Maxed Out Dog Training LLC

05/13/2024

I'm now offering
Private sessions to Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, and Medford
Board and Train
Doggy Train care (training orientated daycare)
And vacation boarding!
Contact me today!

09/24/2023

I'm hosting a free/low cost clinic at Moore park Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 1st. If you have any questions let me know!
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05/07/2023

Helping you to get better results!

This video shows a client of mine and I working on loose leash walking. At the beginning of the session you can see Cinnamon pulling forward and getting over excited about her walk. As we worked through the excitement you can see her focus start to shift onto her owner, even though there are exciting things happening all around her. At the end of the video you can see her owner applying a correction and then carrying on with Cinnamon focusing very well and staying right by her side. If this is the results you want with your own pup send me a message!

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05/07/2023

A blurb on positive reinforcement and shaping.

I get asked a lot on that first day with a new client “will he ever do what I say without food?” My answer to that is YES! Positive reinforcement is a way to help you and your dog enjoy training together, it starts with food or toys, but after you put in the work rewarding engagement you become the positive reinforcement!

Every time you yell at your dog to stop doing something, or bop them on the nose you’re creating a distrust between you and your dog. When we switch to positive reinforcement we are building that trust back up, I like to think of it as a bank. Every good interaction puts a coin of trust in the bank, while every negative interaction takes three coins out. When your bank is full you no longer need to use food to gain motivation for your pup to work with you. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ever give them a reward! I always carry treats with me on any type of outing with my dog Odyssey. If we ever come across something challenging I have that tool to help me get through it!

Shaping goes along with positive reinforcement. But what is shaping? The most simplistic way to explain shaping is by using a staircase. At the top of the staircase is the behavior goal you want to achieve, and each step is a way to get there. So if I were to put sit at the top of that stair case, the steps would be; offer engagement, lower body even slightly, lower b***y, then a complete sit. each step gets rewarded 3 times before moving forward.

What happens if my dog skips a step, or leaps to the top of the staircase? When your dog skips steps it’s a sign that your dog is really starting to understand the game. What if my dog is getting frustrated and we can’t move to the next step? When we see frustration we should not always give in at first, stick with it for at least 30 seconds, if you’re still seeing frustration go back down a step or two, or even start at the beginning of your stair case! There is no harm in going backwards, in fact it helps both you and your dog fully work through the behavior foundations.

Shaping can be used for any behavior. “Any behavior?” Yes any behavior! If you want your dog to sit outside the kitchen while you and your family eat, that staircase may be more elaborate, but by writing out the steps it takes to get there you will easily be having dinner with a napping dog.

Another issue that arises when going into positive reinforcement training is clients not understanding how or what to reinforce with. When training inside your home you should start out using dog food. This means you can’t free feed your pup, measure out the food for the day and decide what you want to use for training and what you want to give your dog as a meal. This prevents you from overfilling your dog on extra calories and makes them work for their food thus increasing engagement.

Reinforcement can be anything your dog finds reinforcing! That means treats, toys, you, outside, running can all be reinforcement! It helps to write out on a scale of 1-10 how reinforcing something is, different types of food can be on different levels. In your own home where distractions are low you can use a low level reinforcement, if you go outside where there’s more distractions you may need a higher level of reinforcement.

04/28/2023

Now introducing my website!
https://maxedoutdogtraining.com

04/24/2023

Full list of services offered

In Home dog training-$45 a 2 hour session.

Virtual dog training-$20 a 2 hour session.

Board and train (2 week minimum)-$400 a week.

Pet sitting-$25 a 30 minute pop in, $75 over night sitting.

Packages offered:

(In Home Training only)

2 months (16 session, 2 sessions a week)-$560 ($160 savings)

4 months (32 sessions, 2 sessions a week)-$960 ($480 savings)

6 months (48 sessions, 2 sessions a week)-$1200 ($960 savings)

04/19/2023

I have one space for a board and train! Only one. $400 a week, full care and training. Photo updates. Shot record required.

04/18/2023

Does your dog pull you over on walks? Bark at the leaf fluttering by? Bark at their own shadow and chase ghosts around the house? Maybe you'd just like to have grandma come to visit without your pup sending her to the er. I'm a local dog trainer and I work with all cases! Puppy basics, behavioral modification, and entry to service dog work. If you're looking for a way to get closer to your dog 🐕 and have them listen the first time, look no further! I use a mix of positive reinforcement and shaping to break down the communication barrier between you and your pup, making life less frustrating for you and your dog.

04/18/2023

RATES HAVE CHANGED
Home visits/outdoor training- $45 a session
Video calls (virtual training)- $20 a session

Prepay Package deals

2 months (16 session, 2 sessions a week)-$560 ($160 savings)

4 months (32 sessions, 2 sessions a week)-$960 ($480 savings)

6 months (48 sessions, 2 sessions a week)-$1200 ($960 savings)

12/27/2021

This is some of the work I've been doing with my own dog. He's working towards being a service dog. There's a cat off screen that a week ago he would have ignored training and run after, along with toys. He's this good in public, on walks and around house guests. If you'd like a well trained dog, a dog that ignores cats, a dog that you enjoy going on walks with message me! Even with the snow I have openings!

12/22/2021

Give the gift of a well trained dog! 8 sessions for $150, 16 for $280, 22 sessions for $400
Savings only available until January 4th!

12/07/2021

11/29/2021

Give the gift of a well trained dog! Is a family member in need of some help with their pooch for the holidays? Wish your dog would lay away from the table while you eat, rather than try to sit at the table with you? Is your dog making you slip on ice with their bad leash habits? Does your pup knock down the three year old visiting? My discount Packages are $150 a month, with two training sessions and an end of month wrap up where we visit together and discuss what's improved, what needs to change and how we can make it happen. Give the gift of a well trained dog, when you purchase a month of training I will give you a business card and that will be your gift card, to either use, or gift to a friend or family member! Let your pups potential shine!

11/19/2021

My clients puppy went missing, please if you've seen him call the numbers or share.

10/30/2021

Ask me about shaping!
Do you know what shaping is?
Do you know how shaping can help you and your dog understand eachother better?

10/29/2021

Spots are starting to fill up! Schedule your free consultation today!

10/29/2021

10/27/2021

Let's see some doggy costumes!