Dogz

02/12/2025

Don’t miss out! Our 5-week loose leash class starts TONIGHT at 6pm!

Walking on a loose leash does not come naturally for most dogs. In this class, we go over all the foundations you need to have harmonious walks. You will learn how to teach your dog to walk next to you, yield to the leash, switch sides—and, how to walk nicely even with distractions!

Sign up here: https://pocketsuite.io/book/dogz

02/10/2025

THIS IS WHY

“We’ve always done it this way” has been used to justify harm for generations. But today, you have the chance to see it differently, to recognize the pattern and break the cycle.

Breaking that cycle isn’t about shame or blame. It starts with seeing the pattern for what it is. That’s all.

Let’s take a look at some commonalities between the justifications used in coercive parenting, controlling relationships, and aversive dog training:

🚩Downplaying harm while justifying control

Parent/Partner: “It’s not abuse, it’s discipline. If I don’t do this, they’ll walk all over me.”

Aversive Trainer: “It’s not punishment, it’s a correction. If I don’t establish dominance, the dog will take over.”

🚩Blaming the victim for the outcome

Parent/Partner: “They made me do it. If they just behaved, I wouldn’t have to punish them.”

Aversive Trainer: “The dog forced my hand. If they did what I trained them, I wouldn’t have to use the prong/shock/choke correction.”

🚩Discrediting alternatives to control

Parent/Partner: “Being soft doesn’t work. You have to be strict or they’ll never learn.”

Aversive Trainer: “Positive reinforcement doesn’t work. Some dogs need to be corrected with pain to understand.”

🚩Invalidating pain to justify control

Parent/Partner: “That didn’t even hurt, you’re just too sensitive.”

Aversive Trainer: “The e-collar is just a tickle. The prong is no worse than a mother ‘correcting’ her puppy.”

🚩Normalizing harm as tradition

Parent/Partner: “I was raised this way, and I turned out fine.”

Aversive Trainer: “We’ve trained dogs like this for decades. Why change now?”

The patterns are too similar to dismiss: fear masquerades as respect, and tradition is used to excuse harm.

By recognizing these parallels, we have a chance to break the cycle of coercion once and for all.

12/25/2024

11/10/2024

Congratulations to our newest Out and About Graduates!

Great job to Ariohe, Lilac, Zoey and Chovie (not pictured)!

10/30/2024

Does your dog think they're pulling a sled on walks? You can fix it! Sign up today! https://pocketsuite.io/book/dogz

09/30/2024

Think of our recent and frequent fires and evacuations. This is why it is a good idea to crate train your dog. What would happen if you had to evacuate and your dog had to be in a crate at an evacuation center until you could get them? Would your dog be able to settle? Would they injure themselves trying to escape?
Crate training your dog will ALWAYS be a must. There is no reason to add additional stress, anxiety or fear by not preparing them for situations where they may have to be confined: think vet visits, emergencies, grooming appointments, etc. Emergency evacuation situations could easily happen to any of us.
If you need help preparing your dog for a crate, check out our free crate training guide here: https://dogz-inc.com/free-downloads
Or give us a call at 775-219-4121

09/25/2024

It's okay to ask a dog trainer what their credentials are - and you should expect them to have some, whether it's a degree or a certification. Safe and effective dog trainers are constantly learning, not just through experience, but by seeking out education.

09/18/2024

Where are your trainers this week?

08/28/2024

Congratulations to our Canine High Graduates!

What a great job (from L to R): Lemon, Buck, Zoey, Ariohe and Lipo and their families!

08/10/2024

Classes are filling up fast!
Click here to register today: https://pocketsuite.io/book/dogz