Our mornings always begin with a complimentary headbutt, sharpening our murder mittens and a race for coffee n breakfast. Isnt always the little things? #ilovemycat
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So cute and sweet, until he deems you a threat. 😬At 11 years old, he may be set in his ways, but he can learn to not bite the supposed threat. Old dogs can learn new tricks.
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Just a relaxing outing with Fluffybottoms and the wife.
Fluffybottoms got a new bell. I think he likes it. 😻
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#hungrycat #trainedcat #catbells #catbell #fluffybottoms #catlover #catlife #gato #lovemycat
This behavioral case holds a special place in my heart. This is the first case I took after the passing of my Kaiser. At times, it was difficult to (and didn't care to) breathe.
One day, the parents of Jack contacted me and I could sense their desperation. This is a short video of Jack the Terrier....an unruly doggy with reactivity.
This is the kind of case that Kaiser has taught me to excel in... high drive, relentless dogs. Kai has taught me and Fluffybottoms how to manage and cope with this type of temperament.
When I teach high drive dogs, I feel like Kai has never left my side.
A long (and kinda boring) version is on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CitizenK9
How to teach your dog to heal
Bandit, the chihuahua mix, came to me for a higher level of education. I figured I'd share this video for all my friends interested on how I would teach a small, balanced, dog the fundamentals of healing.
I make routine videos, including a overall homework video, for all my parents so they can emulate and continue their pups education at home.
For fast results, we could use repetition. I like to take the longer route... to teach the students to learn how to learn. This will dramatically increase the students ability to pursue and persist in learning.
Over half of all my clients this year have dogs with fear aggression and I have noticed that there has been quite a rise in cases over the past few years.
I rarely publicly post videos regarding fear aggression, but I feel that it's time. I hope they will help some families out there that may be struggling with dog aggression or is simply looking for ways of prevention. Here is a homework video that I made for the family of my most recent case, Kobe the terrier. Every case is different.
I will start publicly sharing my collection of cases on my YouTube channel very soon. If fear aggression interests you, please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/CitizenK9
When my 90lb wife tells my boy Kaiser to bite 200lbs of me, he will bite me without hesitation... Only bc he knows I can take it. If I asked my boy, jokingly, to bite my wife... he would look at me with confusion, lol. A good protection dog can assess the threat and sense our concerns. That is just one of many differences between an old school attack dog and a good protection dog. Kaiser, my 80lb puppy. 😊
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A Nice Day to Play with my Dog, Kaiser
A Nice Day to Play with my Dog, Kaiser
A typical outing with my trained cat, Fluffybottoms
When your cat thinks he's a dog... lol. Sir David Fluffybottoms was adopted from a shelter and has been with me since he was a kitten. He is now 5 years old and living a life as my assistant dog trainer.
A basic approach on creating structure for your dog to indirectly remedy anxiety, reactivity and some aggression.
Puppy Mango : A Special Food Aggression Case
Mango the pupper has a serious case of food aggression. Interestingly, after he tries to kill you for getting close to him while eating, he will revert back to his affectionate and loving self.
Sir David Fluffybottoms' weekly exercise routine. 😊 My Citizen K9 kitty. Follow him in Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/citizen.k9.tx/
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#workingcat #turkishvancat #catsareawesome #catgottalent #fatcat #fatcatsofinstagram
Blaze | Citizen K9's First Doberman Pincher Working Dog Student!
This pup was recently adopted by a good friend (an Army verteran). He did great with his shelter dog, so I know that this pup is in good hands. Training starts soon!
When my 90lb wife tells my boy Kaiser to bite 200lbs of me, he will bite me without hesitation... Only bc he knows I can take it. If I asked my boy, jokingly, to bite my wife... he would look at me with confusion, lol. A good protection dog can assess the threat and sense our concerns. That is just one of many differences between an old school attack dog and a good protection dog. Kaiser, my 80lb puppy. 😊
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German Shepherd Puppy Kimber's Indoor 4 Day Training Progress
Kimber is a resilient and loving pup that came here for a solid education foundation.
Did I mention in this video that Kimber's a good girl? Lol... exaggerating verbal cues benefits retention. But yes, my ears hurt listening to myself, haha. ☺️ She is learning luring, positioning of front feet (Mark), and K9 down/ sit.
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4 days in our training with King. He is a fun loving dog with a tendency to be free willed and wander, mentally and physically. He now understands to mind my location and to come when called, 100%. Love + understanding creates a compliant and happy pupper.
Fluffybottoms loves playing with our new students on their first day. Dogs are always at a loss when it comes to Fluffybottoms' fearless nature. King is a handsome GSD with a well rounded and mild temperament. He's here to learn structure and focus.
When you can't think of anything important to teach your K9, find more fidget spinners.... hehe.
