Rye is still learning how to stick with a lure, so I’m having some fun teaching him that the “down” position pays by using my body as a bridge. This is also a silly little confidence booster, as dogs tend to get more specially sensitive as they mature. Teaching him it’s valuable to be close to my body now will help him later on.
Sabel
This may seem small, but it’s quite huge for a dog who has shown me zero interest in having ANY fun in a full two weeks.
Today we used play to introduce Kevin to a new person. He was happy to participate! We’d gone to NEO Pet and Working Dog once before in the beginning of his program and he was very nervous. Nice to see his confidence growing with new environments and people!
Sabel
With this type of fearful dog, any small achievement is monumental. Eating out of a puzzle toy in a store is definitely a big one!
Bella and Chief Dog Pacer
A treadmill is a great supplementary tool in your dogs wellness toolbox! On days the weather is bad, or you just have too much on your plate to get outside much, your dog can still get in the exercise they need to live a healthier, well-behaved life.
Bella and Chief are enjoying a nice stroll on this snowy Friday in Northeast Ohio. ❄️
Sabel the Pomsky
Sabel is here for five weeks of training, with the goal of getting him to “learn to be a dog”. He is incredibly fearful, and prone to escaping and running away. Despite only being six months old, he finds the world a VERY scary place and hasn’t really bonded with anyone. Hopefully we can find his personality and start to build his confidence so he can live a happy, meaningful life.
Remington distracting proofing
“My other dog isn’t trained, is a board and train still worth it?”… Other dogs in the household not being held to the same standard is just another distraction to work through! A bed stay is a bed stay, even if the other household dog(s) is loose in the home. 😁
4 week board and train, Kevin
Kevin is at a really critical age for a malinois. It’s “now or never” as far as getting him acclimated to changing handlers and environments. We’re going to do everything we can to build his confidence around new people, and set him up for being able to live a full malinois life of play and training. The next few days will be important for our relationship and will require skillful handling so he can have some positive experiences and minimize bite risks.
After this walk, he hung out with Jess and I while doing some cleaning, took some food, and drank some water. He’ll come around and realize we’re pretty cool peeps, and speak the language of the pointy eared brown dogs.
Playtime in the snow has us ALL ready for a midday nap! #snowday #lakeeffectsnow #ashtabula #dogs
Doggie Gym
What do we do on a snow day morning? We hit the gym! ❄️
Hondo had his first groom at the school today and exceeded expectations. This boy is definitely ready to start looking for his new home. Please share, and reach out if you are interested in learning more about this 10 month old GSD puppy!
Hondo update
Spent some time checking out Hondos potential for sports today. He did well! Definitely ready to start thinking about potential homes for him. Hondo will be available for adoption soon.
