Animalogic Dog Training

08/28/2024

Hope Valley adventure with some great company!

08/26/2024

Having the attention is key! Or maybe, ask a different way.. 🤔

08/22/2024

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08/04/2024

Good info..

Amantadine was initially formulated as an antiviral medication intended to treat influenza and combat infections. In conjunction with other medications amantadine can help dogs struggling with nerve pain or degenerative joint disease to live comfortably.

07/31/2024

It’s Oliver’s first day at Animalogic Day Camp and he did so well getting socialized and learning his surroundings! He’s such a sweet 6 month old Australian Labradoodle! And smart!

07/26/2024

Another great day! Kona had Day Camp, overcame her fear of the treadmill AND the ice maker. Made a new friend at the chiropractor (the Berner is Dr. Kelly’s)and Kona met Dr. Sami! Finished the day meeting Oliver the Labradoodle and his amazing family. It’s indeed a very good day

07/20/2024

Love a good “settle” or “place”! So nice! And fun to work with out in the world once the cue is learned!

Dealing with a nervous or excited dog is challenging, especially in public. Teaching your dog to relax on cue can help keep them calm.

07/19/2024

Love this! Give a dog a chance to check you out! They will tell you if they want pets. Training kids and adults to WAIT is so important.

07/16/2024

Having fun with friends! Practicing Sit/Stay/Smile!

06/24/2024

RIP sweet girl Leia. Tom and Shirley adopted her from the El Dorado Animal Shelter in 2018. I worked with them to help Leia become her best self. They were all quite happy together. On February 16, Leia’s life was cut short when she was struck by a car near her home. 😢 Shirley reached out to me for help finding them another sweet friend..
An adult, smallish (20-30 lbs) bully breed that loves to hang out and can bring joy to these lovely folks would be wonderful.

06/22/2024

Happy 10 years (human) around the sun to my favorite Poodle Luca aka Poodle Lu aka Puka. We love you!

06/13/2024

More 🥰. Escaping for a few days was just what we needed! Spending time in nature and hanging out with dear friends is always my happy place!

06/01/2024

So grateful for all of our wonderful clients, the past, present and ones we’ve yet to meet. I have had the honor of training, coaching and loving so many diverse dogs!

05/30/2024

Yes! Great program!

We're excited to announce our NEW Barks & Recreation Program!

This new doggy field trip program helps give our shelter pups a break from their kennel with a fun day out on the town!

Here's how it works:
1. Make an Appointment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19782600&calendarID=10112609
2. Meet & Pick Up Your Pup
3. Have Fun & Take Photos
4. Bring Them Back

We can't wait for you to meet all our amazing shelter pups who are longing for a break, and to see all the amazing photos and adventures you're going to have.

Tag a buddy who would love to grab a pup cup, go to the park, hike around the lake, or relax on the couch with a shelter pup!

In-Person appointments can be made at 3839 Bradshaw Rd in Sacramento, CA Tues-Sun Noon-5pm and Wed Noon-6pm.

05/20/2024

First Gypsy Wagon Adventure of 2024 complete! Such a great time. Great people. Fantastic dogs, perfect weather!

05/12/2024

Love the progress! .roxy.gsd

04/30/2024

had surgery to remove two lipomas yesterday. A third lump was removed when it appeared near the surgery site (it wasn’t found 2weeks ago during his exam) we will watch the site for any regrowth, at which time we will send it for biopsy. For now the big guy gets to kick back and heal. 💗 Thanks for the shirt, Jack! thank you

04/24/2024

04/24/2024

We got to explore Bon Tempe Lake a bit more.. wild orchids blooming, wildlife making an appearance. Such a great day! Made a new friend too! Thank you, Marin county.

04/20/2024

So proud of Kona! She started to “conquer the Bridge” in January as a tiny pup in a carrier on wheels. Today she trotted bravely across it twice!

04/19/2024

I LOVE puppy training! And I love First Day at Day Camp when everyone gets along and works so well together! Rosie’s first day was about getting introduced to three new dogs, a new environment, and introducing crate training and all the basics puppies need. Kona was great at being a Jr. Mentor. And the Boys always put their best paw forward with everything! We can’t wait to see her success! Welcome to Animalogic, Rosie!!!!

04/13/2024

Polite greetings start with us!!

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

04/12/2024

A very scary thing. Education is key! Please share!

Late Saturday evening, Lily the German Shepherd was rushed to the emergency hospital and underwent surgery to save her life. Lily is now one of the lucky dog...