Todo's Translator Indy's In Home Dog Trainer

12/29/2025

This cutie patootie, Heidi, is learning how to keep her feet off of the coffee table. Invaluable! Her owners had quickly taught her that she gets rewarded for getting down from the furniture but then she would get up on the furniture just to get rewarded for getting down. So how do we progress the cue? By rewarding not getting up in the first place 😁

Reach out if you'd like some support reaching your dog training goals.

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12/22/2025

The look that says "what would you like me to do next? Anything for you"

Relationship is soooo important to having a dog that will happily follow direction. This look says it all 🥹🥰

12/19/2025

I just scheduled this guy's gastropexy and it is PRICEY (iykyk) so if you know anyone who could use my services please spread the word. 🙏

Bloat (GSV) is a common and usually fatal occurrence in large dogs where the stomach is full of food, water or gas and flips entirely around cutting off the blood supply.

Gastropexy is a preventative surgery where the stomach is tacked to the abdominal wall preventing the stomach from flipping.

The more you know!

TJMaxx shopping on a Thursday evening the week before Christmas was a bit crazy. Stay sane out there!

12/18/2025

This was a fun lesson. Lyle struggles with impulse control and lately that has included counter surfing and stealing from the kiddo's hand while the kiddo has food.

Lyle was so bad when we started that he climbed across the coffee table to steal from MY hand and the first repetition (with a closed hand) took several minutes. It took so long for him to give up on stealing from my hand the first repetition that mom asked "so are you sure he will give up eventually?"

To build up the "leave it" we first practiced on the counters, then with me holding a plate at a child's level, then when kiddo needed a snack we got a real life example of not stealing from the kid.

As you may note, Lyle is very aware that he is training and treats are at the ready. For this information to transfer to every day life his owners will need to practice the same exact way but without Lyle knowing that there are treats to reward him with- it has to feel like real life, not like training.

Not on video- when I rolled around on the ground pretending to be a kid as a form of entrapment. He even mastered that!

This family is doing great and I'm proud of their dedication.

If you need help finding balance between training the dog and raising kids I'm ready to assist you!

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12/13/2025

Don't want your dog to dash through the door and go on and adventure? Then teach them to "wait".

Earl is still available!

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12/12/2025

OUT! .... means to leave the room. Useful for kitchen and nurseries especially.

Here with Vader the lab puppy we made "out" mean to not touch tile but he can do whatever he wants on the carpet.

Vader's mom had told me his nose gets the better of him and he makes it very hard to do dishes or make food. What a LAB.

Teaching "out" is quite simple.
1. Give the cue "out" and lead the dog to where they should be.
2. Reward for being on the correct side
3. Every time the dog comes into the room he immediately gets put back "out". Do not allow self rewarding (like picking up food off the floor) food happens on the carpet, not the tile.
4. Adjust the 3 D's. Work at a level where the dog can be successful and build on it.
- Distance
- Duration
- Distractions
5. Release the dog to come in the room when you have finished the exercise.

We started with a distance of only 2 steps and absolutely no duration or distractions and within 15 minutes built our way up to Vader staying Out while his mom opened the dishwasher, dropped a spoon and dropped a piece of food. What a smart boy Vader is! It won't be long at all before his mom can do dishes undisturbed 🙌🙌

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12/11/2025

🚨🚨 ROADS ARE SOLID ICE!! PLEASE DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY TODAY. YOU CANNOT TELL WHERE IT IS SLICK 🚨🚨

I saw 8 accidents on a 4 mile drive home. Every off ramp, 37 slow down, 69N slow down... please be safe!!

I grew up in Wisconsin. I'm a very confident driver in bad conditions. Today SCARED me enough to make this post!

12/08/2025

So I had a client who needed a video on how to send to place/how to increase distance on the send. I ended up unable to make a good educational video because Duke just kept rocking the send. Sometimes i need a dog to mess up so I can show you what to do. I have about 12 mins of video if this guy sending to place perfectly. Duke said "hold my bone, challenge accepted🫡".

12/06/2025

There are a million games you can play with an old box. Get creative and have some indoor fun!

12/04/2025

✨️come when called walks✨️

This is only part of how I build a solid recall but it is an essential part, especially if you want to practice for if your dog gets out of the house or if off leash is one of your goals.

In addition to your structured leash walking you should also take come when called walks.

90% of the time your dog gets to be a dog
10% of the time you call them to "come!"

The only rules for the dog are to not pull and to not be rude to neighbors. Outside of that they can go wild.

Tools:
- flat collar
- 15' leash
- high value treats

Let your dog really explore and enjoy themselves. Don't call them to come for the first 5 mins. Encourage them to have a good time.

Ignore your dog if they stick to your side.

When your dog is good and distracted
1. Say "name, come!" In a happy voice
2. Bend down, wiggle your fingers, and back up
--> do NOT just stand there! Boooorrriiing. Movement will suck your dog in as well as tighten the line for you. The movement can phase out over time but in the beginning, for your dog's sake, be interesting!
3. If your dog doesnt come to you continue to back up and add movement making silly noises until they do come. Reel them in if you have to. Do NOT repeat the word come!
4. When your dog arrives give them a "yes!" And treat
5. Touch their gear
6. Give another command or release them back to freedom
---> place and heel are great when hiking. Come then put your dog out of the way of someone passing.

The goal: when your dog is very distracted you can say "come!" And they pop and spin to come back to you.

Remember - youre competing with smells and squirrels and other interesting things they dont experience for most of the day. The more enthusiasm you have the more your dog will WANT to come to you!

The only thing that is going to make your dog spin and come back when they hear you call them is HABIT. This is a LIFE SKILL THAT YOU PRACTICE REGULARLY!

I'd love to see your dog's recall!

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11/26/2025

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"Fill Your Heart, Not Your Cart": The Humane Society for Hamilton County is looking to help animals find their 'fur'-ever home this holiday season with a special adoption event on Black Friday.

Hernan Gutierrez has the details. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/42cnsru6

11/20/2025

Meet Summer! She's your average 5 month old English golden retriever - just HAPPY. Except if she's left alone.... you see, Summer came from Uncle Bills where she was never alone and was taught to use the bathroom in her cage. Now that she has a wonderful home her owners are held hostage, unable to leave, because if they do she poops and smashes in it. 😅😬 if you're one of my clients who had a pup who pooped the crate could you give Summer's mom some hope that there's light at the end of the tunnel? She could use the kind words right now 🥺