Some Minor Dog Training

Some Minor Dog Training Allen and Shalene Minor are dog trainers in Florida that do in-home training and board-and-trains.
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01/09/2026

I like using a two-dog adjustable coupler, but not for walking two dogs together. Instead, I use it as a tether. One clip goes to something solid. The other clips to the dog’s leash. Simple. Effective. Incredibly useful.

✔️ Why tethering is underrated (especially for puppies):
• Prevents bad habits before they start. Counter surfing, pacing, shadow chasing, door rushing, chewing furniture, etc. Tethering limits rehearsing nonsense behaviors.
• Builds calmness and impulse control. Being near you without constantly interacting is a skill. Tethering teaches dogs how to settle instead of needing constant engagement.
• Creates clarity indoors. Dogs learn where they should be and what’s expected instead of free roaming and self entertaining.
• Great for new environments. Visiting a friend’s house, working outdoors, or introducing structure without crates everywhere.

✔️ Why this coupler works so well:
• Adjustable length so you can give freedom without chaos.
• Clips easily to railings, posts, benches, or heavy furniture.
• Strong enough for real dogs, not just tiny puppies.
• Multifunction tool instead of a single purpose item.

This isn’t about restricting dogs. It’s about guiding behavior before problems develop. Structure first. Freedom later.

Sometimes the best training tools aren’t the flashy ones. They’re the versatile ones that you make out of something else. 🐶❤️

01/09/2026

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You can’t have a baby and keep living exactly the same way. Dogs aren’t much different. That doesn’t mean your life has ...
01/07/2026

You can’t have a baby and keep living exactly the same way. Dogs aren’t much different. That doesn’t mean your life has to fall apart or that you have to give up everything you enjoy. It does mean that bringing a dog into your home requires intentional changes, not just good intentions.

For example, that might look like:
•Waking up earlier to meet your dog’s exercise needs
•Spending less time out in the evenings and more time on structure and routine
•Choosing training sessions or walks over spontaneous plans
•Reworking your daily schedule so your dog gets consistency, not leftovers

This is also why researching the breed matters so much. Different breeds were created for different jobs, energy levels, and lifestyles. When you choose a dog whose natural tendencies already line up with your life, the adjustment is smaller and far more realistic.

If you live an active, outdoorsy life, a higher-drive breed may fit naturally. If your routine is quieter or more predictable, a lower-energy or companion-oriented breed often makes more sense.

The goal isn’t to force a dog to squeeze into a life that doesn’t suit them. The goal is to choose wisely and then intentionally build a new life with your dog. That’s how dog ownership stays enjoyable and sustainable long-term. 🐶❤️

01/05/2026

WHAT IS "The ABC Model" IN DOG TRAINING?

In applied behavior, we often use something called the Antecedent–Behavior–Consequence (ABC) model to understand why a dog does what they do.

• Antecedent: What happens before the behavior
• Behavior: What the dog actually does
• Consequence: What happens after the behavior

Why does this matter?
Because behavior doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Dogs are constantly responding to their environment, and the consequences of their actions determine whether a behavior is likely to happen again.

Example:
Your dog jumps on guests when they come inside.
• Antecedent: The door opens and guests enter
• Behavior: The dog jumps
• Consequence: The guest talks to the dog, pets them, or even pushes them away

From the dog’s perspective, jumping worked. They got attention. So the behavior gets repeated.

If we want to change behavior, we don’t just correct the dog after the fact. We adjust the antecedent (management, structure, training setups) and the consequence (what the dog gains or loses from the behavior).

Good training isn’t about reacting to mistakes. It’s about setting things up so the right behavior is easy, clear, and consistently reinforced. That’s how real behavior change happens. 🐶❤️

Playtime isn’t just for burning energy. It’s one of the best times to build impulse control.Most dogs struggle with self...
01/03/2026

Playtime isn’t just for burning energy. It’s one of the best times to build impulse control.

Most dogs struggle with self-control not because they don’t know commands, but because they can’t think when they’re excited. And play is excitement.

That’s exactly why play is such a powerful training opportunity.

During play, your dog is already amped up. If they can learn to pause, wait, release, or re-engage while excited, that skill carries over into real life. Walks. Doorways. Guests. Distractions.

Impulse control during play can look like:
•Waiting for the ball instead of grabbing it
•Releasing a toy on cue so the game continues
•Sitting or checking in before play restarts
•Learning that calm behavior makes fun happen

Play doesn’t have to mean chaos. When done right, it teaches dogs that self-control is how they earn what they want most.

Train the brain during the fun, and you’ll get better behavior when it actually matters. 🐶❤️

We're offering a DISCOUNT in honor of National Boxer Day (Jan 17th) and National Golden Retriever Day (Feb 3rd) for the ...
01/02/2026

We're offering a DISCOUNT in honor of National Boxer Day (Jan 17th) and National Golden Retriever Day (Feb 3rd) for the months of January and February!

Boxers and Golden Retrievers will get a 15% discount on all training programs scheduled during these two months. The actual training doesn't have to start in January or February, but they must be scheduled during these months.

Reach out here, or via email, to schedule a consultation (free for Volusia County residents), or comment the word "DOGS" and we'll send you a message! 🐶❤️

www.SomeMinorDogTraining.com

Unfortunately, Valor's adoption didn't work out. So he's available again! This includes free in-home training sessions. ...
12/31/2025

Unfortunately, Valor's adoption didn't work out. So he's available again! This includes free in-home training sessions.

Contact us or the Humane Society directly if you're interested in this amazing dog! 🐶❤️

12/29/2025

PROACTIVE VS. REACTIVE DOG TRAINING

When we talk about being proactive in dog training, we’re not just talking about dogs labeled as “reactive.”

This applies to every dog.

Reactive training means we wait for a problem to show up before we address it. Proactive training means we set the dog up to succeed before the problem ever happens.

That looks like:
• Teaching calm before excitement shows up
• Adding structure before distractions overwhelm the dog
• Managing environments instead of just testing limits
• Training skills when the dog is capable of learning, not already over threshold

Example:
If your dog struggles to stay calm around other dogs, being reactive would be correcting them once they’re already lunging or barking. Being proactive would be creating distance early, asking for a known behavior, rewarding calm engagement, and leaving before things spiral.

The goal of good training isn’t to constantly fix mistakes. It’s to reduce the number of mistakes that happen in the first place.

The more proactive you are, the less reactive your dog needs to be. 🐶❤️

What is "TRIGGER STACKING" in dog training?Have you ever been really worried about something, and then something else st...
12/27/2025

What is "TRIGGER STACKING" in dog training?

Have you ever been really worried about something, and then something else started worrying you, and by the time a third thing came along, you were so overwhelmed that you could barely remember what that first thing even was? That's called "trigger stacking," and it happens to dogs too.

Trigger stacking is when multiple stressors build up without enough time for a dog to decompress. Each thing on its own might be manageable, but stacked together they overwhelm the nervous system.

This is where reactivity often comes from.

The dog isn’t being stubborn or “forgetting” their training. Their stress bucket is full, and once that happens the brain shifts out of learning mode and into survival mode. Barking, lunging, freezing, or shutting down are all common results.

✔️ Prevention is about management, not avoidance:
• Prioritize rest and sleep
• Build in decompression time
• Keep training sessions short and successful
• Avoid stacking big challenges back to back
• Lower expectations on high-stress days

If we don’t address trigger stacking, a dog’s baseline stress rises over time. Reactivity becomes more frequent, training feels harder, and progress slows.
Sometimes the most effective training choice isn’t doing more. It’s knowing when your dog needs less. 🐶❤️

12/26/2025

Reinforcement shapes behavior by confirming which choices are worthwhile. Over time, dogs stop experimenting and default to the actions that have consistently succeeded. 🐶❤️

12/25/2025

Did you, or someone you know, get a new puppy for Christmas? Congratulations on your new addition!

Puppies can be a lot of work, and there are a lot of moving parts that go into teaching them to be the healthy, balanced, happy adult dog that you know they can be. Without that intentional teaching, some of those puppy behaviors can quickly become overwhelming.

If you're in Central Florida, let us help you with our customized programs. Even if it's an adult dog, please reach out and, together, let's give your newest family member a headstart on your life together!

www.SomeMinorDogTraining.com

That sentence sounds backward to a lot of people, but it’s how learning actually works.When a dog can’t hold a sit, it’s...
12/22/2025

That sentence sounds backward to a lot of people, but it’s how learning actually works.

When a dog can’t hold a sit, it’s rarely stubbornness. It’s usually a lack of skill, clarity, or emotional control. We don’t build endurance, impulse control, or calm by avoiding the hard part. We build it by practicing it in small, successful pieces.

If our dog pops up after two seconds, that’s information. It tells us where the dog’s current ability is. The answer isn’t to stop asking for sits. The answer is to ask for more sits, in easier moments, for shorter durations, and in environments where the dog can win.

• Short sit while we clip the leash.
• Sit before opening the door.
• Sit for a few seconds while we breathe and do nothing.

Those repetitions teach the dog that sitting still is a skill, not a punishment. As they become more reliable, we build up how long we ask them to wait in that position.

Dogs that “can’t settle” usually haven’t been taught how. Calm isn’t something dogs magically have. It’s something we practice, reinforce, and build over time.
Train the thing that’s hard. Just scale it so the dog can succeed. 🐶❤️

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