Wiggles means shake off on command.
Practicing cuddle time with Radar. He's learning not to get sharky and to stay with me instead of running around during this time.
Natsu SD looking in the mirror.
Dogs getting adjusted by the Chiropractor!
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I've been encouraged to share my other videos here since not everyone is on TikTok.
Here's one of Hudson being his goofy self.
Enjoy!
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At a children's Christmas Concert.
There were tons of kids, and many were running by, making high-pitched excited noises and pointing or waving to the dogs.
Natsu SD and Domino SDIT took it in stride.
We rewarded desired behaviors more frequently when we had kids going by every few seconds in close proximity.
We tucked ourselves away from the crowd, so we weren't in the way before we went in.
At one point, a baby bottle rolled across the slanted floor, bumping into Domino when we were seated.
He glanced at it, then back at Fox, our other trainer, unbothered as she picked it up to hand to back to the baby's dad.
Hudson going to his kennel on command. No leash, no jumping up, and no fuss! He's working on waiting for his release word before eating, but we're getting there!
How can a Service Dog help with Severe Depression?
Depression can make even getting out of bed daunting and very difficult.
Dartagnan is an At Home Service Dog who is trained to wake up his Mom if she doesn't get up with her alarm or if she pulls the blanket over her head.
He will paw it away and bark until she acknowledges him.
He is very insistent and won't take no for an answer.
He knows the word Yes means he did great and his Mom will get up to give him a treat.
A special thanks to Dartagnan's Mom for allowing us to share this video!
Domino SDIT picking up his leash, then getting into a heel.
Margaux waiting for her Release Word.
We use unique Release Words so that each dog knows who I'm referring to, esoecially in a group.
It also helps cut down confusion by not having a common word that is used in everyday conversation.
Exposing Hudson to different sounds.
Loud / sudden sound = food!
This builds confidence and creates a more stable dog.
Hudson is so excited when he sees his gear that he flops around like a fish!
We're glad he's so excited!
But we'd like him to learn more self-control.
We're working on slowing him down so that it's easier to get him dressed.
Also, loved the boops he gave the camera.
Really enjoying working with this handsome boy!
How well will Natsu SD hold his down if I slowly roll a cart towards him?
Pretty well!
He has enormous trust in me and I vaIue our partnership.
He'll move if he feels like he needs or if I tell him to.
We're seeing more negative comments recently from those who are anti kennel and see the use of it as cruel.
Kennels, also known as crates, are often used to help keep a dog safe.
There are many reasons, but one is preventing the ingestion of harmful objects and foods when the owner can't supervise them.
Another reason could be because the owner wishes to prepare the dog for vet and grooming visits.
Yet another could be helping with potty training.
That's just naming a few.
It is absolutely possible to create a positive association with the kennel!
It is very possible for a dog to learn not only to tolerate being in it, but to actually enjoy their time in there.
A kennel is like anything else in dog training, there's a time and place.
Video of Natsu SD opening the kennel door and going inside on command so that he could chill with a peanut butter filled Kong.
Can your Service Dog / Service Dog In Training walk nicely and behave for someone else?
Sometimes there are emergencies or situations where a Service Dog might be handed off to a friend, family member, etc for a short time or even transported.
A few weeks ago my friend needed to go to the ER.
Thankfully they dodn't find anything serious and she's now doing much better.
I was training with Sasha SDIT at the time, so accompanied us.
It ended up being a good training opportunity for her.
When Sasha's Mom came to take her home, she brought Natsu SD, my Service Dog, to swap them out.
I'm pretty particular about who I'd trust to do this, but I've known Sasha's Mom for awhile and was thankful she was willing to bring him to me.
Video of Natsu walking with Sasha's Mom on a loose leash while she had her arms full.
Door boundaries with a few fake release words thrown in.
Azraylea SDIT is advancing her skills!
Uh uh, Good, Enough, and Yes.
These are some of the words we use to create clear communication.
Vin SDIT is a very energetic Husky mix.
She came to us very hyperactive, impulsive, screamy, etc.
By teaching her how to make choices, Vin has learned what behaviors are desired and which ones aren't.
She's also learned how to be guided verbally if she gets off track as well as told when she's done very well.
We use this kind of communication in our program no matter the age or breed of the dog with great success!
Who is faster, you or your dog?
Chances are, it's not you.
Stop racing to pick things up off the ground.
Teach your dog in a controlled setting how to wait patiently and bring clarity to the behaviors you want.
Rex learning to wait while I pick up a treat off the ground.
I don't give him the treat when I pick it up.
Instead, he gets a different treat, while the first one goes back in the pouch for later.
Building your value.
Margaux learning to check in with me on her own, even around distractions.
Submissive Peeing.
How I get a dog who submissive pees out for their morning potty round.
First, I clip a leash, in this case a long line, to the dog so I have a little more control.
I keep in mind that they have a full bladder and do my best not to overstimulate them.
Keeping words and touch to a minimum helps a ton.
Being clear about what I want without dwelling on mistakes helps get the dog on the right track.
I am teaching Hudson to Auto Sit when I touch the doorknob.
He gets there, but I don't have him wait long yet.
That'll come later as he gets better at this.
He waits for his unique release word to go out.
Whining and staring at me has been a problem, but I stay consistent to help him get on a good routine.
Eventually, he does do his business.
Laser pointers.
This is one reason why I don't personally use them to play with my dog.
Lasers can be used in therapy.
For Service Dogs, that means they need to have enough self control not to chase after them.
They should also still be able to assist their person as needed, despite the distraction.
Other moving or interesting lights can be seen around Christmas, New Years, and even the 4th of July.
Azraylea SDIT needed a little help, but did well once she realized where the boundaries were.
Exposing your dog, especially your Service Dog In Training, is so important to help set them up for success!
A special thanks to Activate Brain Clinic for being so respectful and welcoming with the Service Dogs and Service Dogs In Training in our program.
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One dog wants out, the other wants in.
Door boundaries are so important!
Both Dartagnan and Natsu SD listened very specifically for their unique release words before going through.
Volume Down
Fire alarms went off during DND when the batteries started dying. They synced up and were quite loud. Margaux did an excellent job looking to me for guidance and staying calm.
Testing Domino SDIT with my Thanksgiving leftovers.
I don't start with Obedience.
Why?
Isn't that what training is supposed to be about?
Actually no.
We firmly believe that training should be built on a strong foundation that includes confidence building, engagement, and creating a partnership between you and the dog.
Obedience is simply a piece of the puzzle and can be added on after a foundation is laid.
Hudson is a young Bernese Mountain Dog that recently found himself at the shelter.
He was fostered, then adopted by his foster family.
I've spent the last few days letting Hudson settle in for his board and train while also building a relationship between us.
Here, we're doing the Notice Me game, which is one of our Foundation Games.
I explain a lot of what I'm doing in the video.
Train with the goal in mind and help the dog get there.
You are a team!
Does your dog like being brushed? Will they hold still?
Your grooming sessions can definitely improve by simply adding some clarity.
We use keywords to indicate if the dog is on the right track or not and if we want them to continue a behavior or not.
Azraylea SDIT has always been mouthy and more contact sensitive than Natsu SD.
She enjoys physical touch, but can get overstimulated.
So we go at a pace that teaches her as well as allows her to process.
Margaux learning Auto Leave It for the first time.
Auto Leave It is a concept where the dog assumes that the item isn't for them without specific permission.
We created Auto Leave It years ago when we were requested to teach a young puppy not to eat medication if it accidentally dropped on the floor.
We're not always faster than our dogs.
We are not always able to vocalize quickly enough, and there are times we don't see something as soon as our dogs do.
Whether that's medication, gum, cat poop, etc.
We teach Auto Leave It to all of our clients, from pet dogs to Service Dogs.
Margaux was taught off leash as she already has a good foundation and understands how our training works.
She understands which words indicate she's on the right track and which ones tell her she's not.
We use the word Good as a continuation marker that can lead to the word Yes, which is a word that treats follow after.
I only had to clarify once to Margaux not to go for the donut.
After she understood what I didn't want, she continued to offer desired behaviors, such as voluntary eye contact.
Auto Leave It is typically taught in one session, then practiced and expanded on over time.
There is no age limit.
Both puppies and adults can learn this skill!
Edit To Add: There seems to be some confusion as to why I'm not making Margaux heel. I'm not asking for a heel as that's not my focus at the moment. Building her confidence is my top priority. I am enforcing the way I train, including how to get rewards, so she understands how I work, even in a public setting.
Video link below is an example of her progress as we focus on building her up instead of pushing for her to comply with Obedience. Obedience is being introduced as a fun game and she's learning to become accurate with her follow through this way.
Also, this location is Sportsman's Warehouse and is pet friendly.
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Relax and Observe.
Margaux is working on her people watching skills!
As needed, I'd move us out of the way and say her name to get her attention.
Otherwise, she was free to make choices.
I'd encourage or discourage behaviors, depending on if I wanted them or not.
By the end of the session, she was looking to me a lot more and giving me some beautiful Auto Check-ins!
What to do if your dog gets tangled up in their leash.
Don't panic.
Just grab near his throat / where the leash clip attaches and thread it through.
