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You could replace “stay” with “place” (or any stationing cue). I use wait & place with my pups, and probably we use wait...
11/12/2024

You could replace “stay” with “place” (or any stationing cue). I use wait & place with my pups, and probably we use wait more frequently. I think there is value in teaching both!

Dogs are great problem solvers, but sometimes we don’t like the solutions they come up with. From your dog’s perspective...
06/12/2024

Dogs are great problem solvers, but sometimes we don’t like the solutions they come up with. From your dog’s perspective, pulling on a leash is a great way to get where you want to go faster, jumping on humans is a great way to get attention, barking and growling are a great way to make something scary go away. So how do we help our dogs solve problems in a way that we like? It depends on the dog, but a general training outline might look like:

1. Make sure your dog’s needs are met (exercise, health, safety, mental stimulation)
2. Prevent your dog from doing the un-wanted behavior
3. Teach new skills that help your dog solve their problem

Client win! These boys had been in a few resource guarding related scuffles recently, one resulting in minor injuries. T...
05/25/2024

Client win! These boys had been in a few resource guarding related scuffles recently, one resulting in minor injuries. Their people were heartbroken over the idea that life would never be easy and carefree again. Recently I got the update that they were all able to watch a movie together on the couch as a family 🥹

We did very little “training” in this case. We focused on safety and management, understanding WHY this behavior happens, understanding subtle body language signs, and learning how to set boundaries and intervene appropriately.

Love these updates and so SO proud of my clients for the hard work they put in!

I’m looking forward to getting back to training tomorrow! Thank you to all of my wonderful clients for your flexibility ...
01/17/2024

I’m looking forward to getting back to training tomorrow! Thank you to all of my wonderful clients for your flexibility this week. Hope you’re all staying safe and warm and snuggled up with your pups out there!

Holiday survival tips- no training required! Share with a stressed out dog person in your life 😅 I know it feels like a ...
12/13/2023

Holiday survival tips- no training required! Share with a stressed out dog person in your life 😅

I know it feels like a bummer when your dog can’t participate, but for some dogs, the right thing to do is keep them separate or leave them at home. There’s nothing wrong with that! You’re allowed to do fun things without your dogs.

This handsome beast is Dax, a working line German Shepherd. What does working line mean, you ask? These dogs are selecti...
12/13/2023

This handsome beast is Dax, a working line German Shepherd. What does working line mean, you ask? These dogs are selectively bred for traits that make them good at their job whether that be herding, hunting, police/military work, etc. Dogs bred mainly for family life or companionship often have slightly different temperaments than their working counterparts. One of the main differences is the amount of exercise and mental stimulation working line dogs need to also be successful as family companions. (Spoiler alert- it’s a lot).

Dax’s guardian is up for the challenge. They’re a great human/dog team! We’ve been working on fun ways to challenge him with new commands and adequate exercise in order to manage his arousal levels and decrease behaviors like leash pulling and reactivity.

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