A Way With Dogs

02/05/2024

🐕 Do you have a dog? Willing to take a 2 minute survey to tell me about your concerns about your dog's behavior?

Please share with any other dog guardians you think would be interested.

Thanks! 🐩

Thank you so much for being willing to share your thoughts with A Way With Dogs Training. This survey should take about two minutes to complete.

01/17/2024

Six simple ways to improve your dog's life:
☑ Learn your dog’s language
☑ Learn your dog's preferences
☑ Give your dog choice
☑ Give your dog variety
☑ Listen to your dog
☑ Come from a place of compassion

Want more? Our most recent blog post about these ideas will be in the comments.

What have you done to improve your own dog's life?

01/09/2024

Did you know that too much exercise can actually cause your dog to be MORE hyper? It seems counterintuitive, but it's true, and it's called over-arousal. Does it mean your dog shouldn't get physical exercise? Of course not, but if your dog is frequently over-aroused, they may need some help to learn to settle and even to be able to rest productively. It may also mean that your dog needs something other than physical activity added to their routine - enrichment that includes chewing, licking, and using his or her nose!

I'll link to an article in the comments that talks a bit about this conundrum.

Is your dog what you would call "hyper"? Have you found good ways to address it or do you need some help with that? Tell us in the comments!

01/08/2024

Got a new puppy or know someone who does? Our friend's are putting on a fabulous free 14 day summit to learn all about your new friend! Feel free to share.

It’s here!!! 🎉 I’ve been working diligently behind the scenes for the last few months to bring you another information packed conference with aaaaah-mazing guest speakers. 🤩

Don’t you wish puppies came with instructions? 📝

If you’ve ever thought that, then you’ll definitely want to sign up for the ‘Your Puppy Blueprint’ Summit.- where you can stop guessing, wondering, and Googling how to have a well-behaved puppy and turn the chaos to calm! 🐾

I’ve brought together 25+ top experts in dog behavior and training for this complimentary conference on raising a puppy (and surviving puppyhood). The best part is it’s FREE to you! 🎊

🐾 Raising a puppy isn’t easy and some days can feel overwhelming. Come hang out with me and the other amazing trainers and behavior professionals who will be part of the event, helping you with all your puppy predicaments. 🐕

👉🏻 So if you would like to:

✅ Get help with your puppy predicaments
✅ Understand your puppy better
✅ Improve your training skills to help build a better connection with your puppy
✅ Have access to helpful, accurate information
✅ Finally have the joy and life you envisioned when you brought your puppy home

Then this event is for you! 🎉

🐶 AND… you’ll be hearing from me, talking about one of my favorite topics 🩵 The Truth About Puppy Socialization: It’s Not About Meeting Dogs and People 🐶

🎈Registration is open now. Event starts 1/22.

🌈 I saved you a FREE front row seat. But you have to register to be part of it!
🎤Come listen to us chat all things puppy!
🎟️ Claim your front row seat to the event right here: https://conference.puppyblueprint.com/kellyfahey

12/12/2023

🌟 Unveiling Canine Curiosities: Embrace Contrafreeloading! 🐾

Ever wondered about contrafreeloading? 🤔 This captivating concept, coined by animal psychologist Glen Jensen in 1963, reveals that animals, including our four-legged friends, savor the satisfaction of earning their meals! 🍽️🐕

In a groundbreaking study, Jensen observed that rats opted for a pedal-operated dispenser over a simple food bowl. Today, contrafreeloading has become a pivotal insight into understanding animal behavior, with dogs enthusiastically embracing the challenge.

🐱 Cats, being the independent souls they are, march to a different beat—no surprises there! 😸

Countless anecdotes speak to the transformative power of turning picky eaters into eager diners by letting them work for their meals. 🧠💡 At A Way With Dogs we've witnessed this magic firsthand as our furry clients exclusively enjoy their meals from engaging enrichment toys.

Living in the hustle and bustle of the city doesn't mean our pets can't enjoy mental stimulation. 🌆🐾 Turn mealtime into an enriching experience, adding zest to their house-bound lives.

📚 Keen to dive deeper? Check the comments for articles, including insights from a UC-Davis psychology professor discussing how contrafreeloading resonates with human behavior and public policy. It's an intriguing, relatively unknown concept that deserves the spotlight!

Have you explored beyond the traditional food bowl for your furry companions? Share your experiences and tips in the comments! 🗣️ Let's spark a conversation about this captivating and underutilized concept. 🚀

01/19/2022

Did you know that if you want to make faster progress with your dog’s training you can do multiple training sessions each day? The key is sleep!

Did you know that if you want to make faster progress with your dog’s training you can do multiple training sessions each day? The key is sleep! A study performed...

12/23/2021

Running into the holiday vacation long weekend like...

05/12/2021

"Stay" in odd places along the trail today.
Great job, Millie!

01/18/2021

Rapha pounce! Rapha run!