Idle Instinct Dog Training

04/19/2024

Meet Remi! This sweet girl is with me to learn leash skills and how to be neutral around other dogs. We are making progress slowly but surely, so make sure to stay tuned to see this girl at her best! This fluffy friend is the prime example of reactive and aggressive being completely different tendencies! She plays at the dog park, and at daycare, but still does not like making friends on leash. Not for long! We are putting some lifestyle changes and expectations in place that will definitely help her family get her back to being calm on lead. Remi, we believe in you friend! Keep working hard.

04/17/2024

Sydney the Shar Pei!! Could those wrinkles be any cuter? I think not. And she’s just a baby at 4 months old!! Although we are still working on not doing her excited puppy jumpies we are seeing tons of improvement on her leash skills and obedience. Working to nip some early reactivity before she’s big and it progresses but super confident in this ladies future. Go sydney!!

04/08/2024

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04/08/2024

Mr. Ollie had a refresher lesson today and we had a blast!! We saw major leash skill improvement from both him and his parents, and as always he was drivey as can be but we worked on channeling some of that energy into more productive activities like down and place. So happy to see this sweet guy and love to see his improvement.

03/26/2024

Meet my Pack!!

Rye, Ranger, and Brucey. Or as I like to call them, the Tiny Terrors. Ranger came to me about 4 years ago via a Facebook Marketplace rescue situation. Brucey came next, about 2 years later after being surrendered to the animal shelter I worked at, and last but not least about a year ago we got the tiny tornado, Rye. That was an on purpose accident. (I wanted her and begged my boyfriend until he caved, lol). These three are the light of my life and the reason I get out of bed in the morning. I learn important qualities from all of them, everyday. Ranger is my loyal soldier and would march into battle for me if I asked him to. He’s agreeable and kind and very opinionated. Rye has more drive than most people I know, and would work for me until she collapsed if the need ever arose. I point and she does, and she’s also extremely intuitive and forward (that girl ain’t afraid of nothin). Brucey is absolutely the most hardheaded being i’ve ever met but he’s also routine oriented, sensitive, and strong willed.

These guys make doing what I do a hobby as much as a career, which keeps me engaged and loving what I do, and it also keeps me up to date with real life problems you may face at home with your own pack. I love being a dog owner, (I haven’t always) and I’d love to help you love it too with the help of some basic training and relationship foundation work. I could not manage a pack of three without really solid expectations and communication and I can help you achieve the same healthy relationship with your dogs, too. Contact me today to find out how!

03/20/2024

Miss Winter working on her obedience!! This will lead up to some e-collar training that we will use to break her habit of running the fence and not listening to mom. She is the gentlest sweetest girl and I just know she’s going to do to great. Everyone give a warm welcome to the newest member of the pack!

03/19/2024

Got to go and visit a dear old friend of mine… Miss Pauline! I met Pauline 4 years ago at my first ever kennel job and back then this girl was a handful. Known for her “CPR hands” as we call them, she will excessively bang on and jump on things she wants to get to - toys, the fence, so forth. She’s also recently started being not so nice to her canine siblings when passing other dogs while walking, but after a quick obedience briefing (another great trainer im aqauinted with had already done extensive work with her, she just needed a freshen up) she is rocking and rolling and ready to work! I was able to guide them in the commands she already knows and now she will be working on leash skills boot camp until she’s ready to walk with her siblings again. So greatful to see this girl balanced and living in a loving home, she has come so far since I last saw her and it’s truly like seeing an old friend. Miss Pauline, I am thrilled to work with you and so excited to see how far we can come together!

03/12/2024

SUCH a fun filled weekend with some amazing pups! Pictured below are Rulo and Quincy on their outings in the beautiful weather we had!! Rulo had her first trip to Scheels and was absolutely perfection. She sat for small children, didn’t pull on the leash, did the elevator and faced the ferris wheel with bravery, and met the strange bronze man out front. Quincy walked past several triggering dogs with ZERO reaction to all but one, and ignored kids and bikes and trucks and all the other things that once made this boy very nervous. Absolutely love watching all this progress unfold!!

03/05/2024

Baby Rulo, working on place! Admittedly this was a while ago but I love looking back on the clients that grow up with me… Miss girl is now DOUBLE this size and has lots of fun tricks under her belt! She also maybe one of the sweetest puppies i’ve ever met. So amazing watching these pups grow up!

03/04/2024

Mr. Ludo!! This guy came from a rescue that’s super near and dear to my heart, and is working on not pulling on the leash when his owner walks him past other dogs. To start though, we had to teach him how to learn. This guy had zero interest in food motivators, would not follow a lure and almost seemed confused in public. Friendly, but confused. This guy has since become extremely confident and ready to learn, and we hope to focus on finishing his leash skills in his next sessions. Stay tuned to see this handsome guys progress! ( At the end you can see his very funny quirk which is that he shakes hands after every interaction… like a true gentleman🤣)

02/26/2024

Star student of the week - Ollie!! This beautiful and extremely intelligent Border Collie / Heeler Mix came to Idle Instinct to get some basic obedience under his belt. He is now at Level 3 obedience, performing long duration tasks off leash and is starting trick training! This handsome guy can sit, lay down, stay, place, leave it, spin, give his paw, and walk with nice leash manners. We are finishing our off leash heel and working on normal but undesirable puppy traits such as jumping, barking, and counter surfing. Give this guy a hand as he has completed all this in about 4 sessions and will be moving into public obedience soon but I have no doubt he will rock it!!

01/23/2024

Cam may or may not believe in magic, but he definitely believes in the power of consistent leadership and the occasional positive behavioral marker (hence the treat he spit out trying to get more treats… lol). Finally back after my long and much needed break, DM me or text me to schedule sessions today!

01/11/2024

In light of recent events happening in the KC dog training world, I just wanted to say that I am so blessed to be trusted by all of you and to do what I do. I truly see it as a privilege to be apart of your dogs and your families stories, and appreciate every moment we spend changing your dogs lives for the better. You guys are all amazingly dedicated and loyal pet owners and it’s great to be surrounded by such positive people. Thank you for all you do everyday, and for supporting Idle Instinct. You all are so appreciated!

09/11/2023

Sunday is for leash skills 💪🏼❣️

09/10/2023

Hi there Idle Instinct Pack.
I regret to inform you all I have had major scheduling and communication issues recently - my system has been deleting appointments and my messages on messenger are not coming through correctly. Unfortunately it’s all linked. Why, I have no idea. I have had this issue before, I got it fixed and now it seems to be an issue again. I am working hard to resolve this issue as I type this and have been for over a week now. I am so sorry to anyone this may have effected - with the amount of clients I have so fortunately amassed it has become impossible to remember every appointment by memory alone. For now until this is resolved, please text me the day before or morning of your appointment to confirm so I can be sure I can be there, and on time. My phone number is (913) 215-1254. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and if any appointments have been missed please please please reach out to me and let me know. I would be more than happy to offer a free session for your lost time. Thank you and I apologize again!
Shelby.

08/30/2023

Love this life of mine.

08/29/2023

Quincy fearlessly and flawlessly conquered Scheels today - I am so proud I could almost cry. This boy has been ever so special to me since the day I met him in a daycare I worked at, 3 years ago. He didn’t like other dogs, men, trucks, some of my coworkers, and the list goes on. Today, we walked through a crowd of hundreds in front of an indoor ferris wheel, without a single bark or pull. Hallelujah. The biggest victory of all though, comes from the success of his mom, Sandee. This doll of a woman has worked tirelessly to bring Quincy to life again and her drive inspires me. She is fearless in the handling of such a massive, reactive dog and never quits despite set backs. She has been consistent and unrelenting in her journey to success with him and it’s so so clear in how they work as a team. So, to Quincy and Sandee, my first ever clients, I thank and congratulate you. Without you two believing in me and putting me on “retainer” until I opened my business, I could not call myself Idle Instinct today. You sparked success in me and I can only hope now you can enjoy the success i’ve helped you build with each other. This is awesome. This is why I do what I do. From unwalkable to unstoppable, this has been an incredible journey. I am so blessed.

08/24/2023

i have done this a long time. this one really hurts. someone go save this sweet boy.

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Scooby is rapidly deteriorating and is suffering from severe panic attacks. He CANNOT stay in the shelter environment.

We are doing everything we can to keep him calm. Trips offsite, medication, office time with our CEO daily, but he continues to suffer.

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And not a SINGLE person has stepped up that is able to provide Scooby with the home that he desperately needs. Scooby NEEDS a home:

🏠 As the only pet
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Scooby was returned from his foster due to their medical needs. Scooby does well in a home and is relaxed.

📞 Contact [email protected] to foster.

08/15/2023

Ain’t nothin gonna break our stride!!! Well, except maybe a verbal correction, thankfully, as I think this is roughly 220 pounds of dog. Remember on this fine Tuesday morning to talk to your pets!! “Commands” are really just questions with negative enforcement when answered incorrectly. They can’t obey if they don’t know what you’re asking!! Get out and take a walk in this beautiful weather and get some leash practice while enhancing the quality of your dogs life, and their manners. As my clients are probably extremely sick of hearing me say - exposure and repetition are the keys to success!! So ask for the commands often, randomly, and everywhere! Have a great week everyone!

08/11/2023

Sweet Lizzie Bea, you have my heart. Miss girl is getting her basics down and is doing so so well. We are sassy and stubborn and so very Corgi!! Obviously, adorable though.

07/22/2023

End of Summer Special!!!
Want a patio ready pup by fall? For a limited time only, sessions scheduled between 10 am and 3 pm will be $10 off!! That means that for just $30 a week (Gardner Residents) or $40 dollars (Non - Gardner residents) you can have a relationship with your dog that leaves you confident in your handling skills and your dog’s listening abilities. Don’t leave your dog at home this Autumn as the weather cools down, take your best friend with you on your adventures and learn what a wonderful time you can have when communication becomes clear! Offer ends August 1.

07/21/2023

Fauna is an absolute whizz kid with obedience and is flying through her basic commands! Gotta love labs.

07/20/2023

Miss Emma and I working on our social skills yesterday! Being dynamic helps keep your dog interested in training and excited enough to want to work for you. Contact me today to learn more about fostering this relationship with your furry friend❣️

07/13/2023

Good boy Kobe, good boy! This guy has been working so hard on not pulling on the leash and it seems our effort has finally paid off!! Love this life I live and these incredible pups. Success like this makes it all worth it.

07/07/2023

This handsome boy is Sirius, who has been on this journey with me for quite awhile now. I met him when he was 3 days old through a rescue I used to work for and have been so lucky to be close by as he’s grown up. Additionally, his foster mom is a close friend of mine and also in the animal industry. This means we got to do all kinds of fun things when he was a baby - like joint vet trips, administering his microchip, and even just visits for pictures and puppy kisses. When he was adopted ( by the best family ever) his foster mom was kind enough to recommend me to train him. Therefor, I have spent 6 months loving this goofy, gangly guy! Watching him grow up has been a great blessing and watching him turn into a well-balanced, confident adult has been even better. I am so thankful to his owners for choosing me to continue this journey with him, to the rescue for leading me to him, and to his foster mom for her recommendation. Sirius has come a long way, now having excellent leash manners and all his basic commands, and his future is still even brighter to come. Stay tuned to see how we continue to progress together and learn even more!