K9 Liebe Dog Training

04/05/2024

04/05/2024

Owners, once you truly get that nothing changes with your dog until you change, you’ll be prepared for reality. Whether that be transforming yourself and your dog, or settling for the status quo with both of you—at least you will know precisely where you stand and also precisely what to expect.

Trainers, once you truly get that nothing you can do with a dog will actually change the dog unless its owners change, you’ll also be prepared for reality. Whether that be letting go of unrealistic expectations (and the frustration/resentment that goes with) for the undetermined, or falsely feeling like Superman/Superwoman because of what you’re capable of achieving with the dog—at least you’ll know precisely where you stand and what to expect.

If both owners and trainers agree to work within the framework of reality and the obviously observable dynamics between owner and dog—or environment and dog—then both parties can approach this dog training enterprise with clarity and healthy expectations. Which would save much disappointment, resentment, and heartache on both sides.

The upshot? Owners, unless you’re truly prepared to change whatever is required to change your dog, it’s best that you save your time, money, and hopes. Trainers, unless your owners are truly prepared to change whatever is required to change their dog (this is your job to suss out), then please save them their time, money, and hopes—and on the way you’ll save your well-being and avoid much of the emotional burnout that derails so many.

12/26/2023

This year is coming to an end but we have one more important holiday that's celebrated!

NEW YEARS!!!!

This is one of the two loudest days of the year that can cause problems with dog families!

So with that being said.... do you have a dog that is scared of fireworks?? If so your pup is not alone! While they’re fun for a lot of us humans, the loud, unexpected sounds of fireworks cause anxiety and stress for a lot of dogs. Before New Year's Eve rolls around here are somethings to know about why your dog gets anxious and what you can do to help.

First! Keep in mind that it is normal! While we humans have learned to expect fireworks around the holidays, however the sound of fireworks can be quite startling for dogs.

Your dog has hightened senses that make fireworks a more intense experience than what you and I have. Your dog’s acute hearing makes them more sensitive to the sounds of fireworks than you are. Fireworks also produce an odor that dogs may be sensitive to as well!

While fireworks are exploding, your dog experiences the same kind of startled behaviour you do when you’re surprised by a loud noise. This may mean an increase in heart rate, a rush of adrenaline, and an increase in stress hormones circulating through their body. This causes the blood to pump and when their muscles tighten you may notice your dog trembling.

For your dog Fireworks are not the same experience as a thunderstorm as much as it we as humans want to compare the two. Thunderstorms come with different signs that give warning to them that it's coming. There can be changes in barometric pressure and high winds, because of this dogs can anticipate them. Since fireworks are sudden and occur less frequently than thunderstorms, dogs might be more intimidated by them because they aren't familiar with them or know what they are.

Not all dogs are afraid of fireworks and there are many reasons why they may not be. It could be because they’re naturally easy-going or possibly because they were exposed to enough noises when they were young that they understand that fireworks aren’t a threat.

You can try and help lower your dog’s sensitivity to the sound of fireworks early on by exposing them to fireworks as well as any other loud sounds at a young age (Best age is between 3 weeks to 3 months). You can also get a dog used to firework sounds by exposing them to recorded firework sounds played over a speaker. *Note that this process takes patience and plenty of effort that includes gradually increasing the volume while you reward your dog for keeping calm. It’s not an overnight fix especially for an anxious dog.

No time to work on that desinsitizing? No worries! Create a calm quiet area in your home where your dog can feel safe and secure during the noise. If your dog is crate trained then he may feel most secure in his create with a nice chew or his favorite toy to occupy his time. If your pup is not crate-trained, putting his bed in a calm place during the fireworks might work. Try closing the windows and playing some music to drown out the fireworks.

Calming wraps and thundershirts may help for some dogs, too. These work like swaddling does for infants – they make your dog feel secure during stressful situations. Some dogs may not feel any different using it but it's worth a try!

The most important thing you can do is stay calm, being worried or yelling only reassures him that there is a good reason to panic. Dogs look at us for reassurance so showing them that we are calm and relaxed is likely to help the dog understand that there is no real danger. Also try not to punish your pet for being scared, they are already anxious as it is and punishing them will not help them understand there's nothing to be scared of.

And the last thing I want to stress!!! Make sure your gates are secure and your dog has NO way to get out of the yard if you have to have them outside. So many dogs run off during fireworks because of how scared they are. Best thing to do is go outside with them and bring them back in when they are done. Don't leave them alone if you know they are scared of the noises or if you are unsure how they are with fireworks. Protect your dogs and keep them safe! Also make sure they are microchipped and the information is up to date in the chance they do get out.

I hope everyone has a great holiday with their pups! Thank you for taking the time to read!

Goodbye 2023 and hello 2024!
Another year in the books!

-B

Photo credit goes to Petaluma animal services foundation

12/11/2023

I want to bring awareness to parents of children who love dogs as well as adults who come across dogs in public spaces.

When in public places I often get asked by parents and kids "can I pet your dogs?". Most of the time if it is a socialization outing I can be open to letting people come up to the dogs that we are working with. This is because that's what I'm there to do. Getting the dogs used to people of different shapes, sizes, colors or even clothes! However if it is more than socialization such as service dog training or me working with a dog to ignore different distractions, it would not be beneficial to the dogs training to allow anyone to come up and pet the dog.

Why am I bringing this up?

Well over the years I have noticed adults or even parents of children get a little thrown off by me simply saying "no". Because of this they tend to ask "why?" Or say things like "not even a little pet?" I want to bring this up because someone saying "no" or "I'm sorry not this time" is all that needs to be said in certain situations. There are trainers including myself at times who have time to go over what the training is or what they or doing in that moment. They can talk about how ignoring distractions and staying focused on their person is important in those scenarios. However a lot of us are being paid to provide a service, which is often a timed training session and for us to stop and have an in depth conversation about the training is cutting into that clients time. Please be respectful to trainers if they do choose to say a simple "no" in that moment. It's not because we are rude or dismissive, it could just mean we are busy and don't have the time to do so.

Here's a cute picture of our new foster puppies through Nala & Friends Dog Rescue for attention ❤️

12/08/2023

Sharing from last year and I will continue each year after that!

Hello there families! I know I've been a little MIA on here but it's not because I haven't been actively working! You all have kept me so busy over the past few months and I want to thank you all for that!

With that being said, I am wanting to post something very important for the holidays.

"Puppies are not Christmas presents, they are 15 year commitments"

Now I will say they can be Christmas presents only if you and your family is for sure ready for them!

This doesn't just go for dogs, this is for any pet. If you or your loved ones chose to buy or adopt a puppy for Christmas keep in mind that you have to take care of it for its lifetime. You have to make sure it's fed, let outside to potty, train it appropriately and give it that mental and physical stimulation it requires to thrive in your home. If you are not yet ready for that commitment or unsure if you can fit that responsibility into your schedule please think about waiting until you are. By adding a pet to your family before you are ready could potentially do more harm then good.

- without the mental and physical stimulation the dogs behaviour could turn negative with the lack of consistant training. This could lead to aggressive behaviour, defiant behaviour, and damage done to household items and furniture.

- if your not consistant with feeding times and potty breaks you could have a pet that is having a lot of accidents in the house. Sometimes this is harder to correct later in life depending on the age and the breed and how long the accidents have been happening.

Some parents get their children a pet and think The child needs to be responsible and take care of it (I too am guilty of this) but we as parents need to think about that a little more. Would you send your 7 year old to work for the day at your local grocery store and they be fully committed to that job? Probably not, and that is okay because they are children. A puppy requires full commitment each day from a young age so they can learn how to behave how we would like them to in your home, they don't know it right away. A lot of times the responsibility will fall on the parent because... well kids will be kids and a puppy isn't going to be their #1 thought each day after having the pup for a couple weeks. I've seen it happen when I meet families and they say this is my daughter/sons dog however I'm just working on training with the parent.

I know puppies are great! We see them at stores, we see them in the backs of trucks on the sides of roads, heck sometimes we see them running down the roads. But whichever way you decide to adopt please take in all consideration, good and bad before adopting a new family member. Don't adopt a new pet unless you are 100% fully committed to every responsibility that comes with having them!

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you all have a wonderful week! Enjoy this cool weather we are having!

-Brystin

12/07/2023

Hey there you amazing dog people!!! Show me those derpy dog faces!!!! I just got this one back for our dog and I LOVE it!!!

12/04/2023

Another month down and more lovely pup faces to share!

It's getting close to the holidays, do you need a sitter or someone to help you with training your little furry friends?!?!? Feel free to reach out and I would love to talk more with you.

11/20/2023

I want to share this because of three parts and this will be quick and also

1. From what I see this corso is not dog reactive. It is so important to socialize and train dogs from a young age. If you don't you have the possibility of a dog reactive or fear aggressive dog. Get on socialization as quickly as possible.

2. The little dogs are dog reactive and clearly not trained. Those little dogs are lucky that the corso was not reactive because it could have EASILY taken them down (and then the dog would have been deemed the aggressive dog who should be put down 🙄) work with your dog on their reactivity and socialization. (See #1)

3. Teach your dog recal!!!! This small dog was not listening to the owner, they had to call multiple times and the dog still wanted to "show big boy what's up"

Always keep in mind if your dog is friendly... doesn't always mean other dogs are. NEVER let your off leash dog run up to a random dog because you never know how that dog will react.

10/30/2023

I have been awaiting cool weather for so long! The Texas heat was no joke this summer! It made it so hard to do trainings during the day because we care about your amazing pup's paws and their health of course! I am so excited to be able to go back to training during the hours you all need!!

I have open availability for training starting the 12th of November as well as dog boarding and drop in's if needed. If you would like to discuss your needs whether it be training or boarding (or both) feel free to send me a message and we can see what we can do for you!!!

Photo credit: K_Thalhofer via iStock

10/12/2023

Kids these days are wild! You can never trust em!

09/30/2023

Throw back to to 10 years ago when I was at an off leash area where I saw a lil pitty laying in the grass. I was like "aww he/she is too cute" only to realize the pittie was not laying at all, but standing in the taller grass area.... the look on the other dogs face had me cracking up!

Do you have a unique dog?! If so let's see these cuties in the comments!!

09/30/2023

Hello there you amazing people! I will be traveling out of country for 10 days in October (18th- 29th) and 8 days in November(5th to 12th) but we still have availability for training outside of those days. Boarding and dog sitting (drop one)will still be available during that time as my assistant will still be working while I am traveling!

If you are needing dog sitting, training or boarding feel free to reach out and I will be happy to talk more about your needs!!!

09/14/2023

This lil handsome man named Hunter is hanging with us for a couple days while he awaits his journey to Colorado! He's such a ball of fun and is enjoying running around with our girls here. He's currently passed out in the bed next to me with Paisley sharing space. He's gonna be such an amazing boy for his new family ❤️ just look at that smile!

Rescues are out here working hard placing animals and finding fosters until they do. Shelters and rescues are at capacity and get spread so thin because of how many strays, dumped dogs and surrenders there are. I always tell people if you want to help out and are able to foster, find a rescue to work with. If you have extra beds, kennels, towels etc. that you donate you can always reach out to a local rescue and see if they are in need. If you are unsure if fostering is right for you offer to be a temp/ short term foster for a rescue and see how you feel. I took a break from it for a bit when my life got crazy and I'm happy to get back to helping more.

Y'all have a great night and an even better day
Tomorrow

09/14/2023

09/03/2023

I love being able to be there for families to watch their fur babies. I grow connections with them and when I see them, they get so excited to see me. it makes my heart so happy. The downside is I get to see the families little ones get older, Still just as cuddly but definitely moving slower. The past few months I lost four of the babies I watched over the years and they will forever be missed. I will see them in the other dogs I watch that will remind me of them and I know they are just running and playing on the other side of the rainbow bridge!
-Dexter you were the most spunky lil frenchie such a happy old man!
-Jon big ol hairball you were My little Thunder buddy ❤️
-Baby, your excited little spins and couch cuddle time I'll never forget!
-Maui- the deepest greeting meow I have ever heard from a cat. Always wanted to sit with me while I worked or sat on my lap while the pups were outside.

Rest in peace little ones you all will be missed so much!

09/03/2023

It's been crazy busy over on our boarding side! These happy pups get worn out, plenty of exercise and socialization! Every day I get my puppy love cup filled with all these amazing animals ❤️❤️❤️

07/25/2023

Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep.

Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep.

The fact is that 90% of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal.

People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end.
"It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life.

Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them."

Dont let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they dont like.

It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life.

They dont understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner's consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you.

Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake.
Be with them until the end.🐾🐾🐾
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06/28/2023

Summertime and parked cars are death traps for dogs!

On a 70-degree day, the temperature inside one can heat up to 99 degrees in 20 minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temp can reach as high as 109 degrees in just 10 minutes. It's been proven that "cracking a window" does little to nothing when it comes to heat.

Every summer, dogs suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car. Sometimes even for “just a minute” while they run an errand. If you see a dog left in a hot car do the following

1. Make note of the vehicle, color, model, license plate

2. Notify someone- remember time is everything and a minute can be a long time in the heat. So if you are at a business you can have the business page the dogs owner.

3. Watch the dog and make sure they are still doing okay

4. Call animal control if the owners do not show up and if they aren't available call the police department.

If all else fails you do what is necessary to save the dog. But be sure to take a picture if you plan to break a window for proof that the dog was stuck inside so it will hold up in court. Video it as well to show what happened.

I'm in Texas it gets 108 outside during the summer if not hotter, if I see a dog stuck in a vehicle I won't hesitate to save them.

If you are in a hot state and plan to go somewhere with your pet make sure they can go with you or you can leave the car running. there is no excuse to leave them in the hot vehicle even if you "crack the window".

06/24/2023

Hello there pup families! Be sure to check out Millers Healthy Dog Treats to get your pups treat fix!

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06/21/2023

It's so early in the morning and this is already hitting my heart strings. I love rescues as well as reputable breeders. But I can't express enough how important it is for you to do major research if you do decide to go with a breeder. They are not all good just because they are a "breeder". I have trained several dogs with medical conditions as well as anxiety that stemmed from the lines of dogs from backyard breeders or facilities just like the one they talk about in this post.

06/06/2023

Do you have a dog that is scared of fireworks??
Your pup is not alone! While they’re fun for a lot of us humans, the loud, unexpected sounds of fireworks cause anxiety and stress for a lot of dogs. Before the 4th rolls around here are some things to know about why your dog gets anxious and what you can do to help.

First! Keep in mind that it is normal. While we humans have learned to expect fireworks around the holidays, the sound of fireworks can be quite startling for dogs.

Your dog has hightened senses that make fireworks a more intense experience than what you and I experience. Your dog’s acute hearing makes him more sensitive to the sounds of fireworks than you are. Fireworks also produce an odor that dogs may be sensitive to as well!

While fireworks are exploding, your dog experiences the same kind of startled behaviour you do when you’re surprised by a loud noise. This may mean an increase in heart rate, a rush of adrenaline, and an increase in stress hormones circulating through their body. This causes the blood to pump and when their muscles tighten you may notice your dog trembling.

For your dog Fireworks are not the same experience as a thunderstorm as much as it we as humans want to compare the two. Thunderstorms come with different signs that give warning to them that it's coming. There can be changes in barometric pressure and high winds, because of this dogs can anticipate them. Since fireworks are sudden and occur less frequently than thunderstorms, dogs might be more intimidated by them because they aren't familiar with them or know what they are.

Not all dogs are afraid of fireworks and there are many reasons why they may not be. It could be because they’re naturally easy-going or possibly because they were exposed to enough noises when they were young that they understand that fireworks aren’t a threat.

You can try and help lower your dog’s sensitivity to the sound of fireworks early on by exposing them to fireworks as well as any other loud sounds at a young age (Best age is between 3 weeks to 3 months). You can also get a dog used to firework sounds by exposing them to recorded firework sounds played over a speaker. *Note that this process takes patience and plenty of effort that includes gradually increasing the volume while you reward your dog for keeping calm. It’s not an overnight fix especially for an anxious dog.

No time to work on that desinsitizing? No worries! Create a calm quiet area in your home where your dog can feel safe and secure during the noise. If your dog is crate trained then he may feel most secure in his create with a nice chew or his favorite toy to occupy his time. If your pup is not crate-trained, putting his bed in a calm place during the fireworks might work. Try closing the windows and playing some music to drown out the fireworks.

Calming wraps and thundershirts may help for some dogs, too. These work like swaddling does for infants – they make your dog feel secure during stressful situations. Some dogs may not feel any different using it but it's worth a try!

The most important thing you can do is stay calm, being worried or yelling only reassures him that there is a good reason to panic. Dogs look at us for reassurance so showing them that we are calm and relaxed is likely to help the dog understand that there is no real danger. Also try not to punish your pet for being scared, they are already anxious as it is and punishing them will not help them understand there's nothing to be scared of.

And the last thing I want to stress!!! Make sure your gates are secure and your dog has NO way to get out of the yard if you do have to have them outside. So many dogs run off during fireworks because of how scared they are. Best thing to do is go outside with them and bring them back in when they are done. Don't leave them alone if you know they are scared of the noises or if you are unsure how they are with fireworks. Protect your furbabies and keep them safe make sure they are microchipped and the information is up to date!

I hope everyone has a great holiday with their pups! Thank you for taking the time to read!

06/02/2023

☀️☀️☀️Hello June☀️☀️☀️

We have training availability throughout the month and we have some open spots for dog sitting the last week of June and an open schedule for July.

If you or someone you know is needing help with training or dog sitting feel free to send me a message and I will be ready to chat!

03/30/2023

Hello there you amazing dog owners!!

Do you have a "crazy dog" as I hear some dog owners tell me?

Does your dog bark at anything and everything while walking? 

Do they pull your arm off?

Does your dog jump up due to being so excited that someone is at your home? Or maybe they seem like they are trying to be protective?

Does your dog not listen when you tell them to stop jumping or when you tell them to get off of you?

Do you yell at them because they don't listen? (If you do, don't you worry! Many people do we can talk about that)

If you answered yes to any of the above feel free to reach out to me! I can help you and your pup understand one another and I won't empty your wallet!

Often times us humans don't understand or may not know how we talk to the dogs may not have a positive effect. Our actions may not always benifit in a training perspective and some of the routes we take that we think SHOULD help get a dog to understand doesn't actually help us. If you have ever heard the phrase "think like a dog" it's actually true. Let me help you speak dog so that you and your dog can have a positive relationship.

If you want to talk more and see if my training can benifit you please send me a message and let's talk dog!

Have an awesome afternoon!

03/28/2023

Takoda the bilateral hearing border collie puppy!
He will be learning his puppy obedience using hand signaling. He's learning quick and I look forward to see what he gets down this week ❤️❤️❤️

03/28/2023

Midnight training session with the new pup I picked up yesterday. He's been named Takoda, and he is a Border collie who has been diagnosed with Bilateral hearing. (He is completely deaf) I was told he wouldn't wake up to banging bowls lol.

Today was the first day I worked with him. We worked on "come" and "sit" I have been using the hand gasture similar to waving "come on" towards him the last two days to show him what it is (I am going to be using big hug arms for the recal) After that I worked a little on "sit" it's a little new so he's getting it but we will work more on it tomorrow.

Isn't he just the cutest!
I dunno what's going on with the camera it looks super bright! But it wasn't like this in my camera roll.

Now he's passed out after 20 minutes of brain stimulation. (Check the comments for the cuteness! He didn't even make it back to his bed!)

01/28/2023

Hello there friends!!!! I have availability for training as well as dog sitting to fit your needs in the San Antonio area!

Feel free to message so we can chat more!