Eclipse K9

02/10/2024

By Stateofmind dog training

01/11/2024

01/04/2024

Welcome Bella to the pack! She’s enrolled in our 3 week board n’ train program to aid her obedience. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

12/19/2023

Storm graduated and was reunited with Asha! So proud of this little lady and her progress. It was awesome to see Asha again for a bit as well! 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

11/23/2023

Please consider filling out an entry for your pet! Every entry donates to pets in need and you may receive something yourself. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

Chewy Claus is spreading cheer and filling holiday lists this year and wants to spoil all you good boys and girls this season, so grab your human and write a letter to Chewy Claus with what’s on your list.

11/13/2023

Welcome Storm to the pack! She’s enrolled in a 3 week board n’ train! We’re so excited to have her with us. She’s part of the same family as Asha! 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

11/04/2023

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11/02/2023

Check out our recent graduates! Both Boston and Asha finished 4 week off-leash programs. 🙂 Congrats!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

10/04/2023

There are many alternatives to rawhide! Be aware!

10/01/2023

Welcome Asha to the pack! She’s enrolled in our off leash program and we will be seeing her sister Storm soon as well. ☺️
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

09/28/2023

Welcome Lyndy to the pack! She’s enrolled in our 3 week Board N’ Train package to hone in her puppy energy and set her up for success as an adult. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

09/21/2023

Miss you, sweet Chop! Hope to see you again in the spring. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

09/19/2023

Miley graduated and did an amazing job at her go home lesson! Hoping to see you again for the holidays girly! ❤️
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

09/11/2023

Ike graduated! Can’t wait to see you grow little buddy!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

09/01/2023

Welcome Boston to the pack! She’s enrolled in our 4 week Board N’ Train for off-leash obedience!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/29/2023

Ike is such a photogenic little dude!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/25/2023

Welcome Miley to the pack! She’s enrolled in a board n’ train to work on her distraction training and obedience!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/17/2023

Meet Dudley! He’s here to announce that we now offer dog walking! If you’re interested please shoot us a message. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/16/2023

Grizz did a fantastic job on his public outing yesterday! Onto ecollar for his next private lesson. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/15/2023

Chop graduated from his private lessons and made huge progress on his reactivity!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/07/2023

I believe that the general public sees all dog trainers as the same.
A dog trainer is a dog trainer like a plumber is a plumber.
There aren't "high end" dog trainers.
Except that there are.

There are dog trainers who have invested years and dollars into developing their craft.
And there are dog trainers who decide it sounds fun and they want to make some money- it can't be that hard can it?

Being a dog trainer is a lifestyle- it isn't just a job.
Being an excellent dog trainer means you are with your clients every step of the way.
You are a support for them.
The industry truly is buyer beware and the problem is that a lot of dog trainers look the same on the outset- they copy each others websites and verbiage, social media content gets recycled etc.
Its really hard to know what's what.
People stretch their qualifications.
So how can you figure it out?

- [ ] How long have they been around?
- [ ] Testimonials- how many are there? If there are bad ones- take it with a grain of salt but also- what are they saying? Does it seem legitimate?
- [ ] References- you can also ask for references! Ideally, clients that have struggled with similar things you're dealing with (or perhaps the same breed etc)
- [ ] Pricing- cheaper isn't better. But also be careful with those that charge market rates (or a leeeeetttle bit less).
- [ ] What are their qualifications? Dive into what they actually mean. Where did they learn about XYZ?
- [ ] Ask questions- can they explain their training plan to you? Can they explain why they do or don't do certain things?
- [ ] Their own dogs- do they live with their own dogs the way you want to live with yours? Do they have recall? Are there dogs reactive? Do they live like pet dogs or are they kennelled constantly?
- [ ] Proof- do you see videos of their dogs or client dogs living life, doing things? Or just posed photos of dogs in care? Not good enough for me.
- [ ] Vibe- do you get a good vibe? Does anything in your gut stop you? You should get along well with this person. You should trust them. Does it seem good to be to true? Are they following through on their word and commitments?
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08/05/2023

Raphael says happy Saturday!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

08/04/2023

Welcome Ike to the pack! He’s enrolled in our 3 week Board N’ Train to solidify obedience and work on public socialization!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

07/24/2023

Hussle recently graduated from our 2 week board n’ train program and is doing so well! Can’t wait to see his progress. 🙂
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

07/21/2023

We love Gypsy and even get to see her for boarding every once in awhile.
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

07/20/2023

The internet is ablaze with opinions of what constitutes 'force' in dog training; what is too much, why is it used at all, etc.

There are entire philosophies built on the theory that any force is too much force, but those arguments sort of fall apart the moment a leash is attached to a dog using any conveyance- whether that be a zero-circumference slip type collar, a martingale, a prong, a buckle, or a harness or head halter.

What the handler has just done was limit the dogs' ability to escape or avoid the handler's sphere of influence. That in itself is a form of force. Now that the dog cannot escape, his options become fairly limited, fairly quickly. The dog can fight, and some do, but the only option that remains, if we do nothing but simply hold the leash, is the dog simply accepting his condition and offer no resistance.

The other issue is the understanding of the term reinforcement and punishment.

Reinforcement strengthens a behavior. Punishment weakens a behavior.

This is where people get lost in the weeds.

Positive means to add, so positive punishment means adding something unpleasant to deter a behavior, and positive reinforcement means to add something pleasant in order to encourage a behavior.

Negative means to subtract, so negative reinforcement means to remove something unpleasant in order to encourage a behavior, and negative punishment means to remove something desirable in order to decrease a behavior.

The average layperson reads that and faints...

The next huge hurdle in reading comprehension is further muddied by the use of the word pressure, which is simply the action of a force against an opposing force.

So, what is force?

People tend to dwell on the negative; automatically assuming that an individual is being coerced through the threat of violence to do something against their will. Although I agree that it may be against the dog's will, it is not through threat of violence.

I'm going to go a little cerebral here and further define it as a vector quantity.

Mathematicians and scientists call a quantity which depends on direction a vector quantity. A quantity which does not depend on direction is called a scalar quantity. Vector quantities have two characteristics, a magnitude and a direction. Scalar quantities have only a magnitude.

Why does this matter? Because in dog training, the physics of what we do is mitigated through pressure direction, pressure magnitude and pressure duration.

Sciency!

We know that applying directional pressure in a specific way will yield a repeatable result.

Physics dictates that the presence of the leash acts as a sufficient deterrent to many behaviors that are associated with escape. If the dog cannot flee, we have successfully removed it as a tactic of avoidance. He can fight, but it is unlikely, as long as we are careful not to increase the amount of pressure to the point the dog becomes defensive.

We aren't really trying to cause inertia, but where escape or avoidance are unavailable (depending on the moment in time created by all of these external applications of reinforcements, punishers, pressure and force), the dog could potentially renew his fight/flight or he might realize his predicament isn't all that bad, and relax.

Without doing anything more than having the dog wear a leash, we have directly affected his ability to make choices, the choices he has available, and the outcome of the choice he makes.

That is powerful. And still, the only active contribution we made to this effort was a leash.

This is the crux of the argument that the positive-only tropes tend to not be able to move past.

The tool just helps deliver information. Folks get caught up in the application of aversives. We don't even need to do anything. We just need to let it happen.

If the dog is given the opportunity to discover how to achieve something it wants, you can believe he's gonna work harder to achieve it.

Make the alternative enough of a deterrent to motivate the dog to choose correct action- you have just duplicated the evolutionary learning pattern of successful survival instinctive to all animals.

In a sense, it is rocket science, because physics plays a significant role in the mechanics of how dogs are trained.

If you have additional questions, I am only a message away.



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07/20/2023

Welcome Grizzly to the pack! He’s enrolled in private lessons to build confidence and solidify his obedience!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177

07/18/2023

Have you been struggling to keep your dog under control? Do you want to set your new dog towards success? Do you want to build a better relationship with your furry friend so you can both live life to the fullest?

Call us for a FREE consult today to discuss how we can help your dog be the best version of themselves!
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🌕Eclipse K9🌑
See the other side of your dog!

•Puppies, Adults, Behavior Modification
•Personalized training programs for your dog based on goals and lifestyle
•Offering private lessons, boarding, and board n’ train packages
•Multiple discounts available
•Flexible payment options

Call or text today to schedule a FREE phone consult!
📞 910.644.0177