Darn rainy days! They sure can throw your dog’s mood and energy off! Watch this for some tips!
Puppies learning to play - size doesn’t matter! @outnaboutdogtraining
Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶 Watch these cuties learn to play - size doesn’t matter! If young puppies play with dogs of all different sizes, and are carefully monitored, they soon learn to temper their play style to match that of the other dogs in the group. What's amazing is that they learn to do this based on the other dogs' overall demeanor, not their size. As these dogs mature, they will master the skill of playing to the size of the smallest dog (knowing how to play gently), and can actually all play as one big group! We can also avoid "little dog complex" where the smallest has to be the loudest to scare off the rough players.
New car seat cover!
New car seat cover!
Some times you just need to switch it up. I've gone through quite a few back seat covers to protect my car from dogs, their dirt, and their fur. This is my first Extended Seat Cover and the pups love it!! No longer are they struggling to see who gets to lounge and who has to be curled up. Three is a piece of cake! No worries about sudden stops where they may fall off the seat and onto the floor. Comes with buckles for a secure ride as well.
Buy online: https://www.amazon.com/ROUWINNE-Extender-Dogs-Large-Backseat-Waterproof/dp/B0CHYJ6N6N
Senior Dog Privileges(1)
If your goal is to walk your dog off leash, here are a few tips to determine if your dog is ready. Starring my senior dog, Eddie!
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.
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