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
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳🎉
Hope everyone had a safe and fun New Years Eve! I wanted to announce that I’ve added a much needed training intensive option to my services as of today 🙂
Services offered as of Jan 1, 2024:
1:1 60 Minute Private lessons
In-Home Training Intensive (Training without Boarding! )
Virtual Lessons for the DIY dog owner
Thank you all for your continued support, all of the amazing Google/Yelp reviews and for loving your dogs! 🥰
I am SO grateful to have these opportunities to assist people in creating a beautifully balanced life with their dog!
This year I will be providing a ton of value on this page to help owners improve their relationship with their dog! Stay tuned!
Check out Balancedpups.com/services for more info!
After only 4 training sessions, Tabitha showed some major improvements with her reactivity in busy places!
