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Check out all these great pups from our Week 4 Thursday evening class! Everyone is prepping for graduation in the coming weeks, and all have improved a ton. Link especially has made the biggest turnaround, when I first met him he was uncontrollably barking at everything soon as he saw something in the environment. Today he is one of the best in the class! Great job to everyone and thanks to Julie, Christina, & Dan for lending me a hand yesterday. 2 more weeks until graduation 🐾
Congratulations to all of these amazing pups & their dedicated owners for graduating basic obedience today! This class was a lot of fun and these dogs were really on their A game, with Nico especially winning MVP. Thank you to all in the class for sticking with me and making it such a great class, I appreciate you! 🐾
Thank you Julie & Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC for being such a big help as well!
Let's talk about bringing in a new dog to your home. Whether you have other animals or not, these tips are strongly advised. If you do have other animals in the home, especially multiple dogs, I consider these non-negotiable if you want to maximize long-term success.
✔️Keep all dogs on leash for the first few weeks and introduce slowly. That goes for in the home too especially. Neutral territory walks, leash walks in yard, etc. all help the dogs slowly get used to each other, rather rolling the dice and seeing what happens. You must control the experience and interactions!
✔️All resources should be separated, even if your current animals have shared nicely. That means feeding your dogs in their own area (crate, separate room, etc.) as well as designated 1 on 1 toy time. Bones, toys, food bowls, etc. should all be up and away when dogs are together.
✔️Crate training is a must. Being able to keep the crates somewhat nearby each other will help the dogs get used to one another while in their safe space. Crate training also helps the dogs have time to decompress, as well as give you time to relax and bring them back out on leashes when you're ready.
✔️Never leave the dogs unattended, whether it be you're just leaving the room for a few minutes, or leaving the house for a few hours, it is not worth the risk.
✔️Most importantly, consider your current dogs before adopting or purchasing a puppy. Not all dogs need dog friends to be happy, and it may just be better to keep it solo. If you have an older dog with behavioral issues, or an older dog that likes to lounge, bringing in a hyper and high energy dog may not be a good fit. Consider your current situation and what is best for you all.
Remember, it takes a lot of work initially to get things where you want them to be, it is a marathon, not a sprint!
I hope some people find this information useful. 🐾
📣📣Announcement 📣📣
Hey everyone, I've been quiet on here due to being really busy and dealing with some personal struggles. I am about a year out of back surgery and have seen some severe regression in terms of back pain the last few weeks. I am still thankfully functional, but until I gauge the effectiveness of my recent back injection, I can not schedule any more new clients. For those who have reached out, I have replied via email or let you know my situation already via text. I want to be able to give all of my clients 110%, so until I feel better, I have to keep a lighter workload to be able to give my all and best quality work. Thank you all so much for trusting me with your dogs, and to those considering me to train your pup, I appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
✔️ Please Note, this does not affect anyone already currently on the schedule!!
Pic of one my of my favorite pups Daisy 🌼 who just recently finished up an off-leash training program 🐾
I'd like to wish my boy Dexter a Happy 4th Gotcha Day! He is the king of keeping me on my toes and has had such a great turnaround since I first adopted him. We love you so much buddy!! 🐾
Say hello to our newest group class students! Bruce, Keke, Ranger, Lucy, & Nico have all been doing excellent for our first two weeks of class. Today we worked on our leash walking, stay, & confidence building! Everyone is improving big time so far, especially KeKe who I believe is going on her 4th home in 2 years! Good job everyone! 🐾🐾
We had our Saturday morning class graduate today! These pups from when I first met them all have had absolutely tremendous turn arounds. I'm proud of each and every one of them, and it makes me feel so fulfilled to know I made a difference in their lives. Thank you to all of these great owners for taking my teachings seriously and really getting their pups on track. Also, thank you to Julie of Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC for being an awesome assistant. I had Julie teach portions of this class so she is comfortable for her first upcoming group next Wednesday, I am very appreciative and proud of you! Congrats y'all 🐾
My boy Dexter can be a pretty wild guy, but believe it or not he has pretty severe phobia of fireworks. I've learned not to force the issue, but to proactively manage it to keep him safe and happy. Below are some simple safety tips for the 4 of July!
✔️Try to exercise your dog before the action starts. This will help aid in relaxation for later.
✔️Keep your dog on a leash if you don't have fenced in area, it just isn't worth the risk of them running off.
✔️Get your dog a safe room or crate. I personally have his crate in a dark, quiet area that somewhat isolates the noise.
✔️Use other sounds to keep them from hearing the noise. (Calming music, television, etc.)
✔️Get enrichment prepped ahead of time so they can enjoy being in their safe area. (Filled Kongs, Marrow Bones, Stuffed Beef Trachs, etc.)
✔️Make sure your dog has their collar secure with their tags attached that has all of your necessary information.
For puppies, I recommend playing firework sounds and other noises on Bluetooth speaker to help desensitize. Initially begin at low volumes and begin to up the volume as they do well. 🐾
Our little Saturday morning class is all ready to graduate next week! All of these dogs have been working through some behavioral issues, and each have come very far since I first met them. Very proud of all of these pups for all the great progress, looking forward to next week! 🐾
Do you struggle with your dog's manners? Look no further, we got you covered! At the end of this class, you and your dog will have great leash skills and much much more 🐾
Our next class in Harding starts Thursday July 11th 6:30 PM. We will meet every Thursday 6:30 PM thereafter. Deposit & shot records required to sign up, limited space available 🐾
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We had our Nanticoke Class finally graduate tonight! We had a long road getting to this point, but everyone came out on top. Proud of all these pups and their families for coming such a long way, congrats to everyone. Shout to out Knox for being top of his class, and also to Caesar for being most improved 🐾🎉🐾
5 new graduates just left the building tonight! We worked hard to get here and everyone in this class did a great job tonight! Shoutout to Mimi for getting MVP of the Class, thank you all for putting in the work 🐾
Next Weekend Group Class Date- June 30th for orientation, then we meet every Sunday at 11:00 AM for 6 weeks. Spots are limited. Dog must be up to date and 4 months or older. 570-285-5151 🐾
Check out our Wednesday Night Group Crushing the Sit Stay for graduation practice last evening! These pups are going to be rocking for graduation and will be tons of fun. Looking forward to next week 🐾
It would've been your 14th birthday today, I miss you so much buddy. My first boy, I made so many mistakes but you still gave me your everything and loved me unconditionally. You are so missed and loved ❤️
Today is National Rescue Dog Day! I started this business with one goal, to help owners live happily with their companions and keep them out of shelters. I could go on about my guys but I want to hear about yours in the comments below!
All of these pups are about ready to graduate in a few weeks! We had an awesome Week 4 with everyone, and each of these great pups made big strides so far. Looking forward to the next 2 weeks, we are almost at the finish line! 🐾
Let's talk about over-socialization! What is it? It's when you take your dog everywhere and anywhere from a young age, in hopes they learn to love everyone & everything. In some cases this works fine, in others it can make new people, places & things quite unpleasant and develop phobias. It is crucial to slowly expose, in short, sweet, neutral bursts.
Utilizing hand feeding also was a big help for Blu here. She was super phobic of literally anything new and would go into immediate shut down. I did not start by taking her to Lowe's or Tractor Supply, but went to an open field and taught her how to have fun in a new place. Triggers were at a far distance and she learned they brought her good things when she looked at them. We took a lot of time making sure to build value in handler (hand feeding) and associated the new environment as a fun place to be. Once we established new places brought good stuff, rather than potentially negative experiences, we got her to slowly, key word slowly, generalize this everywhere. So remember y'all, improper socialization can be detrimental if not done properly, so make sure proper steps are being taken
5 Year Gotcha Day for my boy Brutus yesterday! He is the best family dog I could ever ask for & is such a resilient boy especially considering his past. He came in the shelter with a 3 day old litter of puppies with a mom dog, while also having melted candle wax all over his back and head. He was super head shy when I first met him & I made it my goal to bond with him. After a few days of hanging out with him while volunteering, I went with my gut and brought him home. This picture played a big part in that decision, btw. Before this guy I never crate trained my dogs or had much structure. He is the first dog I ever used training tools on, and also is my first reactive dog. I went through a lot of learning and made mistakes along the way, but we both grew so much to get to where we are. I am so grateful for you Brutus and I hope to have many more years together ❤️🐾
Week 2 for Wednesday evening group! Everyone is coming along nicely in this group. We have seen everyone improve so far, especially Scout who is most improved this week. Tonight we had everyone walking nicely by their handler and learning the basics of stay. Great job tonight to everyone, & thank you to Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC & Mannered Mutts Dog Training for helping me out with class! 🐾
Check out this handsome man! He struggles with some severe reactivity to other dogs and has had previous training. This is not an obedience issue but more of a state of mind/association problem. Today we kept it simple and taught the power of play! We had no reactions to dogs at a distance and were able to get him to re engage in his favorite thing, the ball! Thinking outside the box for cases like this is necessary to be able to get wins and change the perception to the trigger. Great job to Ford & his owner today! 🐾
Another solid Week 1 this evening with some new beautiful pups! We had a great class today, and I am looking forward to seeing all of the progress everyone makes 🐾
Week 1 Group! This is one my largest groups ever with 11 dogs, so it took a bit for everyone to get settled in. But once we did, everyone did great! Looking forward to next class, we are already seeing great progress 🐾
Just wanted to update everyone on my old lady. We got all of her sutures out recently, and our vet said that she feels we are in the clear for a while! We are so grateful to have good news & to be able to enjoy the best old lady ever!
We got some new graduates on the front today! This class was really awesome and everyone really left with some great skills to continue working on. We had quite a few fearful/reactive dogs here in this class that have made drastic improvements, especially my girl Blu! Shout out to Ruby & Zuko for winning Most Improved & MVP of the class. Great job everyone and thank you! 🐾
We have a couple of rainy days coming up, which is the perfect opportunity for some couch snuggles with your pup. Yes you can up enrichment (filled kongs, lick mats, frozen marrow bones etc) but I also like to enjoy this time to just chill with my dogs. It's the perfect time to get some extra bonding in and teach them that doing absolutely nothing is a good thing. Feel free to share some pics of your pup doing absolutely nothing in the comments 🐾
Got to see my best girl Blu today for her first official follow up! She did amazing and is doing great regulating around new places & things! To see her in this spot compared to where she was when I met her is absolutely amazing, go Blu! 🐾
Our girl Blu officially has left the building this afternoon! We had such a great experience with her over the last 3+ weeks & achieved all of our goals & then some. Her go-home lesson went great and she did amazing confidently functioning around plenty of real life distractions. I'm happy I get to see her tomorrow AM in group class!
This was one of the most significant turnarounds I have had in my career, & I really hold this case special in my heart. Prior to meeting she was not even able to go anywhere without immediately shutting down into a flight response, & today she can really get the life she deserves. Very blessed to be able to work with such a great dog & awesome family as well.
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Check out our Wednesday Night Group Crushing the Sit Stay for graduation practice last evening! These pups are going to be rocking for graduation and will be tons of fun. Looking forward to next week 🐾
My boy Brutus got himself a nice Lowe's outing this afternoon for the first time in a while, & we both had a bunch of fun! In new environments or environments not visited often, I will always use a lot of rewards, even going as far as withholding breakfast & using it during our outing to ensure high motivation. He was the best boy today & even got some free treats from the workers! Go check us out on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@clawsonsk9s?_t=8jujLM8wSrf&_r=1
Check out Koda's long down & recall that we've mastered during our last 3 weeks. He has been a pleasure & is going home tomorrow afternoon! I'm excited to be able to show his owners all he has learned & how they can keep up with everything 🐾
Check out Koda's progress in the last 17 days. Today we are focused on generalizing obedience commands with a different handler. Since I do most of the reps daily and run mostly a one man show, I make sure to have any dog in a b&t handled by a few others & run through the stuff they know. He did great & I'm super happy with where he is at so far. This week we will focus on this & any weaknesses in the training. We also will be going out in public quite a bit to practice. Thanks Julie from Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC for coming down & helping us out again today!!
Just a quick video of my boy Koda crushing his recall tonight! I love the way he does everything with pizazz. We still have a ways to go but the progress has been excellent! My next available board & train is currently July, thank you all for the support 🐾
Just a little over a half year without our buddy Trey. I truly can't believe how fast time moves. This was the last video I have of us playing together a little under 2 weeks before his passing. He fought until the very end and we enjoyed every possible minute together. We miss him every day and will never forget the joy he brought to everyone's life. Do not forget the most important thing, enjoy your dogs!!! ❤️
This is my boy Dexter doing his favorite thing, spring pole! This isn't for every dog, but it is a great outlet for high energy dogs where just a walk isn't quite cutting it. And no, it's not making him more aggresive, it's actually satisfying to him & biologically fulfilling. Note it is very important to have a very solid obedience foundation with it, as I mix in obedience and have ultimate control over the reward, which is access to this toy. In the future I will be posting & talking more about topics like this as I feel it can help people with dogs like Dexter! Shout out to my friends at Loose Leash Canine for introducing me to this type of stuff, grateful to always be open to learning from others. Follow us! 🐾 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT821vhEP/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/clawsonsk9s?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== https://instagram.com/dextersuniverse_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Just a raw & uncut video of one of my favorite girls Ally practicing a long down & off leash recall in public with her fabulous owner Gary. She has been home from her 4 week board & train for just about 2 1/2 months & hasn't lost a step. It makes me so happy to get updates and see the dog + owners thriving with their training. The big takeaway is you see Ally was about to get up, but Gary verbally interrupted with good timing and she reset. The goal in obedience is for our dog to listen to our verbal alone and not have to use our leash for everything, but all of that foundation started with the simple basics using the leash. Lots of reps & lots of work from both myself & dedication on the owners side. Love to see it! 🐾
Just wanted to share this awesome little video! Finnegan being walked by his big sister! This one really made my day yesterday when I saw it. If you can recall, Finnegan came to me at 5 months old as a super unruly pup. The young lady walking him in this video today was initially scared of dogs, & wanted no part of the crazy puppy version of Finnegan. Now look at them!! Love to see it For those who follow my page, make sure you hit the like button too! Clawson’s K-9s with Class 🐾
Ziggy came to me a few months ago extremely nervous and sensitive to sounds. He would even freeze up when my heater would begin running in the barn. Not to mention in general was just not comfortable in the new environment upon arriving, and very unsure about a plethora of things. We worked on some obedience, but the main focus here was positive associations & confidence. It made me so happy during our 4th session we got him to finally go up and down the mini a frame, be comfortable being handled by me (we kept it fun!), & also was able to still do tasks presented to him with the heater running. His family & I decided to continue doing more sessions, focusing on continuing the upward trend in confidence building and also getting some more obedience in as well. Great work to everyone involved. 🐾 Ziggy is a Puerto Rican Sato originally adopted from Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge
We are going live with Dr. Hannah Rubasky, DVM. We will be covering annual vaccinations, spay/neuter, supplements, & much more!
Joined by Michele of Mannered Mutts Dog Training
I am joined by Michele of Mannered Mutts and Eric of Loose Leash Canine. We will be covering multiple topics in this live including housemate aggression, crate training, littermate syndrome, & more!
I’ve been super slacking over here with posting. This is from last week, but I did not want this guy to go unnoticed! Ezra is a 5 year old mix of cuteness adopted a few months ago from Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. He & his mom traveled two hours each way just to train with me, which honestly is unbelievable to me! This day we made huge progress on his leash reactivity, as we are able to keep him engaged and continue working under threshold. Prior to this he would fixate from further distances and explode pretty severely. Thankfully his mom is a great listener & hard worker, all of the little details put into place have helped us make really good progress thus far! You rock Ezra 🐾
Off-Leash with Dexter featuring random deer 🦌 Do you 100% trust your dog off leash no matter what? I think for most owners & dogs, the answer is no. There’s always a “what if” aspect even if your dog does come to you when called 95-99% of the time. Dexter here has a very high drive, and was a total disaster when I adopted him. If he can do it then you can with your dog too! The proper application of a high quality e-collar can save your dogs life, & also prevent many other things such as running off, deciding when to come and more. Feel free to message me if you want to find out more how to use this tool properly. 🐾
One of my favorite students right here! Finn came to my group class last month & then finished up with some private lessons focusing on his off-leash reliability. Only 5 months old & has an awesome obedience foundation already. This is what you get when you put the work in guys! 🐾
My foster dog Thor is already rocking the “stay” command in just 24 hours since arriving 🐾
Some clips of Dexter & I combining training & play. Dexter is not your typical dog and requires much more exercise than your typical house pet (at least 45 min-1 hour daily). Dexter was in a shelter less than 10 months ago & had absolutely zero obedience or confidence. With proper training & play, he has taken his life to the next level, enjoying off leash freedom daily! He has taught me so much & if I can do it with him, I am confident I can help you and your dog. 🐾
