Happy happy dog dog training llc

04/20/2024

Dogs are dogs. They're not fur babies. They're not children. They're dogs.

That doesn't mean I don't love my dogs. It doesn't mean you can't call them your "kids" or "fur children." But for their sake, respect that they are dogs. Treat them well, but treat them as they should be.

People humanizing dogs is actually what's getting a lot of them put down, rehomed, dumped, and loaded with behavioral issues.

The best way to honor and love your dog is to respect the fact that they are different from us. That's part of what makes them so amazing!!

Bringing home a new dog and giving it whatever it wants, whenever it wants, is not setting them up for success. It may feel good to "spoil" them. I get it, but what you're actually doing is creating a brat.

I hear this often: "My dog bit our friend on the couch because he thinks the couch is his." OK, who let them think that? The dog didn't just waltz in and claim your couch. The dog wasn't given boundaries to begin with. I let my dogs on the couch, but if I tell them to get off and go to their bed, they will without hesitation. They've earned that privilege based on respect, trust, and understanding.

If you want to "spoil" your dog, do it by setting them up for success. Exercise them, give them boundaries, give them a job, and give them what they actually need instead of the latest squeaky toy. The time you spend playing with your dog means more than the toy itself.

Love your dog. Cherish your dog. Respect your dog, but for the love of the dog, TREAT THEM LIKE A DOG.

(And before anyone wants to say something silly...My dogs are my family. They literally signed my marriage certificate, but they also have boundaries. Just like any healthy family should!)

04/01/2024

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I have been a dog trainer for the last 3 years. I feel obedience is very important because if you aren't in charge your dogs will be in charge of you.

03/10/2024

Your behavior dictates your dogs behavior. If you change then they change.

02/29/2024

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02/29/2024

The truth!

02/28/2024

02/17/2024

Dog acting up? Best tip is: Put them on a leash. You cannot correct behavior when you cannot reach it!

10/28/2023

This!

07/16/2023

The best!

If you're a fan of and then get ready for WIENERZILLA, the wiener dog Dogzilla!The film starts with Crusoe, the adorable giant monster wiener...

07/12/2023

I became a dog trainer to help dogs. It is so satisfying to watch an unruly troublemaker become a best friend!

07/12/2023

My trouble makers! I love them!

07/07/2023

When your foster dog just got neutered you give him a little extra cuddling without the cone on.

06/12/2023

This! We should all be able to get along and do what is right for the dogs!

Meet the Dog Trainer From Down Under - Gary 'Gaz' Jackson. Internationally acclaimed dog trainer.

06/08/2023

How can people let their dogs live without rules? 2 yr old lab chewing stuff he shouldn't like slippers. Well welcome new foster. Time to get leashed in the house so I keep an eye on you and show you the rules.

01/19/2023

This!

Caring for your dog requires far more than giving them everything, because, in their past life, they may have had nothing. Your intentions may be genuine and empathetic, but we’re missing the key components of what dogs actually need to feel secure, safe, and comfortable. 

• Structure (aka routine)
• Leadership (aka direction)
• Predictability (aka consistency)

A dog who’s bounced around shelters, rescues, or fosters has had none of these. Their only motive has been adapting to where they’re living any given week. The most helpful thing we can provide is a predictable and consistent routine. You won’t be able to “love” your dog into feeling comfortable, but you will be able to lead them into a more productive, reassuring lifestyle. 

As much as we want to lead with our hearts, we have to consider nurturing with intention. Rescue dogs often come with baggage, and it’s up to us to recognize this and develop the best practice to help them succeed. 

You can’t change what happened, but you have full control over what’s next.

01/16/2023

From our dog companions, we can learn many things. Often, dogs enjoy every aspect of their day whether it is playing with their favorite toy, indulging in a treat, or cuddling on the couch with their favorite person. No matter what bad happens in the day, dogs focus on enjoying what they can. From dogs, we can learn to focus on the positives in our lives and truly make the most of each day.
This week's : Make the most of each day.

12/17/2022

Now before anyone wants to come for me in the comments let me elaborate on what I mean.

Are you nervous and stressed going to the dentist? Sure. Is it good for you to go? Yes.

Are kids scared on their first day of school? Many are, but then they make friends & enjoy their time there.

Are dogs nervous at the vet? Sure, many of them are. Is it important for them to have their shots and health checks? Of course.

Can car rides be scary for some dogs? Definitely, but do they enjoy getting to sniff around and walk at the park? Yes!

Just because your dog is nervous or stressed doesn't mean we cannot turn it into a positive experience for them.

Sometimes dogs are nervous when they come to the ranch. Before too long they get so excited to come & get very excited when they visit.

Fear, anxiety, & stress are all normal emotions. This doesn't mean they are bad. We can condition ourselves through these situations as well as our dogs. You have the power to make it a good thing! Being uncomfortable is NORMAL.

GriLKa got spayed yesterday and spent the night at the vet. Do I miss her? Of course. Was it probably a little scary for her? Sure. I know she's in excellent care & I will pick her up today & she will get plenty of love & rewards for being so brave.

So next time you or your dog is nervous, use it as a learning opportunity! How can you turn this into something good for them? If your dog is scared of car rides, practice just sitting in the car. If they don't like going to the vet, practice going there & sit in the lobby for a little bit (make sure the staff knows what you're planning they're usually more than happy to help).

Many times owners stress their dogs out because they themselves are stressed out. I encourage you to work on your own stress & anxiety as well! Do it for yourself, do it for your pooch!

12/16/2022

No one is going to help you fix your dog for free, for 2 reasons:

1. We have bills to pay, too. Mouths to feed, overhead, heat and electricity to keep on… you get it.

2. The REAL work that TRULY changes behavior can’t be shown for fear of being “canceled”. Let’s dive further into that….

I post a video of around 2 minutes in length showing a dog overcome her fear of a kiddie pool with bottles in it. She’s on a Fur Saver collar… not a prong or choke, although I’d use those if I needed to. I put TWO SECONDS of light leash pressure on the collar, and spent the other however long in the video throwing treats at her. And still, I received an “angry” reaction and a lot of questions (on shares) about if I could’ve just done this without the pressure.

Why would I let a dog stay in a state of avoidance and stress for 20 minutes? 2 hours? 2 years? When I can add pressure for 2 seconds and get her out of that state almost immediately? I won’t.

Same goes for owners. I will not string you along and make you endure an unbearable, out of control animal for what seems like forever. My training is for dogs and humans alike. BOTH species deserve to learn and be happy and comfortable.

I do use corrections, pressure, and punishment with dogs. If you aren’t cool with that, it’s easy to unfollow or block me. I don’t intend to stop.

But if I showed a prong or ecollar correction on a video on Facebook, that s**t would make its rounds and garner more views than anything I’ve ever posted. I’d get bad reviews on every platform and probably have death threats in my PMs.

Hell, look how many people accused me of abuse and not letting dogs go p*e when I posted about not letting dogs chronically mark. 😂🙄

But do you know how many dogs I’ve saved by utilizing one good, fair, firm correction? I don’t know either because it’s a metric f**k ton. My personal dogs can all be included in that number, by the way.

We trainers would love to show more of the “dirty” work. The s**t that works, the s**t that makes sense to people AND dogs, the s**t that changes lives. I know some trainers who do, and they have serious kahonas. They also don’t tend to work from their home and have their address listed online.

But I see the disgusting feedback they receive and I don’t EVER intend to deal with the same hatred and disgust they deal with, especially for free. And I know I’m not alone on that one.

So, until you actually hire a trainer, please don’t expect to get full answers on stopping behaviors on some Facebook post, because we aren’t here to be hated for $free.99, and not all corrections OR rewards work the same. Dogs are not created equally. Period.

Lorcan being totally neglected, for comedic relief. 🙃

12/01/2022

Trainers, rescues and shelters see it all the time. Someone picks out a dog because it looked cool on tv, their friend has one or it was cute.

Pretty soon that dog grows up and they cannot handle it anymore.

I might sound like a broken record, but this is a hill I'll die on.

Research any dog BEFORE you decide to get one. It's really that simple.

11/22/2022

Truth.

11/11/2022

**LEGISLATION UPDATE**
San Francisco, California, USA

The Legislative Committee wishes to thank all San Francisco members, including Committee member, Frances Nurredin, who attended last night’s Commission on Animal Control and Welfare meeting. Because of the incredible turnout and powerful statements made by each person who called in to comment, the Commission decided to NOT move forward with its support of the ordinance to ban and criminalize the use of electronic collars. Instead, they are interested in learning how the electronic collar can be used in a safe and humane manner. This issue has now been tabled until January, 2023.

In addition, we would like to thank Bay Area residents, Francis Metcalf and Michael Ellis, former San Francisco resident, Ivan Balabanov, and Senior Consultant for Partnership for Electronic Training Technology (PETT), Robin MacFarlane, for their professional and eloquent contribution to this discussion.

The IACP will post another update in the coming days with a complete break down of what transpired and what comes next.

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International Association of Canine Professionals
In Safe Hands
www.canineprofessionals.com

11/08/2022