I love to use toys and play as a reward! It doesn’t always have to be treats! Little Bentley has come so far learning “down” and also a stay with the distraction of me walking around him and away from him. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcementtrainer #positivereinforcement #dogsofinstagram #maggiescanineconnection #toysasrewards #toysasreinforcement
The 1,2,3 pattern game is one of many tools in my toolbox 🧰 for working with reactive dogs. Helping our dog’s stay under threshold and in the think and learn zone is the most important thing to avoid barking and lunging and build confidence in the presence of other dogs. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogreactivity #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtrainer #patterngames
Connection first. The auto check in is the most powerful tool for helping a dog feel seen and safe. It says, we’re in this experience together and you don’t have to handle the big feelings and stressors alone. I’ve got you! #dogtrainer #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #reactivedog #reactivedogsunite #relationshipcenteredtraining
Today I got to take Duke out for a field trip to work on some defensive handling. He did great staying under threshold and learning some new skills. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #reactivedogsarenotbaddogs #reactivedog
Viral hands challenge- check!
First I taught Charlie to stay indoors. Once he was successful there we went outside to a playground 🛝. We can’t train in a bubble- if you want your dog to learn to stay everywhere ya gotta practice everywhere. #practice #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #obedience #obediencetraining #obediencetraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips
It’s shorts 🩳 and dress 👗 season and I don’t know about you but I hate when dogs jump🐾 on my bare legs and scratch them up. Use this game to reward your dog 🐩 for keeping all 4 paws on the ground 😇 #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #dogtricktraining #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #obedience #obediencetraining
Stay practice. In order to teach a solid stay you must practice distance, distraction, and duration. Today we’re doing a bit of all 3 with the walk around the clock ⏰ exercise. Charlie nailed it! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #obediencetraining #obedience #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #practicemakesprogress #maggiescanineconnection
Just 2 days of day training and Charlie is going to his bed with the verbal command. It has also become an automatic down. He is working so hard and progressing beautifully!! #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #dogobedience #dogobediencetraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining
Polite door greeting. Puppy 🐶 Charlie is such a fast learner! He is doing wonderful at learning to sit to greet and not jumping at the door. #politedoorgreetings #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogobedience #dogobediencetraining #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining
I’ve been working with Stormy for a few months on loose leash walking. Today he simply crushed it!! I love how connected he was, frequently checking in with me. Practice makes progress! #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #obedience #obediencetraining #obedientdog #manners #train #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainer
I’m so proud of Debbie for teaching Gunner to wait at the door. This is beautiful impulse control training with real life purpose. No bolting out the door anymore! #positivereinforcementtraining #reinforcement #dogtraining #dogtrainer #manners #trainyourdog #obediencetraining #dogobedience #obedience #obediencedog