Robin's Lifestyle Dog Training and Boarding

02/15/2025

E.T. Phone home!!! 🤣

02/13/2025

Welcome back Mr. Charley Manson. We have a special relationship.

No look, no touch, no talk = NO BITES 🤣😂

We love charlie, We just don’t FAFO here!!!

02/12/2025

Huge turn around. Games played, confidence built. Having fun. Maple is here for boarding. I am doing training probono. #

02/12/2025

In my professional experience, this case stands out as one of the top 10 most fearful dog cases. Car travel was previously out of the question. After conducting three training sessions, I am pleased to report that the current environment is ideal for boarding dogs. The constant presence of dogs and the sounds of neighboring barking dogs have created an optimal setting for learning recall and disengagement techniques.

Additionally, exposure to loud vehicles has been beneficial. This training will help alleviate Maple's reactivity and fearful behaviors. Initially, both the owner and I were surprised, but it is evident why this breakthrough occurred. For Maple, the world is a daunting place, but she has begun to view the car as a safe haven. I am pleased to share a heartwarming video. Please be aware that my phone was not functioning yesterday, and I will be responding to messages today.

02/09/2025

In a provocative chapter titled “Choosing the Right Method: Reinforcement vs Punishment” from the textbook Zoo Animal Learning and Training (Wiley-Blackwell, 2020), Ken Ramirez—a leading figure in animal training and Executive Vice President and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Tr...

02/08/2025

Our daily lesson plan typically includes addressing leash pulling and reactivity to movement. Navigating the these challenges, our affection for our canine companions remains constant!!! We work to empower them to overcome difficulties and cultivate a more trusting partnership.

02/05/2025

Dogs don’t grow out of it, they grow into it.

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02/04/2025

This pup stole my ❤️. I am amazed by how rapidly some dogs grasp new concepts, reflecting positively on their owners. Thank you for making it seem effortless. The owner was naturally stressed about a recent behavioral incident, which was beyond her or her dog's control. A neighbor's dog had dug under the fence and her dogs attacked other dog, leading her to implement safety measures for both dogs. To prevent canine reactivity, we combined recall training with behavioral modification. We set boundaries 10 feet from the fence, highlighting the significance of timing and attention. Additionally, we worked on impulse control, specifically regarding door-rushing behavior, which complements recall training. The dog successfully learned to wait until the owner opened the door and released him from the Wait command. We tackled several other issues during the session.

02/04/2025

One of Stan's numerous fears is big, loud trucks. We will not avoid confronting these objects, as doing so would reinforce his fear. Our objective is to guide Stan through his fear and shift his mindset to curiosity. Through various training exercises, we aim to achieve this goal. Let's proceed, Stan, you're capable of overcoming this.

The ups driver mistakenly believed he was part of the secret service and prohibited me from taking pictures of him or his truck. I clarified that nobody was interested in capturing his image, but rather, the intention was to make the post engaging. His reaction was one of astonishment. 🤣🤷‍♀️

01/31/2025

What a great lesson. Behavior modification only. Owners when you’re having behavior issues, obedience training/trainers will take 75% longer to rehab if that’s all they are skilled in.

1 lesson with my specialized training program and exercises specifically for this dog and issues they were struggling, having that knowledge to rehab behavior first day. Rinse and repeat.

Hearing the news that their dog is not aggressive and just placed in a sittuation that was not their fault. 14 years doing this, wish the process did not have to be so stressful for clients. 😩

01/30/2025

Lexi and I enjoying the beautiful sun set this evening.

01/27/2025

Balance!!!

Dogs need more sleep than most are allowing.

Dogs require more sleep than we do. 12-16 hrs a day… 😳

01/17/2025

Wanting to help your dog and helping your dog!!! Sammy Boy is 1 y.o. he was having accidents everywhere. We came up
With another way to potty train without using a crate. It would have been effective for sure. The owners had very strong feelings about the crate. It’s important to remember in dog training, how we feel about something does not necessarily mean that it’s right or wrong.

This was Sammy’s second session. Coming together to understand the benefits of crate training. She decided it was the best choice for Sammy as well as herself. Resulting in feeling much better because this had multiple benifits for everyone in the home.

This will also help with keeping the elderly dog from being attacked, by Sammy. 🥹 If you feel bad about using a tool for dog training, imagine how you would feel if something happened, because you didn’t. It’s always the person behind the tool that is either the solution or the problem.

Crates help condition Calmer behavior.

Crates help keep dogs safe, as well as your home.

Crates keep dogs safe in your car, on a plane.

A crate can be a safe haven to a dog and helps with relieving stress. It’s a place they can go to get away from owners, children. As hard as it is to hear dogs need separation and down time from us. Vise versa

Crates help with natural disasters. Shelters require them!

Crates help with separation anxiety. Along with helping in rehab for a number of other behavioral struggles.

Crates help with setting boundaries and establishing structure.

Helps aid in less stress for dog professionals. Being crate trained makes it less stressful for your dog if they are boarding.

It is not cruel to crate dogs. Associations are the key. Dogs perspective of crate, owners perspective of crates. Understanding how to use it humanely takes away the guilt.

The kindest way to train is removing your feelings and staying neutral to do what’s best for the dog, while making it fun with games with training the dog enjoys.

01/16/2025

I responded to a distress call from a client in Belleview and immediately prompted with a lesson on site. The dog was displaying aggressive behavior, specifically air snapping at a toddler. We worked to resolve this issue, along with other destructive tendencies, such as digging, chewing trees, and damaging the doggy door, all within a single session. Ensuring dogs remain in their homes is a key objective for me.

Keeping children safe is and will always be first!!!!

01/14/2025

The cutest ever.

01/14/2025