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03/06/2025

5 Use Cases for Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training That Actually Work ⬇️

✅ Recall: Reward every return.

→ Make it worth it.
→ Make it exciting.
→ Reward with food/ toy and praise

✅ Loose-leash walking:

→ Reward them matching your stride.
→ Reward them for sitting when you stop.
→ Praise good positioning.

✅ Potty training:

→ Fast rewards = faster results.

→ Praise and reward like crazy when they p**p or p*e exactly where you want them to.

✅ Sit & Down:

→ Reward for them to develop a positive association with them sitting on command.

→ Mark & reward for consistency and reliability.

✅ Crate training:

→ Treats turn the crate into a safe space.
→ Treats turn the crate into a magic box
→ Consistent rewards = consistent results.

Train smart. Reward wisely.

Want to learn more and get started?

Message me 📩

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/06/2025

Puppy biting? That’s not “just a phase.”

Chewing everything? Your couch isn’t a chew toy.

Jumping on guests? Not so cute at 30 lbs.

Small problems grow into big ones fast.

And bad habits don’t fix themselves.

You need a plan. You need guidance.

You need to act now.

Train with me and fix the problem.

For good ✅

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/05/2025

The worst dog training advice I’ve ever heard? 🤦‍♂️

“Just ignore bad behavior, and it will stop.”

Sure, let’s ignore a dog jumping on guests.

Or barking nonstop at 2 AM.

Or dragging you down the street on a leash.

Bad behavior doesn’t disappear...

It gets reinforced if left unaddressed.

✅ Dogs need clear rules, boundaries, structure and leadership.

❌ Not wishful thinking.

Correct. Guide. Reward the good. Repeat.

That’s how real training works.

What’s the worst dog advice you’ve heard? 👇

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/04/2025

Most people don’t train their rescue.
They just manage them.
That’s why their dog stays stuck.

Rescue dogs need more than love.

They need structure.

I’ve trained over 1,000 rescues. Here’s what works:

→ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Your dog must want to work with you.

→ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: They need to feel safe before they can learn.

→ 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲: Build motivation, or training won’t stick.

Here’s how you apply them:

🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 → Train around distractions, use food, toys, or praise to keep them focused.

A dog that tunes you out won’t learn.

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 → No bribing, no forcing.

Set clear rules, stay consistent, and let them build confidence at their own pace.

🔹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 → Every dog has something they’ll work for. Find it. Use it.

Training without drive is like trying to drive a car with no fuel.

You're not going anywhere!

Without these, progress is slow.

If you need any additional help, let me know.

P.S. Here's a pic of Belle and I. He's a rescue that I trained for my local shelter.

I'm happy to report that he's been adopted!

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/03/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 📝

Your dog’s energy = your lost focus.

Manage both.

→ No time? 10 min of focused training > 30 min of unstructured training

→ Mental + physical work tires them out faster than just exercise by itself.

Use activities that engage their mind and body!

Working from home? Place training stops interruptions.

Heading to the office? Structured exercise before you go.

Barking? Chew toy, training, a solid routine and rewarding calm behavior helps.

Schedule dog breaks like work breaks—stay consistent.

Tired dog = fewer distractions, at home or away.

Train smart, not long.

Your schedule and peace of mind DEPENDS on it.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗱𝗼𝗴'𝘀 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗱𝗼𝗴 👇

Your dog isn’t stubborn. They’re just confused.

They don’t wake up planning to ignore you.

They follow what makes sense to them.

They don’t know the rules until you teach them.

Stop blaming the dog. Start leading them.

If your dog “won’t listen,” ask yourself:

→ Have I taught them clearly?
→ Am I being consistent?
→ Do they actually understand what I want?

Dogs need direction.

Clear rules = Less stress = Better behavior.

Train the dog in front of you, not the one in your head.

Drop the frustration. Lead with clarity.

Your dog will follow.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/03/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 6 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁

I shared a simple tip on leash pulling.

Six people read it... none were clients.

𝗬𝗘𝗧.

They tried it. Their dogs stopped pulling.

For the first time, walks felt easy.

Enjoyable 😃

They saw the light.

They didn’t need convincing.

They saw their results.

BEFORE they even paid me.

So they reached out because they wanted to learn more.

Now, each one has been training with me for 3+ months.

Because real help builds real trust.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/03/2025

How I helped a busy CEO reverse their
dog's separation anxiety in 2 months...
WHILE working 60 hours a week.

The problem?

Their dog panicked every time they left.

Barking, pacing, destroying furniture.

Nonstop stress 🤬

With their schedule, long training sessions were impossible.

So we kept it tight✊.

10 minutes a day, max.

Focused on structure, calm departures, and confidence-building.

No more dramatic goodbyes.

No unnecessary fuss.

Just clear rules, mental stimulation, crate training and patience.

Two months later?

The dog sleeps through the time he's gone.

No stress. No destruction. Just peace.

Separation anxiety isn’t forever...

If you train smart and consistently.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/01/2025

Your dog is chewing everything when you're gone?

It’s not PAYBACK. It’s boredom 🥱

Dogs need a job!

If you don’t give them one,

They’ll make their own.

→ Step 1: Mental work. Make them think.

→ Step 2: Physical work > Tug-of-war

→ Step 3: Exhaustion. Brain + body = KO’d dog.

A tired dog doesn’t destroy your house.

They don't chew anything!!

They sleep. They recover. They wait for you.

Train smarter. Fix the cause, not the symptoms.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

03/01/2025

#1 reason you struggle with your dog outside?

Their impulse control is nonexistent 🤷‍♂️👇

🔷 Reward patience, not pushiness.

If lunging towards stimuli gets them what they want,
They’ll keep lunging.

🔷 Teach "leave it" before it’s needed.

✅ Be PROACTIVE, not reactive

🔷 Walk with engagement, not frustration.

❌ If they’re not focused on you, they’re focused on trouble.

🔷 Correct fixations before they escalate.

✅ Break their stare before they explode.

🔷 Make focus a habit, not a command.

✅ A trained dog checks in with you without being told.

🔷 Train in distractions, not just silence.

❌ If they only listen at home, they don’t really know it.
✅ Proof your training by practicing in the real world.

🔷 Be consistent. Every. Single. Time.

❌ Rules that change aren't rules.
❌ They're suggestions.

Impulse control is essential.
It should be a part of every dog's training regiment.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

02/28/2025

I’ll be live Today on 106.5 fm

It’s today at 1pm AST.

You can listen to the live broadcast via the website in the picture.

I’ll be on with:

The host: Keron Rose

And my son: Michael Windgassen

We’ll be talking about:

Dog Training in the Digital World.

It’s something that’s seen as impossible by many.

But I’ll be discussing how my son and I defy conventional standards.

Tune in if you’d like to hear us speak with Keron!

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

02/28/2025

FOOD DRIVE LIKE CRAAAZYY

Rottweiler are notorious for this.

This is Elena.

She’s been like this since she was born.

Look at the glee in her eyes 🤩

She just vacuums her food.

And her coat reflects her diet!

Nutrition is important for general health and a shiney coat in dogs.

P.S. Elena says hi and wants to know if you have any treats to share 🤣.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

02/28/2025

You walk through the door—BAM 🐕 💥

Paws to the chest

Guests? Same story, but now it’s worse.

Getting ready for work?

They jump on you..

Your coffee spills. Your shirt’s a mess.

You laugh it off, but it’s getting old.

You tell yourself that you'll fix it later.

But it ends up never happening because you're busy.

I get it, our life as professionals is hectic 🫠

But you need to dedicate the time.

Your dog can greet people without tackling them.

Let’s make that happen.

I’m helping 5 people this month.

Comment 'INFO' or message me and let's make that positive change today!

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

02/27/2025

You keep checking my page... 👀

Your dog keeps dragging you down the street. 🫠

They're excited.

You're frustrated.

You're fighting a losing battle.

It's time to fix that.

A calm, well-behaved dog starts with you.

Ready? Let's get to work.

Drop a comment to chat and get started today ⬇️

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

02/25/2025

“My dog hates grooming”

Here’s why and how to fix it👇

✅ First make sure it’s not pain and medically related

Check with your vet.

Dogs react negatively to grooming for various reasons:

❌ Poor socialization

❌ Sensitivity to touch

❌ They’re dominant
And don’t want to be touched

THE SOLUTION:

✅ Socialization:

Let your dog sniff the grooming tools
Let them investigate it
Let them realize it’s not a threat.

✅ Desensitization:

Groom them for brief periods.
Slowly increase their tolerance.
Extended the grooming time incrementally.

✅ Reward Them.

Reward them after grooming
Reward with a Toy or Food reward.
This builds a positive association…
Between grooming and a fun/ delicious reward.

What struggles have you experienced with grooming your dog ⬇️

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

02/23/2025

Tired of your dog jumping on everyone?

Stop it fast with these simple steps in my latest blog

Read the full guide here ⬇️

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

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Stop dog jumping fast with simple training... reward sitting, ignore jumping, and stay consistent for quick results!

02/23/2025

Your dog won’t stop barking?

There’s a reason 👇

Barking isn’t the problem... it’s the symptom. 🎯

Fix the cause, and the barking stops 🚫

Anxiety, boredom, attention-seeking… which one?

I break it down in my latest blog

And tell you the exact solutions 👇

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

Stop excessive barking by fixing the root cause. Learn why dogs bark and how to solve it for good!

02/23/2025

Dogs bark a lot and it can be annoying.

But why won't your dog stop 🤷‍♂️

Key Unwanted Reasons 👇

1️⃣ Boredom.

❌ Lack of stimulation, they will bark.

2️⃣ General or Separation Anxiety

❌ They're stressed...
❌ So they will bark to relief that pent up stress

3️⃣ To Get Attention.

❌ You react when they bark,
❌ So they bark more to get attention

4️⃣ Fear.

❌ Something spooks them, so they bark.

4️⃣ Excitement.

❌ Can’t contain themselves, so they bark.

THE SOLUTION?

✅ Fix the cause, not the noise.

→ Ignore boredom barking.

→ Play Engagement games.

→ Give them an outlet for their energy.

→ Fix separation anxiety.

→ Figure out what's spooking them.

→ Train for calm responses.

→ Reward quiet behavior.

Fix the root issues and the barking stops.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy