I was so worried after Seven’s first bath that he wasn’t meant to be a water dog, but thank god for rainy day puddles🌧️
Sometimes dogs with separation anxiety get enabled by the AMOUNT of direction they get. They rely on it fully and never learn to make good decisions on their own. I tethered her so if she got off, she couldnt follow me around. She’d get off, and feel the leash guiding her back to bed before I had to step in.
She learned how to make the decision that makes her feel good WITHOUT me. She gains confidence in that decision and independence.
Books are open for 2024 Board and Trains! If you’ve been thinking about it, I would book now before spots fill up and the wait is longer. New year, new starts for you and your dog!
A structured 30 minute walk with your dog will do them more good than the dog park, playing, or running rampant around the backyard could ever do. They can take physical exercise all day and get back up, asking them to follow direction throughout a stimulating walk is actually tiring. Our dogs are migratory creatures and they crave direction, fulfill that need first. Then play and run.
No matter what your training journey looks like, you’re doing what is best for your dog and that is what matters. Progress isn’t linear!
Explaining the “Contrast of Feeling Exercise” This is a great exercise to do with an anxious/reactive dog. You can do this how i’m doing it with Ember by my side, or you can also use place to bring them back to. Remember your dog should have 3 safe spaces; their crate, place, and by your side! Ember picked this up super fast and I can’t wait to work on it again. Do you think this would be helpful for your dog? Reach out to me and let’s get to work🐕
I LOVE when you guys text me how your pup is doing with training (bonus points for pictures😍) Really though, you guys make my day. Even if we did a session a year ago, I am always proud of you and you’ll always be part of the Pack!
Doing a little “just for fun” training on this beautiful Saturday🥰 *Disclaimer* I am not a trick or obedience trainer, I just like to dabble in a bit of everything. If you want to learn how to do this with your dog though, I would love to help!
Pack Walks are good for the soul, theirs and mine❤️
Pack Walk🐕❤️
We had a big group today for a Pack Walk & it was a blast! Pack Walks truly help your control your own energy and think outside the box. It’s also amazing socialization to learn how to just coexist with other dogs.
(Ignore the vet leashes, I accidentally sold too many and just ordered more the other day😂)
Loose Leash Walk Touch Up
I’ve been working with Ember and Vader for a while now. Mom and I noticed that they tend to have a lot more stress walking down the street at their house, rather than a trail. Their street is busy and loud, but if we teach them to be calm, they realize it feels a LOT better to be calm.
Barely any words were spoken during this video, but the conversation we had was huge. I gave them both long leashes and we walked, until one of them would come close to passing me. When they would do that, I would use spacial pressure to take a step into them. They quickly started understanding what I was asking of them. Vader (white) doesnt understand spacial pressure as well as his sister, so I applied very slight leash pressure to help him out as well. Not everything works for every dog, which is why it’s important to have all the tools you can under your belt.
They did fantastic and I cant wait to teach Mom how to do this with them!
If you watch to the end of the video, you’ll see me completely forget my phone and walk away😂Are you really working with a dog if you’re not completely focused on them?
