DogFit Dallas- Dog Behavior

DogFit Dallas- Dog Behavior DogFit Dallas specializes in creating balance & harmony between you and your dog. We offer behaviora
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We create meaningful, lasting experiences for you and your dog, provide you and your dog a safe space to be your authentic selves, and we do it with joy! We believe in working with integrity and finding creative solutions that maximize benefits for you and your dog. We care about you, your dog, and your experience within the DogFit Dallas community.

❤️ 10.8.2016 ❤️
10/08/2025

❤️ 10.8.2016 ❤️

We get it, when you start your training journey, things can feel pretty overwhelming. Your trainer will tell you about a...
10/05/2025

We get it, when you start your training journey, things can feel pretty overwhelming. Your trainer will tell you about all the things to do differently and sometimes that can feel like a lot. If that is the case for you, don’t let it get to you. It’s normal. We do our best to give you a game plan that will rewire your entire relationship with your dog, and that may entail a lot of different things. If it feels like a lot of change, start with one thing. Example - focus on thresholds. And do that diligently every day. Or, if one of your things is to keep the dog off the furniture, for example, work on that with the help of place work. Don’t try to change everything all at once if it feels like a lot. Master one thing and then add on to it. Think of an ABC - you master step A first, then you add B because in combination with A because you already mastered A, so it becomes an AB. And so on. Break it down into more digestible parts, and you will soon notice that one step leads to another and so on. And, if you focus on that one thing, you’re already redoing a big chunk of the work because your dog will notice your commitment to it. So, start small, grow tall. 😊

Dog training isn’t linear, and it’s not a cookie cutter approach. At least for us. Yes, there are basics that all dogs c...
09/22/2025

Dog training isn’t linear, and it’s not a cookie cutter approach. At least for us. Yes, there are basics that all dogs can or should learn but how you get there will not look the same with every dog.

We use all sorts of different approaches, tools, food, no food, toys, space, time, a playful approach, a calm and patient approach. It all depends on the dog in front of you, how they learn, what motivates them, what makes them feel good, safe and secure. Sometimes it takes a lot of consistency for it to click. Sometimes it clicks right away. And sometimes, we work in one approach and it works for a little while but then it doesn’t anymore and we pivot. We want to be open to that as well. It is all a journey. The best for us is to stay open minded, be creative and work with whatever the dog is giving you in any given moment.

Picture of handsome Chevy of because we recently learned that he found his forever home and we are so dang happy for him! ♥️

Raising and living with a dog is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences one can have in life. And, it can a...
09/21/2025

Raising and living with a dog is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences one can have in life. And, it can also be a lot of work. What is one piece of valuable advice you could pass on to others who might be on that same journey or just starting out on theirs? 🤍

Working with your dog when you’re not really up for it will not get you or your dog anywhere. You will get frustrated ea...
09/16/2025

Working with your dog when you’re not really up for it will not get you or your dog anywhere. You will get frustrated easily, and it will show up in your interaction with your dog. It’s better to take a pause and do something else to take your mind off of it, and then start working with your dog.

If you feel yourself getting frustrated while working with your dog because you feel like you’re hitting a wall, pause, notice, end on a positive note, and either stop working your dog or do something fun that both of you enjoy. Just make sure you always end on a good note. Your frustration is not your dog’s fault. That’s your own stuff to deal with. Your dog doesn’t cause your frustration, it’s your responsibility how you respond to things.

Just yesterday, we met with a new client who had a very timid dog. We sat with the dog, no pushing, no reaching, no forc...
09/09/2025

Just yesterday, we met with a new client who had a very timid dog. We sat with the dog, no pushing, no reaching, no forcing. Didn’t even look at the dog. The dog came over and got curious. The owner said, “She never warms up to people that quickly.”

This is not about ego. This is not a post about “look at me, look what I can do”. No, it’s about service. We want to help the dog overcome their fear. You can’t do that with ego. What we do is we see what’s possible for the dog. We picture it. And we observe. And we communicate, without words or any grand actions, that we’re a safe space. We show them that we can be trusted when they’re ready. And the dog notices. And then they want to be around that safety net. And then they start asking for more. They tell us that they’re ready to move on as long as we’re going to guide them. That’s the beauty of working with timid and fearful dogs.

After that, it becomes about being a guide/coach/mentor - whatever you want to call it - to the owner. Oftentimes the owner wants to help the dog so badly but they just don’t know how. So we loosen the jar for them. We show them the potential we see. We show them that the dog is ready to move on. Then we coach them through the process so they can do the same. And then their relationship flourishes and takes on a whole other level.

But again, you can’t do this with ego. You can’t have an agenda. Because it’s not about you. You meet the dog where they’re at. You show them that you’re ready to move on and they can join you. And more often than not, they will.

Bringing home a new dog? 🐾 Don’t just wing it. Prepare for success.⁠Whether it’s your first dog, a new pup, or you’re ad...
09/02/2025

Bringing home a new dog? 🐾 Don’t just wing it. Prepare for success.
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Whether it’s your first dog, a new pup, or you’re adding to your pack—every dog is different, and every transition deserves its own thoughtful approach. ⁠
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From understanding your lifestyle to knowing the breed, from family conversations to meeting dogs in person—these steps matter.⁠
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And remember, just because your last dog was easy doesn’t mean this one will be. That’s not a bad thing. It just means they’re *different.*⁠
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✅ Want our top 7 tips to set you and your dog up for success before they even walk through your door?
⁠💬 Comment “SUCCESS” below and we’ll DM you our free webinar replay on this very topic we recorded last year.
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We’re rooting hard for this good boy. Chevy is one of those once-in-a-lifetime dogs, and we honestly can’t believe he ha...
06/14/2025

We’re rooting hard for this good boy.

Chevy is one of those once-in-a-lifetime dogs, and we honestly can’t believe he hasn’t been adopted yet.

We trained Chevy for two weeks a few months ago and were blown away by how sweet, smart, and easygoing he is. I got to see him again this week during a photo shoot with and the , and man—he’s still just as handsome and well-mannered as ever. ⚾🐶

Here’s the rundown on Chevy:
✔️ 8-year-old German Shepherd
✔️ Good with dogs & people
✔️ House & crate trained
✔️ Great on leash and loves adventure
✔️ Low-key but still loves to play
✔️ Submissive, sweet, and belly-rub obsessed
✔️ Passed every temperament test with flying colors (no notes!)
✔️ Truly a “unicorn” dog

Chevy was almost euthanized for space after being left behind at the shelter. saved him just in time—and now we’re all waiting for that one special person or family to do the same. He’s so ready to bring joy to someone’s life.

If you’ve been looking for a good boy who’s already been trained, vetted, and approved by both rescue pros and trainers—Chevy’s your guy. 🐕💙

📩 Reach out to to meet Chevy!
And please, share this post to help him find his forever home.

Sometimes the best progress is invisible. It’s the moment you breathe 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 your dog instead of 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 them. It’s the mo...
04/10/2025

Sometimes the best progress is invisible.
It’s the moment you breathe 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 your dog instead of 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 them.
It’s the moment you forgive yourself for not knowing everything.
Better because of my dog.

I am always amazed by what people can do with their hands! For several years now, I have commissioned to do a masterpie...
04/07/2025

I am always amazed by what people can do with their hands! For several years now, I have commissioned to do a masterpiece of our personal dogs. This time around it was our beautiful girl NoGi.

Please reach out to her to have a portrait of you and your dog or just your dog. Her art is absolutely breathtaking!

If we want our dogs to be engaged with us, we need to ask ourselves: are we truly engaged with them? Too often, we ask f...
01/13/2025

If we want our dogs to be engaged with us, we need to ask ourselves: are we truly engaged with them? Too often, we ask for their full attention while giving them only half of ours. Practice being fully present—put the phone away, focus on your dog, and acknowledge their effort. Mutual engagement leads to a stronger bond and a better relationship.

Drop a YES in the comments if you agree.

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Happy Holidays from our pack to yours. We are grateful for the continued support from each and every one of you. And we ...
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from our pack to yours. We are grateful for the continued support from each and every one of you. And we are so excited for lots of fun things coming next year. ♥️
- The Ortiz Pack -

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