Upward Hound

Upward Hound Force-free behavior consulting and dog training for all breeds in Star Prairie, New Richmond, Amery, Somerset, Osceola and Stillwater.
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Casey McGee, CTC, CPDT-KA, CSAT

Graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers with a Certificate in Training and Counseling
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer

02/10/2025

In which a Newfie puppy does a slo-mo recall in the snow.




I feel this so deeply, given our own boy Finney and others of you whom I've met along the way. I'll post his photo below...
02/07/2025

I feel this so deeply, given our own boy Finney and others of you whom I've met along the way. I'll post his photo below - who else has a happy-but-introverted dog in their family? Let’s see ‘em.

I love this quote from Patricia McConnell. If you haven’t read her books, read them ALL. We shouldn’t measure progress by our dog’s ability to cope with social situations, we should measure how safe and happy they feel ❤️

Puppies are babies, too!
02/04/2025

Puppies are babies, too!

A baby animal is a baby animal. They are still developing, figuring out their world and societal expectations.

They need to feel safe, being alone is scary, not knowing what’s happening from one moment to the next is scary.

We accept this in human children. We have a better understanding of what’s expected although we can never prepare. But do we go in with these expectations and anything that doesn’t meet them is a bonus.

With puppies we are surprised, feel like there’s something wrong and often question what is happening. If we all went in with the same idea that this is a life changing, challenging but very rewarding journey, we might see better choices when bringing home our pups.

02/04/2025

Delilah the Super Puppy is slowly developing a love of the Halti - a head collar like the Gentle Leader - a humane, pain-free way of reducing pulling. It’s an awesome tool but dogs must be conditioned to it slowly and positively.

This is a portion of the conditioning plan.

Does your dog have the basic skills but you want to take it to the next level? There are a few spots left in our Canine ...
01/29/2025

Does your dog have the basic skills but you want to take it to the next level? There are a few spots left in our Canine Good Citizen class starting next Monday!

Does your dog have the basic skills down but you want to take them to the next level? Maybe you want to help him take those great manners on the road, into higher-distraction environments? The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a pol...

Please help us welcome this delightful bunch of new students to our Super Puppy Program!
01/27/2025

Please help us welcome this delightful bunch of new students to our Super Puppy Program!

Is your dog profoundly fearful? Do you foster rescue dogs or work in a shelter? This free webinar is for you!
01/21/2025

Is your dog profoundly fearful? Do you foster rescue dogs or work in a shelter? This free webinar is for you!

Join me for a free training next week! https://www.dogkindtraining.com/webinar

And I'd love it if you'd help me spread the word.

If you, or someone you know, has a shut-down puppy mill, street dog, or overseas rescue, or just an extremely fearful dog who struggles to cope with life as a companion animal...

This training will outline how to help a very sensitive pup build confidence. I hope you'll join me!

"If something feels too hard to do, it just means that the first step isn’t small enough." - Delilah, probablySuper Pupp...
01/15/2025

"If something feels too hard to do, it just means that the first step isn’t small enough."
- Delilah, probably

Super Puppy Delilah the Newfoundland is going to be a Very Big Girl when she grows up. Her family won't be able to lift her in and out of the car, and they want to make this process orthopedically safe for Delilah to do independently. They have a ramp specific to this purpose, but Delilah was initially unwilling to use the new device.

Training plans save the day, every day. We began by teaching Delilah to go on and off one short stable platform on cue. Then she learned how to use that platform to access an even higher platform, and come down again.

Next, she transferred her skills to going up and down the ramp with a shallow incline. Almost done, she was able to use the platform to access the back of her family's SUV. And lastly, she happily used the RAMP to get in and out. We're so proud of Delilah and her awesome family for caring so deeply for her and thinking ahead!

If your dog struggles with separation anxiety and you're considering medication, check out this comprehensive 3-part blo...
01/02/2025

If your dog struggles with separation anxiety and you're considering medication, check out this comprehensive 3-part blog series written by a veterinary behaviorist and sep-anx training experts.

This is the first blog in a 3-part series about separation anxiety medications co-authored by Dr. Sophie Liu, Malena DeMartini, and Kathryn Gabriele. Let’s talk about medication! For many guardians of dogs with separation anxiety, medication considerations are top of mind before they begin workin...

12/18/2024

The side of Super Puppy you might never see: post-class bliss.

Rose played hard *and* worked hard today.

12/17/2024

The amazing folks over at Dogkind LLC are offering 50% off two of their popular online courses for dog owners through the end of the year! If you or a friend have a dog who's reactive on leash, or if you've ever wanted to try scent work (cabin fever remedy, amiright?!), be sure to check these out.

Looking ahead to the holidays and worrying about how to help your anxious or fearful dog manage? Read on for first-hand ...
11/20/2024

Looking ahead to the holidays and worrying about how to help your anxious or fearful dog manage? Read on for first-hand wisdom and expert training advice from our friends over at Dogkind LLC.

Worried about how your fearful dog will react to visitors and routine changes during the holidays? Learn how to prepare here.

TL;DR It is estimated that over 40% of dogs surrendered to shelters are relinquished because of behavior problems. Many ...
11/15/2024

TL;DR It is estimated that over 40% of dogs surrendered to shelters are relinquished because of behavior problems.

Many behavior problems can be prevented with proper socialization during the first few months of puppyhood.

Looking at current position statements from organizations like AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior), who are the leaders on veterinary care and behavior, they are abundantly clear that the outdated belief of avoiding socialization until vaccines are completed has no place in current standards. This is relevant because in many cases this fear of strangers or a particular group of people, results from lack of socialization during this critical period and can have lifelong impacts into adulthood.

Anyone wanting to take their puppy kindergarten graduate's skills to the next level? The Puppy Intermediate class beginn...
11/13/2024

Anyone wanting to take their puppy kindergarten graduate's skills to the next level? The Puppy Intermediate class beginning December 9th still has a few openings!

Help your Puppy Kindergarten grad polish up and learn new impulse control and foundational behaviors like Leave It while on-leash, Sit for greeting, Down-stay, Rocket Recall, Loose Leash Walking and Go To Mat. Where will classes be held? Classes will be held in our indoor training facility at 2134

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In which a Newfie puppy does a slo-mo recall in the snow. #superpuppy #rocketrecall #forcefreedogtraining #allcarrotnostick

Halti Head Collar Conditioning
Halti Head Collar Conditioning

Delilah the Super Puppy is slowly developing a love of the Halti - a head collar like the Gentle Leader - a humane, pain-free way of reducing pulling. It’s an awesome tool but dogs must be conditioned to it slowly and positively. This is a portion of the conditioning plan.

One platform into the car: check!

A ramp into the car: yay!!

The side of Super Puppy you might never see: post-class bliss. Rose played hard *and* worked hard today.

Kobe’s a teenager with lots of energy and enthusiasm. But his family has an infant so loose-leash-walking skills are no longer just on a wish list - they’re a must! He joins us three days a week for private training and is ACING walking nicely next to a stroller as well as staying on a mat amidst household distractions. Kobe’s the total package. 🥰 #superteen #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainingworks

These days, puppy parents understand the importance of introducing their pup to other dogs in a positive way. This is especially important if the puppy is an only dog, or if his older sibling has -ahem- limited patience for the puppy's antics. But it's also key for puppies who do have playful siblings - can you imagine not befriending people outside your family until you reached adulthood? During play, puppies develop lifelong social skills, including learning to gracefully take "no" for an answer, and acquiring bite inhibition. This is on TOP of burning off steam, which is key to a puppy family's sanity. It can be hard to find safe venues for puppy playdates, so look for a class that includes supervised play sessions with a credentialed trainer. #puppykindergarten #forcefreedogtraining #puppysocialization

CONSENT TESTS All healthy dog play consists of some combination of biting, pinning, wrestling, chasing, growling, barking, and snarly “game” faces. Even so, a lot of responsible dog families worry that their playful dog is coming on too strong and either hurting or scaring another dog. It’s a great thing to pay attention to, and other dog families will thank you! Remember this mantra: fun is in the eye of the beholder. Making sure that both parties are consenting will help you decide whether or not it’s time to intervene. Let’s say you suspect Dog A of coming on too strong for Dog B. Sometimes Dog A is the bigger, older dog, but sometimes he’s the young puppy who might be terrorizing a resident senior dog with less appetite for rough play. Sometimes these roles change over time, even within a play session! Here’s how you make sure everyone’s doing OK. Gently restrain Dog A and see how Dog B responds. * If Dog B comes back for more, you know he’s enjoying it >>> Release Dog A to continue playing. * If Dog B declines more play and wanders off to take a break, you know he’s done for now >>> Help Dog A find something else to do for a while. Here you'll see a few consent tests done between two puppies: DeDe the border collie, the bigger, older and more experienced player, and Beck the golden retriever who’s newer on the puppy play scene. Watch how Beck gives a thumbs up to three consent tests, then a thumbs down to the fourth. (Note: make sure to carefully monitor dogs who are wearing leashes or long lines during play.) #puppysocialization #puppykindergarten #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtraining

Starting the week off right in the Super Puppy program. #superpuppy #puppysocialization #forcefreedogtraining

Slo-mo corgi puppy Ellie, practicing her rocket recall. Here she’s coming away from (and getting paid with) chicken breast. Coming when called is best trained early and often, using very high-value food. It can be a life-saving skill! #superpuppy #forcefreetraining #upwardhound

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