Unleashed Training

01/09/2025

Our first day back from a long and very needed vacation. So excited to start the new year by helping people and their pups live their best lives!!

2025 is a big year for us.

For so many folks we know that it's our own s**t, our Itty bitty s**tty committee, that gets in the way of us being able to make big changes in our lives. This includes training our dogs. So this year I'm adding life coaching to my services. Let's finally kick those old habits and learn how to show up for ourselves, each other, and our dog!

01/04/2025

Want to learn about dog communication?

I'll be at Good Times Dog Bar today (1/4/25) from 1pm to 2:30. This is a great place to kick back, have a beverage, and watch dogs behave. I'm holding a session here today to help some clients of mine really dig into dog communication.

I'm extending this invite to all of my clients to come out and join in my live analysis of dog behavior. Come learn, have a beer, and connect with a community of people just like you.

Flagler Humane Society Inc. Will be on site with some of their adoptable dogs joining in the play groups.

01/04/2025

30° outside, but with his blanket fort he's warm and toasty inside. I love winter, the cool weather means the dogs want to be more cuddly ❤️

01/03/2025

Yes!!!

Crowds, children, loud music, new environments, other dogs, etc. are all potentially part of a holiday gathering with family and friends. This can understandably be overwhelming and stressful for many dogs.

It’s absolutely ok for your dog to not be present at these holiday gatherings, whether that means to leave your dog at home (if they don’t have separation related issues) while you attend the gathering, or provide your dog with a safe room they can get a little peace and quiet in.

If you were considering taking your dog to a gathering with friends and family and you’re not sure if your dog would be comfortable there, consider calling the host to find out the number of people who will be there, whether there are any other dogs there, as well as anything else you think your dog might be overwhelmed by, so that you can have a plan!

If the gathering is at yours, consider having a space for your dog, like a comfy room, where guests know that your dog is not to be disturbed when they are in there and your dog can choose to have a rest in there with their bed(s) and toys, etc.

And if you have guests who are really keen on interacting with your dog when your dog isn’t feeling so keen on that, you could consider asking them to help with filling up a snuffle mat or snuffle toy to give to your dog!

It does not make our dogs less like family to not be present at holiday gatherings with family and friends and your dog who finds these gatherings overwhelming will certainly not feel like they’re “missing out”.

It just means our dogs get to enjoy their holiday season in the way they’d prefer to!

ID: The text says “Your dog does not have to be present at holiday gatherings if it’s overwhelming and stressful for them.”. Above this is a drawing of a dog sleeping while wearing reindeer ears.

12/29/2024

Here is a review of the science behind why we encourage event enrichment, including sniffaris, lollygagging, and foraging

New paper out! Jade of Animal Behaviour Matters has a new publication, the first part of her PhD research into scent activities for dogs! 🐕🐕‍🦺📚

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159124003332?via%3Dihub

12/28/2024

Had a client who needed help creating distractions while working on stay. Say no more! Here is a fun video

No prep, raw footage of each of my dogs doing stay with distractions. I use a food drop escalating in temptation as a distraction. You'll notice how I adjust my approach for each dog's personality and ability.

no prep, just raw footage of each of my dogs doing stay with food drop distraction. All done at low distance simply because my house is small and i cant fit ...

12/21/2024

The past few weeks have been a truly beautiful way to round off 2024. I say all the time that relationship is the foundation for all the work I do with dogs. And it's the same with the human end of the leash.

In the past week I've had several families graduate from training programs that are living dramatically improved lives compared to when we started. And, I've also welcomed back some familiar faces to rebuild their confidence or learn something new. I am honored that these people, and their dogs, trust me to help them. They allow me to guide them through some truly intense situations. And I want to thank them. For the rest of the month I'll post tributes to some of these folks. Let's start with the infamous giraffe!

This is Daxx, and I've been honored to be his trainer/girlfriend for the past 18 months of his life. He hit a big milestone today - Everyone send big cheers to our boy who successfully walked past and beside a dog for the first time.

Daxx is a happy-go-lucky goofball who doesn't know how size, neither physically nor emotionally. When he gets excited he let's you know by barking and leaping into the air - which scares a lot of other dogs. As he grows into his body he's also learning how to manage his emotions. And I think we can all appreciate how hard that is even for us humans.

Super proud of this guy, and his parents, for doing the work to get to this milestone. Keep practicing!

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12/14/2024

I can't quite remember who said this...

Oh yeah, I did. Everyday. To every client.

12/12/2024

Say Hi to Chester and Bob. These boys are snowbirds, and they just landed for their second winter working with me.

Chester is the young guy, and he's a STUNNER! 😍 But, he also had the horrible trauma of being attacked by his father, and another intact male later in life. While he has bonded with Bob, he can be reactive to other dogs. This year we've decided to muzzle train Chester and we're looking forward to ordering a stylish custom muzzle from our favorite company, Big Snoof Dog Gear !

❤️

12/12/2024

How many people have we helped over the years.... well, here's a nice visual. More than 700 families in 7 years

Each star = 1 client
*note, many stars are overlapping

12/12/2024

We missed you at today's webinar! But the good news is that you have a second chance to watch.

Get your link to watch/ listen on-demand here:
https://www.unleashedtraining.org/general-6

Follow the link, scroll down and click the "On-demand Webinar" button

Get free tips and tricks for working with your dog. From stopping reactivity to learning how to communicate with your pup, here it is for free!

12/11/2024

Today!
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12/05/2024

I love giving clients a transformation they never thought was possible. It's sorta my favorite thing.

What challenges do you have with your dog? Let me know in the comments.

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12/02/2024

I couldn't have said it better!