Are we worried? Yes. Are we still hopeful? definitely. We have a great team of humans and dogs and are going to do our best to get all the joy we can muster out of this already tumultuous year. I hope you'll join us. If not here, find us on most other social media platforms. #dog #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer
Shemp and Banjo are looking for permanent homes in 2025. They've sneakily become easy dogs to live with. Every time we take them out, they prove how ready they are to leave us. It'll be hard to say goodbye, but they deserve their own people.
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Shandy is the highest ranking supervisor at Heel.Sit. I couldn't do it without her. #doggiedaycare #dogboarding #dog #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer
I'm so proud of Mundie. I was very tempted to turn around and walk parallel to the other dogs for a little bit because that would have been great practice but we'd already been out here too long. #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogboarding #doggiedaycare #reactivedog #reactivedogawareness
One of my favorite things is watching dogs come to Heel.Sit and completely transform. I have often found myself in situations where clients need to rehome and I have a hard time saying no. Usually there is some problem behavior element involved. Every dog I agree to take I assume will be with us for at least a year. A year is a long time for a dog to be in a kennel environment and it would be reasonable to assume that would make the problems worse, but something about this kennel we've built is healing. We've seen so many dogs come in such a mess and go home their best selves. We do train with them, but I think more of it just comes from play and low expectations and zero pressure to be anything else. I'm really excited for these boys to find their place in the world and I know they'll make someone very happy. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog
Here are a couple of the skills we’ll be working on in our upcoming CGC class. Being able to take our dogs with us is fun, but there are lots of responsibilities and training involved. In this class we’ll be working on the skills leading up to taking the Canine Good Citizen test which includes being well mannered around strangers/ dogs, and walking nicely on leash. Join us this January to learn more and take the test! As always if you have any questions, or want to know if this class is a good fit for your dog please feel free to message us.
I've been saying for years that training needs to start at home where the dog is comfortable with the people they're comfortable with. I meet dogs every day that are just not ready to work in a strange environment but also don't want strangers in their home. The first three online classes I will be releasing this January are very beginner friendly and focus on setting you and your dog up for success before you even meet a trainer. #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer
Here's the second part of that last video I posted. In this video, we've made it in the door of the vet's office. I don't think I can state strongly enough how important it is to teach your dog skills that they can rely on when they're stressed. Leash tension training, default sits, default eye contact, place and target behaviors. One of the things that makes Mundie's progress possible is her strong training foundation that she can go back to when she gets flustered. This has given her so much confidence. It's taken time to get here.
but the journey is half the fun. Life with your dog should not feel like a sprint. They only have such a short time with us, and we should make that time as enjoyable as possible for everyone. I would rather spend my time building up a dog than risk breaking one with shortcuts. #dog #dogs #dogtrainer #DogTraining #reactivedogawareness #reactivedog
Here's the second part of that last video I posted. In this video, we've made it in the door of the vet's office. I don't think I can state strongly enough how important it is to teach your dog skills that they can rely on when they're stressed. Leash tension training, default sits, default eye contact, place and target behaviors. One of the things that makes Mundie's progress possible is her strong training foundation that she can go back to when she gets flustered. This has given her so much confidence. It's taken time to get here.
but the journey is half the fun. Life with your dog should not feel like a sprint. They only have such a short time with us, and we should make that time as enjoyable as possible for everyone. I would rather spend my time building up a dog than risk breaking one with shortcuts. #dog #dogs #dogtrainer #DogTraining #reactivedogawareness #reactivedog
Treating vet visits as training exercises isn't just for reactive dogs. It goes for all dogs. Not only will it help improve how your dogs feel about going to the vet. It will also improve their behavior, making them easier to handle and safer for the stuff. I was so incredibly proud of Mundie during this whole visit that I made an entire video series about it. #dogtraining #dogs #dogtrainer #reactivedog #vetvisit
Macie is a Heel.Sit favorite. We've loved watching her come out of her shell and try new things. I'm so grateful her mom let us try this. It's such an honor to get to watch dogs learn and grow. I'm so happy with the direction our program is going and that we get to do the work we've always wanted to do. #dogtrainer #DogTraining #dog #dogs
Having a dog with big feelings can be incredibly stressful and discouraging, so it's completely understandable that people want fast fixes. But if you truly want to help your dog feel better so they can respond better, it takes time. While working through these big issues, look for small victories. Mundie never barked, wasn't whining, didn't lunge, barely pulled, was still able to take treats, and recovered quite quickly is huge success. Any one of those things alone would've been enough. #dogs #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactivedogtraining #reactivedog
