11/12/2025
On Tuesday morning, I was excited to help a fellow veteran, an active-duty US Navy sailor who is an administrative specialist (yeoman), and her spouse train their 1-year-old Chihuahua named Dobbie. Dobbie was an excessive barker both indoors and outdoors and did not know how to walk properly on a leash or sit or stay in place or at a distance. Now Dobbie is walking properly on the leash, as shown in the photos below, sitting and staying in place as well as at a distance with distractions. His barking has been addressed and curtailed, and he no longer barks unless it is allowed. My owners have the tools and knowledge to maintain and control Dobbie for years to come, and they also know that I am available if there are any questions or concerns. I am only a phone call away; all training was accomplished without using any food or treats for motivation.