Mollie came to me for aggression. She was biting her family members for putting collars/leashes on her, for walking near to or touching her crate, for picking her up, and occasionally for stepping on one of her toys. She is with me for six weeks to work on these problems. While having respect for her family is one of the things she needed to work on, I quickly realized that fear was a pretty big factor in why she lashes out at moments. We still have a little way to go, but so far, things are looking brighter.
Does your dog need help with some serious behavioral issues? I would love to help.
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Nova is such a fun puppy to work with. At about 16 weeks old, she is the perfect age to make obedience something that's fun - and when it's fun, it's obeying becomes something your soon-to-be adult dog is happy to do. Throughout these first two weeks of training, Nova had three short sessions daily, and her kibble served as her reward system.
This first two weeks was all about developing a foundation that gave Nova the basic concept of several commands. She learned to follow guidance through luring (following a handful of food until she accomplished a command) and through leash pressure. Of course, she knows each command well enough to complete them when asked, but at this young age, having this back up to make sure she follows through 100% of the time she is given a command is crucial.
The next four weeks at home will be spent with Nova dragging the leash around. This will give her owners the ability to stop an unwanted behavior immediately as well as give them that backup plan for guidance. And after having all this time to practice, when she comes back to me, taking all of these commands to off-leash should be smooth sailing.
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Context is everything. This is how a dog learns, understands, and remembers. Each lesson is a memory of a picture of an event that happened in a specific space a d time. When your dog learns a command at home, the picture in her head doesn't match what she sees at the park. This may be the reason your dog is unable to complete the command while on a walk. When this happens, simply take the time to patiently show your dog how to do what you've asked.
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Beginning with an introduction to the basics for your puppy and ending in a complete understanding of commands – even off-leash. A complete puppy training program that is designed for puppies 12 to 20 weeks old, this board and train begins with two weeks of on leash training, followed by two to four weeks at home with their owners, and finishing up with two more weeks of off-leash training. With this program, your dog will learn how to:
Walk properly on a leash with auto-sit and without pulling, barking, lunging, sniffing, or reacting to dogs and/or distractions
Sit
Down
Place command
Recall training (with distractions)
Calm on Command training – having your puppy be calm in all situations, without him/her having to be worn out with hours of walking/play time
Be calm at thresholds and respectful
Kennel Up
Wait for Food
In addition, I will work your puppy on behavioral issues such as
Leadership skills with your puppy so that your puppy will look to you for guidance.
Eliminating bad behaviors – jumping up on people, jumping on counter tops, mouthing, nipping, chasing, playing keep-away, etc.
Included in this program is a 90 minute owner session each day the puppy goes home (a total of two sessions) to learn how to use your training tools, how to achieve desired obedience from your dog, and how to build a lifetime of habits that will ensure a dog that will give you it’s best. An additional owner session in your home is built into this program that can take place as early as two weeks after your puppy has gone home for the final time. During this 60-90 minute session, we will go over any questions you may have and troubleshoot any problems.
*Price includes a mini educator collar
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Little Mollie came to me to work on some aggressive behaviors.
Reasons she bites:
- if you approach her crate
- if you take food or toys away
- if you put a collar on her without a treat in your hand
- if you pick her up when she's not in the mood
- if you touch particular spots on her body at just the wrong time
While Mollie's here for six weeks of training, I'm putting a lot of emphasis on structure that requires respect. Here are some major areas where anybody can practice being respectful:
- going into and coming out of the crate
- waiting for food
- going through any threshold
- walking on leash
- simple obedience
Of course, Mollie is learning obedience commands that will be helpful in her daily life, but these commands are not the cure to the problem. They are just tools to help us tell Mollie how to behave in a way that will be more beneficial to her and her whole family.
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Fewer words
Fewer commands
More engagement
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Fewer words - Instead of talking to dogs constantly, I have found that the less I speak, the more they listen. Many times, constant babbling only teaches a dog to tune out their owners voice. If your dog doesn't listen, try talking less.
Fewer commands - Of course, I use commands often to tell Goose what I need from him. One command I won't teach is "Look at me." While this command teaches your dog to make eye contact in the moment, it doesn't teach your dog to stay continuously engaged with you. I find that a dog that is continuously engaged listens and obeys more readily than a dog that only engages when given a command to do so.
Another thing you won't see me doing is giving a command in areas where respectful behavior is required, like the threshold, crate, at the food bowl, etc. In these areas, I prefer that each dog waits for permission to proceed for their safety and for a mutually beneficial relationship. Just as with "look at me," if I must give a command in these areas, most dogs will understand that there are times when it's OK to engage in behaviors that are dangerous for them or somebody else.
More engagement - Without all the added words and commands, each dog feels the need to engage with their handler more. What does the handler need from me? How can I get that reward every time? And very soon, each dog enjoys interacting with its handler and looks for more and more opportunities to do so.
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There's a bit of a jump between days here. Day 4 was actually a holiday, and days 6 and 7 were the weekend. On non-training days, there is still a lot going on. Dogs are allowed to potty, socialize, and play for extended periods of time. During all of this, crate manners, threshold manners, leash manners, and just being polite around other dogs are still being practiced. So, while it's a "non-workong day," a lot of work is being done.
On day 8, Nia got to socialize with another dog that was a great match for her energy. She worked on leash manners, and received guidance through the e-collar as necessary, and finally she learned how to understand the e-collar in context with the Down command. At the end of down session, Nia practiced impulse control by holding the command for 30 minutes.
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Each pup is an individual with individual personalities. While much of what I teach each dog is the same, the approach often differs from dog to dog. What drives your pup to do the things that he does? My goal is to find what matters most to your dog and use that to create a desire to make the hard changes needed to become the best version of himself possible.
Is there an underlying reason for the unwanted behavior your dog repeats over and over? By taking the time to really get to know your dog, he and I can work together to begin exposing those issues and change them for the better.
For more information: www.okayladyk9training.com
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Each pup is an individual with individual personalities. While much of what I teach each dog is the same, the approach often differs from dog to dog. What drives your pup to do the things that he does? My goal is to find what matters most to your dog and use that to create a desire to make the hard changes needed to become the best version of himself possible.
Is there an underlying reason for the unwanted behavior your dog repeats over and over? By taking the time to really get to know your dog, he and I can work together to begin exposing those issues and change them for the better.
For more information: www.okayladyk9training.com
#dogtrainersinarkansas #behaviormodification #offleashk9training
At home, when not supervised, Maxwell opts to go to one specific bedroom and hike his leg. A plan needs to be in place that prevents him from rehearsing this nasty behavior over and over. This is where structure comes in. Instead of providing freedom that allows Maxwell to turn behaviors into habits, he is told what he should do instead. Just lie down over there and stay there until I'm ready to supervise.
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Dogs are very fast to learn what works for them in satisfying their own desires. The moment your dog understands that there's even a little chance that you won't make sure that he follows through on any given command, he will begin to test every chance that heb hinks is available.
Some ways to follow through can include an e-collar, a leash, or a treat or reward of some kind. If you don't have a way to make sure your dog follows through, your best off not giving a command at all.
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When it comes to deciding on the dog trainer that best fits you and your dog's needs, it's incredibly important to look at what your dog will be learning. However, what the things you, the owner, will learn and be able to accomplish with your dog is just as important, if not more so.
Okay Lady K-9 Training understands this and implements client training into each program I offer. Your education begins with extensive information provided through documents, reading material, and videos provided while your dog is training and continues through regular video updates on social media. Everything comes together when you attend your owner sessions, and you begin implementing the things you have studied hands-on with your own dog. Then, just to make sure you and your dog are successful, I also offer a follow-up session along with support for the life of your dog.
For more info 👉 www.okayladyk9training.com/services
When it comes to deciding on the dog trainer that best fits you and your dog's needs, it's incredibly important to look at what your dog will be learning. However, what the things you, the owner, will learn and be able to accomplish with your dog is just as important, if not more so.
Okay Lady K-9 Training understands this and implements client training into each program I offer. Your education begins with extensive information provided through documents, reading material, and videos provided while your dog is training and continues through regular video updates on social media. Everything comes together when you attend your owner sessions, and you begin implementing the things you have studied hands-on with your own dog. Then, just to make sure you and your dog are successful, I also offer a follow-up session along with support for the life of your dog.
For more info 👉 www.okayladyk9training.com/services
Just a friendly reminder:
If your dog struggles with fireworks and you know he is going to need something to help him cope with things that are out if your control, now is the time to make sure you have those items in hand. If you wait too long, those items may not be available when you try to purchase them.
A beautiful morning for training and shopping at the Fayetteville, Arkansas Farmers' Market
