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Welcome Buoy š to Cochran K9 Training! Buoy is a 9 month old mix, who LOVES to play! He pulls like a monster on leash and just does not listen when he sees other dogs. Heās also got a bit of stranger danger that we will be trying to work through.
Looking forward to getting more control of this guy so he can have more freedom. There isnāt a mean bone in his body but when you canāt control him, you have to restrict him and thatās no fun!
Welcome Romulus to Cochran K9 Training! Romulus aka Roro is a 1.5 year old GSD. He is here because other dogs send him into a frenzy! He lives in a busy apartment complex and dogs are everywhere. His owners take him out at odd hours just to avoid the issue. Thats our main goal but we will also working on obedience and an outlet for this playful guy.
Getting to know our new neighborhood!
We have officially moved and going to be back up and running very soon!
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Training a new employee, welcome Reid John Cochran to the world! Mom you killed it! ā¤ļøā¤ļø
Welcome Charlie to Cochran K9 Training! Charlie is a 4 year old staffy/pitty mix. She is super loving, playful, and a bit wild! Her owner wants to learn more about her, to understand her best. One of her biggest issues, on leash she lunges and barks at some dogs on leash.
Looking forward to working with her!
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A family of 4 very very soon!
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When your dog is here for training, they become family!
Coffee is continuing to surpass my expectations. Thank you .canine.coaching for helping today!
One of the reasons Coffee is with me is because she is uneasy around new people.
When I first met her, in the bite suit, she nipped me a few times for getting in her space and just trying to get me to go away.
We have come a long way in changing her mind on what new people mean to her!
Punishing the aggressive behavior is often times not the right approach.
Take a look at the new Cochran K9 Training HQ! We will be moving later this summer!
Donāt worry, weāre not moving too far from Pittsburgh!
What does the end of your training sessions look like?
Always time for loving!
Taking a break from play to š šæļø
Bingoās favoriteā¦ but she is beginning to prioritize play over chasing and hunting.
Welcome Coffee to Cochran K9 Training! I of course need more coffee in my life! Coffee is almost 4 years old, she is a Belgian Malinois.
She is here primarily for stranger danger and reactivity towards dogs. She knows her commands but we will still improve on her obedience as well.
Looking forward to start training herā¦ but first step is getting her more comfortable with me and this new environment. Donāt just jump into trainingā¦ itās a bad idea.
Welcome Bingo to Cochran K9 Training! She is a 4 year old German shepherd/ cattle dog mix. Quite the combination! Bingo barks and lunges at dogs on leash, loves to chase birds, deer, squirrelsā¦ and anything else that moves.
She is here to work on her obedience and to find a better alternative than just patrolling the yard. Bingos owner loves to go on long hikes but canāt take her anymore because of her behavior and lack of control. Looking forward to helping them out!
Back to dog stuff tomorrow. Happy Memorial Day from Brooks and I! ā¤ļøš¤š
Chewy! So good to see you!
Taking in the views with Miss Bella
Some action shots with Miss Bella! Sheās killing it!
Anyone else training dogs today?
Are you and your dog on the same team? Does your dog see you as someone that prevents them from getting what they want or helps them get what they want?
These are two very different mindsets.
The past few training session and conversation I have had, I asked them the questions above.
Training should be tackling the question, how do I convince my dog that following my guidance is a great thing? Training should not be about just stopping behaviors.
Bella and I doing a bit of possession games! This game has changed her confidence drastically. She is becoming somebody!
Games have a way of building dogs up if you play them correctly. I highly recommend checking out videos! Iāll post the link in the comments!
One of the differences between an average and excellent trainers
Welcome Bella to Cochran K9 Training! Bella is a 1.5 year old doodle. Bella is here for training because she struggles around new people and in new situations. During her evaluation, she barked at me for 45mins straight. Then I shifted in my seat and she started barking again for the remainder of the meeting.
Her owners have some goals like not reacting and better socializingā¦. I have a feeling we are going to be able to blow those goals out of the water! Videos to come!
Welcome Cookie to Cochran K9 Training! Cookie is a little over 1 years old. She is here for a number of reasons but the biggest is that she is fearful. She lacks confidence and is in a state of flight the majority of the time. At home, she spends most of her time hiding under the bed.
The goals are for her to feel more comfortable and build some confidence so she can actually go out and experience life. She has been with me for 4 days and we are slowly trying to form a relationship. Videos to come!
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Charlie is a player and a lover. This is what our training will look like. To her she wonāt even know weāre trainingā¦ weāre just having fun! š¤©
@coffee_themaligator is part š¦ This girl is a blast to be out and about with. Her owner has done an amazing job. A lot of what Iāve done with her is just clarifying things her owner already taught her. Very happy with this girl!
Coffee struggles feeling comfortable around new people. Using play and positive interaction to change her mind. The goal isnāt to turn her into a golden retrieverā¦ just to feel more confident and comfortable. I wasnāt expecting this interaction to go as well as it did! The power of play!
Watch all the way through, I talk about a mistake I often see! Bella working obedience around other dogs. She goes home this weekend and Iāll be sad to see her go. Thank you @hd_interactions and @cutthesit for providing awesome doggy distractions!! #dogtraining
Bella and I doing a bit of possession games! This game has changed her confidence drastically. She is becoming somebody! Games have a way of building dogs up if you play them correctly. I highly recommend checking out @trainlikeivan videos! Iāll post the link in the comments!
From stranger danger to obsessed! In a very short amount of time. A lot of people try to manipulate the dog into forming a relationshipā¦ no manipulation here. As a matter of fact Iāve been going out of my way to show my intentions to her. #trainingwithoutconflict #twc #doodle #proudbowler #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram
Love taking bites from Hoagie! He is trained for personal protection. Such an awesome dog!
Testing out an amazing thoughtful gift from Flynnās owner. Itās a Pivo, it will track my movements so taking videos of training sessions and making content will be easier!
āļøAvett took a bit of a tumble but she stuck the landing. She shook it off! Thereās just something about being in the woods with the dogs that just speaks to me. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! āļø
Harper couldnāt hold a sit for more than .5 seconds when she was dropped off. Now she is accepting guidance and wanting to get things right. Sheās so clear headed and fun to work with!
Flynn, Harper, and Noodle out and about this morning. Getting a reliable recall (key word, reliable) and then allowing your dog to be off leash exploring their environment will do wonders.
A little look into possession games with Harper! 5 years old and playing like a pup!
Having control leads to more and more freedom.
Hereās a few minutes of Redās training session today. Believe it or not I had to convince him he was allowed to bite the toy while I had it. Now heās loving this game! How do you think he will feel about the obedience commands when we start to add them? Love working with this guy!
Happy Birthday Paco! Pacoās owners stopped by for a training session and to say happy birthday!
This is training I swear. My son has the best seat in the house, itās closer to the dogs.
1 week with Paco and he is brining the heat! š„š„š„ I love working with this guy! #blueheeler #blueheelersofinstagram #pittsburghdogs #dogtrainer
Thank you @hd_interactions for taking the time to be friends with Oliver. Oliver is a skeptic to say the least when it comes to meeting new people. So much so that he used to lunge and bark at people walking past. This is the third time they have been together and itās safe to say they are friends now! Oliver is slowly changing his mind when it comes to new people, new places, and new things.
Look at this boy coming out of his shell! It has taken time to get to this point, the play sessions are short but itās something to build on. Atta boy Oliver!
