Slow is smooth, smooth is fast 💨 Take the time to iron out which words you’ll be using AND SLOW DOWN enough that you can use them properly until it’s second nature! This clarity and consistency will ultimately help you make faster progress. The client in this video did a great job of doing exactly that. She realized she was saying the wrong word, so we took a second to talk through it and clarify how we’re using each word before resuming our practice. You might be surprised how much of an impact this one little thing makes on your training progress!! Follow along for more small tips that make a BIG impact. And if you’re in the Newark, DE area, visit the link in my bio to work together! #chaostocalmk9training #dogtrainingadvice #dogmom #recalltraining #ecollartraining #balancedtraining #delawaredogtrainer #inwilm
Stay positive—you keep working on your dog’s reactivity, you WILL get there! ❤️🔥Let this dog’s story be encouragement for you. Just a few years ago he was reactive to E V E R Y T H I N G. He completed training and his owners stuck to it, and now look at him. He’s now the “control” dog—the “good boy” who is there to help the other dogs practice calm behavior around dogs. And as a bonus, his story inspires owners of reactive dogs, too. 🥹❤️🔥 #reactivedogsunite #reactivedog #leashreactivity #reactivitytraining #balancedtraining #chaostocalmk9training #newarkde #delawaredogtrainer #dogmomaf
Hackles ≠ aggression just like tail wagging ≠ friendly!Alert ears and raised hackles CAN mean that a dog is thinking not-so-stellar thoughts, or that they feel threatened. But they don’t ✨always✨ mean that. In this clip, my dog Cupcake is waiting to playfully pounce on my other dog, Dudley. Her hackles here simply indicate her arousal. I know this because her hackles are up when she plays about 90% of the time. Context matters, and truly knowing your dog matters the most. Does your dog’s body language confuse you sometimes? #chaostocalmk9training #delawaredogs #newarkde #delawaredogtrainer #dogbehavior #dogbodylanguage #bodylanguage #dogtrainingadvice #dogbesties #dogplay
I was reminded of this over the weekend ⤵️ This past weekend a friend and I took our dogs to a sport event. While nit-picking at some of our dogs’ behaviors, laughing at some of their quirks, and watching other owners interact with their dogs it was a very humbling reminder that everyone’s opinion of what makes a “good dog” is different…👉and there’s *nothing* wrong with that. What works for you and your household may not work for another and vice versa. This also means that other people’s standards don’t apply to your dog. 🚫All that matters for your dog is your own standards! (Assuming your dog isn’t hurting anyone)Share this reminder for other dog owners to see! 🫶 #chaostocalmk9training #delawaredogtrainer #gooddogsonly #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior #mustlovedogs #dogmomma
Meet me @endlesswags! I’ll be there on Tuesday 1/21 from 4:30-5:30pm to answer all your questions—totally free! Come check out the store (toys, treat, bakery, dog wash and more!) and chat it up with me. You can ask me ANY dog-related questions! Here are some recent ones:👉Can my dog learn to come to dog-friendly places like this, and if so, how?? 👉My dog isn’t nice to guests in our home. How can I change that?👉I want my dog to play with the neighbor’s dog. Is there a “right way” to introduce them? See you in Greenville! #chaostocalmk9training #delawaredogtrainer #lifewithdogs #dogfriendly #petstore #dogtrainingadvice #askatrainer
🔥Prevent bad habits! ⤵️ Containment is the key to keeping your puppy out of trouble. Their crate, pen or gated area should be their default location anytime you’re not able to directly supervise. That means anytime you’re not ACTIVELY doing something with your puppy! This also gives your puppy plenty of downtime which is suuuuper important for their behavioral health. Check out my puppy highlight for more puppy crate tips (and puppy training in general!). And if you’re in the Newark, Delaware area and you’d like to work together, please visit my website to get started (link in bio!). #chaostocalmk9training #puppytraining #newarkde #puppyproblems #cratetraining #puppymom #delawaredogtrainer #dogtrainingadvice
It’s called “puppy brain” because FOCUS and STILLNESS are not a puppy’s natural strengths. 😂 “Down” requires both, which is why it’s often much harder to teach than other commands. My advice? Keep at it and use a little strategy!! Try luring your puppy under your legs to create a natural opportunity for them to move into the down position. You can start to mark and reward it there, and then transition to practicing without your legs again. I LOVE training puppies and I have tons of puppy training content! Follow along for more, and check out my puppy training highlight! #chaostocalmk9training #puppytraining #puppyadvice #puppyproblems #puppytraininghelp #puppypawrent #newpawrents #dogmomma
The. Work. Is. Mandatory. I will not shy away from that! I never promise my clients that I have a quick fix because sustainable long-term change doesn’t come in quick fix form! No matter what method, trainer, tool, philosophy, etc. you select, you MUST put in the work to see results. Behavior change requires consistent effort over time. This is a simple message but it’s SO easy to forget, so please pass it on! #chaostocalmk9training #dogtrainingtips #delawaredog #dogbehavior #behaviormodification #newarkde #mustlovedogs #dogmomaf
We still have a few spots!! It’s a small class that maxes out at 5 dog-owner teams so that everyone gets PLENTY of one-on-one coaching. ALL details can be found on my website (link in my bio) - chaostocalmk9training.com Hope to see you there! #chaostocalmk9training #groupclass #obedienceclass #inwilm #newarkde #delawaredogs #delawaredogtrainer
Never an easy convo… but it’s the truth! You really do have to consistently do the work to see results. No way around it. But here’s the good news: If you consistently follow training protocols with your dog, guess what happens? THEIR BEHAVIOR CHANGES!! So it IS possible to get what you want (better dog behavior), you’ve just gotta put in that consistent effort to get there. ❤️🔥 What strategies have you used to stay consistent with your dog? #chaostocalmk9training #delawaredogtrainer #dogbehavior #dogtrainerlife #dogmomaf #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice
🚨DO NOT DELAY🚨Start working on nail trims NOW!!! Your puppy is small and relatively easy to wrangle now, but that won’t be the case for long. Soon they’ll be big and MUCH more willing to resist, so it’s best to start making nail trims a positive experience while they’re small. Here are some concrete tips:1️⃣ Make it positive! Yes, that means yummy food. 2️⃣ Keep sessions short. You don’t need to do ALL the nails right now. 3️⃣ Use quality nail trimmers. Dull trimmers take longer to clip each nail and apply a lot of pressure in the process, neither of which helps your puppy enjoy this process! What would you add to this list? #chaostocalmk9training #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyhelp #nailtrimming #nailtrims #delawaredogtrainer #delawaredogtraining
For the love of dog, please… Give your adult dog some time and space away from the puppy! Even the friendliest adult dog needs a break sometimes. And although your puppy probably doesn’t realize it, they need a break, too! So, start planning how you will separate the two for downtime. Think crates, gates, x-pens. And if you need help planning for your new puppy, check the link in my bio to sign up for private lessons or a virtual consultation. Happy to help!! #chaostocalmk9training #delawaredogtrainer #puppytips #puppyproblems #puppylife #newpawrent #dogsarefamily #dogmomma
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