11/05/2025
🦴 Your Day of Errands Can Be a Training Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss!
Take advantage of those everyday outings — they’re perfect for building real-world skills with your pup! 🐾
✅ Pack your high and medium value rewards.
💧 Bring a bottle or two of water to set you both up for success.
🏪 Double check that your stops are pet-friendly.
When training in public, always be mindful of your surroundings. Just because you love your dog doesn’t mean everyone entering or exiting an establishment is comfortable around dogs — especially our larger breeds. If you’re in a tight space, move aside and use the moment as a training opportunity to practice calm behavior and spatial awareness.
Now, that doesn’t mean you have to move for every person — your space matters too. The goal is to practice Pawsitive Training with both dogs and people for better shared experiences. 🐶💜
Today I brought Georgia, my skittish girl, out for a confidence-building field trip! New place, new scents, new sounds, and plenty of movement. I came in with the idea of shaping Georgia to play basketball 🏀 — but more importantly, I allowed her to choose her comfort level and pace.
She started with her tail tucked while walking the busy street, but as she observed and acclimated, her confidence began to grow on its own. By the end, she had relaxed, overcome her worries, and was calmly waiting for our car. 💪🏾✨
A few clips of shaping “touch” and just hanging out — small wins that build big confidence!
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