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Denise Herman has been training dogs, cats, and people for over two decades full time. Family-friendly pet dog training for all! We specialize in creative behavior solutions for busy people.
Was talking about pain management there other day in my chihuahua chat group. Get ahead of your elderly dog’s stiffness and arthritis with medications that are waaay less intense than painkillers or NSAIDS.
Pet expert Steve Dale on Librela a monoclonal antibody that has suffered some bad PR but it does work for his dog and no side-effects
Did you adopt a new rescue, or know someone who has? It can seem OVERWHELMING --and CROWD SOURCING your information is frustrating and not advised---I've made a HANDOUT that covers SOME BASIC things you can expect when you adopt a dog into your family--not JUST for PUPPIES--- you can download it for FREE HERE .
Every day I practice a little bit of grooming with Siggy, my current board and train dog.
It’s just any quiet time that we’re together-I can give him a chew toy and while he’s working on that I get my tools out and I do some “mock” grooming, where the goal isn’t to get some thing “done” – it’s more about acclimating him to the process slowly and incrementally so that it’s not something unpleasant.
Siggy is a keeshound dog.
Share with me your best videos of your dogs doing their WEIRD STUFF --this dog HELPS his comrade..
These guys are master problem solvers! Who runs the world?
This is the video that PROVES why I’ll never be out of a JOB!!
The DOGS of DOGTOWN. interesting photo book. Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dotan/dogtown
The Dogs of Dogtown and Their Humans
As a mechanically inclined person( I used to work on my own cars) I knew this story, and KNEW that KONGS totally resemble car bushings!
How the Kong ball was invented.
The Kong toy was invented by accident more than 40 years ago when Joe Markham needed a way to prevent his German Shepherd Fritz from biting on rocks and sticks. Fritz, who Markham adopted as a shelter dog, had worn down his teeth to one-third of the size they should have been.
He was working on his vehicle and tossed an axle stop with an attached bracket on the ground. His dog got hold of it and loved it. He was playing with it joyously, much to Markham’s amusement.
He said to his friend, “What do you think of my new dog toy?”
His friend replied, “Actually, it’s not too pretty. It looks like an earplug from King Kong.”
And the Kong toy was born☝😉
Expedient ways to handle everyday problems.
This pup was afraid of his owners cane, so rather than just desensitizing to the cane we worked it into a cue she can give with it that teaches him to lie down if she taps the floor with it. He got over being afraid of the cane WHILE learning that if he lies down when she taps the floor with it she gives him a treat. Creative problem solving for the win win!
69 likes, 2 comments. “Coming up with creative solutions before there’s a problem it’s one of my favorite things about my job. ———————- I’m so excited to see how happy LOUIS’ mom will be and what a timesaver. This can be for her as well. LOUIS has all of the traditional hand ...
I made this video about why you should train jump over the leg to your pup now!
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This is something I just learned about. Donate your pacemaker!!
Did you know:
If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated to a dog in need after you pass. Pacemakers cannot be donated to another human, but they can be donated to dogs with cardiac issues who would depend on it to stay alive.
You can have the pacemaker brought to a vet of your choice. So many of those get thrown away and dogs die because people don't know they can do this. It even saves the dog's owner the cost of the actual pacemaker which sometimes means the difference in being able to afford lifesaving treatment or not.
I made this video over the weekend - Working with new puppies over a weekend in their home gives me time to really make progress and teach their "pawrents" without the clock ticking during an hour long lesson. Of course I record my lessons with clients so they can refer back to them as needed.
Here's a video snippet of me working on some GROOMING ACCLIMATION with a NEW puppy CAVALIER KING CHARLES spaniel named MILO.
Watch as I rehearse some gentle grooming with a young puppy. This is an easy way to rehearse everyday that fits into a busy schedule and acclimates your new ...
Fascinating!
After doubts were raised about a 31-year-old dog, Guinness World Records has paused its records for the world’s oldest dogs, leaving one super-old dog in limbo.
Omg this is so amazing, I love rats!
Check out this great video example of CAPTURING dog behaviors to reward in your training game plan.
I use the clicker in the demonstration but you could just as easily use a marker word like “yes”, or “good”. 
http://betterbook.com/dogs Expert dog trainer Denise Herman demonstrates "capturing," a technique used in clicker training to teach more advanced skills and ...
Just keep pondering it.
70.1K likes, 1340 comments. “Were getting close to solving this problem”
Bet you didn't know I dabbled in CATS before I was a full time dog trainer.
Welp! yes, I raised two kittens before I was 20, and used to show my housecats in the cat show "circuit" for the household pet division which is for any unpedigreed cat.
They separate the cats into Domestic Shorthair [DSH] and Domestic Long Hair [DLH] and that's that. Here's a chapter in a video book I did many years ago about creating a great INDOOR home environment for your kitty! 💚
DOG TRAINER Denise Herman discusses some things about CAT stewardship and indoor/outdoor cat decisions.
And ever since Woofstock, a ’60s-themed competition celebrating “four days of peace, music and dogs,” she has been concerned about Jezebel’s safety—and her own.
Frenchies are beloved for their pint-size adorability, but a human fight is brewing over—yes—what colors they should be.
Dogs are allowed on Governors Island daily from December 1 through April 30. This seasonal program allows dogs, along with their human counterparts, to enjoy the Island’s incredible 172-acres, complete with car-free pathways, open fields and incredible views — along with a fenced-in dog park located in Colonels Row this winter (opening December 1). Unlike anywhere else in the city, Governors Island offers crowd-free areas for leashed dogs and their humans to enjoy the sights of New York Harbor, with plenty of room to explore.
Dogs are allowed on Governors Island daily from December 1 through April 30. This seasonal program allows dogs, along with their human counterparts, to enjoy th
NYC corgis!
If you haven’t checked out ROAST MY PET on REDDIT , I highly recommend. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
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⭐️ November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month 😊
We have some really sweet, senior Chihuahuas waiting for furever homes right now.
Senior dogs make wonderful companions for so many reasons. They tend to be more laid back, low energy, have some house manners, are eager to please and just hang out with you. Why not give a senior dog a chance and a home? You are never too old to love and be loved ❤️
⭐️ All of our rescued dogs are completely vetted and up to date on vaccines. Just go to this webpage to learn more about them …. chihuahua-rescue.com/southeast/
Please SHARE our Facebook posts and page to help our rescued Chihuahuas. Opt To Adopt, Don’t Shop. ❤️🐾
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For adoption in New York. This sweet dog is waiting for you! ❤️❤️❤️
Introducing Devin, the delightful 3-month-old Rat Terrier/Collie mix who shines as the sweetheart of the litter. Despite her delicate appearance, Devin is a courageous little adventurer, always ready to jump first and explore the world with enthusiasm. She's the one who eagerly dives into playtime, embracing toys and fun activities with joy.
This charming pup is not just a bundle of courage; she's also a social butterfly. Devin gets along well with people of all ages, showcasing her friendly and adaptable nature. Her love extends to other dogs, making her a delightful companion for both humans and furry friends alike.
In the process of mastering the art of house training, Devin is a quick learner, demonstrating her intelligence and eagerness to please. After a session of play, she enjoys winding down by snuggling up with her human, creating precious moments of warmth and connection.
Devin is a precious addition to any home—a mix of sweetness, courage, and playful energy. Her loving nature, combined with her adventurous spirit, makes her an ideal companion for families or individuals seeking a furry friend full of charm. If you're ready to welcome a delightful and affectionate pup into your life, consider meeting Devin. You'll find a loyal and loving companion who will fill your days with joy, laughter, and heartwarming moments. 🐾❤️
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Teaching a little puppy with clicker training and targeting to ring a bell. Easy Peezy. #dogtrainingnyc #puppiesoftheday #frenchiesofinstagram #nycfrenchies
One can get in the bucket and drink it, the other ones asks me to “Puhleeze to be removing the water for me?” #meetsiggy #ernestineJellyBean The #Frenchie
Every day I practice a little bit of grooming with Siggy, my current board and train dog. It’s just any quiet time that we’re together-I can give him a chew toy and while he’s working on that I get my tools out and I do some “mock” grooming, where the goal isn’t to get some thing “done” – it’s more about acclimating him to the process slowly and incrementally so that it’s not something unpleasant. Siggy is a keeshound dog.
This is a short video of some free shaping. I did today with a little Chihuahua pup. This might appear deceptively simple like it’s a Fetch, but it isn’t really it’s a trained pick up and return to the mat with the toy. Free shaping is a type of training where you don’t use lures and prompts. You mostly start with behaviors that the dog is offering to you and train them in increments to a finished behavior. 🩵 I’m a huge fan of it because I find it in interesting, and the more you do it the faster it goes for every successive thing you teach your pup. #freeshaping #clickertraining #puptraining #chihuahuasofinstagram #doinkdoesit
Some grooming acclimation instructions for You and your new pup to practice together! #doggrooming #puptraining #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #cavaliersofinstagram #nycpuptraining #nycdogtrainer #puppylessons
Omg I have a foster dog!!! She can be adopted! @pupstarzrescue. I think she’s delightful. #nycrescuedogs
People ask me all the time how to direct their dog’s Time and energy? Here’s how!
Here’s an example of how I keep dogs busy when I’m taking care of them and give them positive outlets for their energy.
I got an awesome secret santa present today! #dogtoys #secretsanta #tugtoysfordogs
DOG TRAINING TRICKS that make sense: 😝 Step-in harnesses can be the BANE of your existence if you haven’t trained your dog to stand still to get it on them. You could use a hack like this one and teach your dog to jump into the harness with their front paws on their own. I also typically prefer teaching a small dog to jump up on a stool or on the sofa, so that I don’t have to bend over to put the harness on them every time that’s really a lifesaver for your back! ✅ Personally, I prefer over the head under the belly clip, kind of harnesses-or the ones where you only have to lift one paw up, and it still goes over the head and clips on the side, or under the belly, but to each his own! #dogtraining #minischnauzersofinstagram #dogsafetytips
Another short clip of some Clicker Training Freeshaping. I LOVE the nature of DISCOVERY that’s built into Freeshaping Training. It’s very much like a conversation between You and The Dog. Whereas regular training using lures is more like a “work meeting” #AMA ABOUT Freeshaping training. #clickertraining #freeshaping #dogtraining #dogschool #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahuafanatics
Hello!👋 I’m a BIG BIG fan of using whatever you have around you (in your world) to help you make your interactive training with your dog as effortless and fun as possible. In the art world they call this mode of working with what you HAVE, “availablism”. 🚨Literally anything you can find on your walk could be safely incorporated into teaching & engaging your dog MORE CONSISTENTLY. ⭐️ I particularly tend to get bored with the same old- same old every day, so I’m always looking for new and exciting things to do with my dog when I’m walking to break up the monotony, and it has the VERY INTENTIONAL consequence of giving my dog more reasons to wanna pay attention to me because “we do exciting stuff together.”⭐️ Things you can teach your dog to navigate/interact with on walks. ✅ Park Benches ✅ Low Retaining Walls ✅ Weaving around FIRE Hydrants ✅ Paws Up On Tree Trunks and Walls ✅ Hopping over “stuff” #doggieparkour #urbanagilty #dogtrainingvideos #nycdogtraining #borderterrierswithattitude
It took me a while to figure out that it was gonna be much better to let Augie go in the bag on its side, than to have him hop in it from the top, which is how he normally gets in a bag! ✅ but this one due to how narrow it was required a different approach 🚨 SOOOO a lot of times if you’re struggling with a training dilemma, look at it 🔍🔎 in a sort of tactical way…. is there a way you can make it easier for the dog to LEARN it or EXECUTE it? I don’t like to waste ANY TIME, do I’m always looking to HUMANELY HACK existing dog training notions. #nycdogs #humanelyhack #dogtrainingadvice #borderterriers
Training *and* Fun should be simultaneous-don’t listen to people who use antiquated buzzwords like “leadership” and “alpha wolf”. 🐺 That’s some old non-scientific MALARKY! Giving your dog language to communicate with you and vice versa, is where it’s at.
I’ve been wanting to post some clips recently of one of my favorite ways to teach my dogs and something a lot of people have heard about but never seen in real time. ——————-🚨—————— FREE SHAPING is one of my favorite ways to teach dog because it relies on THEM to be interactive and lets their personality shine. I find it very calming to DO. ✅ It actually relaxes ME and I ENJOY my time with the Dog and The process of discovery that happens when we are communicating together! If we imagine traditional training was considered like a board meeting, then this type of training would be more like lunch conversation with a friend-a little more organic in direction, but communication and processing anyway. Should I post part two? This is just the first half. I jumped right in, more explanation in another video I’m sure. #dogtrainingisfun #freeshapingdog #clickertraining
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again 👿ONE of the critical steps in reward-based training is that when you start to “substitute rewards” that you actually do substitute and actual reward, and not try to just switch to praise which is essentially less than minimum wage, and your dog is going to stop performing and then we get into that Song and dance I’ve heard so many times where someone says “”I trained my dog with treats, but they only do it now when we they see we have the treat”. This is essentially because you have “bounced checks” on your Dog in the training process and now they require to see your “bank account” when doing work on credit. 😵💫I think we can all relate to doing work in good faith and then not getting paid. :)
Very old movie of my first training, pet dog pie, who is a very spicy flavored Chihuahua! About 20 or so tricks and was in Dog fancy magazine two times! #chihuahuas
I’ve always LOVED dogs! Wait! that’s actually NOT how it happened. In fact, I was a “cat person” through my teens-and then my dad brought a dog home and luckily it didn’t eat my cat. It was a Siberian Husky, and while that didn’t CAUSE a giant transformation- it did start it. Most dog trainers started their working careers in an alternative field, and then SOMEHOW we got HERE. I was an ARTIST in the early 1990s. I had numerous gallery shows and sold my photography and later handmade jewelry. However, it just wasn’t DYNAMIC enough for me. Plus, I had moved away from home and missed my family dog [by this time my family had a rescue BORDER COLLIE mix-and I LOVED that BEAST immeasurably.] So, I had started looking for work/ volunteer work with animals... and fast forward a bit more... here we are.
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