Is your dog sensitive to loud noises? If so, try this activity with some household supplies and your dog's favorite treats! ๐
IMPORTANT: Be sure to monitor your dog closely and remove the pan when you can't watch them. Keep your sessions short, like five minutes max. โณ
Also, be sure to give them extra encouragement and positive praise whenever they move the items in the pan and/or get a treat! Doing this will slowly teach them that loud noises are not a big deal, especially when they are initiating the sounds on their own terms and are being rewarded for it. โจ
Salmon Bites from Dr Harvey's
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A fun exercise to teach your pup! (I definitely appreciate their help too)! ๐
I'm a big believer in keeping training sessions short, simple, positive, and most of all, FUN! ๐
Teaching your dog to perform a new command or trick may take some time, but do you agree the relationship you build together makes it all worth it? ๐ฅ
Here is a snippet of Trixie's third skateboarding session from a few days ago. You can follow Trixie Trixie & Reyna in Hawaii for the continuation of her skateboarding journey and to see the other tricks we've worked on together too! โจ
Meet sweet Lala! She's a one-year-old Toy Poodle who absolutely loves to play fetch! ๐ฅ
During my three lessons with Lala, we focused on Loose-Leash Walking, Recall, Sit-Wait, and even added some tricks, too! ๐พ
Check out this video of Lala performing her Sit-Wait (this is especially helpful when Lala's Mom needs to greet someone at the door). Lala also learned how to "shake paws" in about five minutes! ๐
Way to go, Lala! Keep up the excellent training with your Mom! I am so proud of you and your success! ๐ฅณ
โก๏ธ @lala_the_toy_poodle
Safety is a priority!
Do you agree it's very important to teach your dog self-discipline and boundaries for safety purposes? And that they should only be allowed to cross that boundary when given permission?
In situations where someone is visiting our home, I use the "park it" (some say "place") command for my girls. They have learned to wait patiently away from the door (usually on a blanket/bed/cot) while I greet our visitor. Once the visitor walks through our front door, they are only given permission to greet them when they are calm, and I release them with an "okay."
Teaching self-discipline and boundaries to your dog takes time and consistency, and I'm here to help! DM me with any questions you have or to learn more!
"๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐ก๐ค๐จ๐. ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ง ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ง๐ฃ." -๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐
Every day we are given is an opportunity for growth. This year, I'm choosing to seek balance, be grateful for the simple things in life, and take on new challenges. ๐
What are your goals for this year? ๐ฌ
P.S. Check out @reynatheyorkie 's recall at the beach! Proud dog mom moment right there. ๐
Happy last day of 2022! Are you looking forward to 2023, too!?
Every day is an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn from your experiences, and grow. Let's make each day count!
Check out Trixie working on her Sit-Wait command at a park. This command is part of my basic obedience training services. DM me with any questions you have!
How did Trixie do?
Let's have a conversation about kennels/crates!
1) How many kennels/crates do you have?
2) When or how often do you use them?
3) Do you think they are beneficial to use?
4) Any other thoughts about kennels/crates?
Comment below! ๐
Walking Lesson with Nobu, 10/01/22.
Is your pup a puller?
Check out sweet and adorable @ishoyunobu 's walking transformation after just one training session today!
Excellent job Team Nobu! ๐๐๐
#dogtraining #beforeandafter #dogtrainer #dogsofhawaii #dogsofoahu #toyaussie #toyaustralianshepherd #looseleashwalking #dogtraining101
It's been awhile! Please excuse my absence here! ๐
Between lessons, attending vendor events and dog birthday parties, plus working my full-time job, it's been pretty crazy, to say the least! ๐คช
I've also been trick-training with Trixie and Reyna the last two months with a Do More With Your Dog Trick Evaluator! So yes, I've been keeping busy! If you are interested, you can check out Trixie and Reyna's eight weekly Trick Challenges on their page (Trixie & Reyna in Hawaii)! ๐
Here's a fun multiple command Trixie learned yesterday! She already knew how to open her kennel door and go into it but I decided to take it a couple of steps further... and to my amazement, Trixie was able to put it altogether in less than 20 minutes of training! She's a Rockstar! โจ๏ธ
Question: How many commands do you see in this video? Comment below! ๐
Anybody remember the "Who's Your Best Friend" video that went viral? Here's our "Best Friend & Sister" version! ๐
Can't believe it's been nearly a year since Trixie learned the handstand trick! I still get asked about the process from time-to-time and I am always happy to share. ๐
Here's a recap of our seven short sessions showing @trixiethemaltzu learning her signature trick! ๐คธโโ๏ธ
