Want better off- leash skills? Try this tip:
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Before we can expect great off leash skills we need to build them. We can make this skill easier by starting at the end- putting the leash back on! Some dogs quickly learn that when the leash comes out… the fun ends. This can quickly evolve into canine games of keep away.
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Start with your dog in a safe fenced area and let them sniff around a bit. With some yummy treats and your leash in hand, head in the direction of your dog. When you’re a few feet away, call their name. When your dog looks at you, call them to come over to you. When your companion makes their way over to you, reward them, attach the leash, and reward them a second time. Then remove the leash and release your dog to continue doing doggy things in the yard.
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This will help your dog think of the leash as a happy interruption instead of a fun ender! Happy Training
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One Trick Walking: There is one easy way to make walks with your canine companion SO much better…. Talk to your dog! Really, just adding a little verbal context can help a TON.
We don’t want to be a source of constant background noise to our dogs but adding in a few simple verbals can go a long way. Try to think of a helpful word to let your dog know that you’ll be stopping (we use “Wait”) and another phrase to help them know it’s time to get a move on again.
We know that sniffing is important for dogs, we’ve found that adding in a verbal count of “One… Two… Three… okay! Let’s go!” before starting to walk again helps keep our pups on the same page as us. It’s a kind and polite way to let them know that it’s time to wrap up their sniffing at this particular spot and move along to the next adventure!
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Our home schooling sessions are personalized to meet the needs of each family. Here Mango is learning some fun tricks to play with "his" girls, and some useful skills for the whole family to utilize! 😍🐩📚
Zero is such a happy go lucky little guy! Here he is working on some of his loose leash walking skills and rocking it 🤩
Part of keeping our dogs happy and healthy is giving them productive ways to engage in their natural behaviors! Here Rico and Harley are both getting a turn to use their prey drive and stalk, chase, and tug with their flirt pole. How are you adding enrichment to your dog’s day today?
Team Maggie wanted to gain some confidence working out and about while seeing other dogs. We think it’s pretty safe to say they ROCKED it! Miss Mags is demonstrating some stellar self control while Helper Dog Gromit passes by the open aisle and offers a beautiful check-in with her handler.
Who's ready for Rally?! We're thrilled to announce the launching of our online, self-paced Rally Fundamentals class.
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Who's ready for Rally?! We're thrilled to announce the launching of our online, self-paced Rally Fundamentals class.
Rally is a fun sport of teamwork suitable for dogs of ALL shapes and sizes. Whether you're looking to compete one day or just want a fun way to spruce up your dog's engagement and joy in useful life skills Rally has something to offer.
Participation spots for feedback and audit spots available! Class will take place in a private group here on Facebook. Content Begins August 4th!
Message us for more details or sign up now!
Participation spots (limited): https://checkout.square.site/buy/VOMKBSEVS7KEGCBGCL3OPCRS
Audit spots:
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Returning to some regular activities after limited outings from the start of the pandemic can be hard! Helper Dog Vice, like many dogs, is a little more worried about some things now than she used to be. Thankfully, Vice and Coach Dresden have a wonderful working relationship and have been playing some games to help make the weird stuff a little less scary!
Coach Dresden is seen here letting Vice set the space she’s comfortable with and is careful to keep the leash nice and loose so Vice can adjust herself freely. While watching for signals gauging Vice’s comfort level, they slowly work their way around the item as a team. After this recovery, Coach Dresden quickly moved on to an area that was less scary for Vice for some more games in celebration. While the item might seem mundane to us, it is important to listen to what our dogs are trying to tell us, meet them where they are, and find a way a move forward together.
