Cooper, who has an aversion to small dogs, has come a long way!
I started with teaching Cooper how to remain calm, how to focus, and the basics. Then we confronted his insecurities. This video shows the culmination of our efforts!
Cooper has come a long way in a short amount of time. Kudos to Poppy for helping us on this walk!
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If behavioral issues like fear are causing stress for your dog, it's time to take action! We'll create a custom training plan that includes all members of your family and your furry friend.
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My assessment of Chip and his humans began with a casual family walk, to observe what happens.
I'm working to identify triggers and responses. WHY Chip pulls, does the crisscross, suddenly brakes, lunges etc. is important to understand. AND how Chip's family responds also tells me so much!
Yes, it's a simple walk. But this information lets me tailor lesson plans according to their expectations, while bridging the gap between human and dog.
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Roxy learns to check in
This sweet dingo mix, ROXY, is intelligent, super energetic, playful and charismatic.
This is the first outdoor lesson. She's really focused on checking in with me and performing "touch," "sit" and "let's go" with perfection!
Real communication with your dog means they are looking at you. In her eyes, I've earned trust. Can't wait for our next lesson!
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DOGMAN Training is a dog trainer that comes to you! Whether it's basic training or behavioral issues (our specialty), we'll create a custom training plan that includes all members of your family and your furry friend.
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Loose Leash Dog Walking
Does this look familiar? Do you struggle with walking your pup?
We can fix this and bring peace to your walks through positive reinforcement, and by establishing the key elements of training: Trust, Respect & Love.
Whether it's basic training or behavioral issues (our specialty), we'll create a custom training plan that includes all members of your family and your furry friend.
Call us to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation 713-324-8850 or schedule online at www.dogmantraining.com/booking.
Star learns sit down and come
More of STAR! She and her family are learning "Come, sit, down."
But it's not about those 3 little words. It's really about understanding and effectively communicating with Star.
Once Star and her family truly understand each other, the spectrum of commands/expectations become a domino effect.
Call us to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation 713-324-8850 or schedule online at www.dogmantraining.com/booking.
Star learns leave it take it
Last week we were thrilled to share a review posted by STAR's owner. They were struggling with behavioral issues: ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง, ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ง๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ to name a few!
We work to establish the basics of training. It's not what you think. The basic building blocks are TRUST, RESPECT and LOVE. Once you have those, you can fix the rest.
Star's focus was on "me only" all the time. She did whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted.
In just a few short minutes I was able to teach Star to wait for permission before enjoying her food bowl. I appreciate Star's trust and respect of the process to control her impulsivity and she awaits my permission to "take it."
Call us to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation 713-324-8850 or schedule online at www.dogmantraining.com/booking.
Cooper & The Recall
How do you condition recall if the pup can't see you or hear your command? We implemented the use of a whistle! In this video, you can see Cooper so focused on his "sit/stay" awaiting his command. Great work on recall Cooper and mom!
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DOGMAN Training is a dog trainer / behaviorist that comes to you! Whether it's basic training or behavioral issues (our specialty), we'll create a custom training plan that includes all members of your family and your furry friend.
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Suzy Learns Place
Teaching Suzy and her parents the value of the place command.
With time my students (her parents) become the trainer. This is a necessary and seamless part of the training process. We establish a clear line of communication and expectations of their newly forged partnership.
All our training takes place in your home, involving all members of the family. It's important to have training in the environment where unwanted behaviors happen. And all our training includes you becoming the trainer.
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It's often dark out by the time I'm walking my own pups. After a disturbing incident with an unleashed dog, I just had to talk about it.
๐Leash laws apply to everyone, no one is exempt.
๐Yes, even if your dog is friendly, even if you think no one is around.
โContinuous training with your dog reinforces proper behavior. In this case, no reaction to an intrusive off-leash dog
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Snoopy has a history of lunging and has had some aggressive tendancies, but in a few short minutes, Snoopy has yielded and given authority to his human, to start loose-leash walking!
Snoopy is also learning come, spin, down and roll over!
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Buddha Learns Leave It/Take It
Say hi to Buddha and family! We are learning the "Leave it / Take it" command.
Buddha was used to running the show. Once I taught her humans a little dog psychology, Buddha began to yield and was even excited about learning new commands! Great job y'all!
This is a great command to incorporate into your dog's life. It's helpful for keeping your pet away from kids toys, dropped food or even a dangerous item they may have found.
Contact Dogman Training today for customized, in-home gentle dog training using only positive reinforcement methods. We offer a free 30-minute phone consultation. Call 713-324-8850 or dogmantraining.com/booking to schedule.
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Your dog wants something. They want you to throw the toy, open the door, feed them. And they are telling you all about it. Maybe you give in. Maybe you yell at them to stop. But it's a habit that needs training.
We can help you with demand barking. The first step? Ignoring it. Continue to do what you're doing. Do not give them what they want. When they stop barking, praise the silence, then redirect to some other activity.
Need help? As a behavioral trainer, we can get to the root cause of the issue and create a new routine to redirect this issue.
We offer a free 30-minute phone consultation. Schedule your consult online at www.dogmantraining.com
First Session with Dogman Training
In our first consult with you and your dog, we're looking to understand the family dynamic to identify just what the issues are.
We work with you and your dog in your home, where the unwanted behaviors happen.
William Attra, DOGMAN Training founder, tells us more in this short video.
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Leave It / Take It Command for Dogs
Henry is learning the Leave It / Take It command.
This command has so many applications. It can even be a lifesaver should there be a toxin in the area such as a forbidden food (chocolate!) or a dropped prescription pill.
It's also useful if you have kids around the house and you want your dog to avoid taking certain toys.
Here Henry and his mom demonstrate the command using his food dish.
Want more focus from your dog? We can help!
What do you do about biting? Don't let it happen in the first place.
In this video, we explain how dogs learn a new behavior. Whether it's the right behavior or the wrong behavior.
Learning takes just 2 times. The first is the experiment. The second time is proofing the experiment. And then the behavior is ingrained.
If your dog has behavioral issues, we can help.
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Why does your dog pull on a leash?
Why does your dog pull on a leash? Many reasons. But the biggest one? Your relevancy to the dog. Your authority. And your relationship.
Build a better relationship with your dog and get the results you want.
Give us a call at 713-324-8850 to schedule your free 30 minute phone consultation.
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Why In-Home Training is Best
Board & train programs are very popular. After all, we are all looking for the easy way to do things. You send your dog off for someone else to fix the issues.
But training in a controlled environment is nothing like training in your home.
And that's where the issues exist. That's why DOGMAN Training work with you and your family in your home, where the unwanted behaviors happen.
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Training Tip - Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a huge challenge for today's dog owners.
In this Training Tip video, DOGMAN Training head William Attra discusses what causes separation anxiety and what to do about it.
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