BINGO!! 🐕
So this was my first time ever handling Bingo and we went for a stroll through the park where other dogs, people and kids were involved in activities from jogging, screaming on the playgrounds, playing basketball, etc.
First of all, Bingo warmed up to me right away. I think a big part of why he hasn’t been adopted yet is due to his reactivity when in the kennel (he barks at anyone passing by).
Here’s what I learned about him in the hour or so we were together:
🐾He loves to work for food!
🐾He doesn’t walk in a perfect heel but he stops to wait for you to catch up and never pulled the leash to the point where I needed to stop him
🐾He comes when called, sits and lays down on command and catches treats in the air
🐾He’s got SOOO much love to give! He’s just happy to be around someone who wants to sit next to him or do fun activities with him
🐾He LOVES the grass, specifically rolling around on it.
🐾While I’ve been told he’s a little unsure of other dogs, I’ve never seen him have any explosive reactions towards dogs walking by him.
🐾With his food motivation and working drive, he’s VERY easy to train
🐾He’s a bit older than most of the other pups, so after some exercise and play he’s happy to just relax at your side
What an amazingly wonderful dog to have around and he’s been at @yucaipaanimalplacementsociety for atleast a few years 😭
And GREAT NEWS - His adoption fees are SPONSORED (thank you @bully_boys_bakery)
That means costs are covered and he’s just waiting patiently for his forever human to come meet him and fall in love 🥰
Don’t let kennel behavior drive you away from adopting a dog! Ask the staff at shelters what the dogs are like outside of their kennel to get a better idea of their personalities. ♥️
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Met SO many talented and affectionate pups at YAPS Yappy Pawlidays event today! And best of all, there were four dogs that got adopted including Dobie!!!!! I’m so happy for him and can’t wait to continue training with him in his new furever home! 🥰
So grateful to all of my amazing clients and supporters! 🙏🏻 Starting a business is NOT easy and you all have been so wonderful in referring and reviewing for me and keeping me on my toes this year!
I am also SO grateful to all of my clients who have worked so incredibly hard and stayed so committed to their pups … we know it’s not always easy 😅 but your pups and I are thankful you’ve stuck it out for them!
Hope you’re all enjoying today with family, friends and furbabies 🥰
Happy Thanksgiving 🍂🦃
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This video is a perfect example of how our dogs mirror our energy.
My recent pacing around the house and inability to sit still for a task has made it difficult for Bowie when it’s time for him to settle down and relax.
I’ve been working on meditating daily (going on 22 days straight now!) and decreasing caffeine intake, so now moving into these exercises where I want him to relax on his place cot should come much easier to him (and me!), even with the added challenge of the front window and neighborhood distractions.
Ensuring that Bowie doesn’t bark excessively at outside stimuli and receives enough exercise throughout the day is just as important as me maintaining the energy level I want him to mirror.
It’s a process of finding balance and consistency in training. Setbacks may occur, but with patience and dedication, progress can be made.
Remember, our dogs are always observing and learning from us, so it’s crucial to be mindful of our energy and remain positive and *patient* throughout the journey.
Dogs raised without consequences struggle to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
It is crucial to be able to correct your dog when needed. This is not a cruel act but rather a way to provide clear communication and expectations for your pet.
If a dog engages in unwanted or potentially dangerous behaviors and faces no repercussions or even encouragement, they are likely to continue and even escalate these behaviors over time. Labelling a dog as “stubborn” or unruly may simply mean they are unsure of what is expected from them. Using a combination of positive reinforcement and appropriate consequences is essential to effectively communicate with your dog.
Consequences do not equate to abuse. If we drive 100mph on the freeway, our consequence is a speeding ticket. The likelihood of us repeating this reckless driving habit is a lot less because of this consequence. But without the consequence, the behavior will simply continue.
Consequences help dogs understand the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Blaming the dog for their actions is not productive. Instead, providing training to establish leadership and communication will help eliminate unwanted behaviors, along with consistent reinforcement.
I’ll keep shouting this until it’s heard:
YOUR 👏🏻 DOG 👏🏻 IS 👏🏻 NOT 👏🏻 STUCK 👏🏻 WITH 👏🏻 THEIR 👏🏻 CURRENT 👏🏻 BAD 👏🏻 BEHAVIORS 👏🏻
It CAN get easier with the right training
🐶START EARLY!
🐾Puppyhood is all about preventing unwanted behaviors.
✨Take this time to teach your pup how to be an independent decision maker and work on boosting their confidence…
🏅If you commit this time to your young dog, you will have an amazingly confident adult dog!
Putting in the reps will get you success, even in dog training! It’s usually the tedious work that makes the biggest difference 🥰🐾
Another productive day at YAPS ❤️ Grateful for this beautiful weather we’re having!
This is my third day working with these three and I’m already seeing a huge leap in progress.
Can’t wait to show them off, they’re almost ready to shine at adoption events! 🥹❤️🐾
The shy ones often get overlooked...
But their hearts are just as big as the extroverted goofy pups.
When they do get a meet and greet, it’s hard for the potential adopter to build a connection with them if they’re hiding or darting away.
Siblings Noelle and Jingle have been in a shelter environment since they were born. These sweet dogs need lots of gentle love and patience to build trust.
Dusty (tan dog) is also a sibling of the two, but he’s not as shy as them. He loves affection, is trained well, and has a lot of energy to burn.
We’re fine tuning his training so he can find his furever home soon!
Noelle is coming around nicely! She’s still a bit skiddish but she’s very smart, playful and loving once she warms up to you.
Jingle is my stranger danger sibling, my gentle boy.
After just two days he’s already coming up to me and letting me pet him. We’re moving at his pace, but I think he will come around quickly with some consistency and patience.
@yucaipaanimalplacementsociety has been so loving and gentle with these three and I’m so grateful to be a part of their mission - even in the smallest way.
This is my favorite kind of work to do 🥰 Getting these pups one step closer to finding their furever homes 🥹🙏🏻
The DOWN command can be used for calming the mind and desensitizing your dog to distractions in the environment
