Full Pawtential Dog Training, LLC - Colorado

01/05/2025

Fight, flight, freeze, faint or fidget are the 5 main responses to fear.
We only have to look at our own behaviour to know different personalities have different reactions and so do our dogs.
So when it comes to observing behaviour, we need to keep our individuals in mind and stay curious as we do so.

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How does your dog show fear?

12/30/2024

Electric collars rely on pain or fear to suppress unwanted behaviours. They deliver an electric stimulus that is intentionally unpleasant to deter the dog from repeating the behaviour. For the dog to associate the discomfort with their actions, the sensation must be sufficiently aversive to create a negative emotional response, such as fear, anxiety, or pain. Without this emotional impact, the dog is unlikely to alter their behaviour, as there would be no motivation to avoid the stimulus.

12/12/2024

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12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

A must-have boarding treat!

12/10/2024

Valentine is here for training! Wish her luck!

12/08/2024

Scammers are playing Grinch on owners of lost pets this holiday season!

A number of residents have come to DAS looking for their lost pets because they received a phone call from someone saying their lost pet is at the shelter and needs emergency surgery after being hit by a car. But the scammer says before the shelter will begin treating their pet, they need a $500 deposit. They say that money must be paid via a credit card over the phone. DAS will never take a payment over the phone, only in person.

Potential victims say the scammer’s phone number comes up as 311—Denver’s main information number—which makes them think the call is legit.

It’s likely the scammers are finding their potential victims through lost pet social media sites, like PawBoost and 24HourPetconnect. It is here that people who have lost pets post about their missing dog or cat, along with their phone number, in hopes someone finds their furry family members and returns them.

This is a scam DAS saw several months ago but appears to be rekindled.

The scam is also impacting other shelters in the metro area, including the Buddy Center in Castle Rock, where scammers asked for $1,300. The caller ID on a pet owner’s phone showed up as the Buddy Center, which it wasn’t.

It’s recommended if you lose a dog or cat to post only on reputable lost pet community sites, use only your first name and contact information. Also, continuously check area animal shelter websites for lost pets, which are updated hourly. Post lost pet signs in your neighborhood. Also, to make it easier to return lost pets home, make sure they’re licensed, are wearing an ID tag and are microchipped.

And if someone calls to say they have your pet at a shelter and they demand money, hang up and call the shelter yourself to verify.

Losing a pet can be a painful, distressing situation. Scammers are counting on these frantic emotions to inflict even further pain by stealing your money. Don’t let them get away with it.

11/30/2024

It's small business Saturday! Now is a great time to sign up for some home training with your dog. You don't have to worry, I am shock, prong, and fear free! Your dog will enjoy training as much as you do!
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Dog Training and Behavior Modification

11/19/2024

Come see me and enter to win a FREE home session and a dog training gift basket! Plus—— my best Black Friday special will be available to purchase at the event only!! Www.denverdogfair.com

11/10/2024

We don’t learn good behaviours through fear. We simply learn how to avoid consequences and to appease.

Fear in our dogs is not always taken seriously, with so many videos floating round social media that get a few laughs.

We wouldn’t laugh if a child cowered in fear. We would take action, show concern and the same should go for our dogs.

We have the power to motivate, provide clarity and guide. We should never waste that on scare tactics or intimidation.

11/06/2024

Learning to speak our dog’s language is the first thing we should do for them, as they try so hard to learn ours.

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11/04/2024

I’ll have a table here - come say hi

11/04/2024

10/15/2024

Things to consider

10/15/2024

Just practicing recall on a long line

10/15/2024

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10/09/2024

Cookie is back

09/27/2024

Boo!
-Whiskey