JB Canine LLC

03/23/2025

Training a dog is a process; it’s a marathon, not a sprint. So many people out there want to rush the process and move on to what can be considered complex behaviors before the dog has a firm understanding of the foundational behavior.

Know going into it that owning (as well as training) a dog can be the most frustrating thing in the world one minute; and the most rewarding thing in the world the next. Be patient and enjoy the process. Enjoy watching your dog make progress and enjoy the growth you will see in your relationship with your dog.

03/16/2025

Environmental exposure (what some call socialization) is critical for your dog; the younger you start the better. I’m not talking about “play dates” with other dogs; I’m talking about taking your dog out in public and teaching them to be neutral to other dogs and people. This also teaches the dog to deal with lots of stimulation at one time.

You can’t just throw your dog into the fire here; start slow. When I begin this process with a dog, I like to start at Tractor Supply and some sort kf lark during work hours Monday-Friday, when they are not very busy. This is a process that will take some time; but if your plan is for your dog to be a part of your active lifestyle, it is critical.

03/12/2025

When teaching the dog to walk in the heel position, avoid presenting the reward across your body. Consistently rewarding from the side the dog is on will keep him from creeping in front of you looking for the reward.

03/08/2025

Today Kyra and her owners completed their last session of our Puppy Training Program. Kyra is a peppy little dog who is a lot of fun to work with. I get the pleasure of continuing her training in the near future and look forward to seeing her continued progress. Thank you Kevin and Jessica for trusting me with your training needs.

03/06/2025

Thoughts for day:

> Training sessions do not have to be long! If all you have is 10-15 minutes, make it productive.

> In many cases less is more

> Don’t get caught by “ one more time” monster. In many cases this leads to ending a training session on a mediocre repetition.

>Always finish you session with a win for the dog.

03/03/2025

Impulse control drill with Koda.

02/28/2025

Enjoyed a great session with Kyra and Kevin this evening. We discussed using play as a reward and worked on Threshold drills. Kyra was ahead of the game working the threshold drill during to the work Kevin has already put in reinforcing the sit at the door.

02/27/2025

I am excited to announce that JB Canine LLC will be offering two and three day workshops in the areas of detection, obedience, E-collar conditioning and utilization, and introduction of marker training in detection and obedience. These workshops are geared towards smaller departments and K-9 programs that do not have regular access to a trainer, and/or may not have the ability to send handlers out of town for seminars.

For more information please reach out using the contact info below.

Britt served as a Police K-9 handler with the State of North Carolina from 2015 until being promoted in January of 2024. During that time, he handled 3 single purpose detection K-9s. In 2018, Britt took over the K-9 training duties at my agency. In addition to being the trainer, he now serves as the...

02/22/2025

Don’t allow your dog to greet every dog or person they see in public. Instead, train/condition them to be neutral to both dogs and people. You’ll thank yourself in the long run.

02/18/2025

You will never be able to control your dog off leash if you can not control him on leash.

02/17/2025

Crate Training…..this can be a somewhat controversial topic with dog owners. Many people allow their emotions to play a big part in whether or not they will crate train their dog. The truth is, crate training will make your life as a dog owner a lot easier and it is very possible this could save your dog a surgery. Crate training keeps the dog out of trouble. You wont have to worry about those socks or slippers he likes to eat; and you dont have to worry about high vet bills due to surgery to remove those items.

Is this an area you need guidance in? Send us a direct message or email at [email protected]. You can also call us at (704) 473-4420.

02/16/2025

Teaching your dog to sit and/or down at the threshold until you release them will keep them from bolting through the door. Threshold drills are simple to train and don’t take much time at all. To start simply walk the dog to the door(I would start on leash), have them sit or down and reward. Everything else at the threshold is built from there.

02/15/2025

I get asked a lot about ecollars, most commonly known as “shock collars”. The ecollar is a wonderful tool when conditioned and used properly. This tool gets a bad reputation, a big part of that is because people do not do their research before using an ecollar.

In many cases an owner wants to extinguish an undesired behavior, such as digging in the yard. They purchase a collar turn the stimulation up “high” and use stimulation to correct the behavior. In more cases than not, this causes more issues.

If you think the ecollar may be something you want to look into as an option for your dog, educate yourself before moving forward. Reach out to a trainer to help you properly condition the dog to the ecollar. When conditioned properly it is a great and versatile tool It can also offer your dog some off leash freedom he/she may not otherwise have.

02/10/2025

Kyra the Boxer puppy learning the place command.

02/08/2025

Little Archie getting some time on the treadmill.

Exercise is important for dogs and helps them stay healthy just like for us humans. This is just one of the ways we exercise our dogs.

What activity do you use to exercise your dogs?

02/05/2025

Can an owner’s anxiety affect a dog who is already leash reactive?

In my humble opinion, owners who show anxiety (I like to call this handler reactivity), in situations where reactivity is triggered in their dog, can very well play a part in increasing the issue at hand.

For example, Sally is walking Fido, who is reactive to other dogs while on leash, on a downtown sidewalk. They meet another individual walking their dog coming head on. When Sally’s body tenses up and she draws in the leash adding tension becoming a ball of nerves. Fido knows that she is stressed, not only by her body language but by the change in her cortisol levels (the nose knows). Sally’s anxiety and “fear” of what is about to come will play a big factor in how Fido handles this situation.

Train your dog to walk nicely on a leash. Once your dog knows how to walk nicely on a leash walk with confidence (your dog needs a confident leader) and begin exposing your dog to these situations a little at a time.

Will this fix the issue completely? No, there will still be some work to do; however, it is a very good starting point.

02/04/2025

Educating the owner is just as important as training the dog.