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If you can’t do these things… stay home. ✋ a love note from a dog trainer 💌 who has 11 years of experience working with off leash pet dogs in social settings. looking for help with your dogs behavior? Send me a DM. Your friendly neighborhood dog trainer. — 🔮Want this kind of life for yourself? Head over to the link in my bio to start working with me! Teach dogs. Help people. ✔️Private coaching ✔️Board + Train ✔️Behavior modification ✔️Socialization ✔️Canine community ❔Have questions? Send me a DM to chat ✨ Follow and check out my profile for more dog training. #dogmom #dogdad #dogparents #dogtrainerhouston #houstondogtrainer #dogpark #basics #dogtrainingadvice #houstondog #texas

these beautiful things that I’ve got ✨❤️✨ not only are they my whole life, they make my life whole too, these beautiful things that I’ve got. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #thesebeautifulthings #appreciation #love #meaning #wittycanine

Venom is alerting me to something being off. Dogs do speak but only to those who know how to listen Venom is telling me something is off in the backyard. He is right, there is a worker next door who is a stranger working on the cable for the house and something (squirrel) moved along the far fence. His barks are justified. This bark is an alert (for me) and a warning (for whatever made that noise). This is natural instinct / impulse for him being a super mix of two guardian / working breeds. Cane Corso X GSD. The ✨magic✨is what happens next. The ability to use verbal calming conditioned cues to create a pause before the next choice he makes. This is the “leave it” cue which means don’t engage with that or ignore that. This allows me to take my dog down in drive so that I can take control of the situation. Just like a car I can also kick my dog back up into drive with another conditioned verbal cue. But taking him down in drive allows me time to think, act, and direct my dog into what to do next. In this instance there was no immediate threat (no one in the boundaries of the yard but us) so I asked him to continue bringing himself down in drive with another conditioned cue “Easy” which means to relax. Which then allows me to recall him to me and reward him for choosing to listen to me vs charge the fence and start barking his head off. And again this is all done without tools, leashes, food, or motivators than mutual respect & trust. This should be the goal for all training. To achieve this level of respect, trust, and reliability built on a relationship - not the tools we use. Happy training! Your friendly neighborhood dog trainer 💛 ✨witty canine | teach dogs , help people Follow for more dog training content, tips , + advice. 👉Accepting 2024 clients for March. #dogtraining #houstondogs #dogowner #dogmom #dogdad #dogparent #guarddog #canecorso #gsd #protectiondog #impulsecontrol #dogtrainer #houstondogmom #wittycani

Dogs are not going to be perfect. Training is not going to be perfect. Every move we make every day is not going to be perfect - and guess what? It’s OKAY ✨ — #dogtraining #dog #puppy #dogmom #dogdad #dogowner #doglover #talkingdog #dogbehavior #houstondogmom #texas #houstondog #houstontx

How to counter condition the fear of fireworks in your dog. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogmom #dogowner #PositiveVibesOnly #advice #helpingothers #dog #dogs #dutchshepherd #houstontx

Is it possible to help my dog overcome their fear of fireworks? 👇 Absolutely, you can help your dog overcome their fear of fireworks through counter conditioning and desensitization. Here’s a straightforward explanation of how I achieved this with my reactive dog: Step 1: Find a Safe Spot 🏡 Identify a secure and comfortable location for your dog during fireworks. In the video, We are sitting together up in the back of my truck. Step 2: Use a Secure Leash 🐾 Utilize a high-quality leash. I am using the Kubo Multi-leash by @littohowler , made with top-notch climbing rope and P-51 Auto-Locking Carabiners capable of withstanding forces over 1300lbs. It’s light-weight, durable, and suitable for dogs of all sizes - it’s my favorite. I’m OBSSESED. Step 3: Use a NO BUCKLE Martingale Collar 🐶 A NO BUCKLE martingale collar, especially designed for anxious or fearful dogs and those prone to slipping out of their collar, is VITAL. Step 4: Offer a HIGH-Value Reward 🥓 Prepare a high-value reward that your dog loves. In this instance, I made bacon earlier in the day for this purpose – crunchy and tasty, a double win. Step 5: Apply this Simple Formula 🎆 Associate the loud noises (fireworks) with the high-value reward (bacon). Whenever there’s a firework boom, offer your pup a piece of bacon. If they initially refuse, employ some physical empowering touch instead while still presenting the bacon. Consistency is key – continue offering bacon (or empowering physical touch) whenever you hear booms. Remember, booms must equal something positive either Your reassuring touch OR bacon. 🐾✨ Remember to be reassuring and create a sense of safety for your dog. Remind them that they are secure right where they are – with you. This simple formula, along with patience and some positive reinforcement, can help your dog build a more positive association with fireworks + other loud noises. 📌Save this post for later and follow for mor

Tiny Stay + Train Blu rocking his basic obedience drills. Such a smart little dude. He amazes me with how quickly he learns new things and he always brings his best to every session. Blu is here to show you little dogs can do it too! Way to go little man! Blu is going a 10-day RESET built around potty training, crate training, basic obedience, and socialization. Need help with your little dog? Send me a DM, let’s chat! . . . #dogtraining #puppytraining #basicobediencetraining #dog #puppy #dogmom #smalldog #chi #chihuahua #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahualove #houstondogtrainer #houstondogtraining

WHAT IS A REWARD? A reward is something your dog sees as positive – think . . food, treats, play, praise, attention, petting, or their favorite toy. In training, rewards are given for good behaviors and learning, while being withheld for problem behaviors or mistakes. I use this to teach dogs the basic idea of “right” and “wrong”. To achieve this I pair the reward event and non-reward event with verbal markers, such as “Yes” (Give - Reward) and “Nope”(Remove - No Reward). Now we begin a learn-to-earn process allowing the dog to actively participate in the learning and even influence the outcome. During the learning process, I always start with low-value food rewards in a low-distraction environment and offer them frequently. Typically, I begin with kibble. If the dog shows little interest in the low-value reward, I may consider transitioning to mid-value rewards. However, I firmly avoid introducing high-value rewards until after the initial learning phase. High-value rewards are saved for high-distraction environments and for reinforcing behaviors during proofing (testing). They should be used at the end of the training process and less frequently offered than the low-value rewards during the learning process. Reserved for environments with high distractions, high-value rewards serve as a targeted reinforcement tool for refined behaviors, strategically introduced less frequenly in the later stages of training. To maximize their impact, I consciously regulate the frequency of high-value rewards, ensuring a more sparing use compared to their low-value counterparts throughout the learning phase. This is what helps it keep its value. ✨Here is an example of how to use the reward values when teaching loose leash walking✨ ▪️ Teaching loose leash walking inside with kibble in your dog’s classroom (low/medium) ▪️ Taking your loose leash skills outside the house to the front yard (medium) ▪️ Walking your dog around ot

PTSD service dog training — Did you know I specialize in raising and training dogs for PTSD service work? Not only that but I have trained MULTIPLE service dogs to help Veterans overcome theirs - many of these dogs were rescued from shelters and “repurposed” into new lives. - Interested in PTSD service dogs? Slide into my dm’s. Let’s chat. — Teach dogs. Help People. Private Dog Training in Houston Texas Your friendly neighborhood dog trainer. #servicedogs #mentalhealth #workingdogs #ptsd #canecorso #gsd #dogtraining #military #veterans

THE TOP 3 QUALITIES MY BEST CLIENTS HAVE I’m about inclusion, not exclusion. You want to work with me? Great, let’s chat! We’ll first need to discover if we’re the right match for each other. Because here’s the thing... my success is YOUR success. I won’t take you on as a client if I don’t believe I can help you. And the way I know I can help is if you possess one of these qualities my top clients have: ⭐️ A willingness to listen ⭐️ Patience to learn ⭐️ Dedication to their success Does this sound like you ? Send me a DM! — 🔮Want this transformation for yourself? Head over to the link in my bio to start working with me! Teach dogs. Help people. ✔️Private Lessons ✔️Day Training ✔️Behavior modification ✔️Socialization ✔️Canine community ❔Have questions? Send me a DM to chat ✨ Follow and check out my profile for more dog training content your friendly neighborhood dog trainer — #basicobediencetraining #basicobedience #advancedobedience #dogtrainingadvice #dogtraininglife #husky #huskylove #huskylife #huskygram #siberianhusky #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #houstondogs #houstondogtraining #dogtrainingvideo #missouricitytx #sugarlandtxnails

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