Winsome Wags Dog Training

07/03/2024

CALLING ALL PUPPY OWNERS! 🐶💗🐾

Did you just get a puppy? Not sure where to start with training? Let’s chat! I’m offering all new puppy owners (under 6mos old) a new package that includes:

🌟 FREE 10 minute phone consultation
🌟 10% off of your first session
🌟 10% off of your first drop off puppy preschool.

Text, email, or DM “PUPPY10” to sign up today. This offer is valid through August 1st. 🐶🐶

07/02/2024

TEACH YOUR DOG TO PULL! 🐕‍🦺

What if I told you that if your dog pulls on walks, you’re likely teaching and reinforcing this behavior without even realizing it?

First off, announcing your walk and amping your dog up before the walk. It makes sense when you think about it… why make your dog crazy for something you don’t want them to act crazy for? And then we clip the leash on, telling the dog this behavior works to get you to your next step, good job! From there, we open the door and there goes the dog without a care in the world. Immediately they’ll pull you to go sniff and p*e as we follow behind. They pull, we move forward. Practice this over and over and very quickly our dog learns that they can just fight pressure to get wherever they’d like. Add a cherry on top with pulling to greet people and other dogs and now we’ve got a recipe that’s going to cause frustration on both ends - hello dog reactivity!

Does this happen with your dog? Leave questions below.🐾

Happy Training,
Breeㅤᵕ̈

07/02/2024

GROUP CLASSES 🤝🏼 PACK WALKS

Summer is in full swing! I’ve added group classes and pack walks to the website up through September. Text to sign up, limit to 10 dogs per class to ensure everyone gets the individual support they need. See you there!🤩🐶🐾

06/30/2024

4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WALK🐕‍🦺🐾

Your walk begins before you leave your house. If you aren’t setting expectations inside of the house, how confusing for your dog is it going to be to meet expectations outside of the house? Lots of dogs get excited when they see the leash. While it’s normal, that doesn’t mean we want to encourage or reinforce it (with most dogs).

• wait for calm behavior before putting on the leash
• utilize place if you need to get a little more zen
• practice thresholds

During the walk, don’t just try to get from point A to point B as quick as possible. Slow yourself (and in turn, your dog) down.

• start off with leash drills and continue to incorporate them on the walk
• practice sit/down to break up movement
• reward engagement

If you notice your dog is still jazzy after the walk, utilize a place command or give them a structured nap in the crate. Dogs can have a hard time transitioning, just like people, @ me sitting in my car for 15 minutes after I do anything.🥲

Happy Training,
Breeㅤᵕ̈ㅤ

05/28/2024

It’s almost my favorite month - JUNE! 💛🧡💗

I am very happy to say I have limited availability this month (you guys have been amazing at booking in advance).

In-Home Training:
6/6, 6/12, 6/13, 6/14 at 11:30am, 2:00pm, or 4:30pm

Day Trains:
6/4, 6/11, 6/25

Boarding:
4 spaces available 6/1-6/16 and 2 spaces available. 6/21-6/25. If you are in a pickle and need dates that aren’t open, reach out to me ASAP to see if we can make something work.

As always, thank you for trusting me with your four-legged family members. Happy training and happy vacationing! ☀️🐾🐶

03/05/2024

03/05/2024

Here’s what I focus on in the first 30 days of bringing a puppy home.

🏠 Make sure the entire household is (mostly) on the same page. Everyone will have their individual preferences, but remember that above all, what’s best for the puppy’s growth and development comes first.

🛒Shop for your supplies BEFORE you pick up your puppy. The first day you have them is absolutely not the time to take them to the pet store. They are processing so much, take them home to decompress and adjust.

⏰ Create a realistic schedule. Give yourself & the puppy breaks with crate time to lessen frustration and accidents. Be intentional with the time your pup is out of the crate & always keep watch.

While you can start shaping obedience cues at anytime, I find it more beneficial to focus more on the very very basics with pups between 8-10, even 12 weeks. Crate, potty, hand feeding, name, markers, socialization, confidence. These are all foundational elements of a well rounded dog and the first 16weeks are pretty darn important. I of course reward behaviors I do like and throw some obedience shaping in here and there, but it’s not my main focus.

Send me your questions! 🐶

02/11/2024

Love is in the air and so are some sweet deals!💕

1️⃣0️⃣% OFF ❗️❗️

💓 1st Session🐶

💓 Group Class Punch Cards (updated class list will be posted this week!)

💓 Walks and Drop Ins when you sign up for daily or weekly visits.

💓 Weekly or EOW Day Trains.

Have questions? Send me a DM or leave a comment, let’s chat! 🤩

*Sign up deal valid through 02/20/2024*