Love For Paws Dog Training

01/16/2025

When do the risks of spending time in the cold outweigh the benefits of being outdoors? Let’s take a look at the dangers associated with winter weather and how we can still safely enjoy the great outdoors with our dogs.

01/09/2025

If you are displaced by the fires and need pet supplies or boarding, please contact us so we can help. 310-473-5585

01/08/2025

Pasadena Humane is asking for fosters. Kennel space is filling up due to evacuations. Especially in need of large dog fosters.

Eaton Fire Update: We have taken in over 100 animals overnight and are continuing to take in animals for emergency boarding. Due to the proximity of the evacuation zones, we are also making preparations to evacuate the shelter, if needed. At this time, all animals are safe and unharmed at the shelter.

We continue to accept animals for emergency boarding at our Animal Resource Center at 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, 91105.

Large animals should be taken to the LA Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506.

We are currently coordinating with Cal Animals and ASPCA disaster response to mobilize more resources to assist with the situation.

To help, we ask that anyone who can safely foster a dog or a cat for at least one week to please come to the Pasadena Humane Foster Office or email [email protected]. Our greatest need is for large dog fosters. Please note that we do not have in-home history on most animals in our care and are unsure how they get along with other pets.

01/05/2025

Karen Pryor’s passing marks the end of an era for those of us whose lives were deeply touched by her wisdom, innovation, and compassion. Personally, I cannot express enough gratitude for the countless ways she has inspired and influenced my journey.

Karen’s work went far beyond animal training; it was about forging understanding, trust, and a genuine connection with all living beings. Through her groundbreaking methods and writings, she opened doors to a world of possibility, where kindness and positive reinforcement became the foundation for communication—not just with animals, but with people as well.

Her book Don’t Shoot the Dog wasn’t just a manual; it was a revelation. It taught me—and so many others—that patience and understanding are the keys to meaningful relationships. Her passion for making the world a better, more compassionate place resonates in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of learning from her.

Karen’s legacy is one of empathy, innovation, and unwavering dedication. She has left us a roadmap for treating all creatures, great and small, with dignity and respect. For that, and so much more, I will always hold her memory close to my heart.

Thank you, Karen, for everything. You will be dearly missed, but your light will continue to guide us forward.

With love,

Jo and the ISCP Team x

01/01/2025

Happy New Years Eve Everyone! Quick reminder…..It’s time to turn on those humidifiers, air purifiers, soft music or white noise machines. If you have thunder shirts, use them. If your dog has been prescribed calming meds for noise, now is the time.

12/16/2024

Another review from one of our wonderful clients!

12/08/2024

Happy Birthday to Jupiter aka Juju aka Beans aka Ye Olde Dirtbag aka my training assistant. She’s four today and she got a new alligator. We love this girl so much. 💕

12/02/2024

Another great Google review for us! Thank you, Paige!

“Jennifer has worked with our dog for months! Our silly puppy has learned many different commands, appropriate leash behavior, and how to settle in the evenings. Jennifer is a wonderful resource of dog behavior and general dog knowledge. I would recommend her highly!” - Paige R.

12/01/2024

So you've called me regarding your dog's problem behaviors, why am I having you work on basic cues (formerly known as commands) as well?

1.) To establish positive communication with your dog and create a working relationship between the two of you. Having a working relationship means your dog is more apt to listen to you when you need them to in problem situations.

2.) Basic cues work their brain. Our dogs lives are very confined and because we provide their basic needs they aren't required to think. We need that thinking brain active and engaged to change behavior. Problem solving is very satisfying for them as well.

4.) It builds their confidence. Being rewarded for simply tasks that they can do reliably makes your dog more confident and in many problem behaviors there is an undercurrent of anxiety. Confidence is the antidote to anxiety.

5.) They are useful. "Sit", "stay", "down", and "come" aren't just parlor tricks. We can ask for these behaviors and reward for them to keep them from doing more destructive or dangerous behaviors but in order for them to do these cues reliably they need an established learning history......hence, the homework of basic cues.

Happy Training!
Jen

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11/18/2024

If I could give one piece of training advice for the holidays it's that your dog needs a place to retreat to when guests are in the home. Unfamiliar people, loud noises, and a more chaotic atmosphere can increase stress and unwanted behaviors.

If your dog likes to jump on people, expect more jumping. If your dog likes to grab things they shouldn't and chew on them, expect more chewing. Many dogs express their stress through activity: jumping, stealing, hu***ng, running, chewing, etc. They don't keep it bottled up the way we do.

Give them a room in the back of the house with their bed, water, and chew toys that they can retreat to. Dim the lights and add some white noise or soft music. If you use a crate, put it here instead of in the middle of the action. Spend a few minutes with them in the room just relaxing and petting them. You will probably need the break too!

And if your dog isn't reactive on leash, don't forget to take them on a nice slow sniff walk to help them decompress.

Happy Holidays!

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11/03/2024

I’ve been sick for almost a week now (after going to the doctor, it turns out I have pneumonia) and this sweet girl has not left my side. Even getting her to go outside to p*e takes some coaxing. I can tell that she is stressed by my illness because she started chewing on the blanket to comfort herself.
So what do you do in these situations when your dog is stressed and you can’t do much?
1.) I smile at her a lot, pet her, and tell her it’s going to be okay.
2.) I provide her with things to chew on to relieve her stress. I put a towel on the bed and gave her a peanut butter kong and some of her favorite toys.

11/01/2024

10/31/2024

Hey Friends! Just a quick tip. If you’re sick or someone in your home is sick, please reschedule your in-home dog training session.

As independent contractors, we don’t have sick leave. So when we get sick and have to cancel days or a full week of sessions, we don’t earn a paycheck. The same goes for a lot of different service workers who come to your home.

It’s something that I think a lot of people aren’t aware of. ❤️

10/24/2024

Children can be the most wonderful dog trainers. I think it's because they rely on creativity to see if they can change their dog's behavior. They experiment to see what works. They treat it as a game. They are also keen observers as to what the dog gets up to on a daily basis. I really start to see this ability materialize when a child reaches about 7 or 8 years old.
I can't tell you how many times I've been about to make a training suggestion and the child in the home has already figured it out before I even open my mouth. It's so lovely to see!:)

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