Bond Dog Training

Bond Dog Training Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Professional Dog Trainer Sarah Bond offers behavior
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Coming up soon!!!I’m really excited for this webinar! One of the hardest parts of working with dogs with behavior concer...
08/07/2024

Coming up soon!!!

I’m really excited for this webinar! One of the hardest parts of working with dogs with behavior concerns is knowing what to expect long-term. During this talk I’ll go over how to assess different elements of a dog’s behavior, history and environment to make informed choices and set realistic goals for their future success.

Designed for professionals, but open to everyone!
CEUs available for CCPDT, IAABC and KPA.

For animal behavior professionals and enthusiasts.

✨Fashion😎✨ by Tinkerbell.
08/06/2024

✨Fashion😎✨ by Tinkerbell.

Gorgeous Mercy was ready to LEARN during her first session!
07/24/2024

Gorgeous Mercy was ready to LEARN during her first session!

Coming up next week, so make sure to register now!This webinar is geared toward dog trainers, behavior consultants, and ...
07/18/2024

Coming up next week, so make sure to register now!

This webinar is geared toward dog trainers, behavior consultants, and dog behavior enthusiasts. If you're working with dogs with behavior issues, either professionally or on your own, learning to let go of the little things to make long-term progress can be a big challenge. But it's not impossible, and this webinar will explore how to let go of perfection to create success.

If you're certified through CCPDT, IAABC or KPA, this webinar has been approved for CEUs through all of those organizations! And if you aren't able to attend live, students who register in advance will receive access to a recording the next day.

You can find more info and a registration link on my online learning page: https://www.bonddogtraining.com/online-learning.html

Or register right away with this direct link: https://pocketsuite.io/.../item/dogs-aren't-robots-webinar

Can't wait to see y'all there!

For animal behavior professionals and enthusiasts.

It’s a million degrees outside, but I have a bunch of online learning available you can do in the AC! Service Dog Summer...
07/03/2024

It’s a million degrees outside, but I have a bunch of online learning available you can do in the AC!

Service Dog Summer School starts TONIGHT, so sign up immediately if you haven’t enrolled!

I’ll have two professional webinars in July and August for dog behavior professionals and enthusiasts: one on letting go of perfection when working with dog behavior, and one on determining a prognosis for a dog with behavior issues.

My online self-guided “Dogs Who Bite (Or Might)” is always available.

And you can find links to the free webinars I’ve done through Every Dog Behavior and Training on my online learning page or their website!

You can find all of these options and registration links here: https://www.bonddogtraining.com/online-learning.html

Stay cool and expand your brain at the same time!

New start date: Service Dog Summer School will now be starting NEXT Wednesday, July 3rd, so you have a few extra days to...
06/25/2024

New start date: Service Dog Summer School will now be starting NEXT Wednesday, July 3rd, so you have a few extra days to sign up!

This eight-week virtual class will be a crash course in training a service dog - we’ll go over making sure you have the right dog, relevant laws, training tasks and public access behaviors, and more! (Audit level available if you aren’t currently training a service dog!)

Use this link or the QR code in the image to get more info and reserve your spot!
https://www.bonddogtraining.com/service-dog-summer-school.html

INCLUDES: Eight weekly live Zoom meetings Recordings of live sessions available for anyone who can't make it live or wants to rewatch Ability to ask questions during Q and A sessions at the end of...

Fenrir’s bandanna game is always on point.
06/24/2024

Fenrir’s bandanna game is always on point.

Just a few days left to sign up! If you’re training your own service dog, or are interested in learning how to train a s...
06/21/2024

Just a few days left to sign up! If you’re training your own service dog, or are interested in learning how to train a service dog, this is the place to be.

INCLUDES: Eight weekly live Zoom meetings Recordings of live sessions available for anyone who can't make it live or wants to rewatch Ability to ask questions during Q and A sessions at the end of...

Olivia would like everyone to know that when it’s (almost) summer in Texas, every day is   !Even with an 8 am lesson thi...
06/08/2024

Olivia would like everyone to know that when it’s (almost) summer in Texas, every day is !

Even with an 8 am lesson this sweet girl was starting to feel the heat - so this is your reminder to do any outdoor training or exercise early or late! (And make sure to check the ground if you’re out late, as the pavement can still be hot when the sun goes down.)

05/31/2024

What a service dog actually is, how and where to get (or train) one, and what a service dog needs to help their person and go into public places.Sarah Bond, ...

Registration is now OPEN for Service Dog Summer School!
05/24/2024

Registration is now OPEN for Service Dog Summer School!

Looking forward to sharing some info about service dogs tonight!
05/22/2024

Looking forward to sharing some info about service dogs tonight!

What a service dog actually is, how and where to get (or train) one, and what a service dog needs to help their person and go into public places. FREE event, donations optional!

Really excited to announce a new educational opportunity for service dog training this summer! I'm going to be offering ...
05/10/2024

Really excited to announce a new educational opportunity for service dog training this summer! I'm going to be offering a live online course that will meet weekly and go over the basics of training a service dog. This is for people who already have a dog they're training as well as people who are interested in training a service dog in the future, and will have audit spots available for anyone as well as a limited number of participant spots for students who want feedback and customized support!

Details are still being finalized, but you can fill out the interest form on my website right now to get first access to them when they're available as well as first shot at signing up and getting a spot!

https://www.bonddogtraining.com/service-dog-summer-school.html

Join me on May 22 for a free webinar through Every Dog Behavior and Training on service dogs! (And check out some of the...
05/09/2024

Join me on May 22 for a free webinar through Every Dog Behavior and Training on service dogs! (And check out some of their other wonderful free webinars - they have a great library of them!)

Hi friends!

We added new Summer webinars! These FREE workshops help you learn more about a variety of animal behavior topics. RSVP at everydogaustin.org/free-workshops to join us for any or all of the events.

And remember, all of our webinars are recorded and available to watch later if you can't make it live!

Wed May 22, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
🐾 Service Dogs 101: Let’s talk service dogs! (with Sarah Bond Bond Dog Training )
Learn what a service dog actually is, how and where to get (or train) one, and what a service dog needs to help their person and go into public places.
https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/service-dogs-101

Tues May 28, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
🐾 NEWLY ADDED - Como Entrenar Reactividad con Correa (with Max Sandi! Max Sandí Equilibrio Canino )
Únete a nosotros en este webinar en donde exploraremos cómo rehabilitar a tu perro de la reactividad con correa, de una manera completamente libre de dolor y miedo.
https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/como-entrenar-reactividad-con-correa

Wed June 5, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
🐾 Dog Friendly Games for Kids: Teach kids to interact with dogs safely (with Namita DigheShetty! Pawsitive Cultr+ Dog Training & Enrichment)
How can we teach kids to interact with our dogs in a safe way? Easy games that are a great starting point for their relationship. Strategies on making sure both the dog and the children are safe.
https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/dog-friendly-games-for-kids

Wed June 26, 6 PM – 7 PM CDT
🐾 When Exercise ISN'T the Best: Surviving Your Dog's Exercise Restrictions (with Kelley Corson!)
Some of our dogs would like to get tons of exercise, with lots of running, hiking, or other athletic fun. But there are many circumstances where we just can't do that: they could be going through heart worm treatment, healing from an injury, dealing with structural health issues, or many other reasons. So what do you do with your high energy dog when you can't give them all the exercise they'd like? Learn more in this webinar!
https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/when-exercise-isnt-the-best-medicine-a-guide-to-surviving-your-dogs-exercise-restrictions

Thurs July 11, 7 PM - 8 PM CDT
🐾 NEWLY ADDED - Surviving the Teenage Months with Your Dog! (with Camilla Chu!)
Whether you've worked hard with your sweet puppy, or adopted your dog in the throes of adolescence, the teenage months can be challenging. Come learn about what you might expect, ways to cope, and exercises to play with.
https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/surviving-the-teenage-months-with-your-dog

04/16/2024

Tanny would like to remind everyone to stop and taste the flowers!

The “teenager” phase for dogs is when most people end up calling a trainer. It’s also the most common age for dogs to be...
04/04/2024

The “teenager” phase for dogs is when most people end up calling a trainer. It’s also the most common age for dogs to be surrendered to a shelter. This is an excellent explanation of why it’s such a challenging age and how we can help our dogs through it!

Ever wondered why a puppy's behavior seems erratic during adolescence, which occurs between six months and 18 months of age?

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, s*x hormones are changing which effects the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to modulate sensory processing and subsequent behavior.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control.

So what does this mean? This could mean that your dog, who used to come when called, suddenly cannot. This could mean that your dog, who didn't jump up on guests, suddenly does. Your dog that walked nicely on leash is now pulling. Or perhaps it seems like some days your dog responds to behaviors you ask of them, and some days they don't, without any rhyme or reason.

We also see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, frustration and impatience sometimes cause us to act unpredictably.

This adds to your puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for puppies to adjust.

By understanding this we can gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we can help create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best selves.

A great opportunity to find out more about behavior medications and if they could benefit your dog!
03/30/2024

A great opportunity to find out more about behavior medications and if they could benefit your dog!

Treatment options (supplements, pheromones, diets, CBD, and medications) and how to know when a dog can benefit from medications and a veterinary behaviorist. Speaker: Dr. Esther Eng FREE event, donations optional!

I’ll be teaching Service Dogs 101 in May! This webinar is FREE through the wonderful Every Dog Behavior and Training.
03/14/2024

I’ll be teaching Service Dogs 101 in May! This webinar is FREE through the wonderful Every Dog Behavior and Training.

We have new webinars coming up! Our FREE workshops help you learn more about a variety of animal behavior topics, and are led by local, national, and sometimes international experts in pet training.

RSVP at everydogaustin.org/free-workshops or follow the link in our bio. Join us for any or all of the following:

🐾 Does My Dog Need Meds?! (with Dr. Esther Eng DVM) - Wed April 3, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Learn about treatment options (supplements, pheromones, diets, CBD, and medications) and how to know when a dog can benefit from medications and a veterinary behaviorist.

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🐾 Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat (with Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP Chirrups and Chatter) - Thurs Apr 18, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

With each purring meowful and swaying tail, cats are communicating with us. Feline body language, how scents affects cats behavior, cat vocalizations, helping cats through communication, and ways you can partake in cat chats will be discussed.

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🐾 Crash, Boom, Bang! Protocols for Dogs with Sound Sensitivity (with Debbie Martin, LVT) - Wed May 08, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Many dogs have noise aversions. Not only can a fear of sounds be physiologically and emotionally damaging for dogs, but it can also strain the human-animal relationship. This session will provide you with strategies for how to approach and prevent sound sensitivities, including teaching desired coping skills.

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🐾 Does My Dog Need Meds?! (with Dr. Esther Eng DVM Bond Dog Training ) - Wed April 3, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDTing DT

Learn what a service dog actually is, how and where to get (or train) one, and what a service dog needs to help their person and go into public places.

An excellent breakdown!
03/13/2024

An excellent breakdown!

Dogs behave the way they do for many reasons. They do NOT do things deliberately to be stubborn or ‘naughty’, nor do they aim to assert control. Outdated mythologies and training methods have detrimental effects on well-being and strain the relationship between a dog and their caregiver.

🧬A dog's breed and genetic makeup can play a significant role in determining certain behavioural traits. Dogs have genetic predispositions and breed-specific tendencies that contribute to their behaviour.
Some breeds are predisposed to specific behaviours, such as herding, hunting, or guarding.

The environment in which a dog is raised and lives can profoundly impact their behaviour. Early socialisation, which involves exposing a puppy to a wide range of people, animals, and environments during their critical developmental period, is crucial for building confidence and shaping a dog's social behaviour to reduce fear or aggression.

Overstimulation can cause all kinds of unwanted behaviours as it overwhelms their senses and can lead to hyperactivity or erratic responses. For example, if a dog is exposed to loud noises, multiple people, and various stimuli all at once, or on a daily basis, they might exhibit excessive excitable behaviour, poor impulse control, become agitated and exhibit behaviours like jumping, barking, or pulling on the leash, as their senses are overwhelmed by the excessive input.

Previous experiences and learning consequences can influence a dog's behaviour. Traumatic experiences, in particular, can lead to fear, anxiety, or aggression.

How a dog is trained and educated by their caregiver or handler can significantly affect their behaviour. Consistent, positive reinforcement-based training can lead to desired behaviours, while harsh or inconsistent methods can result in confusion or fear.

A dog's health, including their physical and mental well-being, can influence their behaviour. Illness, pain, or discomfort can lead to changes in behaviour.

A dog's emotional state, including fear, anxiety, and excitement, can affect their behaviour. For example, a fearful dog may display unpredictable defensive reactive behaviours or might avoid any encounters and run away trying to hide. While a confident dog may exhibit playfulness and a relaxed demeanour.

A dog can become frustrated and destructive if their mental and physical needs are not met. This dog, full of pent-up energy and boredom, may become frustrated and exhibit poor impulse control. In their frustration, they might resort to destructive behaviours, such as chewing furniture, digging up the garden, or incessant barking. This destructive behaviour is often an expression of their frustration and an attempt to alleviate their built-up energy and mental stress.

The type of diet a dog receives can significantly influence their behaviour, with high-quality nutrition promoting better energy levels, mood, and overall well-being, while poor diet choices can lead to issues like irritability, hyperactivity, or digestive problems.

As dogs age, they may experience canine cognitive decline, which can manifest as changes in memory, learning, and behaviour. This condition can lead to increased confusion, disorientation, and altered social interactions in older dogs.

It is really important to understand that each dog is unique, and their behaviour can vary widely, even within the same breed. Dogs use body language, vocalizations, and other forms of communication to express their needs, emotions, and intentions. Understanding a dog's communication cues is essential for interpreting their behaviour.

H***h rocked his training session this beautiful Saturday morning!
03/09/2024

H***h rocked his training session this beautiful Saturday morning!

Dragon enjoyed some of the first 2024 bluebonnets during today’s training session!
03/05/2024

Dragon enjoyed some of the first 2024 bluebonnets during today’s training session!

Letting our dogs sniff is a vital part of their behavioral health!
02/26/2024

Letting our dogs sniff is a vital part of their behavioral health!

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

Today Maggie learned that in order to get the treat, you must stop trying to get the treat.
01/20/2024

Today Maggie learned that in order to get the treat, you must stop trying to get the treat.

01/09/2024

What’s in a professional dog trainer’s toolbox? It’s a lot more than just treats. (Although that’s in there – a lot of smelly, high-value bits of food can go a long way!) The most important things that a trainer carries are often less obvious.

🐾 Rewards: This includes the previously mentioned treats, but rewards can be anything the dog likes! Sometimes specific toys are more exciting for a particular dog, or getting to splash in the water or find an interesting smell.
🐾 Safety tools: This may include leashes, seatbelt attachments for car rides, harnesses, and collars!
🐾 Water, a portable dog bowl, p**p bags and hand sanitizer: Meeting your dog’s physical needs are important, even (maybe especially) in the middle of a training session!
🐾 Knowledge and Empathy: You may not be able to see these, but they are some of the most important tools for professional trainers. Dogs aren’t robots, and neither are you!

It’s also vital even for professionals to know when they can handle something with a dog and when they need to bring in a different perspective. The APDT Trainer search at locateatrainer.org is a great place to find a professional trainer to be part of your training toolbox!




Eco, showing off his Christmas shopping skills at the mall!
12/22/2023

Eco, showing off his Christmas shopping skills at the mall!

One leg a little different? Psh. Mabel is a happy, confident and clever puppy, and that’s definitely not gonna slow her ...
12/21/2023

One leg a little different? Psh. Mabel is a happy, confident and clever puppy, and that’s definitely not gonna slow her down.

Clara wants to remind everyone that Small Business Saturday is a great time to support our new online self-guided course...
11/25/2023

Clara wants to remind everyone that Small Business Saturday is a great time to support our new online self-guided course for aggressive and reactive behavior! Part 1 is available at 50% off and covers identifying signals before aggression happens, preventing bites, safety and management, and figuring out your dog's prognosis. It also touches on the first steps of behavior modification, which will be covered in much more depth in Part 2 (which you can also preorder right now for 50% off!)

Visit my course page and use the code BlackFriday to get the deal through Monday!
http://bonddogtraining.thinkific.com

Eliza was very happy to start her day with a training walk!  (And she was the BRAVEST girl!)
11/24/2023

Eliza was very happy to start her day with a training walk! (And she was the BRAVEST girl!)

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