Kim Hawkinson - On Point Dog Training

Kim Hawkinson - On Point Dog Training I help dog owners solve behavior issues & finally feel proud of their dogs again.

I provide kind, effective dog training that builds obedience, trust & real listening skills. You’re not too late, you’re not alone, and yes, you can have a well-behaved dog.

12/20/2025

Most people think their dog barks because they’re alert or protective.

But here’s the truth: your dog barks because they think it’s their job to tell you about every single thing that happens.

And every time someone walks past your window and then leaves, your dog thinks their barking made it happen. They think they did a great job so they continue doing it.

What they need to learn is that YOU’RE handling it. That they can trust you to be in charge.

Four words teach them that. Once they understand the language, they stop feeling responsible for protecting the house.

Comment WORDS and I’ll show you how it works 🐶🐾💖

12/19/2025

So many dog parents think anxious dogs need constant reassurance.

But here’s what nobody tells you: reassuring an anxious dog actually reinforces the anxiety they’re having.

What they really need is structure. Clear communication. A language that tells them exactly what’s expected so their brain can finally stop scanning for threats or worry about what COULD happen.

Four words create that structure. A reward word. A negative marker. A reinforcing word. A release word.

When your dog understands these, anxiety doesn’t control them anymore.

Comment CLEAR and I’ll show you how it works awesome dog parent 🐶🐾💖

12/18/2025

You’ve tried distracting them. Telling them “quiet.” Telling them “it’s ok”.

Even those anti-bark devices.

But your dog is still losing their mind at every sound, shadow, and delivery truck.

Here’s what actually works: teaching them a way to communicate that tells them YOU’VE got this - they don’t need to freak out.

Four words create that framework.

A reward word when they’re calm and quiet.
A negative marker when they bark.
A reinforcing word while they’re staying quiet.
A release word when the trigger is gone.

Once they understand the language, barking stops being their default alarm system.

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Teaching your dog the behaviors is the easy part. Teaching your dog to keep doing that behavior is the more difficult pa...
12/14/2025

Teaching your dog the behaviors is the easy part. Teaching your dog to keep doing that behavior is the more difficult part.

Comment LISTEN and I’ll show you how I get even the most difficult dogs to behave 😁🐶🐾💖

That impressive Corvette looks and sounds the way it does because there was intention and integrity in its creation. The...
09/12/2024

That impressive Corvette looks and sounds the way it does because there was intention and integrity in its creation. The same thing is to be said for the relationship with your dog. When that gorgeous beast is seen as an extension of you and acts in a way that draws every eye that falls on them, that’s damn impressive too.

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