Two Dirt Dogs, LLC

Two Dirt Dogs, LLC Affordable dog training in the heart of the Pacific North West. We strive on excellence, foundation,

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We love big snoot pics here 💕
11/05/2023

We love big snoot pics here 💕

Being off leash is a privilege, not a requirement when owning a dog. I’ve run into so many dogs recently that struggle t...
10/31/2023

Being off leash is a privilege, not a requirement when owning a dog.

I’ve run into so many dogs recently that struggle to recall when off leash, let alone engage with their owner while on leash.

There is plenty of training that needs to happen BEFORE being off leash becomes a reality.

Want to know more? Click the link in bio 🐶

All dogs need both physical and mental stimulation 🧠Many people assume the corgi or the chihuahua don’t need as much exe...
10/27/2023

All dogs need both physical and mental stimulation 🧠

Many people assume the corgi or the chihuahua don’t need as much exercise due to their size… but do you know what they were originally bred for?

Corgi’s were used for herding cows and controlling rodents on the farm. They can be classified as a high energy dog due their need for mental stimulation.

Chihuahuas are expert rodent hunters and are one of the oldest breeds in the world. Yet, they still seem to be one of the most misunderstood.

Size can have little to no play in how much stimulation a dog might need.

For example, labradoodles, which are a cross breed between Poodles and Labrador retrievers, can need a ton of mental stimulation due to the poodles ancestral history.

So before you get a dog because they’re cute, make sure you are able to provide for them and have their natural needs met… both physically and mentally.

And this doesn’t mean treats all the time. A simple ‘yes’ and a pet can do just fine. Rewarding doesn’t have to be compl...
10/24/2023

And this doesn’t mean treats all the time. A simple ‘yes’ and a pet can do just fine.

Rewarding doesn’t have to be complex, it just has to do with engaging positively with your dog.

Creating clear communication starts by rewarding when they’re behaving in a way you prefer.

Small wins are sometimes missed or over looked due to the fact that they aren’t as easy to appreciate… especially if you...
10/21/2023

Small wins are sometimes missed or over looked due to the fact that they aren’t as easy to appreciate… especially if you’re as hard on yourself as I am.

There’s always going to be this feeling of needing to compare progress or get down on yourself when an interaction goes poorly.

What we choose to do with this feeling though makes a huge difference.

Instead of comparing, let’s look at our OWN set of goals and what little things were accomplished today that align with those goals.

For example, Flint stopped and waited at almost every blind corner on our hike which aids the overall engagement I want from him as we enter the ‘terrible twos’.

As for lily, she was able to stay somewhat loose leash yesterday evening with a bit of guidance on our run despite her excitement to be running with me again.

By focusing on the small wins, we learn to appreciate the little steps it takes to get to our big overall goals. Whether it be your dog looking to you for answers or not having to micromanage while walking on leash, every little step is important.

What were your small wins from this week?

If you’d like, you can let me know in the comments below!

Training isn’t linear! And patience is required for a training session to be effective. So this is your reminder that it...
10/19/2023

Training isn’t linear!

And patience is required for a training session to be effective. So this is your reminder that it is okay to take a step back and simplify a task if the training session is getting frustrating.

Don’t compare your progress to someone else’s because they are on their own journey, much like you.

Relax, you’ve got this! ❤️

Todays views 👀
10/18/2023

Todays views 👀

Small win Sunday! This week the dogs were acting crazier than normal but that’s okay. Everyone has bad days, including d...
10/15/2023

Small win Sunday!

This week the dogs were acting crazier than normal but that’s okay. Everyone has bad days, including dogs. So instead of focusing on the negative, I’m going to start bringing back the positives!

Todays small win actually happened yesterday.

Instead of lily choosing to herd a group of dogs playing, she automatically chose to heel.

For Flint, he was less demand barking and more willing to practice impulse control.

Last but surely not least, Cass is following through with a recall about 85% of the time now! Which is huge for that little smooth brain of hers.

What are your small wins from this week?!

Putting the aw in autumn 🍂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
10/13/2023

Putting the aw in autumn 🍂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Since Flint has a broken tooth, thought we’d switch up activities to agility! Cass wanted to join 😂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
10/08/2023

Since Flint has a broken tooth, thought we’d switch up activities to agility! Cass wanted to join 😂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Happy Tuesday 🍂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
10/03/2023

Happy Tuesday 🍂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜We believe in equality for all, no matter your sexual identity. Love is...
06/03/2023

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
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We believe in equality for all, no matter your sexual identity. Love is love and isn’t conditional. Support exists (both in human and dog form) year round on this page.
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Pride is more than just fun Instagram posts and rainbow outfits. It's about continuing the fight for basic human rights. We aren’t equal until someone can love whoever they want to love… safely.
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Love ALWAYS wins
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Flint likes to follow the rules… Lily thinks that’s not as fun 😂
06/03/2023

Flint likes to follow the rules… Lily thinks that’s not as fun 😂

Kujo update!⬇️🤭He has finally graduated from puppy class and is not beginning day-training with us! He is a good listene...
04/20/2023

Kujo update!⬇️🤭

He has finally graduated from puppy class and is not beginning day-training with us! He is a good listener in low distraction environments but we want to work on engagement when things get hectic. 👀

This big brained boy has the biggest paws you’ll ever see and I am so excited to show case his progress. We’ll be introducing some BAT (behavior adjustment therapy) training later on as well for some of the things that trigger his unwanted behaviors (excited lunging/barking at dogs, ignoring distance increasing signals, etc).

I’m so excited 🐾🥹

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this dogs drive and will to please 🤯❤️
04/05/2023

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this dogs drive and will to please 🤯❤️

Sometimes you just have to let them do it 🐾😂
03/15/2023

Sometimes you just have to let them do it 🐾😂

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