Big Moose Dog Training

Big Moose Dog Training Helping dogs get more educated owners. Kristin Sandstede CPDT-KSA
AKC CGC & C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator

Tuesday Trivia: Is this the "world's safest" dog-dog introduction, or risky? Those Moosekaters who vote "risky" comment...
01/21/2025

Tuesday Trivia: Is this the "world's safest" dog-dog introduction, or risky?

Those Moosekaters who vote "risky" comment with what you would change to make it better odds that the entire interaction goes well for everyone....

What is covered in the Big Moose Basic curriculum?🗣 Coming when called🪑 Sit on cue🛏 Down on cue🛑 Staying: in a sit/dow...
01/20/2025

What is covered in the Big Moose Basic curriculum?

🗣 Coming when called
🪑 Sit on cue
🛏 Down on cue
🛑 Staying: in a sit/down + open door until hears Release Word
🚶‍♀️ Loose Leash Walking
Among other hot topics.

Last call for Train Your Dog Month starts next Monday!

Desperately want to work on some of these skills but don't think you or your dog are up for a busy group class? Learn all these skills from the comfort of your own home!!! Basic Foundations includes the entire Basic Obedience curriculum as well as additional materials NOT included in the live class. Or you can earn an AKC Title with Virtual Home Manners!!

We are halfway through Train Your Dog Month, but the learning doesn't have to stop just because we turn the calendar!!TY...
01/17/2025

We are halfway through Train Your Dog Month, but the learning doesn't have to stop just because we turn the calendar!!

TYDM Special: Moosekateers who sign up for a February class will earn a little something extra on the first day of class. Offer ends Monday January 26th at midnight. CODE: TYDM25

Not coming when called is one of the TOP dog complaints I get.Quite honestly, the main reason people get such poor resul...
01/17/2025

Not coming when called is one of the TOP dog complaints I get.

Quite honestly, the main reason people get such poor results is because they don't want to put in the time to turn things around, and building a good recall IS labor intensive.
The nice thing about cold & snowy January is it's the perfect set-up to practice your recalls inside WITHOUT distractions, which gives easy success to build on when things warm up & we all move outside with DiStRaCtiOnS.

Want to join the group? Comment with a picture of your dog NOT coming when called.

Your Train Your Dog Month Homework for today is FIVE times today "Catch" your dog Doing Something Right & reward them wi...
01/15/2025

Your Train Your Dog Month Homework for today is FIVE times today "Catch" your dog Doing Something Right & reward them with a treat.

What does that even mean??!?!? What 'counts' as catching them doing it right???? Dogs are always learning, and often when our dogs are behaving appropriately we totally ignore them......and only "pay attention " when they are being a nuisance...... so none of the ⭐ good ⭐ behaviours ever get rewarded, so rarely get repeated.
Need some examples of what to be looking for today??

🛌 Laying nicely on their bed
🐕 Quietly watching out the window
👀 Looking over & giving eye contact
🥓 Sitting near the table while you are eating but NOT whining, barking, pawing, or nosing the table
🐩 Following you into another room to just watch what you are doing, no spinning or tap dancing or racing about.

Then come back and share how many times you saw your dog being GOOD once you started watching for it!

Did you make a New Year's Resolution to get more steps 👟👟 in this year? Or take your dog 🐕 on more walks? Or sign up ...
01/15/2025

Did you make a New Year's Resolution to get more steps 👟👟 in this year? Or take your dog 🐕 on more walks? Or sign up for a race 🏅?

Don't let the dark get ya down! Noxgear can make you more visible to cars. They make a dog and a people version. Get yours today 4%

https://www.noxgear.com/ref/moosekateers/?campaign=TYDM

Busy calendar or not ready to participate in a group class yet? Looking for a fun project when it's so cold outside? W...
01/13/2025

Busy calendar or not ready to participate in a group class yet? Looking for a fun project when it's so cold outside? Want to teach your dog better manners but hate driving in the dark or winter weather? Have you heard about the newest AKC Title Virtual Home Manners? Earn a title from home!

How do you earn it? Have a dog under a year?

🥰 Petting Head/chin, shoulders, back (because isn't that why we have our dog?)
🪞 Grooming brushing back/chest (a clean coat helps keep your dog cool as temps dip)
🪑 Sit (Luring is a great way to get your dog into position)
🛏 Down (Use a Lure to get your dog into a down without use of force)
💬 Come 10ft in the house (the one command EVERY dog needs to know WELL)
🛌 Go to Place Stay 15sec (On Your Pillow is my all time favorite but Kennel up works too)
🚽 Housetraining: tell how you taught your dog where to "go"
🤸‍♀️ Demonstrates relationship playing indoors (play is so important so I make all my training a game!)
🚶‍♀️ Out for a Walk 20ft (we have leash laws so your dog knows how to walk on one)
🌳 Exercise outside w/ family (because fresh air & sunshine is IMPORTANT & hey, PLAY!)
🐶 New Dog? First Dog? Never Taught On Your Pillow? Have a dog whose recalls aren't so reliable? Big Moose has a 2wk Prep Program to get you test ready!! Video Evaluation is included!

Early Bird Black Friday Pricing if you sign up to start the week of Thanksgiving!

New Year, New Puppy? The best way to have an adult dog that doesn't potty in the house is to set you puppy up for succes...
01/12/2025

New Year, New Puppy? The best way to have an adult dog that doesn't potty in the house is to set you puppy up for success starting with the day you bring them home! What does that mean?

Than means taking your new puppy to where you WANT them to void their bowels & bladder BEFORE they have to "go". How do you know when they might have to go if they don't "tell" you???

The general rule of thumb is: Age in Months + 2 = time frame between potty breaks. So a 3 month puppy +2 needs to go out 3+2 every 5 hours (a little longer overnight) And then 20 minutes after every meal &/or big water drink.

Best way not to forget how long it's been? Set a timer!!

Myth Buster: January is Train Your Dog Month so let's bust the myth of "I don't want to use treats in my training becau...
01/11/2025

Myth Buster: January is Train Your Dog Month so let's bust the myth of "I don't want to use treats in my training because then my only will do if I have a treat"

In order to train a new behavior you need a Primary Reinforcer, a Primary Reinforcer is something that sustains life: food, water, air, sleep, s*x, and play. The easiest to use is food.

Once the behavior has been established you can transition to a Secondary Reinforcer: praise, petting, smiling....the list goes on and on.

I spend a lot of time encouraging Moosekateers to use Premack's Principle which essentially is "Do something for me and I will do something for you" You have hundreds of training opportunities every day!! Are you using them? Do you ask your dog to do something for you before you: put the leash on, put the food dish down, throw the ball, enter the dog park? Do you require your dog to wait for permission to go through all doors? Or are you your dog's servant? Handing out food, pets, play, and opening doors at their beckon call?

New YearNew Puppy New GoalsNow let's see pictures of those new Puppy faces!!!
01/10/2025

New Year

New Puppy

New Goals

Now let's see pictures of those new Puppy faces!!!

Happy Train Your Dog Month!!! Instead of a daily walk try this:Clear an open space in your house: living room, basement...
01/09/2025

Happy Train Your Dog Month!!!

Instead of a daily walk try this:
Clear an open space in your house: living room, basement, garage all work. Live in an apartment? Try in your hallway into lobby! Skip the treats and grab your dog's meal ration in a coffee cup & let's do some RallyO!

🟢 START Forward
🛑 Sit Down Sit
🏃‍♀️ Send over jump handler walks past
⬅️ Sit Left Turn
⤵️ 270* to the Right (turn right 270 * or the same direction as if you had made a left hand turn)
🔽 Moving Down (Dog Downs WITHOUT doing a sit first)
⏮ Sit Left Turn Sit THEN forward (that's 2 sits 1 turn, Moosekateers)
3️⃣ Halt 1-2-3- (Take 1 Step Dog Sits, Take 2 Steps Dog Sits, 3 Steps Sit)
↙️ Left Halt (Turn Left then sit dog before continuing on)
⏩ FF from Sit (Sit dog, but when you go go FAST)
🚧 Normal Speed
🔃 Halt U-Turn Left (Sit Dog then make 180* turn together)
❌ Sit and walk all the way around your dog while they remain in a sit
🏁 Finish

How did you do?

Does you dog have some fitness goals for next year? 💪 Whether you struggle keeping weight on your dog, are under vet ord...
01/08/2025

Does you dog have some fitness goals for next year? 💪 Whether you struggle keeping weight on your dog, are under vet orders to take some weight OFF, or just want to maintain consider getting your dog an activity tracker!!

You have a number of companies to choose from. Both my dogs have a FitBark on their collar. The newest model comes with GPS. I can check my dog's 🐕 activity at any point during the day based on my dog'scurrent weight and movement. Meanwhile, on the nutrition portion of your dog food bag it should say how many calories are in one 8oz cup of food.

Then you math. 🧮 Had an adventurous day where you got more steps than normal? Give your dog a little extra, because being in too far of a calorie deficit can backfire your goals. Had a lazy day on the couch? Feed a little less. You can really fine tune your dog's nutrition to rock your goals!! And always, toss out the food bowl and use meal time for your training time!! Not only will it slow down speed eaters, but eating throughout the day keeps blood sugar more stable, & your dog isn't filling up on junk-treat calories with no nutritional value.
Let's Rock Those New Year's Goals, Moosekateers!!

HALF OFF!!!January is Train Your Dog Month!!!Did your dog make some New Year's Resolutions? What New Year's Resolutions...
01/07/2025

HALF OFF!!!

January is Train Your Dog Month!!!

Did your dog make some New Year's Resolutions? What New Year's Resolutions do you WISH they made? Kick off the new year by earning a new title: Trick, Fitness, Canine Good Citizen, Canine Life and Social Skills & Virtual Home Manners Titles. 🗓

In Celebration of Train Your Dog Month ALL dogs can get HALF OFF Virtual Home Manners Program!

***Offer ends February 1st. Half Off Pricing will be redeemed once Title Videos have been submitted & reviewed. Videos must be submitted by February 20th to qualify***

Been hearing a lot of bad advice being given about ways to show" your puppy your are dominant" Would you roll your newbo...
01/06/2025

Been hearing a lot of bad advice being given about ways to show" your puppy your are dominant" Would you roll your newborn over on their back to show them you are the Pack Leader? Absolutely not.

Speaking of Leaders, do good leaders use intimidation tactics & spending all their time telling employees to stop doing what they don't like? Or do Good Leaders Show their Employees what they want done & generate enthusiasm & teamwork? What kind of relationship do you want to forge with your new puppy?

How has your 2025 been so far? Did you know how MANY titles your dog is eligible to earn this year? Come join us as we k...
01/05/2025

How has your 2025 been so far? Did you know how MANY titles your dog is eligible to earn this year? Come join us as we kick off Train Your Dog Month learning more about Title Goals in our Free Facebook Training Group New Year New Titles!

To be added to the group comment with what New Year's Resolutions your dog made.....or the ones you WISH they would make.

Got all your class requests approved as I head into my weekend. If you thought you registered for class but have NOT re...
01/04/2025

Got all your class requests approved as I head into my weekend. If you thought you registered for class but have NOT received a confirmation email or Invoice check your inbox because I have questions about which class or location you were wanting to participate in.

Spots are filling fast, don't miss your chance to join the Big Moose for Train Your Dog Month!

Happy Festival of Sleep Day!!!! Comment with a picture of your sleeping dog.
01/03/2025

Happy Festival of Sleep Day!!!!

Comment with a picture of your sleeping dog.

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It's Thanksgiving 🦃 week & we are all busy with cleaning, shopping, cooking, and packing! So let's talk about ways to get your dog some extra engagement & extra exercise WITHOUT you having to carve out more time 🕰 to do it!!! Throw out that food bowl already & let's talk meals on the go!!!

Dog Dog Greetings
Dog Dog Greetings

The weather is SO BEAUTIFUL & everywhere you look people are out with their dogs, which is a GOOD thing!! But it also poses some challenges as the "Full Frontal Greetings" you experience when you meet someone on a sidewalk or bike path is NOT a normal part of Good Dog Greetings & can lead to a lot of mixed messages for the dogs. So one of the things I teach in class is a technique to make sidewalk Meet n' Greets more successful and less stressful for EVERYONE. Just in time to enjoy this gorgeous fall weather 💜💙💚💛❤

Very few things are "all good" or "all bad" there are pros & cons to everything. Dog Parks were originally designed as a place for big city dogs to have a SAFE place to get off leash with enough space to run full tilt. They have since evolved into social centers for dogs & people. Lack of knowledge about Canine Body Language as well as what is/is not appropriate play has led to issues with: overestimated dogs, bullying, & shy dogs not getting the moral & physical support they need when feeling overwhelmed or ganged up on. But let's face it, how many of us have access to wide open spaces to run Free? You might have a big backyard, but is it REALLY big enough for them to stretch out and run full tilt? Having your dog as your jogging partner is nice, but human pace on leash is NOT the same as being able to race, turn, slow down, take a break, & take off again on whim. We hit a dog park on our way home from last show just to get OFF LEASH to Ram n' jam & blow off some steam before getting back in the car, we opted for Dog Park #2 that had zero dogs & Fury had a blast! While it should NOT be your primary form of exercise for your dog (especially if you are there for the play dates) it definitely has its benefits! PS don't forget the poop sacks & cookies to practice recalls!! Regular Exercise is an important part of Responsibile Dog Ownership.

Light up the Night!
Light up the Night!

I absolutely LOVE my Noxgear (yes, I totally bought the dog version!!) I have been having guilt that with more daylight there have been less opportunities to use. Walking or running TOTALLY worth the investment, Moosekateers! Get 40% off your entire order: https://www.noxgear.com/ref/moosekateers/?campaign=SUMMERMOOSE What's your favorite summer evening activity?

Hyrate Feel Great
Hyrate Feel Great

Hydrate Feel Great!!! Whether headed out for a hike with no water fountains, at the lake where you worry the water isn't clean enough to drink, traveling on vacation where towns have more chlorine in their water than your dog is used to bringing your own water source is a GREAT idea!!! Furvor makes a bone broth Bone Broth for your dog to increase hydration on water breaks! You can either pre-mix in a jug or pack the squeeze bottle for single serve dilution! You can also add a dolop at meal time if you have a big adventure weekend. Get your entire order 10% off using code: BIGMOOSE10 Comment with your favorite summer adventure you've had with your dog!

Keep America 🇺🇸 Beautiful!!! On average we only get 10 summers with our dogs, so get out there & ENJOY it! Just be sure to clean up after yourself. Make it more pleasant with DIY scented poop sacks Reduce ♻️ Reuse ♻️ Recycle ♻️

Whether it's ⛈️ T-storms or 🎆 Fireworks there are a lot of tools you can have in your noise phobia toolbox. So let's take a beat to talk about the Thunder Shirt!

Nature Benefits
Nature Benefits

Happy Easter, Moosekateers!! Anybody who says EVERY dog, regardless of age, breed, or size doesn't benefit from regular opportunities to run full tilt in an open all natural environment doesn't know their hat from their hooHah!

Talk about Sunday Funday!!! Who doesn't love cute dog tricks??? A great and easy way to keep those easily bored dogs brains busy!!

Have your dogs carry your keys & poop sacks! Crunched for time? Cut your regular walk in half but haddock some weight to the backpack with: dried beans/rice, diving weights, or dumbbells. For healthy dogs who have not had any injuries and are between ages 1-6yrs of age my general rule of thumb is 10-15% of their body weight.

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