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

Happy Tie Month, Moosekateers! Do you prefer a bow tie or the traditional tie?
12/11/2024

Happy Tie Month, Moosekateers!

Do you prefer a bow tie or the traditional tie?

Hope you got out & enjoyed the weekend weather, because the temps are supposed to TANK this week!! It may be sweater we...
12/10/2024

Hope you got out & enjoyed the weekend weather, because the temps are supposed to TANK this week!! It may be sweater weather, but summer bodies are built in the winter. Multi-task with us next week as we work our upper body while giving our dogs a workout WITHOUT having to go outside in the cold!!

To be added to the group comment if this will be your First Facebook Training Group with the Big Moose or if you have trained with the Big Moose before comment with what your favorite thing was!

Happy Brownie Day!!! Probably not what they meant, but if you dog wants to celebrate w/my favorite 4-legged Brownie t...
12/09/2024

Happy Brownie Day!!! Probably not what they meant, but if you dog wants to celebrate w/my favorite 4-legged Brownie try this recipe:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup carob powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup natural, unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons honey
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine the flour, carob powder, and baking powder.
3. Add the eggs, oil, applesauce, and honey, and beat well to combine.
4. Immediately pour the batter into an 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake until the brownies are fully set and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes.
5. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares.

HALF OFF!!!Big Moose is calling it Operation Santa 🎅 Paws 🐾!!!December is the Sunday of the Year, has your dog starting ...
12/06/2024

HALF OFF!!!

Big Moose is calling it Operation Santa 🎅 Paws 🐾!!!

December is the Sunday of the Year, has your dog starting thinking about New Year's Resolutions? There are so many titles your dog can earn: Trick, Fitness, Canine Good Citizen, Canine Life and Social Skills & Virtual Home Manners Titles. But why wait? Some titles are TOTALLY Doable for your dog to earn yet this year!! 🗓

Big Moose is in the 🎄 Holiday Spirit, so my gift 🎁 to ALL Moosekateers who are at least 10wks of age today can get HALF OFF Virtual Home Manners Program! Use Code: SantaMoose

***Offer ends December 31st. Half Off Pricing will be redeemed once Title Videos have been submitted & reviewed. Videos must be submitted by January 20th to qualify***

Holiday decorations are going up. I see lots of decorated trees on my news feed. Make sure you have a plan to keep you...
12/04/2024

Holiday decorations are going up. I see lots of decorated trees on my news feed. Make sure you have a plan to keep your dog safe this holiday season ESPECIALLY if you opt to go crate-free while you are at away from home!! I would hate for anyone to get hurt by a "fainting tree"

PS blocking access to the tree when aren't there to supervise is ALWAYS the best policy!! Sometimes those dangling decorations are just TOO MUCH temptation!

Not a fan of winter weather? Have a dog that gets bored & cabin fever? AKC has a new titles your can earn from your li...
12/02/2024

Not a fan of winter weather? Have a dog that gets bored & cabin fever? AKC has a new titles your can earn from your living room!! Keep reading to learn more!
Is your dog over a year old?

🤚 Be able to pet & groom your dog
♟Sit & Down on Cue no cookie in hand
🗯Comes when called from another room or 20ft away
🥕Food Manners (treat or food bowl)
🚪Doorbell/Knocking
🛏Go to Place & stays for 1min
⚾️Plays Indoors
🏘Out for a Walk (door manners & loose leash walking)
🪁Exercise Outside

Have a couple items you think your dog needs some help on before they are video ready? Big Moose has a 2wk Prep Program to get you ready for Virtual Home Manner's Titles, video evaluation included.

🎄 Happy Birthday month, Moosekateers!!!!! 🎅
12/02/2024

🎄 Happy Birthday month, Moosekateers!!!!! 🎅

Super Saturday!!The December calendar is on the website. The holidays are upon us & mid-west winter is always unpredict...
12/01/2024

Super Saturday!!

The December calendar is on the website. The holidays are upon us & mid-west winter is always unpredictable. Big Moose has ya covered with learning just for you right in your home!

Start your New Year's Resolutions early 🎅 Sign up for the Newsletter for first alerts for new classes as they're added!

Fall is Flea Season!! What can you do to keep those little bugggers from setting up shop in your home??? ✅ vacuum & swee...
11/30/2024

Fall is Flea Season!! What can you do to keep those little bugggers from setting up shop in your home???

✅ vacuum & sweep once a week (don't forget to empty contents OUTSIDE not in the kitchen trash
✅ wash all dog bedding weekly
✅ daily brushing can help you spot a problem BEFORE you get an infestation
✅ spray your dogs with peppermint water before and after coming in from outside (or if you are going to a dog event)
✅ there are also topical treatments you can use on both your dog & your yard

Got big plans to spend more time OUTSIDE with your dog this long holiday weekend???!?! Whether you are walking, playing...
11/28/2024

Got big plans to spend more time OUTSIDE with your dog this long holiday weekend???!?!

Whether you are walking, playing more fetch, going for runs, getting off leash, or playing Frisbee, dogs can get sprains and strains too!!! "Weekend Warriors " tend to get more sports style injuries than those who have a regular exercise routine.

If your dog had spent a lot of time holding down the couch this fall you might want to be mindful in how you start including them in your outdoor time. Want to learn more about injury prevention as well as how you can help your dog S-T-E-T-C-H to reduce muscle soreness? K9 Cardio Free Facebook Training Group kicks off next week! To be added comment whether your dog has long legs or short legs!

What is covered in the Big Moose Basic curriculum?🗣 Coming when called🪑 Sit on cue🛏 Down on cue🛑 Staying: in a sit/dow...
11/27/2024

What is covered in the Big Moose Basic curriculum?

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

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 covers the entire Basic Obedience curriculum as well as additional materials not covered in the live class. Perfect for shy or fearful dogs, those struggling from Stranger Danger, busy calendars, & folks worried about Dog Flu. Virtual Home Manners covers all the above skils while earning an AKC Title to boot! Let's talk!!

11/26/2024

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!!!

"I Love My Dog So Much I let them go up & greet every dog they meet....." While it is important to give your dogs opport...
11/25/2024

"I Love My Dog So Much I let them go up & greet every dog they meet....."

While it is important to give your dogs opportunities to spend time with other well-mannered dogs On-Leash Greetings are THE MOST RISKY introductions. And by taking your dog over to "Introduce Himself/Herself" to every dog you see on a walk you are setting your dog up for failure!

Not all dogs are social. Not all dogs have good social skills. Some dogs resource guard their owners. Some dogs are afraid of ......Fill In The Blank.... (big dogs, staring dogs, puppies, teen dogs, male dogs, specific breeds) So even if your dog is friendly that does not mean that every other dog is friendly or WANTS to be friends with your dog. Other factors for dog-dog greetings are size (are they similar in size or is there a significant weight difference??) as well as age (how much kindergarten ruckus can your great-grandma take in one sitting?) So do you really want your dog to have a bad experience by walking into another dog & being growled at or snapped at (or worse injured by a bite)? Because your dog might decide all dogs are bad if they have repeated bad experiences meeting others & that the best defense is a good offense.

Leashes also create negative-issues when dogs are meeting. It changes the body posture when the leash is tight & the dog is surging ahead (which can be perceived as an unfriendly approach) & it prevents a shy dog from retreating (which can cause them to panic). The tension on the leash (whether because your dog is surging ahead, or because YOU are nervous & have tightened up the leash until you are practically holding their collar) can send the wrong message to you dog! (The Leash was loose, but I saw a dog & Dad tightened up the Leash = Dad is Tense = that dog must be "bad") And even if the whole scenario goes fabulously if the dogs decide to play, leashes become tangled dogs & people can fall & when tangled up the dogs may not be able to take a step back & feel panicked that they are "trapped" all of the above can kick-start a fight.

Louder for the People in BACK!!! Dogs don't need to "greet" every dog they see. They don't need to "sniff butt" to say hello. Dogs have a very keen sense of smell & can sniff out all the information they need about the other dog from down the block or across the street. They also can have an entire conversation & feel each other out just by what body language they are communicating from across the street. Marching your dog up to every dog you see not only is a rude owner move, but you are setting your dog up for failure & to ultimately end up with leash reactivity issues.
JUST SAY NO!!

Spending time enjoying nature this month? Who doesn't love getting out & watch the leaves change color??!!!Be sure to w...
11/25/2024

Spending time enjoying nature this month? Who doesn't love getting out & watch the leaves change color??!!!

Be sure to wear BRIGHT colors!! Orange & Yellow are ideal but hot pink, neon green, & Electric Blue can make due. You want to make sure you & your dog are visible to hunters.

The holidays are upon us!! Which means lots of visiting friends & family.....Are you able to list 3 different ways dogs...
11/24/2024

The holidays are upon us!! Which means lots of visiting friends & family.....

Are you able to list 3 different ways dogs show stress? I am NOT talking about any of the Calming Signals (which is how dogs either 1. try to self-sooth or 2. get *you* to Enhance Your Calm)

Stress is not "All Bad" or "All Good" but it's important to be able to tell accurately how much stress your dog is feeling so you can help them out & make adjustments BEFORE they Red Line into Panic Attack!!

It's Go For a Ride Day.... Are you planning on traveling next week for Thanksgiving?
11/22/2024

It's Go For a Ride Day.... Are you planning on traveling next week for Thanksgiving?

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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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