Respectful Communications Animal Training

08/14/2025

The Best of Georgia awards showcase businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. Respectful Communications Animal Training LLC is excited to have been nominated!

2025 voting is currently active and ends October 31, 2025 11:59 PM

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08/10/2025

Choosing no-force dog training is safest for your dog and makes the most out of your dog training investment.

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08/10/2025

"To the general public, please don't fall for the hype and the hoopla. Learn what qualifies someone to be a real dog trainer, someone who has studied animal learning, behavior, and training, and who understands how to teach this to people, someone who is certified by reputable organizations.

Don't look for a lion tamer, look for a truly qualified, educated and certified professional animal trainer who has demonstrated their competence through knowledge and skill testing, professional activities, and accomplishments they don't necessarily broadcast.

Neither the loudest voice nor the nicest website are reliable indicators of the quality and value of services advertised."

How to separate genuine mastery from superficial manipulation?

07/31/2025

Look for an ethical trainer before signing your dog up for training

07/30/2025

Great graphic and advice

Yes...a dog can take food and be terrified at the same time.
We shouldn't mistake taking food as consent or a dog being comfortable, especially if they are anxious.
Confliction is real.
Confliction happens when a dog feels opposing emotions.
They want the food.
They don't want to get closer to the person with the food.

So throw it!

Not closer to you.
It's not a trick.
This dog is scared and they need security.

While food can be a break through for some nervous dogs.....for some though I never use food.
That confliction can be incredibly strong and I don't want to add to their distress.
Pressure and food together can create a dangerous mix.
This dog is stuck between a desire for that food and fear.
A conflicted dog may approach, take food, and then snap.... not out of aggression, but from that inner turmoil.

A dog may approach to take food even if they’re not emotionally ready.
The body language will be clear here.

Fear cannot be bribed.

07/27/2025

If the behavior seems out of context there is a reason for that.

07/24/2025

Our work with dogs involves a two way communication in the moment and is not just about getting a certain behavior from the dog. Learning only happens when the student feels safe. Step one is to make sure your pet feels safe.

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07/20/2025

Please…. Do not leave your pet in the car I. This heat even with the windows open a bit. It’s too hot!

Every summer, pets suffer and even die from being left in hot cars. A few minutes can be deadly. At just 75°F outside, the inside of your vehicle can hit 94°F in 10 minutes. By 100°F outside, that shoots up to 134°F in 30 minutes.

⚠️ Pets can suffer heatstroke, organ failure, and death can occur in minutes.
❌ Cracked windows don't help.
✅ Take them with you or leave them at home where it's cool and safe.

Please don't risk their lives.