leash, be selectively destructive (approved toys vs shoes), potty outside and not greet people or other dogs like a Tasmanian devil?

For many pet owners who are searching for solutions to some or all of these behaviors the idea of teaching a dog to stand on on a place cot might not seem like an especially beneficial exercise to address any of those issues along with Sit, Down or any other basic obedience commands trainers always seem to immediately prescribe, so again whats the point?

Its not about the placeing, sitting or downing, its about teaching dogs the skills they need to navigate different environments challenges and then creating opportunities to apply those behaviors as responses to given situations and if done correctly the result of all the repetitions is exactly what your desired outcome was.

Long and short, If your goal is just to be able to walk on a loose leash then focus your efforts on just being able to walk on a loose leash and along the way when you think about asking the dog to sit or down because it doesnt feel like your doing enough, STOP and remember that the more elaborate your response or process to deal with bad leash manners, the less clear to the dog what you actually want and prolonged confusion often leads to frustration which will only ever compounds behavioral issues.

Dog training is fun and there are a lot of ways to do it, but unless your doing it solely for your own enjoyment the “how” should be designed with an end goal in mind, not just perpetual training for the sake of training and a helpful tool to help you exit a potential training vindaloop is continually evaluating your training plan with a “whats the point” lens.

09/16/2023

I don’t want to zap the guard dog tendencies out of him, but at the same time this is exactly where compulsive barking begins for many dogs.. Being allowed or (worse) rewarded for barking at things that dont need barked at.
Also note the absence of any basic obedience redirects, kissy face sounds, an ecollar or even a leash making this technique technically . I know force free folks will say its not because I used “No” but thats just because they dont actually understand what they are talking about, they just like to talk lol.

09/16/2023

I don’t want to zap the guard dog tendencies out of him, but at the same time this is exactly where compulsive barking begins for many dogs.. Being allowed or (worse) rewarded for barking at things that dont need barked at.
Also note the absence of any basic obedience redirects, kissy face sounds, an ecollar or even a leash making this technique technically . I know force free folks will say its not because I used “No” but thats just because they dont actually understand what they are talking about, they just like to talk lol.

09/13/2023

Quick video showing how resource guarding is often inadvertently or accidentally created in real time and how I am able to work Emet through it when it happens. This video is not a how to and if attempted will likely result in getting bit but I wanted to demonstrate how its possible to work them through it without alpha rolls and dominance, provided the rest of the relationship is healthy.

09/12/2023

My mission is to improve the lives of dogs through helping their owners better understand how to build a cooperative relationship and I owe no allegiance or loyalty to any organization or group. Snake oil salesmen are present in every community of dog trainers but without any licensing or credentialing required tend to run rampant in the pet industry and its my hope I can empower pet owners enough to starve all the ineffective dead weight the industry carries out of business.
Shout out to all the small time trainers that are working with pet owners directly or building dogs from the ground up and delivering the transformations that only the skilled craftsman of our industry can. I see you, and I see your hard work, keep crushing it!
To everyone who has made a business out of recycling antiquated junk into online courses…I am going to starve you out of business by giving away what you charge for…Dont believe me just watch lol.

09/11/2023

Pacific Coast Canine Rescue sets the bar when it comes to rescues and who ever is in 2nd isn’t even close. Comprised of a wonderful group of people who consistently do the right things for the right reasons, PCCR skips the notoriously present egos and stress that plague the rescue community and instead keeps their focus on helping animals find the homes where they will only know unconditional love and happiness.

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Took advantage of the weather and got some off leash implied recall practice in with Emet today. The freedom a digital leash can provide makes adventures so much more enjoyable for everyone.

The secret to having calm dogs in the house is to reward them for being calm when it was their idea. The more it works, the more they will do it.

The same people who hate on force free training forget it was only because cooked meat tasted better than raw meat that dogs even got close enough for us to put leashes on in the first place which begs the question: If done right the first time is a leash even necessary?

Peaceful coexistence with 3 of almost everyone’s top 3 most dangerous breeds. Zero dominance, or packleadering just healthy structure and productive routines which is essential to success in a multi dog house. Today was Dixies first day in the house but she has been previously and non stressfully introduced to everyone before being put in with everyone today but as expected she did amazing. So excited about this girls progress.

“That little guy… I wouldn’t worry about that little guy”. -Every K9 Handler on qual day

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Ive had a few people ask about tone recall so here is how I introduce it.

Overcoming Challenges… . Training at its core is about preparation and maximizing the value of opportunities to improve. Here we are just goofing off at the beach when we found an opportunity to use some place training to work on Emets body and feet awareness and moreover building his confidence. Watch as Emet goes from uncomfortable with turning on the narrow obstacle to quickly figuring it out and doing it with ease. . Overcoming these little challenges together are a crucial element of building not only your dogs self confidence but your relationship and ability to work together as a team and the more challenges you encounter the more trust is developed. . #milspeck9 #rottweiler #rottiesofinstagram #rottiepuppy #proprioception #dogtraining #basicobedience

Trying to not show fear is not enough, dogs can smell fear. Rehabilitating dogs with accidentally or organically spicy personalities requires not only true indifference to the idea that a dog may try to use aggressive behaviors to manipulate your (the trainers) behavior, but also the physical ability to manage any behaviors that arise as well as the patience to wether potential outbursts as long as needed because even if you know the secret to getting any dog to like you like I do, the magic still takes a up to a week to work and the dog cant just exclusively sit in the kennel getting treats thrown at him until works in the meantime… .And just to clarify, Apollo here isn’t a rehab or aggression case, he just got here today and is a just little nervous which is perfectly normal for a 1 year old puppy. During the consult he was a sweet heart and I’m sure will warm up quickly..I do have a spicy but sweet behavior modification coming as soon as some safety equipment arrives about 4 weeks though so stay tuned for that because I cant wait!.#milspeck9 #canecorso #canecorsopuppy #basicobedience #offleashobedience #k9 #k9trainer #mwd #k9ltw #norcal #brookingsoregon #earnyourleash

Conversations with Emet: The School Pickup Line

Building Engagment is about rewarding attempts, not begging for them. Even though Blue is unsure he is still willing to try and offering verbal encouragement for failed attempts promotes future attempts. The first rep took a few minutes and a few attempts in total but the 2nd rep was only a slight hesitation.

#minibullterrier #bathtime

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