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We focus on Communication, Accountability, Relationship, and State of Mind.

Canine Chris Dog Training is a board & train business that utilizes balanced training to help teach dogs how to live with their humans and empower owners to be strong leaders.

02/07/2022

1️⃣ Tip for creating a more calm, polite dog.

02/02/2022

Get help yesterday!

If you are thinking about getting your first dog, consider reaching out for professional help before the dog even comes home! This will help prepare you to become a strong leader for your dog and your dog can live with clarity and guidance from you.

01/26/2022

Your dog isn't ready yet..

What do I mean? If your dog destroys the house when you're gone, they're not ready to be home alone. Put it in the crate.

If your dog barks at neighbors, digs holes, ingest sticks, etc, in the backyard, they're not ready to be unattended in the backyard. Be outside with them.

If your dog is reactive to other dogs/people, then they're not ready to join you for lunch at the pet friendly restaurant. Train them slowly and be patient until you can get to that point.

We should set our dogs up for success. Too many times, we think that the dog will make the right choices, but what usually happens is the opposite, because they're not ready. It's like a leaving a child alone at home. Would I trust my child to be home alone? Of course not. And I shouldn't trust my dog to be home alone as well if they’re not ready. I have to set both my child and dog up for success. For my kid, I need to hire a person to watch my child while I am gone. For my dog, I need to crate it, while I am gone. This way, I know everyone is safe and I won't get angry if anything undesireable happens. Only when I have put in the time to teach and have enough trust in my child or dog, is when I can leave them home unattended.

If you are struggling with some issues, try taking a step back and think about how much freedom and/or choices you are letting your dog get or make. They may just need your guidance to solve some of these issues.

01/21/2022

Do you leave your dog out in the backyard alone for long periods of time?

Although Beau would love to run around in the backyard and chewing sticks endlessly, I would NEVER leave him unattended in the backyard. Why?

1️⃣This boy is so handsome, I wouldn't be surprised if people are plotting to steal him.

2️⃣I don't want him ingesting anything that can be harmful to him. Beau loves sticks and he has eaten and puked out several.

3️⃣I don't want him practicing any unwanted behaviors such as digging, barking at people/dogs, jumping the fence, etc.. If I am not outside with him, I can’t address the unwanted behaviors.

For me, it's all about safety, addressing unwanted behaviors, and spending intentional time with my dog. Do you leave your dog alone in the backyard? How do they do?

01/17/2022

Sprout 🌱 is back with her pack now. She was a a joy to work with! Not only that, but she gave me a different challenge. She is a very sensitive dog and I had to approach her training a little differently. We had some tough conversations, but we made it through. Today at her go-home session, she was such a good girl! With her owners being so coachable and responsible, I know Sprout will be blooming.

I’m gonna miss having this girl around. And Beau will definitely miss her too 😆.

01/14/2022

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01/12/2022

One thing that is consistent with most dog owners I meet with is that there is a “picture of their dog” that they hold onto. For example, an owner has a reactive dog. Every time they walk past a dog, the dog explodes. That is the “picture” that is being held onto. Now, every time they walk past a dog, the owner gets anxious, nervous, and stressed. The dog feeds off that energy and will always react the same way they always have. Who’s been here before? I know I have and still am at times.

What has helped me is to let go off what has happened. By holding onto these past reactions, I am actually holding my dog back from progressing. It’s actually not fair at all to my dog because he has no idea why he is reacting, he is just feeding off my energy and reacting as he sees appropriate.

It’s not easy, but I try to not hold on. Don’t let what has happened in the past, keep you and your dog from progressing.

01/09/2022

This past year I started a dog training business. But it was definitely not an easy decision to make. It was big leap of courage and bravery for me to take. Before, starting the business, I was delivering food to get by. I was comfortable and I made enough money but I knew I was meant to do something else. I was very hesitant to starting the business. What if I’m not good enough? I haven’t learned enough? What if people don’t like me? What if this? What if that? Thinking back, it was more of me being afraid to move onto the next season and take charge of my life. Running a small business is tough. I have to essentially do everything. Everything falls on me, wins and losses. Was I ready for that? The answer is NO. I will never be ready. What I needed was to just GO! If I kept waiting until I was ready, I don’t think I would’ve started the business at all. I had to take a leap of faith, do my very best, and hope for the best. I’m so glad I did because I am in such a great place mentally right now. Being able to help other dog owners and dogs live more enjoyable lives has really brought me joy.

If you need a little push to get you going because you want to ask for that raise, leave your current job, start a new business, start working out, etc., here it is! Obviously, think it through so that you make the best decision for you and/or your family, but don’t wait too long. If it’s the right decision, it’s the right decision. Will it be easy? No. But it’ll mean so much more because you had to work for it!

Also, shout out to the people who have helped me and inspired me!

01/09/2022

How do I get a better recall???

This is a common ask I get asked. Or the owner might say that their dog only comes when they have a treat.

There are a variety of ways to get a better recall, but here are 3 things to be a aware of as you continue to improve your dog's recall:

1️⃣Give your dog a reason to come back to you! When you first start teaching your dog a recall, treats and praise are the best way to teach. You are teaching your dog that when they come back to you, good things happen. This is very important in the beginning phases of your recall training. As your dog understands it better, you can slowly fade away the treats/praise and mix up the frequency of treats/praise given.

2️⃣Hold your dog accountable for coming back. By holding your dog accountable, they slowly learn over time that they always end up by you when you say "come." What does accountability look like? One way is using a long leash (20-30ft). You recall your dog once, if they don't start heading your way after 2 seconds, then use the leash to lightly guide them back to you and encourage through your voice or body language as needed. Another way is to have the dog drag a leash when their in the backyard. If they don't come when called, then you calm walk over to the dog, pick up the leash and bring them inside. And last but not least, you can use an ecollar to hold your dog accountable (be sure to do your research on how to properly teach your dog what the ecollar means).

3️⃣Develop a strong relationship with your dog. Doing the 2 tips above will help with your relationship with your dog. Essentially, we want your dog to know that good things happen when they come back to you, but also view you with respect because you hold them accountable. Without these two things, you dog will most likely blow you off.

What could be your missing puzzle to a solid recall?

01/06/2022

This is to the struggling dog owners!

1️⃣Asking for permission to eat - Food is such a valuable thing to dogs. Use feeding times as an opportunity to establish more respect and patience from your dog.

2️⃣Door manners - Going in and out of the home can be a high reward for dogs. Take a moment to wait for patience and calmess before leaving or entering the home. Whatever energy the dog has, he/she will take that where they go.

3️⃣Talk less - Unfortunately, dogs don't speak human. We have to find a way to more clearly communicate to our dogs. Talking actually excites the dogs' mind. Challenge yourself to speak less to your dog and see what happens.

4️⃣Timing of affection - I am not saying to not give your dog affection, but be aware of WHEN you give it. Let's say you just got home and your dog who has not seen you all day gets very excited to see you and you love him/her up. What we are actually telling the dog is that when they are excited, they get affection. The dog thinks "if I want affection, I must be excited." And then we wonder why our dog is always excited and can't relax. In reverse, if I give my dog calm affection and attention when he/she is in more of a relaxed state of mind, he/she may offer more of that.

5️⃣Say what you mean & mean what you say - Yes means yes, and no means no. When the dog does something right, we reward them. But what about when they do an unwanted behavior? If we tell our dogs "no," we must mean it. Something has to follow our "no." Whether it is spacial pressure, a leash pop, a tap on the ecollar, etc.., something has to follow the word "no." If we do not follow through, the dog learns overtime that NO doesn't mean anything, and they will continue doing what they're doing.

I hope these tips help!! If you have any questions, please ask them below. And if you are really struggling, then check out the link in the bio to see how I can help in a more meaningful way.

01/05/2022

I thought I was patient..

As an Olympic weightlifting coach, I thought I was pretty dang patient. I knew I had to be because of how complex and technical the lifts were since the sn**ch and clean & jerk require a lot of coordination, mobility, flexibility, strength, and power. Patience was actually something that I was complemented on very much by athletes that I have worked with.

It wasn’t until I got a dog where I realized that I was actually quite impatient 🙈. As I started working with my dog, Beau, he really tested me and there were many times where I was frustrated😤. There are still moments where I’m frustrated with him haha. But these frustrated sessions would keep me up at night. I’d ask myself, “Why didn’t he get what I was saying? What did I miss?”

Looking back I wish I had just moved on quicker. The guy was only 6 months! Of course, he doesn’t know everything! I was a good coach, and my ego thought I could do the same with a dog. I THOUGHT WRONG.

But I share this to let you know that if you have had a similar experience, it’s okay. It’s okay to have these feelings; it’s normal and part of the process. But learn to let go and not be so prideful and stubborn (like me 😆). Take the failures as wins, because they really are and they contribute to the future wins.

01/04/2022

Do you have a reactive or fearful dog?

Some of us didn't get "lucky." I think we all know that one friend/family that has the perfect dog. It listens well, walks nicely on the leash, comes when called, good with kids, etc... And then your dog is the total opposite. Reactive towards dogs/people, destroys the house, pulls like hell on the walk, etc... You had to put in the extra work to get your dog where they are now so that you can enjoy your life just a little more. But even then, it's still tough sometimes, and some days it feels like your dog will never get better.

I'm here to let you know that it can! To the owners of reactive/fearful dogs, you can get through this. It is going to take a little bit more work, but that's why it is going to be so much more meaningful when you get to a point where you are more trustworhty of your dog. Set small, attainable goals; be consistent; ask for help when needed; and last but not least, don't be too hard on yourself.

For Beau and I, we are still working through his reactivity on our walks when passing by other dogs. Some days it's good; some days it feels like he has never been trained before. On the good days, we take it and celebrate! On the not so good days, we do our best to shake it off and move on. Is it hard to not beat myself up about it? Yes. Do I get angry at Beau? Yes. But there is always tomorrow. So we keep working.

What have your experiences been like with your reactive/fearful dog? What techniques have worked? What didn't? If you are dealing with this right now, what is your biggest struggle? Let us know if we can help!

01/04/2022

Arthur just went back home with his parents after a short board and train program. We worked on recall, “drop it”, and holding him accountable to his commands. He did great and with his owners being on top of things, he is going to grow into a very well behaved adult dog. Go Arthur!

01/02/2022

Your dog doesn't need a 2-hour walk to be relaxed!

One of the most asked questions I get is: "how do I get my dog to relax and be calm?"

The art of calmness is definitely a skill. Some dogs are naturally more calm and we may not need to teach it, but most dogs, it must be taught. I want you to think about creating calmness by addressing your dog's state of mind vs exercising your dog more.

For teaching calmness, I like to use the down command, the crate, and "place."

I love the down command because it is naturally a relaxed position. The mind follows the body. If your dog is in a down, it will be easier for it to settle. Once you teach your dog a solid down command, you can use it when the dog is in the crate, on place, in the house, and out in public. Be sure to start this in low distraction areas, then you can slowly increase the distrations as your dog gets better.

The crate is a great tool beause it can be a safe spot for your dog to relax in. As soon as you get your dog, start crate training them. Over time they will understand that the crate is where they go relax. The key with the crate is to have the dog be in the crate throughout the day, even when you are home. The dog needs to learn how to be away from you and relax. If the dog is always out and following you around the home, even though they aren't being ""
bad," they are not relaxed. Their mind is actually wondering what is happening next. When your dog is in the crate, they learn to accept that fact, surrender, and relax.

The place command is just like the crate, but the dog can be "part of the action" and is way more transferable to other scenarios if you ever want to bring your dog out in public spaces and be calm at the same time.

Remember, calmness is a skill. We must teach our dogs how to be calm. Also, take your time with this! It’s not easy and will require lots of patience. Happy training!

01/01/2022

When I stepped away from coaching CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting in September of 2020, I did not think I’d be starting a dog training business one year later.

I loved coaching in the gym space, but I felt that it was time to step away since my passion for teaching weightlifting had faded. But I knew that I loved coaching, teaching and working with people. I knew I would eventually get back into coaching, but I never thought it would be like this 😅.

Once I started training my dog, Beau, it felt like I was learning Olympic weightlifting all over again and I just wanted to share what I’ve learned with everyone! And once I started actually helping dog owners, it brought me right back to coaching.

For me, it’s the being part of a team, having someone’s back, and doing something that really matters to people, and doing it together.

I’m so glad I got Beau and how he helped me move on to this new path!

12/31/2021

You've tried everything and dog still pulls on your walks?

Say you've bought all the "no pull" tools, watched all of the YouTube videos, used all of the best treats, but your dog still pulls on the walk and just doesn't listen to you.

Here are 3 things you could address that may help:
🐕 Free roaming in the house - Although your dog is house broken, this simple things plays such big role in your dog being able to listen to you. When a dog has free roam and is rarely told what to do in the house, the message they are getting is that they have free roam outdoors as well. Instead, try putting them in the crate or onto "place" multiple times a day. A great time for this would be right before the walk.
🚪 Rushing out of the door - This sets the tone for the walk! Take a moment to wait for calmness and patience from your dog before going out the door. Ask for more calmness and patience and they will bring that energy out with them on the walk.
🧘 Where is your energy? - I ask my dog for calmness and patience but I too must be calm and patient. Take a moment to check yourself before going out of the door. Your dog feeds off your energy.

Give these 3 tips a try for a week or two and see how things change for you and your dog!

12/30/2021

Everyone meet Arthur!

He is here for the next 5 days to fine tune his behaviors and a little obedience through the ecollar.

Arthur, his owners, and I have worked together before at their home and they have made great progress with him, but there is just some small things that we still need to clean up, so he is here! He is learning so fast already because of the work his owners have put in and I’m excited to see what he can do on go home day!

12/30/2021

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠?

I love my dog just as much as anyone else, but he does not control my life. YOU, the dog owner should come first. For example, I don't change my dinner plans, not invite friends over, stop for him to sniff on our walks, let him take my spot on the couch, eat my food, etc. However, I do try my best to fulfill his needs and be fair to him. If you aren't doing this, please take a moment and reevaluate your relationship with your dog.

Your dog should accomodate to you and your lifestyle. With that being said, you do have to teach your dog how to live with you. It is not fair to them, if you do not. Teach them so that you and your dog can enjoy life more!

12/29/2021

Let me tell you a secret...it is okay to crate your dog!

The crate is such a great tool for:
1️⃣Keeping your dog safe
2️⃣Prevent mischief accidents inside the house
3️⃣Giving them down time to relax

For us, Beau will probably always be crated when he is home alone or sleeping overnight. It's really just a peace of mind for me. I know where he is and I know he is safe. He's also learned that the crate is a safe space for him to lay down and relax.

If you struggle with this, try looking at it from a different perspective. It may seem like your dog is "sad" in the crate, but that’s just us humans putting our human emotions on our dogs. In reality, the dog is probably thinking, "oh thank goodness, I can finally relax."

Let's do our best to keep our dogs safe and give them the gift of relaxation.

12/28/2021

What are your goals for you and your dog in 2022?

I'll start! I want to continue to train Beau so that my wife and I can bring him to different places. He doesn't need to go everywhere we go because that isn't realistic, but we would like to take him to places that makes sense. With the business growing, I want to make sure to make time to train Beau physically and mentally. Not only Beau, but myself too. It can be easy to put exercising in the back burner when life gets busy, but I want to make sure that is something I prioritize. Another goal for Beau and I in 2022 is to help as many dog owners and their dogs as possible. Whether through social media, private sessions, or board and trains, we am here to help!

What are your goals for 2022? Comment below ⬇️

12/24/2021

Milo is back with his pack!

He was quite shy at first and didn’t eat for a whole day, but as we continued to work together, he opened up and gave me full effort in our training sessions!

Be a good boy, Milo!

12/21/2021

Leo finished up his 1-week puppy program yesterday!

He learned and improved so much in such a short amount of time. It was quite amazing to watch.

He learned how to go in and out of the crate (without treats 😏), door manners, “place”, and asking for permission.

Is he perfect?? No. But he has a foundation that him and him owner can build from. And I trust that his owner will continue to raise him up well!

Be a good boy, Leo!

12/21/2021

Look at those faces!! 😍

Well, they’re not for everyone.

This post is inspired by . If I’ve learned one thing about .the.amstaff this past year, it’s that he needs strong, consistent leadership. I can’t only be a leader when he is misbehaving. I can’t only be a leader when I want to. I have to be his leader 100% of the time. Left unchecked, Beau would easily run the house doing whatever he wanted.

Although all bullies are not all like this, most will require a strong, consistent leader. This is why they’re are so many in the shelters.

BULLY BREEDS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE.

Do not get a bully because they look cool, cute, badass, etc. Do not get a bully just because you want to advocate for the breed. All that is great, but KNOW what you’re getting yourself into. Do your research. Be prepared. Get help before you need it.

Bullies can be one of the best dogs out there when properly trained and taught how to behave. If you love this breed, do what they need the most, be their leader. If you want advocate for this breed, be their leader. Also, there are different ways to support and advocate and support bullies without owning one. Perhaps you can volunteer at a shelter or rescue, donate, or educate yourself and/or others before becoming an owner.

This breed is amazing and I am so happy to have one, but it’s not easy.

12/20/2021

DON’T LET YOUR DOG FIGURE IT OUT. ON THEIR OWN. HELP NAVIGATE THEM THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS.

With the holidays coming up, you may want to include your dog(s) on your events and/or outings. It's great that you want to include your dog, but do so carefully and resposibly!

Let’s start with..
WHAT NOT TO DO:
•Do not let your unexercised dog greet people when they come over. Or do not bring your unexercised dog over to someone else's house.
•Do not have your dog just figure it out. You may not like the result.
•You don't need to feel bad for not including your dog during the holidays. They don't know what holidays are and could care less about your family and friends.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
•Not all dogs like to be around others (both people and/or dogs). Be sure to respect your dog's and others' space.
•Before having guest come over or bringing the dog over to someone else's house, get your dog physically exercised! And maybe even some mental work too. This will tire them out and hopefully they settle in quicker with others around.
•Utilize the crate, leash, and "place" to help manage your dog! These 3 tools will come in handy if/when your dog deceides to make the wrong decision.
•If your dog is more iffy about others, be on watch and advocate for your dog's space. If your dog is a bit too friendly and loves everyone, give them a "job" and hold them accountable for it. For example, you can give them the job of holding a down-stay or "place", and they can only be released when you say so.

12/17/2021

It starts inside the home!

I can’t stress this enough. If the dog doesn’t listen to you in the home, how can you expect it to walk nicely and listen to you outside.

12/16/2021

Have you taken puppy classes before? How was your experience?

12/14/2021

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Does your dog respect you? This was a missing puzzle in my training with my own dog, Beau. I thought I was being a good pet parent by providing him with all he needs. I gave him food, water, toys, training, and even leadership. But he would still blow me off at times. He wouldn't sit when I asked. He wouldn't ""stay"" as long as I wanted. Or he wouldn't listen when I said no. It wasn't until I became a better leader for Beau to listen and respect me.

The definition of respect is, "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements." My abilities and qualities as a leader was lacking. I noticed that the biggest lacking factor for me was my ability to hold Beau accountable, follow through, and being relevant to him. For eaxample, if I commanded Beau to sit and he didn't sit, what was going to come next? Before, I might repeat myself, get frustrated, or just move on. And by doing so, Beau learned that nothing was going to happen if he didn't listen and the he could blow me off. Once I learned how to hold him accountable and become relevant, it was a game changer.

What does holding your dog accountable look like? For Beau and I (this may or may not work for you), giving a stimulation on the ecollar or a leash pop help reminded Beau what I was asking of him. And if he didn't listen, he knew that I would remind him until he did. How intense of a stimulation or a leash pop? That depends. If Beau was in a more aroused state of mind, I would increase my intensity. If were inside the house and just doing simple commands, then a lower intensity to remind him. As I became more consistent, he caught on and respected me more. Think of a strong, stable leader in your life and think about why you respect them. That's how you want your dog to look you.

12/14/2021

Can I get some manners, please?!

If I acted like this at the dinner table as a kid, my mom would slap me 😂.

Here I’m working with Leo on his impulse control and teaching him to ask for permission before eating. This exercise helps teach the dog patience and over time develops more respect for you, the owner.

No one likes a pushy and rude dog. But we have to teach our dogs how to be respectful. Notice how in the video I don’t ask for anything from Leo. I am quiet and simply wait for calm and patience from Leo. I don’t get mad or frustrated, I just keep working through. Two minutes later, he is calm and he gets to eat!

12/13/2021

Help me welcome Leo to the puppy program! He’ll be here for one week to continue his crate and potty training and learn some basic manners!

12/11/2021

With all the puppies that will be coming by Canine Chris, I’ve been wanting to push more puppy content to help you if you have a puppy or are getting one! Today, we talk about a puppy schedule.

Puppies need a schedule to get adjusted to all of the new things that are happening in their life. They literally just left their mother and litter mates, living in a new environment, and now they have to get to know you. All at the age of about 7-16 weeks. It’s a lot.

But we can help them! We can help by providing them leadership and structure. Right now, the biggest focus will be crate and potty training. Crate training because the crate can help with so many things. Having a dog that can be crated anytime, anywhere without whining is KEY! And potty training because ain’t nobody got time to clean up p*e and p**p inside the house.
Giving the puppy a rough schedule to follow will help get them calm in the crate and potty trained in no time.

Give this schedule a go and let me know how it goes. Please note, this is just a guideline. Please adjust as needed based on your own schedule and your puppy’s needs. Everyone is a little or a lot different.

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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠? I love my dog just as much as anyone else, but he does not control my life. YOU, the dog owner should come first. For example, I don't change my dinner plans, not invite friends over, stop for him to sniff on our walks, let him take my spot on the couch, eat my food, etc. However, I do try my best to fulfill his needs and be fair to him. If you aren't doing this, please take a moment and reevaluate your relationship with your dog. Your dog should accomodate to you and your lifestyle. With that being said, you do have to teach your dog how to live with you. It is not fair to them, if you do not. Teach them so that you and your dog can enjoy life more! #caninechris #dogtraining #dogtrainer #minneapolis #minnesota #packleader #openmindedapproach #cratetraining #youfirst

Can I get some manners, please?! If I acted like this at the dinner table as a kid, my mom would slap me 😂. Here I’m working with Leo on his impulse control and teaching him to ask for permission before eating. This exercise helps teach the dog patience and over time develops more respect for you, the owner. No one likes a pushy and rude dog. But we have to teach our dogs how to be respectful. Notice how in the video I don’t ask for anything from Leo. I am quiet and simply wait for calm and patience from Leo. I don’t get mad or frustrated, I just keep working through. Two minutes later, he is calm and he gets to eat! #caninechris #dogtraining #dogtrainer #minneapolis #minnesota #boardandtrain #puppy

Help me welcome Leo to the puppy program! He’ll be here for one week to continue his crate and potty training and learn some basic manners! #caninechris #dogtraining #dogtrainer #minneapolis #minnesota #boardandtrain #puppy

Puppies don’t know how to walk nicely on a leash! We must slowly and patiently teach them how to. Instead, try putting on a long leash and have them drag it as you explore an area together. Walk away from them and have them naturally follow you and learn to stay close. Over time, this can turn into loose leash walking. Teach first, expect later. #caninechris #dogtraining #dogtrainer #minneapolis #minnesota #boardandtrain #puppy #teachfirstexpectlater

With small dogs, they can be so easy to "manage" and can be easily removed them from any situation, and we can brush off actually training them. We have all seen it: small dog barks and lunges at someone or something, owner picks them up and tell them it's okay. Someone knocks on the door, small dog barks, owner picks the dog up. Small dog wants attention, owner picks up the dog. Small dog does something unwanted, owner picks up the dog. This type of management never really teaches the dog anything. What really is happening is we are only putting a bandaid over a wound. The bandaid does not heal the wound, it only covers it up. What really needs to be done is treating the wound and properly healing it. When we do this to our small dogs, we can unconciously create seperation anxiety, disrespect, fearfulness, and even aggression. Whether big or small, all dogs need to be trained and taught how to properly behave. #caninechris #dogtraining #dogtrainer #minneapolis #minnesota #toybreed #smalldogs #openmindedapproach