✨ Let’s talk expectations for your current or future dog✨
🐾 Are we taking into account their upbringing? Rescue or breeder? Genetics? Or just overall their own personality?🐾
🐾A lot of relationships can be saved by having realistic expectations of your dog before you bring them home, and being willing to adapt to who they are🐾
✨Training can help many things but there is a line between pushing a dog into uncomfortable situations to better fit our ideal of them vs training them with their personality in mind✨
🐾When Doug first came to us, it was clear he was highly under socialized and was quick to react/ try to go after other dogs, people, cats, etc. I really never thought he would ever be able to play with another dog due to his high prey drive and self confidence, but he continues to prove me wrong! With lots of confidence building, structure, and time to decompress his beautiful cuddly and loving personality is starting to come out. Today was his first interaction with another dog and man, he LOVED it! I’ll never get over the feeling of seeing these hurt dogs come to life. I cannot wait to see what else he is going to be able to accomplish!! This is a good reminder that above all, TIME is what heals. He’s been with us for just about 7 weeks and is now starting to fully open up. 🖤✨
✨Welcome to our new series the “No B.S. of Behavior.” Our goal is always to be as upfront and honest about your dog’s behavior and the reasons behind it, so let’s chat about it! What behavior issues do you struggle with that you need a no B.S. answer about? ✨
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✨Want a fool proof recall for your dog? Try these three rules and let me know how they are doing! ✨#dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactivedog #balanceddog #balanceddogtraining #coloradodogsofinstagram #coloradodogtraining #coloradodogtrainers #belgianmalinois
Let’s chat about 5 misconceptions of dog training and behavior! Any questions? Shoot me a message or leave a comment 😍#dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactivitytraining #reactivedog #balanceddog #balanceddogtraining
The diary of a dog owner, especially those of us with working dogs 🥲 Adding in ways to physically and mentally stimulate your dog is key for you to live harmoniously with your dog without them finding ways to stimulate themselves. find fun outlets for both of you to enjoy and build your relationship together!
🍁Packwalks are just my favorite. A time to train your pup, chat with other dog lovers, and just a time to relax together. This was one of our busiest pack walks today with new people coming every week! What’s stopping you from coming??🍁
Maybe I can’t handle 14…. These 5 are plenty 😬
A few things we are doing to help desensitize our litter of 4 week old Belgian malinois puppies. What questions do y’all have of these sweet things?
2 1/2 weeks old and already menaces. Lecter (Black) has been loud since the moment he was born. I can’t imagine the chaos this litter will bring by the time they are 8 weeks old 😬
Working on that early desensitization to husbandry like dremeling and brushing, noises, handling, smells, everything we can! I love this stage of development with these sweet babies. So many milestones everyday!