In order for your dog to know what a command IS, he needs to know what it IS NOT.
Let your dog make mistakes - and give feedback. (Of course, give feedback when he makes the correct choice, too!)
Help him figure it out instead of dictating his every move, and watch him learn quickly & effectively! #nomoremicromanaging
❤️ Interested in customized coaching and empathetic teaching on your schedule, in your home, to work on your goals? Message me! I can’t wait to meet you and your dog(s)! 🐾
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Nail trims are more than pawdicures.
They’re an opportunity for building trust & practicing advocacy.
They’re time for skin, ear, & joint health monitoring.
They’re an exercise in patience, calm, & persistence.
The time & energy spent on handling is an incredible investment that you will reap rewards from, in other aspects of your relationship. It’s so much more than a pawdicure.
➡️ Want to learn how to do your dog’s nails with in person or online 1:1 coaching? Message me! We offer dog training lessons for humans and their canines, both in person and online.
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August 2024 Community Pack Walk - thank you for attending!! Our next pack walk is September 15 at 11am; I hope to see you there! 💕
Message me with any questions. 🤗
FAQ: What are your pick up and drop off hours?
The answer: We are available for pick up and drop off appointments as often as possible while caring for dogs (walks, place, cleaning, grooming, etc.), teaching lessons, facilitating community events like pack walks - and taking care of our mental & physical health (gym, therapy, and more!) to be the best versions of ourselves and show up with full cups to serve others with joy and gratitude. We block our calendars as needed to accommodate these commitments, and we greatly appreciate your flexibility and understanding!
We do ask that folks schedule appointments to ensure that we are available for drop off decompression time and have your dogs brushed (if needed), physically fulfilled and ready for pick up. (You’ll get an email 4-6 weeks before your boarding reservation dates with a link to schedule!)
See below for our general hours of operation - please note that we do not accept drop off or pick up appointments on major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Eve, New Year’s Day):
Sunday: 11a-4p
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7a-6p
Wednesday: 7a-5p
Saturday: 7a-4p
Message Jen with any questions!!
Immensely grateful for fellow badass boarding moms who make the days brighter with pack walks! Infinity thank yous to @brittak9care & @balancedbrindle for helping out this summer (and beyond!)!! I appreciate you so much!
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From tension to teamwork - I’m so proud of the progress that Vinny and Bailey made during our sessions!
Vinny was displaying some frustration based reactivity while on leash as well as pulling quite a lot on his harness and flat buckle collar, so we conditioned him to the prong collar and set up a communication system, including body language and changes in direction, food rewards, and updating leash pressure meaning.
➡️ Tension on the leash (or leash pressure) used to mean very little as when tension was present, forward movement was allowed and Vinny got what Vinny wanted. Now, leash pressure means that Vinny looks to his handler for information. This allows for more efficient and clear communication. (As communication is the first step in redefining our relationships with our dogs!)
We also worked on “place” to give Vinny the gift of calm on command, to set him up for success while on outings with his mom, and to prep him for DIY nail trims. 🐾
I could not be more thrilled with their progress, together! 🤩
❤️ Interested in customized coaching and empathetic teaching on your schedule, in your home, to work on your goals? Message me! Our in person private training sessions are filling up fast. (We also have online training and consultation options.) I can’t wait to meet you and your dog(s)!
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