Unleashed with Auli Lovoi

02/05/2025

Whether you have a dog, cat, or small animal, learn best practices on how to keep them happy, healthy, eliminate boredom, and be better behaved through easy enrichment activities. This class will be a group setting with hands on demonstrations...

02/05/2025

Loose leash walking means your dog is walking in front of you, but there is slack in the leash and your dog is periodically looking back at you.

A good walk involves a reward, a harness, a 6 or 10ft leash, and a relaxed dog.🦮

First step is to stop walking when there is tension in the leash, if your dog is to distracted start in your house or yard.

Once you dog stops and they look at you have them come to you and drop a treat behind you once they are done eating it say “let’s go” and continue to walk. 🐾

Handout are available on my website: unleashedwithaulilovoi.com

What handout do you want to see next? Comment below 👇

02/02/2025

We are visiting AZ….or maybe we aren’t 🤔

When we do come to visit I’ll be offering a consultation to help bring peace to your home! This will include handouts and more information on what we covered.🧡

I can’t wait to finally meet your furry friends!
‼️ Space is limited‼️

01/29/2025

Does your dog use their teeth when they take treats or grab your hand during play?This is the handout for you!🧡

Maintenance: Chewing is important for your dog to, releases stress, anxiety and will help your dog relax all together. Be very vigilant of your dog and trade them a chewable item when needed.🦴

Decrease arousals: when playing and you feel your dog’s teeth (even if it didn’t hurt) stop playing and take a time out. After 3min continue play like nothing happened. Repeat as needed 🔁

Teach “easy”: this will teach your dog to lick your hand on cue. Whether it’s when they take treats or you are playing with them. 🐶

What is an appropriate chew? See me “all things chew” handout in comments👇

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Handouts available: unleashedwithaulilovoi.com/training-handouts

01/27/2025

I teach my clients that “stay” lets your dog know you’ll be back! as where the release cue you can ask at any distance from the dog.

🛑 Never use your recall cue as a reward for “stay”!

This handout will not only tach the cue but how to add duration and distance to the “stay” cue.

Handouts are available at: unleashedwithaulilovoi.com/training-handouts

Comment below the next handout you want to see!👇

01/16/2025

TIP: The next 4-6 weeks is mating season for coyotes. Please do not let your dogs out alone. The coyote gets your dog to chase him and then somewhere in the distance the pack waits for your dog. Then the outcome is tragic as they can & will attack/kill your pets (they will easily kill your cats also). Just be aware it can happen to your beloved pet. {Coyote breeding typically peaks in late February and early March, the gestation period averages 58 to 63 days. Male coyotes can become more aggressive during this time of year, the long and short of it all is that coyotes always pose a risk to your dog (and other small pets). That risk increases during mating season.}

01/12/2025

Joules "graduated" today! 🎉

She doesn't have a cap and PAWmotion bandana, because her dad and her have put in so much work before meeting me! she was already knew her basic obedience! 🧡

Joules went through a 4 week class to learn how to neutrally be around other dogs, squirrels, and people! She has learned so much and I can't wait to see her again in April for group class! 🐾

01/07/2025

🩵Bringing a baby home can be nerve-racking this handout will help prepare you for bundle of joys homecoming!!!🩷

🧡Prepare enrichment: Include in your nesting; making frozen treats for your pup.💗 *Video in the comments*

🧡Associate baby with good thing.

🧡Playing novel sounds: 👂provides expectant parents with a chance to practice their responses in those moments (i.e. “Yes, that’s the baby. You go lie down. I’ve got this.”)

🧡Using your dog’s nose: 👃If they get excited that you are approaching, wait for your dog to calm down. Then calmly talk, pet and treat your dog while they are near the item. Do not leave this item with your dog, this item represents your baby.

🧡Doggy enrichment land: No kids in crate, never allow your kid to taunt your dog. This is a safe place not a cage!👶

🧡Your dog has the power to hurt: Always be actively supervising any time your dog and kid are together. 🐾

🧡Body language: Always be watching your dogs body language around your kids. When in doubt space it out!🐶

🧡Postpartum: it take a a village to raise a dog, even if your village includes a dog walkers!💕

Handouts can be purchased from: unleashedwithaulilovoi.com

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

💪🏼 8 WAYS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR DOG‼️
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Building confidence can be trying for dog owners of anxious dogs, but it can be done and the payoff is huge when the results are noticeable!
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1️⃣ CREATE PREDICTABILITY
Scenarios where your dog is anxious should have a pattern.

Example 👉🏼 Greeting people causes your dog some stress.
Each person that greets the dog should learn a behavior to perform or ask for such as scattering food or asking for a target to a hand or foot instead of reaching to pet the dog.

If this becomes the norm for greetings the dog will gain confidence in greetings not being so stressful because she will know what is going to happen during those greetings.

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2️⃣ USE MANAGEMENT EFFICIENTLY
Management can be a tool that helps in areas where training can't take place, shouldn't or makes the specific situation easier on all involved.

Example 👉🏼 Your dog stresses when people come into your home.
Put your dog in a place in your home where he feels safe & isn't exposed to people entering until that is something you can work through with training & other skills.

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3️⃣ GIVE SNIFFING THE UPPER HAND
Exercise is perfect when done properly & the correct exercise is chosen for each specific dog & case. Sniff walks are something all dogs can do & while walking!

Example 👉🏼 You want to exercise your dog but going around the block isn't do-able at the moment.
Put your dog on a long line, walk in front of your home & toss a handful of your dog's food or yummy treats in the grass for him to sniff out. Sniffing is calming for dogs & this can help while also allowing you to do some walking. You can also walk short distances while allowing your dog to sniff all the things, you know be a dog!

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4️⃣ PROPER PLAY
Play is a great stress release & is hugely beneficial to our social companions. Learning proper play will build your relationship & build confidence.

Example 👉🏼 Teach your dog to play tug with you, drop it on cue & start when you say. Let her win some & lose some, but lots of wins. Throwing a ball over & over isn't great play as it builds arousal so there are lots of other types of play we can do with our dogs.

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5️⃣ TEACH USEFUL CUES & UTILIZE POSITIVE TRAINING
Using positive training & teaching your dog to respond to different cues will benefit you & him in all sorts of areas of life.

When your dog knows cues, responds & gets rewarded, his confidence will go up. It will also help in situations so you both know what to do & how to respond.

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6️⃣ PROPER SLEEP
Sleep is just important for all living beings! Dogs should sleep at 12-18 hours a day, depending on age. This includes day & night. So your dog should get a lot of sleep throughout the daytime for proper brain rest & lower stress levels.

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7️⃣ AUTONOMY & CHOICES
This would be where you listen to your dog & respect what they are "telling" you while also allowing her to make safe choices about what is comfortable for her.

Example 👉🏼 Your dog doesn't like sitting next to you while you pet him. Let him move to a spot he wants to or just don't pet him at all if he's showing signs he doesn't want that in that moment.

Example 👉🏼 Your dog starts to show signs of not really wanting to be on a walk with you, then don't go on that walk or head straight home if you're already out.

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8️⃣ CONSISTENCY!
All of the above things won't matter if you cannot be consistent. In fact it could be more harmful in the long run if you do somethings one way one day and differently on another day. That will negate #1 and cause unpredictability!
🔑 So consistency is key!

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Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA
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01/05/2025

I have two spots left in the intermediate virtual class that starts this Sunday at 10 AM!!!

This 5 week class is the perfect next step for recent Basic graduates!

We will cover: go to your bed/spot/settle, leave it, and begin adding distance and distractions to your dog’s basic cues. The “heel” cue will also be introduced as well as extensive work on focus in distracting environments.

class meets an hour a week for five consecutive weeks on Zoom and cost $150 for the five weeks session.

Link to register in my bio on Insta and in the comments on Facebook

01/05/2025

Today, we honor the incredible life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a pioneer who transformed the world of animal training and left an indelible mark on our industry.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Karen Pryor’s groundbreaking work paved the way for trainers like myself, and countless others, to advocate for humane, effective training methods. While the fight for positive change would still continue, her visionary efforts undoubtedly accelerated the progress, bringing us to this better place much sooner than we might have otherwise achieved.

Karen Pryor was one of the first to show the world that animals don’t need to be trained with violence or fear. Her work with marine mammals in the 1960s, grounded in science and compassion, paved the way for positive reinforcement techniques that continue to shape the industry.

She didn’t just teach us how to train better; she taught us to see animals as sentient beings, deserving of respect, patience, and understanding.

Her book Don’t Shoot the Dog! remains a cornerstone in the field of behavioral psychology and animal training, introducing the world to the principles of operant conditioning and the power of positive reinforcement. The Karen Pryor Academy, founded in 2007, has trained thousands of professionals, ensuring her legacy endures in the hands of those committed to ethical training practices.

She laid the foundation for a movement that prioritizes trust, connection, and kindness. The positive changes we see in the industry today, our collective rejection of outdated, punitive methods, are a direct result of her fearless advocacy and unwavering belief in a better way.

Her work changed our field, but more importantly, it changed the way we connect with the animals who share our lives.

Thank you, Karen, for showing us what’s possible when science and compassion come together.

Your legacy will continue to inspire us, and we’ll strive to honor your memory by carrying your vision of compassion for animals forward. Rest in peace, and thank you for everything.

Zak George

01/04/2025

01/04/2025

(Graphic by JDevraney) - sniffing is such an important activity for dogs!

01/02/2025

Have you ever thought to yourself : "I wish Auli was closer to help me with my dog" ? ... Well here is your chance to get all my great information in your back pocket!!! 🐾

From house training to teaching your dog boundaries. I have a handout for it all these are the same wonderful handouts I give my in-person handouts. 🧡

I will continue to post watermarked previews on this page! 🐶

Affordable information from a certified dog trainer!

Each hand out is designed by a Certified R+ Dog Trainer. These handouts are for owners and Trainers looking for more information on training to have on hand or to give to clients. As these are the handouts I give my own clients.

12/31/2024

I received so many compliments on how beautiful Jenna is when I took her for a walk around TJ Max! She is a great window shopper and she loves car rides! Anyone would be lucky to have her in their family! 🐾

Message Greater Androscoggin Humane Society for more information on adopting Jenna! 🧡 (I don't speak for GAHS)

12/23/2024