PATH Dog Training & Behavior

PATH Dog Training & Behavior by Ash Miner, MS-AB, CTDI, MM, BM
Animal Behavior Consulting & Training Ash is an experienced dog trainer who has been training her own dogs since 1995.
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She has developed the Choice Method of positive training through over 20 years personal and professional experience training dogs of all sizes, breeds, temperaments, and purposes. If your dog is uncomfortable around strangers (be they human or canine), or even acts aggressively, we have a way to help you, too! Come to our Meetup Pack Walks for socialization help with your K9. Please don't hesitate to ask questions! We hope to hear from you soon.

I simply cannot with this cute
08/17/2024

I simply cannot with this cute

This is sweet little Kahlua's second session working on behavior mod for severe people stranger danger. She is a ...
08/07/2024

This is sweet little Kahlua's second session working on behavior mod for severe people stranger danger. She is a whose nervous system is always running high. She would jump at the sound of repeated, gentle thumps in her own garage.

Last week, we introduced:
✔️ Counter-conditioning
✔️ Threshold honoring
✔️ Playing tag (AKA touch)
✔️ Default settles
✔️ Emergency U-Turns

Today, I discovered walks are now going GREAT thanks to counter conditioning and emergency U-Turns. She was able to play tag with me for the first time!

So I added:
✔️ Target a mat with all 4 paws
✔️ Lie down on the mat
✔️ Stay briefly until released
✔️ Use mat work to recover after a mild-moderate trigger (the thumping)

I am so stinking proud of her and her family. Last week, I got growled and barked at with paranoid eyes 👀. Today, she not only took treats and played tag with me, she let me teach her to target the mat!

So proud of this team! From reactive to all dogs to a CGC graduate. Yay Sean and Lulu Diva!! 😁🙏🏼🥳☘️
06/30/2024

So proud of this team! From reactive to all dogs to a CGC graduate. Yay Sean and Lulu Diva!! 😁🙏🏼🥳☘️

That thing where you look like your dog?It's us. Me and Zephyr.
06/27/2024

That thing where you look like your dog?
It's us. Me and Zephyr.

So honored to be chosen at the #1 Rated Dog Trainer in Lake Forest, CA! This is my 14th year in business, it's been suc...
06/04/2024

So honored to be chosen at the #1 Rated Dog Trainer in Lake Forest, CA! This is my 14th year in business, it's been such a a rewarding journey. Thanks to all for helping me get here!

Just announced the upcoming CGC test/practice day for PATH Animal Institute RSVP on Meetup
05/29/2024

Just announced the upcoming CGC test/practice day for PATH Animal Institute

RSVP on Meetup

**Group Class: TESTING PREP DAY** PATH private clients pay $20. If you and your dog are on your way to taking all 3 levels of the CGC test, the Service Dog in Training Ma

Dr. Sparkle is concerned. Let me get this straight. Let's talk about heel/loose-leash walking/no pulling. It sucks when ...
05/23/2024

Dr. Sparkle is concerned. Let me get this straight.

Let's talk about heel/loose-leash walking/no pulling. It sucks when dogs pull the whole walk. A dog who walk nicely is a dream to be out with. Dogs who yank constantly hurt my arms/back/abs/body.

Some trainers work on leash pulling by...
Putting the dog in a prong collar, making it uncomfortable to pull in.

🤔 Does that seem counter intuitive to anyone else? Fixing leash pulling with... More pulling (leash corrections on the prong)? We just moved the pain off of us and onto the dog. Is that really the best we can do?

I literally had a client say "WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?" at her dog's first walking lesson on a front-clip harness. I was NOT luring or constantly treating the dog. The dog actually did not pull at all.

Leash pulling is usually a symptom that becomes a habit. Remove the root cause and reinforce a new habit to stop the pulling.

Legit root causes of leash pulling:
✔️ Bored, hyper dog
✔️ Over excitement & prey drive
✔️ Reactivity (from frustration or fear of a trigger)
✔️ Fear & anxiety away from home
✔️ Over stimulated
✔️ Lack of partnership with owner

Illegitimate root causes of leash pulling:
✖️ Dominance
✖️ Trying to be the pack leader
✖️ Stubborn
✖️ Low intelligence
✖️ Has to be in front to control the walk

Let me know if this is your dog? I'd like to offer a free webinar on walking methods that don't hurt either end of the leash. 😉

I have been slowly transitioning from the Pack Walks to the new PACT Class on meetup.com/path4dogsYears ago, another loc...
05/21/2024

I have been slowly transitioning from the Pack Walks to the new PACT Class on meetup.com/path4dogs

Years ago, another local trainer (I'm not naming him) attended my pack walk to help his dogs (or so he said). I have recently discovered he stole my idea when someone in a local Facebook group accused me of stealing his idea. Seeing the Meetup Events history dating back to January of 2012 proved I offered it first, but I am not about drama.

Sometimes, necessity is the mother of invention!

Rather than a weekly pack walk, I am now offering a drop-in group class that focuses on manners out and about in the world. This class offers reactive dogs the space and structure needed to succeed alongside dogs who only need to work on obedience.

The price has gone up to $35 now that it is a group class instead of a pack walk. Private clients pay $20 for the life of their dog. This is still much more affordable than other in-person reactive dogs allowed classes (most have gone online).

If you're interested in doing a pack walk on a local trail, please comment below! I'd be happy to host a free monthly pack walk.

**Partnership And Trust Here (PATH) Animal Institute - Welcome!**This group is founded and hosted by animal behaviorist and dog trainer, **Ash Miner, a professional trainer since 2008, who holds dual Master's degrees in Animal Behavior for canine/feline and equine** from the accredited Unity Environ

It really makes my blood boil when trainers focus on making behaviors happen, rather than getting to the root cause. I a...
04/08/2024

It really makes my blood boil when trainers focus on making behaviors happen, rather than getting to the root cause.

I am Katie's 3rd trainer. She is 3 years old. We had our first in-person session today. She was terrified, but I helped her through it. It was the first time her owner said, "She really looks happy. I've been wondering if she ever really is happy, if she even loves me?"

I wish the training industry would be regulated to prevent this kind of neglect from happening.

Rained out today.Looks comfy, Takoda...
04/05/2024

Rained out today.
Looks comfy, Takoda...

02/14/2024

Just dealt with yet another new client who has had an awful experience with a service dog organization.

I REALLY want to start my own.

Anybody know the ins and outs of this?

Hey everyone, do your thing. I have been contacted about a scared bully mix -- who was supposed to be a 2-3 day foster -...
02/08/2024

Hey everyone, do your thing.

I have been contacted about a scared bully mix -- who was supposed to be a 2-3 day foster -- with a woman for a year because the rescue turned out to be a scam. Doesn't like new people or dogs. Cowers with people, especially men, and growls at dogs. Lives with 3 smaller dogs and plays with them. Killed a kitten.

He's described as a very fun, playful, smart good boy.

Ideal home has NO children or cats, and a very savvy dog who wants a rough & tumble buddy. I will gladly help this dog integrate for a discounted rate.

CANNOT realistically stay with the foster forever, she's in over her head. But he's safe, she won't give him to a shelter or just anyone.

Please share if you aren't in a position to take him in. Thanks!

01/26/2024

Unity had me fill out an alumni survey.

At the end, they said I'm valuable, and asked me to check what I'm interested in. I checked stuff like:
1. Being a guest speaker about my field
2. Being an expert resource to future students/alumni
3. Becoming adjunct faculty

🙏🏼🤞🏼
Yes please!

I'm a total and am madly in ❤️ with the
01/02/2024

I'm a total and am madly in ❤️ with the

12/30/2023

Welcome, Kaiden
to my new Apprenticeship program!

If you're like me, walking multiple dogs at once, it's can be very handy to use a hands-free belt system of some sort. U...
12/27/2023

If you're like me, walking multiple dogs at once, it's can be very handy to use a hands-free belt system of some sort. Unfortunately, the disadvantage to multiple dogs is that the leashes often get twisted around each other. I have solved this by adding a swivel snap attachment point for either a double-ended leash or a carabiner on the handle of a leash.

Niko loves his time sniffing in the . The greatest gift you can give any dog on a walk is to let them sniff!
12/26/2023

Niko loves his time sniffing in the . The greatest gift you can give any dog on a walk is to let them sniff!

Today, Gracie the learned:🐾Heel position🐾Come front🐾Give an item to my hand⭐ Bonus trick: BowComment if you'd like to ...
12/22/2023

Today, Gracie the learned:

🐾Heel position
🐾Come front
🐾Give an item to my hand
⭐ Bonus trick: Bow

Comment if you'd like to sign up for private training to help your dog learn like Gracie.

EMERGENCY - FOUND BUDGIE/PARAKEETPlease PM me if you know this bird!
12/22/2023

EMERGENCY - FOUND BUDGIE/PARAKEET
Please PM me if you know this bird!

For quickie day-to-day posts, including adorable animal client photos, I now have a Twitter/X account!
12/20/2023

For quickie day-to-day posts, including adorable animal client photos, I now have a Twitter/X account!

12/02/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT

I will be rebranding, again, in light of a decision I've made to specialize.

Having completed my master's degrees, I am.overqualified to be a dog trainer in the simple sense. It also isn't what really interests me, nor what I can best do to serve my community and the dogs.

I mean, who doesn't love playing with puppies?!

But my specialties are behavior modification and service dogs. So I'm going to focus on those clients.

I will still absolutely take referrals for puppy raising, integrating dogs, basic obedience training, trick dog titles, etc.

In order to reflect this niche role I'm fitting, I don't think this business name fits best (which I came up with when Hounds in Harmony kept getting calls from Australia due to a therapy dog certification team out there). Suggestions welcome, I don't have the next one set yet.

So true!
08/24/2023

So true!

As good as any advice I've heard this week.

12/27/2022

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

It's been a great week with Jack, Cashmere, Piper, Nala, Bud Bear, and bonus Abbey!
09/15/2022

It's been a great week with Jack, Cashmere, Piper, Nala, Bud Bear, and bonus Abbey!

I madly love these .Buddy came and sat for our photo. Nala is lounging in true princess fashion.
09/05/2022

I madly love these .
Buddy came and sat for our photo. Nala is lounging in true princess fashion.

Lookit you, at working your like rockstars!
09/02/2022

Lookit you, at working your like rockstars!

My #1 complaint with group dog walks is that the dogs don't get to follow critter tracks, sniff, and do dog things. The...
08/23/2022

My #1 complaint with group dog walks is that the dogs don't get to follow critter tracks, sniff, and do dog things. They're constantly in traveling mode, which is good to do some of the time! But it's impossible for 1 dog walker with 2+ dogs (sometimes as many as a dozen!) to allow each dog to follow their nose. Can you imagine the chaos?!
Every once in a while, my clients ask me to put my hat back on. Especially now, when everyone is going back to school. While I'm focusing on training, I really enjoy it.

I hiked 3 hours with 3 clients today! Poor Buddy didn't know what to make of the but he did discover the joys of being...
08/23/2022

I hiked 3 hours with 3 clients today! Poor Buddy didn't know what to make of the but he did discover the joys of being out in nature eventually! Lovely Nala is learning to enjoy nature calmly and politely. Jack is... The HAPPIEST DOGGO on the planet! 🤣

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Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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Helping a golden learn to let go of that chase instinct to become cat safe when the cats won't participate...

Takoda is so proud

Summer is in full swing this week! Please be mindful of your dogs in the heat. Walking in over 85⁰ should be kept to a minimum, ensure your dogs have access to constant cool water, be wary of ticks and rattlesnakes, as well as keeping to shady spots so paws don't burn. Have a great week! #orangecounty #dogtrainersofinstagram #path4animals

Coyote safety

Decompression walking = confidence building + nice walking

Did we want to work? Yes, but not about my plan.

Working on socializing and obedience with adolescent dogs. Is it stubbornness? NO!

#trendingreels #pawsonhands

Dayschool lessons to socialize Ms. Sparkle the #teacuptoypoodle

Katie has been through 2 other trainers in 3 years and could never manage to do loose-leash walking. She is a therapy dog, but must have squeaked by her CGC test requirements. She had a scary incident, and has since needed to take a break from therapy work. She's making LEAPS AND BOUNDS of progress! I'm so happy for this team! #therapydogintraining #path4animals #postitivetraining #rewardbasedtraining #labradoodle #looseleashwalking

Little Grace the #malinois x #australianshepherd mix gets overly excited by dogs. Working on it! How does she look here? 🥰☺️🧘🏼 #path4animals #dogtraining #servicedogintraining

Jack the #brittanyspaniel expertly demonstrates how MORE freedom can create the desired result better than more structure. #rewardbasedtraining #path4animals

Dogs walk faster than humans. Dogs get overstimulated by novelty. Dogs don't walk nicely on leashes. Everyone wants the dog to walk next to them all the time. Why? That's boring. #dogtraining #brittanyspaniel

I ❤️ what I do, who I do it with, why I do it, and where. With this recipe, I have been primarily self-employed since 2006. I've learned a lot along the way. I've made mistakes along the way. But I've evolved through it all. I believe learning can be hard, uncomfortable, and trying at times. I try to make the process as fun and low-stress as possible for humans and dogs. I don't always succeed, and it's in those moments I must grow. Love you, Luke! #dogtrainer #path4animals #germanshepherdmix #rescuedogsrock #servicedogintraining

Default settling, or th art of doing nothing, is an essential skill for any dog! It's also important for the publice access test, and a necessity for every #servicedogintraining #path4animals #rewardbasedtraining #dogtrainersofinstagram

This Pack Walk is all new! More training, less walking, more space, less barking! #reactivedogswelcome #dogtraining #orangecountydogtraining

When a dog is scared, it can be super hard to resist their adorable face. Juniper is an absolute doll, but she has rules about interactions and that is OK! Dogs are not dominant for saying no without causing harm. If they growl, bark, back away, air snap, cower, or look away and avoid eye contact, they are POLITELY saying NO in dog language. Listen and it needn't escalate. Don't listen and push, and that's how you get bitten. Only criminals force interactions and don't get consent. #reactivedog #cattledog #path4animals #dogtraining #dogbehavior #forcefreefearfreepainfreetraining

2 MAGIC INGREDIENTS TO SOLVE HYPERACTIVITY AT HOME AND ON WALKS 1. Novel places 2. Sniffing #dogtrainingtips #trainingtiptuesday #path4animals #doghikersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogbehaviorexpert

#separationanxietytips #dogtrainingtips Always work on precursor cues not being a big deal. I put my shoes on, and Zephyr starts crying and trembling. So I just sit here for a few extra minutes until he can relax before I leave. I also put my shoes on and don't go anywhere throughout the day. He's loads better than he used to be! #path4animals #pinchi #chihuahuamix

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Tasha has over 20 years personal experience training dogs, and over 10 years professional experience. She got her start pet sitting for a neighbor’s poodle at $1/day as a little girl, and graduated to dog walking in 2010, and finally dog training in 2011. She had been volunteering her training expertise for REGAP, a greyhound rescue in Michigan, before moving to California and offering her services professionally. It truly is a calling for her, and her passion for force-free methods is a perfect example of her kindness, creativity, and encouraging nature when working with dogs and their owners.

Dog walking services are available from $25 - $65, depending on if you want 30, 60, or 90 minute walks. Packages are available if it’s going to become a regular schedule. Training on basic manners is included, and involves: sit, down, stay, release, focus, come when called, and leash manners. Every dog gets a report card after the walk, and time + distance are verified via an app. Tasha will even let you know if your dog “took care of business.”

She’s a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through the Do More With Your Dog organization by Kyra Sundance, and has experience with puppies, basic manners, obedience, tricks, beginning sports such as agility and nosework, service dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, and behavior modification for shy, reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs. Tasha has put Advanced Trick Dog and Burnout Disc Dog Champion titles on her dogs. She hopes to compete with her golden retriever, Takoda in Rally & Obedience as well as get his CGC before he becomes a full-fledged service dog for her anxiety.

Tasha founded IDOGS, a Meetup group, to help dogs with socialization. You can prepare for the CGC test, the IAADP service dog public access test, and even help your reactive, aggressive, or just overly excited dog learn to get over their triggers -- whether it’s other dogs or people. It’s just $5/year membership that includes free hikes and access to members-only how-to videos, and the classes are a drop-in schedule of only $10.

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