Can't get a decent cover photo to save my life 😅🤷🏼♀️
What kind of conversations should you be having with your dog?
Listen up, it's important!
Anxiety through the roof.... Yet after a week here Devon has figured out that dogs aren't that bad, they can actually be really great friends! ❤️
He's been pack walking with me and my dogs since day 1 but I haven't let them sniff or initiate play until today. Devon needed some time to figure out the ropes, get comfortable with me and my directions, and he needed to know that I was in control of my dogs.
So when Helo came up this afternoon and initiated some play bows with him and he was excited to join I said Ok! And they did great! I kept the leash on Devon because I know that Helo has an off switch from playing but Devon does not... Yet. They needed a couple breaks from excitement getting too high, we brought them back down to a nice walk, then back to playing, then back down to a nice walk and some decompression to finish.
Great work today buddy!
Stay warm this season! I have all things heated since I'm outside a lot in all weather types, sunshine ❤️, rain 😑, and yes, the freezing temperatures 🥴.
So I have heated vests, I have fleece lined pants, I have a heated jacket, and I even have heated insoles which are GAME CHANGERS. 🙌🏼
Here's a link to check out all the goodies I use and more!
Https://www.westonstore.com/K9_HANDLER_DYNAMICS
They still have sales going in so hurry while you can!
Oh hey Devon! 🙋🏼♀️❤️
Devon is a ... Give me your best guess bc I have no idea ...
He's been dealing with some anxiety around other dogs and different situations which is making it hard for him to truly settle down and follow direction.
He's also the goofiest guy ever who just loves to run and snuggle lol.
Stay tuned for his updates over the next 6 weeks! ❤️
Kalibr did it again...
As if repairing both knees (TPLO's), picking thorns out of him when he thought he should dive through rose bushes, repairing torn off pads, and so much more wasn't enough... He had to go and partially tear his calcaneal tendon (Achilles basically for dogs).
😑😑😑😑😑😑😑
Y'all I'm getting a lazy dog next.
Each of these dogs have had their share of issues.
Atlas is incredibly reactive to other dogs but has been able to make friends with slow introductions. He's also reactive to cats and strangers.
Kalibr was INCREDIBLY dog reactive when I got him. Now he's my best working dog.
Helo is a good boy but he's a butt head sometimes and is a bit of a scaredy cat (that's the Great Dane in him lol)
Roo was scared of EVERYTHING. Fast moving things, people, touch, affection, with a high flight risk.
Can you see how relaxed everyone is? After a nice pack walk to get them moving but in a nice state of mind, it's time to chill out together. Learn to shut your brain and your body down and figure out how to relax. ❤️
It's important.
Ready for the cold???
I'm not 😭 It was time to haul out the stand heater for our decompression time in the shop with the dogs. Roo's favorite! 😅
Learn how to trim your dog's nails! It's a very important thing that every dog needs to learn and it's a great bonding experience with your dog if you can learn how to do it yourself.
What we'll cover:
✅ The quick and how to find it
✅ Different tools you can use
✅ Different ways to hold your dog through it
✅ How often you should be trimming your dog's nails
You don't want to miss this important information! Bring your dog, bring your own tools if you like, their dinner or tasty treats, and lots and lots and lots of patience!
Sign up here!
www.k9handlerdynamics.com
PROTECTION DOG VS. FAMILY DOG
How do you know which type to get??
Do you have a family but want the security that a dog will provide? Here's my thoughts on which one to get!
Don't forget about our first drop in obedience class tonight at 6:30!
Duration plus distractions.
Sign up through the website or message me!
Hey y'all!
I've been asked before why I prefer the balanced training style of dog training so let me explain. ❤️
If you've been scared off by the title, don't be! Despite what my sweatshirt says, I'm quite friendly. 😉
I love dogs, I love helping people, and putting those two things together makes me so happy. It's not all harsh corrections, everything is very fair, and there's tons of food rewards! Yes, we do still reward dogs with goodies lol I just prefer that they earn it and don't get it just for looking cute. 😉
If you want to check out my list of classes coming up, go to my website www.k9handlerdynamics.com and register for Basic Obedience so you can see all that's available!
You know how hard it is to try to get your dog to stay focused on you. Having to keep those treats at the ready to keep feeding them to keep their attention but the distractions are just too high they keep getting pulled away to watch what's going on.
It's ok! Let them watch!
It's how they process and learn to let things go. Watch what's going on, you can't do anything about it, but you can look. Then the next time you see it it'll be less exciting, less scary, and you'll be able to look and let it go easier.
Food comes as a reward for a job well done, not as a bribe. Make a good choice and get rewarded for it. Make a poor choice and you'll get corrected for it. Simple as that. Watch your dog start making much better choices on their own. ❤️
