Introducing Dogs to Holiday Decorations
Save Your Holiday Decorations! Dogs love to explore new items, yet we don't want them to touch our holiday cheer! A quick training session can reinforce that this new "stuff" is boring and it's more exciting to look to us for fun!
Victoria Stilwell and Julie Schmitt
Recently I stepped way out of my comfort zone and had the amazing opportunity to engage in a poignant conversation with world-renowned dog trainer, Victoria Stilwell on her Positively Podcast. We conversed about remaining true to yourself, and the importance of “finding your people,” knowing yourself, and listening to your own moral compass. These are helpful guidelines not only when working with dogs, but in all aspects of life. Give it a listen and I hope you find a morsel that resonates well with you.
Listen to the full episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074339/episodes/16103016
Nova Session 1, desensitizing toward a vacuum
Desensitizing To a Vacuum
This is an unedited "real time" training session with a dog who barks at a vacuum cleaner. It highlights how QUICKLY a training session actually is and how QUICKLY our dogs can learn to make better choices when it's worth it to them and it's FUN to learn!
Obedience cues practiced through flirt pole fun
Practice Obedience Cues with Flirt Pole Fun!
Some of the best videos are done on the fly! My client recorded our training session with her young dog Morris learning how to use a flirt pole (tug toy). Morris was rewarded with play for their moments of stillness. He offered a "sit", "drop it" and "get it" and was rewarded with fun!
Goldie - teaching movement for greetings to decrease jumping
Decreasing Jumping by Teaching Movement for Greetings
Many clients want their dogs to sit calmly for all greetings. Energetic young dogs who have already learned to jump on people need to learn alternate ways to calmly greet people. This video highlights calm movement around a person's legs that also decreased the likelihood of jumping.
My Dog is Friendly! How to ensure consent of a dog-to-dog introduction
My Dog is Friendly! How to ensure consent of a dog-to-dog introduction.
Even though a dog is friendly, it's not always clear how and when to introduce them to other dogs so the interaction goes well for all involved. People often let the dogs determine the success, but with many dogs, that is not always the best choice. This video outlines the best case scenario to teach an eager dog patience when greeting others.
Client coaching - practicing leash skills
Practicing Leash Skills
This young pup and her owner are still learning how to navigate walking in new and busy environments. This video highlights the necessary focus required where both ends of the leash have to master their skills. Short sessions offer handlers dedicated time to observe and modify subtle movements of their dog without the added stress of actually needing to purchase something as well! Find a friend and hitch a ride on errands, incorporating training time along the way! If you don’t try, you will never know how to improve.
Step 2 Teaching a dog to move with their leash
Teaching a dog to move with their leash - Step 2
Do not start this step until your dog has easily mastered Step 1 in at least 3 different environments. This video outlines the next step of attaching the leash to a regular collar to get your dog to move with you.
Step 1 Teaching a dog to move with their leash
Teaching a dog to move with their leash - Step 1
Many owners struggle with teaching their dogs to walk nicely on a leash. The first step is to teach them to move WITH their leash vs. using the leash to HOLD our dogs in place. It's best to practice this in a quiet environment first. This video outlines how to start leash skills while being stationary and having our dog move around us.
