Xcaliber Dog Training

⚔️Have you ever asked your dog to do something in a distracting or unfamiliar environment? Did they not hear you or just completely ignore you? If so, this video is for you! ⚔️If your dog seems like they’re not hearing you, this is most likely something called auditory exclusion. It’s the equivalent of us getting “tunnel-vision” in an otherwise stimulating situation. Don’t forget to use your communicative tools to pull them out of that mindset and to redirect their focus on what’s important.. YOU! Has this ever happened to you? What did you do? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #k9ltw #dogoftheday #summervibes #petstagram #petlovers #dogsofsatx #dogsofsanantonio #doglover #trainyourdog #k9

🐕Intro to new environments! 🐾Remember to move at YOUR DOG’S pace to avoid over stimulating them too quickly. If they’re showing you they are not ready for crowds or environments with alot of distractors, LISTEN to them! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #k9ltw #dogoftheday #summervibes #petstagram #petlovers #dogsofsatx #dogsofsanantonio

🐕🐶Happy Monday guys! I felt inclined to make this video because I know there are so many owners out there who have the best intentions in training their dog using the E-collar, but lack the understanding of HOW to teach it. I Thought we’d would use Nessie here to demonstrate one of the many methods available for introducing this tool in a positive but effective way. Giving your dog the opportunity to learn how it works is the key for a positive transfer of learning. 🚨🚨Ensure that a titration test is conducted and your pup has a solid foundation on-leash before applying these methods! If y’all would be interested in a more in-depth video on how this is accomplished, drop a comment or DM us! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #k9ltw #dogoftheday #summervibes #petstagram #petlovers #dogsofsatx #dogsofsanantonio

Dogs are similar to us in more ways than most realize. They learn through repetition, will find shortcuts when possible, and will try to anticipate outcomes. This is an example of that. Ares likes to slouch into a “down” when doing a return to heel or going onto his place table. While this isn’t a major infraction, we don’t want this to be the standard. When asking for these behaviors, we tend to set patterns in our training. And just like us, dogs are creatures of habit. If the down follows the heel, place, or recall command every single time, you can expect them to eventually begin offering that command because it’s been reinforced repeatedly. Instead, try and throw them a curve ball occasionally to build a dog who actively awaits the next command as opposed to a dog who thinks they “knows what’s coming next”. Good luck! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #k9ltw #dogoftheday #summervibes #petstagram #petlovers #dogsofsatx #dogsofsanantonio

Luca⚔️and Lily🌸 just finished up our 1-week puppy on-leash program. They did awesome and are well on their way to becoming exceptional dogs! With the awesome foundational work instilled with their owner (crate training, potty training, and socialization), this gave us ample amount of time to fine tune their obedience and build a rock-solid foundation! As you all know, I love to say “It’s never too late to train your dog”. However, starting early sure has its benefits!! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #goldenretriever #k9ltw #dogoftheday #summervibes #petstagram #petlovers #dogsofsatx #dogsofsanantonio

🐾Does your dog bolt for the door just because it opened? Then this video is for you! 🐾We’re trying to promote good habits in our dogs. Teaching them to THINK instead of REACT can have huge benefits in your daily routine. Start by using lower-level triggers (keys jingling, knock at the door, putting on shoes, etc.) and a leash before working towards things like you see in the video. If we’re going to deny them the ability to react, then we must give them a separate task to occupy their mind. I like to use “place”, but you can use whatever is applicable. Some options are down-stay in a separate room, “wait” at the kennel, etc. expose your dog to these triggers, then reward them when the correct decision has been made. Before you know it, you will have a dog that is confident and in a much calmer state of mind because of it. Hope this helps! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #gsp

🐾Training off-leash behaviors doesn’t come over night! The process can be a little different for every dog. Some require more assistance and more repetitions initially to gain the confidence they need to perform independently. And then some just want to work and offer behaviors that have been reinforced. 🐾Being able to adjust to your dog’s needs and knowing what steps to take to improve in weaker areas is what makes a great dog team leader! We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram #gsp

🐾Are you looking for an opportunity to improve the quality of life for you and your pup? Xcaliber Dog Training can help create structure and balance in your everyday lives through training. We focus on educating BOTH ends of the leash to ensure long-term success. We offer: ✅Advanced Obedience Board & Train ✅Basic Obedience Board & Train ✅Private Lessons ✅Virtual Lessons ✅Boarding For Dogs We’ve Trained 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com #dogtraining #k9ltw #dogobedience #pettraining #k9warriors #k9training #dogsofinstagram

🚨Tobias here is on week 2/3 of his 3-week Board and Train program. He is super smart and loves to train. We are almost there‼️ 📞863-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com 📩[email protected] #germanshepherd #catahoula #mix #doglover #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #goodboy #dogobedience #trainyourdog #k9ltw #k9warriors #k9 #dogsofsanantonio

🚨🐕Here’s a quick crash-course of what to expect in the early phases of training for your dog. We like to keep learning positive until the dog FULLY understands what we’re asking them to do. We simply cannot correct them for an unlearned task or behavior. This is a common mistake a lot of novice or DIY trainers tend to make. If these videos are useful for you or someone you know, let me know in the comments, send me a message, or send them to that friend! #dogtraining #obedience #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #tipsforyou #trainyourdog #pettraining #dogtoys #rewardbasedtraining #balancedtraining #pet #k9training #k9obediencetraining #puppylove #instadog #dogsofinstagram #trainer #dogoftheday #dogtrainer #dogsofsanantonio #sanantoniodogsofinstagram

🐕For all of my DIY folks out there, here’s a useful tool for shaping the “down” if you have a pup who’s resistant to pressure on their hind-quarters or struggles with the lure. Before doing this, remember to create a positive relationship with whatever object you intend on using (park bench, chair, etc.). I hope this is was helpful! 🐶Be creative and reach out if you have questions! #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #shapingbehaviors #k9ltw #obediencetraining #k9obedience #gsp #xcaliberk9 #puppy #puppytraining #obediencedog #onestepatatime #runyourdognotyourmouth

🚨UPDATE🚨 Working on building Chino’s confidence in a public setting. He’s a rockstar on leash at home where he’s comfortable and familiar with everything. Now we get to apply those same principles in a new environment to build a confident bulletproof dog! Keep the training fun and make it a positive experience and he’ll be more likely to enjoy going out! 🚨 Call us at 863-292-1190 to schedule a free consultation for your dog or visit www.xcaliberk9.com for more information! #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppy #xcaliberk9 #doglife #petstagram #k9ltw

There are a million ways to skin a cat as well as socializing your dog. Yes, it takes a bit more time but it beats throwing two dogs in your back yard together and crossing your fingers! Avoid having resources present (bones, toys, food, etc.) while doing this to prevent dominant or possessive dogs from becoming aggressive. I hope this is is helpful and if you have any questions, DM me! #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #socialize #doglovers #petlover #doggydaycare #xcaliberk9 #k9ltw

Training Ari and Beryl are quite the package deal. We do the majority of our training together as they learn from each other's mistakes. We're working towards an off-leash heel on either side in their third and final week. Stay tuned for more! #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #doglover #dogtraining #dogtrainer #malinois #xcaliberdogtraining #runyourdognotyourmouth #k9ltw #k9training

🚨 UPDATE🚨 Spent the evening building custom place tables and training stability with these two rockstars! They are coming up towards the end of week 1 of their 3-week board & train. Building duration in these commanded positions is the final touch before moving into the off-leash portion of their training! 🐾If this is something you may be interested in with your 4-legged companion, give us a call! 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com 📞+1(863)-292-1190 📩[email protected]

One of the most common concerns I hear amongst dog owners: “I won’t have time to keep my dogs training up”. Let’s talk about it! Dog training proficiency isn’t something that takes hours a day to upkeep. This is something that you can incorporate into your daily life style! Gotta clean up the yard? Take your dog. Gotta clean up the house? Put your dog on their place. Gotta cook dinner and get the kids’ homework done? Put your dog on their place and train stability! Anything that stimulates your dogs mind and forces them to make decisions based off of what you have or haven’t reinforced in the past is “training”. When they do good, LET THEM KNOW (treats, pets, whatever they value). And when they make the wrong decision, ensure that you have a means of correction available. I hope this opens some minds to the common misconception that training your dog means setting aside designated time out of your busy day to work one-on-one with your pup! What kind of ways do you guys like incorporating training into your day-to-day?

Millie the Dachshund🐶

🐾Welcome to the pack Millie! She just enrolled into our 3-week Board and Train program. 🐾Moving forward, these are some of the main concerns that we'll be tackling and improving on! This is an un-scripted educational / tutorial style video that I hope a lot of folks can benefit from. Millie is a sweetheart and We're excited to see her progress in the coming weeks! 🐾If you or anyone you know are interested in improving your dog's confidence, social skills, and quality of life, give us a call! 📞+1(863)-292-1190 🌐www.xcaliberk9.com 📩[email protected]

🚨🚨🚨Here’s a little update on Warthog! 🚨🚨🚨 When he got here, he was very anxious, reactive, and simply lacked confidence in most of the things he did. He channeled this negative state of mind into behaviors that were destructive and prevented him from enjoying the freedom he deserves! Once we built his obedience into something he could be confident in that also kept him occupied, there was a night and day difference! Soon, his owners will be able to walk him around off-leash and not have to worry about his old habits! 🐾If this is something you may be interested in accomplishing with your dog, give us a call! We are currently offering FREE consultations! 📞+1(863)-292-1190 🌐Www.xcaliberk9.com

🚨NEW FEAR UNLOCKED🚨 As you all know, I'm a big proponent of building confidence. When it comes to a challenge to face with you and your dog, face it TOGETHER! Allowing your dog to avoid situations that are "scary" only breeds more insecurities. This translates over to training as well. Instead, tackle that obstacle together and build a relationship that's ready to take on anything thrown your way! 🐾 If this is the kind of bond and trust you want to have with your fur baby, give us a call at +1 (863)-292-1190. 🐾 Interested in learning more about our training programs? Visit: www.xcaliberk9.com. 🐾 #dogtraining #sanantoniodogs #trainingday #dogsofinstagram #doglife #doglover #confidence #xcaliberk9 #weekendvibes #doglovers #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips

🚨The weekend is here guys!! Time to take our pups out and live it up! If you would like to make this a reality for your dog(s), we're always available!🐾 🐶Call now to schedule a FREE consultation! We offer : 🐾Board & Train Packages 🐾Puppy lessons 🐾1 on 1 obedience lessons And much more! Visit our website or contact us for more information! 🌐Www.xcaliberk9.com 📞+1(863)-292-1190 📩[email protected] #dogsofinsta #dogs #dogtraining #sundayfunday #dogdaysofsummer #petsofinstagram #pettraining #DogMoments #xcaliberk9