DogRelations

DogRelations Common Sense Counseling for Dogs and their Humans. Thoughtful, Individualized, Effective.

At DogRelations™ we believe that “training” your dog is nothing more than giving your dog a clear understanding of behaviors you want to encourage, while having fun and developing a close relationship. Dogs thrive on honest, direct and consistent communication, just like friends who completely trust and rely on one another. What we propose goes beyond traditional obedience training, and you will s

ee that the shared delight of accomplishment is more fun than you ever imagined. We will develop a program for you and your dog that is specifically designed to fit your lifestyle, goals, schedule, and your dog’s inherent talents. The key to our success is our careful approach and consideration of the emotional and physical requirements for dogs and their guardians in every individual situation. Working successfully with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, we find innovative approaches to meet both the guardian's psychological needs as well as the dogs' needs. We have worked with dogs with difficult psychological issues such as fear and aggression issues. We look forward to showing you the way to a continually deepening relationship with your canine family members.

Let’s welcome back the sunshine!!🌞
09/19/2024

Let’s welcome back the sunshine!!🌞

05/23/2024

Save up to 40% on a Haqihana Harness and Leash Set.
All harnesses are now just $55! Plus, with any harness purchase, get 50% off any 3M leash.
Embrace the season of renewal by prioritizing your companion’s comfort, safety, and style by ditching that collar for a Haqihana harness!

Save a total of $54! Hurry, offer ends May 31st!

Shop now: https://vigi.link/lGEpo

05/16/2024

Save up to 40% and let your pup strut in style and comfort.
Harnesses are now just $55 (originally $78)! And guess what? Add any 3M leash to your harness purchase and get it for HALF PRICE!

Ready to ditch your harmful old collar? Learn why it’s time to switch to a safer choice for your companion here: https://vigi.link/TpYPu

Hurry, offer ends May 31st!

#50%off

03/01/2024

Spring is in the air! 🌸 As the days get warmer and our walks get longer, I've got something that will make your tail wag with excitement. Get ready for a splash of color; the new Haqihana colors are in full bloom. Stay tuned for the reveal🐾

02/28/2024

I often remind my clients that nagging and prompting a dog multiple times is confusing, annoying, and frankly useless. If you have to repeat yourself and escalate the volume without getting the desired result, the old saying: Repeating the same thing and expecting a different result is, to say the least, an error in judgment.

How can we channel the need to repeat ourselves into something that will work?

By emphasizing the wanted behavior with the same fervent and repetitive behavior!
Use your reward delivery!

Feeding several small treats in a row rather than one big chomp of food will make a much more important impression on the learner, but in a positive way!!!

Follow for more canine companion training tips!

02/23/2024

Dog training isn't a personal journey; it's a family adventure! 🐾

Kids can learn so much about how to treat others with kindness and understanding by participating in puppy reinforcement games! Positive reinforcement is contagious and builds relationships filled with empathy.

02/20/2024

Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🐶💖 (Even though I prefer the term animal companion to "pet")

It is worth remembering how much our dogs contribute to our physical and mental well-being.

Love your dog, cat or any animal companion by fulfilling their inherent needs and allowing them to feel safe and have choices of their own.

Here's to celebrating our lifelong journey with our beloved companions! 🌟

02/17/2024

It's back leg awareness day! Build body awareness and confidence through fitness games. When it is too cold and miserable to take a leisurely stroll opt for enrichment lessons! Your dog will have great fun and the exercises make great party tricks also! 🐶💪

02/13/2024

🐾 Did a puppy join your family during the holiday season? Give yourself a Valentine's present of a puppy consultation plus puppy lesson package to set everyone up for a successful life together. Ready to transform chaos into calm? 🐶💖
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01/26/2024

"I am so so grateful for Elisabeth!! Within a short amount of time she helped me train my jumpy, playful puppy and taught him to behave enough to travel and sit in business meetings with me. My puppy adores her and gets so excited to see her. She’s so incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient. I absolutely recommend her services!"
Lara Garcia

Lara, thank you so much for sharing your experience! Don’t forget that is is also your dedication to your pup and the follow up and practice you did that led to this nice result. It makes me very happy!

01/22/2024

This Train Your Dog Month, let's talk about leash etiquette. A pleasant walk is a dance of understanding between you and your dog. Remember, walks aren't just about the distance covered; they're sensory experiences too. Allowing your dog to sniff around is crucial for their mental stimulation and socialization. Always carry treats or a toy with you to reinforce a loose leash or a focus back on to the handler. Remember, a rewarding walk lays the groundwork for a profound bond.

Set yourself up for success by using a Haqihana Harness and Leash set for increased safety, comfort, and durability. Haqihana allows for unrestricted movement with no straining of the neck, throat, and back and is the perfect fit for any dog breed - even barrel or deep-chested breeds. Step into better walks and happier days with your pup!

I NOW CARRY THE NEW 10MM WIDE LEASHES. Lengths are the same as their wider counterparts. Even lighter, yet durable and strong!

Interested in tailored walking solutions or training? Reach out, and let's make every walk a joy! 🐕💖

01/18/2024

Let your dog walk on top of the bed or the couch and put pillows and books and other objects on the sitting surface. Since the surface is soft it activates all kinds of small muscle groups and helps the dogs balance and navigate in different ways than just walking straight. That is almost as good as walking on the beach and will keep your dog clean.

01/15/2024

I am celebrating Train Your Dog Month with a special focus on petite dogs. Even though there are certain aspects that might make it easier to handle a small dog, in terms of their brain power and their emotional and physical needs, that is not at all the case. Please don't think that all a dog needs to know in life is to pee/p**p on a pad. Knowing how to behave and controlling their environment that way is not size-dependent. It is the human's responsibility to provide education and enrichment to satisfy all our companion animals' needs. Here is to making a HUGE difference in our tiny companions' lives by giving them the tools to be more confident.🌟

01/10/2024

January is Train Your Dog Month! My fervent wish is for people to better understand how behavior works and how to reinforce and shape wanted behaviors with clarity and kindness. To me, it is completely clear that any appropriate behavior can only happen if one can shape the behavior one is trying to elicit from the dog. That requires a mindset that does not have weird preconceptions or labels, nor judgments about their behavior. I've seen firsthand the joy and bond created by seeing the glimpses of success, the little sprouts of growing understanding. Positive reinforcement requires good understanding and close observation and creating an environment for the dog to learn effectively. It deepens the connection with our learning dog. 🐾

If someone tries to tell you that you need to eradicate, dominate, or punish: RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

01/08/2024

New Year, enhanced health goals!! Just like we humans tend to make health resolutions for 2024, our precious dogs deserve the same level of commitment and awareness of their changing needs.

🐕 Daily Walks: Allow at least one of your daily walks to be a sniff and exploration walk and not just a pee/p**p walk around the block.

🍽️ Healthy Diet: Do some research and explore new findings about providing your dog with nutritious, balanced meals. A healthy diet is key to their vitality and overall happiness. Need dietary advice? I am here to offer guidance tailored to your dog's needs.

TREATS: Make your own or read the back of treat bags very carefully. The actual ingredients listed on the back of the bag do not always align with the advertising on the front of the bag!

Let's make 2024 a year of thriving health for you and your dogs! We’d love to hear about your health-focused resolutions for your dog in the comments. 🐶

01/02/2024

New leash on life!
I mean this literally

Let’s take a moment and think about how you can make the New Year better for the dogs!
You might say that they already eat better than I do; they have more toys, coats, and beds.
They have cute p**p bag holders and strollers. In other words: you want them to look and feel great.

There is, however, one aspect of their well-being that often takes a backseat to their comfort, and that is FUNCTIONALITY! Style is important, but if the cute harness is too heavy or rubs or the leash is heavy and short and attaches in a weird place, you might be overlooking the functionality of your safety tools for walking.

That is why I so strongly recommend the HAQIHANA HARNESSES AND MATCHING LEASHES.

I, too, like my dogs to look great, but at the same time, I want their walking gear to give them optimal comfort so they can perform without any distracting physical discomfort.
That is particularly true for smaller dogs.

I have exciting news just in time for the New Year:
I now have a new beautiful. even skinnier (10mm) leashes available in the store. They come in the same length as the 15 mm leashes and are just as strong and functional, yet they are as light as a feather.

So my fervent wish for 2024 is: I want to see fewer fancy schmancy, heavy leashes that allow you to be hands free so you can drink coffee and be on the phone while out walking with your dog. Take time to be with your dog and be fully engaged with them. Observe the environment with them and let them enjoy their walks fully. Consider their need to be in your company and give them the safety and comfort of a light, non-restrictive harness and a leash that allows them to feel relaxed. Do not underestimate how much this will contribute to the well-being of both of you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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At DogRelations™ we believe that “training” your dog is nothing more than giving your dog a clear understanding of behaviors you want to encourage, while having fun and developing a close relationship. Dogs thrive on honest, direct and consistent communication, just like friends who completely trust and rely on one another. What we propose goes beyond traditional obedience training, and you will see that the shared delight of accomplishment is more fun than you ever imagined. We will develop a program for you and your dog that is specifically designed to fit your lifestyle, goals, schedule, and your dog’s inherent talents. The key to our success is our careful approach and consideration of the emotional and physical requirements for dogs and their guardians in every individual situation. Working successfully with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, we find innovative approaches to meet both the guardian's psychological needs as well as the dogs' needs. We have worked with dogs with difficult psychological issues such as fear and aggression issues. We look forward to showing you the way to a continually deepening relationship with your canine family members.