Work Smart Dog Training

08/22/2024

I am seeing a lot of clients struggling out here 🍑

Cash strapped , unsure about the future and nervous.

Body , Mind and Environment that needs attention.

My team gets calls to have dogs be the ‘emotional support animal’ for the kids in the home where the dog can’t balance their own emotions let alone a humans.

Experience reminds that this is really a wake up call of the necessity to lead and deal with the obstacles that feel impossible.

We are bigger than the problems we face.

We have what it takes to rise to the occasion and to be the leaders for those in our lives who need us 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🐕🐕

Taking one step of leadership even tiny can change us and those around us for the better.

Regardless of the bank account , what didn’t get accomplished , what can’t be undone or the anxiety of uncertainty ahead.

In the moments that seem most bleak there is always a light if you take the time to look for it.

Fight forward even if you fall back.

If your out there , struggling unseen and it seems like uncertainty is unbearably heavy.

Take a stand where you are and I promise things will get better.

As a rescue and abandoned dog taught me :

See what you want ✔️

Believe it can be accomplished ✔️

Become it ✔️

Happy to Train 🐕🇺🇸

Tim G.

08/17/2024

We don’t ‘fix’ dogs; we train them to distinguish between inconsistent choices and living with the discipline to roam freely. The same applies to their people. 🇺🇸

08/12/2024

Walking into work like 🐾🐾🐾🐾

08/12/2024

Prioritize what leads to the best outcomes and avoid the worst. Learned irrelevance is everything your brain or dog has learned to ignore because it doesn't matter.

08/03/2024

Your dog wants happiness as much as you do, the second you start to understand that they will too.

Lead them .

07/07/2024

K9 performance and rest are the keys to your dog's synergistic life.

06/04/2024

Both humans and dogs experience stress, and it's important to learn to adapt to it gradually rather than trying to avoid it completely.

06/01/2024

Great Socialization can take place on a leash and with distance.
Up close and personal is not necessary to start imprinting good social experiences correctly.

05/23/2024

Don’t be offended by a growling dog.

Better they tell you how they feel than bottle it up.

05/22/2024

Talk is cheap , test and prove what we teach 👇🏼 Let's ensure that our dogs are receiving proper feedback, motivation, and understanding of what we are teaching them. 🐾🌟 🐶📚

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05/21/2024

Toy training is more effective than Prozac. Play more, drugless!

05/21/2024

Here are some creative crate training approaches. 1️⃣ **Daily Food Toss**: Encourage crate entry by tossing your dog's daily meals into the crate. Let them associate the crate with mealtime and yummy rewards! 🍖🐾 2️⃣ **The Pull Back Method**: Use the pullback technique by gently pulling back on your dog's collar in a straight line down their spine to create opposition, encouraging them to move forward faster towards and into the crate. Release the pressure as they move forward, guiding them into the crate willingly. 🐕✨ 3️⃣ **Random Food Finds**: Hide meals inside the crate for your dog to discover. Make it a fun game that motivates them to explore and enjoy their daily food in their cozy den! 🐾🍗 4️⃣ **Reverse Psychology Tip - The Closed Door Surprise**: Place meals inside the crate, then quietly close the door while your pup is outside. Their curiosity will lead them to investigate and enjoy the rewards inside the crate! 🍖🔒 By using these creative techniques, crate time can become a fun and rewarding experience for your beloved companion! 🏡💖 🐾🐶

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05/20/2024

Did you know that there are two types crates to use 🐶 Isolation crates provide a safe space for alone time, while social crates encourage interaction and bonding. 🏡🐾 🐕💕

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05/19/2024

The crate is one of the most important management tools you can use. If you aren't using at least two strategically, you're shooting yourself in the foot.

05/06/2024

Transform unresponsive dogs into obedient pets through smart feeding.

05/04/2024

Have a dog that can’t turn off ?

Scheduling 1 hr nap times throughout the day with a Pumpkin Prepped Lick Mat or Stuffed Kong can revitalize and help your dog relax.

05/02/2024

A daily investment of 20 minutes, even just once a day, yields significant returns in training. Avoid overestimating the time needed, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by your progress.

05/02/2024

🐾 Building a strong bond through positive reinforcement! 🐶✨

One of the easiest ways to foster Reward Drive in your furry friend is by using their daily food allowance effectively.

🍗🐕 Embrace the mindset that giving food isn't just about sustenance—it's a way to show love, build accomplishment, and grow together through learning.

🌟💖 Just like giving a child money without guidance lacks meaning, simply feeding your dog doesn't maximize the potential for a deep connection.

🧠💭 Teach them, empower them, and watch as they thrive and learn to live their best life by your side.

🌿🐾 Let's work smart to build a strong foundation of love and understanding with our canine companions! 🐾💕

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05/01/2024

🍗 Building drive with basic food doesn't have to be complicated! Here's a breakdown of what drive should look like without high-value rewards:

✅ No more using "No" as a reaction

✅ No reliance on high-value treats

✅ Focus on building motivation with basic food

✅ Emphasize engagement and connection

✅ Drive through positive reinforcement

Take your training to the next level with these simple yet effective techniques! 🐾💪

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04/30/2024

🍖Calmer Mealtimes Are Crucial🍖

Before giving your pup their food or any prized resource, it's crucial to teach them to learn to move away , relax the body and mentally soften up.

Dogs that display tension around food are often stuck in a fixation cycle , leading to frustration , nervousness and finally volatile displays to resolve the conflict.

When a dog feels nervous and instinctually growls , it's their way of trying to resolve the conflict as peacefully as possible in their minds.

It’s the wrong solution so you need to help them out 🫵🏻 Know what they are trying to say 🗣️

By growling, they are communicating their discomfort and trying to resolve the uncertainty of not fully understanding rules , boundaries and limitations of the feeding ritual.

That not only do we ask for obedience but also want them to chose to feel relaxed about it

🧘‍♀️🍖 Here are some steps you can follow to help your dog overcome soft resource guarding behavior:

1️⃣ Hold your hand out with the food.

2️⃣ Let the dog explore with your hand close.

3️⃣ The moment the dog moves away, click and reward by opening your hand.

4️⃣ Begin teaching your dog to add more distance by calmly moving away.

5️⃣ Take a deep breath to relax yourself and demonstrate, then repeat the above steps.

6️⃣ Look for relaxed ears , back , tail and soft eyes clicking and rewarding once it shows itself.

7️⃣Take a deep breath and repeat. Note: If your dog has caused damage or you need more help for resource guarding 👇🏼

Please contact us 770 624 9696 or DM directly to this post/account. 🐾🐶

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04/26/2024

Changing behavior at its inception is 100 times easier than when it's fully developed.