Wicked Pawsitive Training

04/11/2023

Ever time we meet I am in AWE of this group! They work so hard with their reactive dogs and it shows! These dogs all fit under the umbrella of “problem dogs”, “difficult to adopt” or “should just be put down…” but these owners prove every day that their dogs matter and their dogs are worth it! Sooo inspired by you all, and all those that you impact! Thank you for bringing me along on your journey!

03/19/2023

Yesterday we had an unexpected loss in the family. I will temporarily be unavailable as we figure out how to move forward from this heartbreak. Thank you

03/09/2023

Thank you to everyone who signed up for the flash sale! I truly appreciate your willingness to include me in your dog training journey and am so excited to meet all of your pups!

03/08/2023

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THIS FLASH SALE!!

Flash Sale! Today (3/7) and tomorrow (3/8) ONLY!

2 in home private lessons for only $100!!!! Must pay in advance to book this sale. Pm me for questions!

Topics can include (but not limited to)
- leash walking
- manners and beginner onedience
- cooperative care (nail trims, brushing)
- advanced behaviors (heel, stay around distractions)
- tricks and games

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-Bukovinsky

03/07/2023

Flash Sale! Today (3/7) and tomorrow (3/8) ONLY!

2 in home private lessons for only $100!!!! Must pay in advance to book this sale. Pm me for questions!

Topics can include (but not limited to)
- leash walking
- manners and beginner onedience
- cooperative care (nail trims, brushing)
- advanced behaviors (heel, stay around distractions)
- tricks and games

Paypal


Venmo
-Bukovinsky

02/25/2023

Food for thought- How many items in your house are you allowed to touch?…How many is your dog allowed to touch.

When you get upset at your dog for getting into things, I want you to look at that number. And think again. Dogs are animals. They need stimulation, interaction, connection. Please remember that.

02/11/2023

Dogs trained with aversive methods are less likely to show a ‘secure base’ effect.

10/31/2022

Halloween can be fun for the entire family, but it poses hazards for our favorite four-legged friends. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe during Halloween.

1.) Keep your dog away from candy and chocolates. Chocolate contains Theobromine, which can be harmful and sometimes fatal to your dog. The biggest concern with candy is the risk of the ingredient Xylitol, a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener. Xylitol is toxic to pets. Avoid placing candy bowls on the ground, and keep trick-or-treat bags in a safe place.

2.) Costumes are optional! It is easy to find costumes created specifically for pets. However, that does not necessarily ensure their safety. Beads, snaps, buttons, ribbons, elastic and fabric can all be intestinal hazards. If your dog protests the costume, leave it behind. Many dogs prefer to stay in their birthday suits.

3.) Use Pet I.D. tags. Halloween is the second most common holiday for dogs to get lost. Keep them clear from doors when greeting trick-or-treaters.

4.) Glow sticks are a fun Halloween trend and can help keep humans a little safer in the nighttime, but for dogs, these items look like toys. Glow-in-the-dark items are filled with a liquid that, if punctured, will leak the glowing content, creating health concerns.

5.) Lastly, identify a safe space for your dog free from hazards and stressors should they need a place to reset during the festivities.

Learn more at: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/halloween-safety-tips-for-dog-owners/

10/14/2022

Lucy's Bar in downtown Saratoga Springs is donating all of its Tuesday profits for the foreseeable future to Operation At Ease.

09/22/2022

This handsome little dude is Batman! Hes working at confidence going in the crate and learning to share his toys!

Can you handle those ears? Because I sure cant!!! 🤣

09/18/2022

Great job Macie and family for all of your success with crate training!!

09/03/2022

This is what a good puppy raiser looks like!

08/27/2022

Happy Dog Day to my puppers and yours!

Here’s my silly-sleepy pups, let’s see your crew!

08/04/2022

Real comments I have heard over the years from owners: “my dog is little so they are impossible to train”….”my dog will not lie down”…“they cannot do stay because they are small”

All of these statements are untrue! Your dog’s abilities are only limited by your mindset! 🤯

If you need help working with them, reach out to a professional dog trainer. I just happen to be one 😉. Pm me or sign up for lessons with me through operationatease.org

With a little hard work, dedication and creativity, you and your dog can accomplish incredible things!

*Minerva, a 3 year old Chinese crested/pomeranian mix featured below.*

07/25/2022

Our brand new "Drop In" sessions in July have been such a huge success, we want to remind you we have our last July session, tonight, Monday, July 25th at 7:15 p.m!
To all those who have attended our July Drop In sessions, Thank you! We have enjoyed meeting you and working with you and your pets! 🐕

We have more coming your way in August, topics include: Nail Trimming, Socialization and Play, Enrichment and Owner’s Choice! Seats are limited so sign up today!!

Questions?? Contact:
[email protected]

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**Featured below Lorenzo (left) and Nami (right) walking beautifully with their owners during a Loose Leash Walking Drop In session.**

07/22/2022

Had the opportunity to hang out with the incredible ms Ellie yesterday! She is so fun to work with because she over thinks EVERYTHING so you have to be faster than her brain!!

If you are in need of some one-on-one training, message me for more info about private lessons!

07/15/2022

Enrichment alert!

Dollar Tree in Rotterdam (Altamont Ave) had these AWESOME puzzle feeders for $1.25! This was only Minerva’s second day trying this and look how quickly she picked it up!

06/06/2022

Congratulations to Intermediate class graduates at Operation At Ease: Appa and Lucy! For these two it was love at first bark, which made training around one another even more distracting…but that’s what this class is all about! We building off of the foundation you’ve already built and work on increasing that real life distractions!

Pictured below, Lucy and Appa ignore a high value treat within reach, while owners turn their backs and walk away! Do you think your pups would be able to resist that temptation?? If the answer is no, sign up for one of Operation At Ease’s great group classes! https://www.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/reward/MTQ5MTEx

The next Intermediate class begins June 13th! Contact [email protected] with questions.

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06/03/2022

Body language quiz!!

What is the overall impression you get from watching this dog’s body language? Happy? Relaxed? Stressed? Calm? Comment below with your thoughts and what specifically you are noticing!

I’ll post the answer tonight!

06/01/2022

05/27/2022

05/12/2022

Did you know…

You don’t have to be a veteran or first responder to work with one of our trainers? We have a wide variety of classes open to public from puppy to beginner and even tricks and games! These classes are important to our organization because the profits go back into our shelter to service dog program and allow us to be self sufficient. Please share free, far and wide! Thank you for the support!

Registration available on our website:
Www.operationatease.org/purchase
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05/11/2022

Coming up fast! Swing by Thursday and say hi as we celebrate our 5th year two years late 🙂 Here’s to lucky number 7!

Proud member of the Capital Region Chamber

04/24/2022

Tricks and Brain Games starting this wednesday at Operation At Ease!!!

Description: You already know your dog is the best and brightest pup around, now have the tricks to prove it to all of your friends! From basics like paw, wave and spin, to more advanced like Find It, and Play Dead! Your pup is sure to become the UltiMUTT-TRICK STAR!

Sign up TODAY: https://www.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/reward_step2/MTQ5MTEx/68169

Check out Classes available to the Public by Operation at ease!

04/20/2022

FLASH SALE! Today ONLY! Sign up for 4 one hour training lessons for only $200 ($75 savings!)!!!!

Message for more details. Sale ends 4/20 at midnight!!!

04/15/2022

We missed celebrating a pretty big milestone two years ago because of COVID. Our 5 year anniversary came and went with faces covered and everyone six feet apart. On May 12th we will be making up for that. Consider swinging by and seeing what we do. Help us celebrate our 5th year two years later!

OAE is a proud member of Capital Region Chamber

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04/11/2022

It’s the head tils for me!🤣

German Shepard Zoey took virtual lessons with me as a puppy, now we are doing in person lessons as a teenager!