Getting adorable Kitty, the pug to get some exercise. She learnt hand targeting - "touch!"
One of my favorite training projects - truffle hunting (scent work) with Teddy, the Lagotto Romagnolo . He is getting better and better each day & we will be taking this outside soon!
Scent work is not just for Italian truffle hunting dogs! You can also get your dog to engage in this enriching activity. An otherwise bouncing off the walls dog can be a lot calmer after some scent work.
#lagottoromagnolo
Muzzles are a great tool if a dog might bite when triggered. And yes, you can train a dog to be comfortable with it - but it’s takes time, the ability to be ultra sensitive to changes in body language and … lots of food.
This is day 6 of me doing day training for muzzle and grooming procedures.
A muzzle is NOT a license to go all out with your procedure without taking care of how the dog feels, but it is the only true safety belt just in case you made a mistake.
But really, I’m posting this cause of our cute companion dog who insists on “helping” . 💕
note: there is absolutely zero resource guarding between these two (very rare!) which is why I am allowing this , and we found that having the little one around actually increased the confidence of the bigger dog . This is not always the case for companions - so always look at things case by case.
Muzzle info: https://muzzleupproject.com/
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Good job Bella! Even Bernese Mountain Dogs can do tricks.
#bernesemountaindog
I am super proud of my husky student, Prince. You CAN teach a husky to come back when called (recall). [there seems to be a myth out there that you can’t]
Love you so much, boy!
#huskylife #huskytraining
Human hoop jump trick
I can’t contain my enthusiasm for this little guy. He learnt this in 30 minutes!
#jackrussellterrier
Spin - to wipe of feet
Here’s a useful reason to teach your dog “spin”. get those wet paws wiped off all on their own!
Having a little bit of fun with training. We taught this pup to target the towel for bath time . He used to be scared of it. Now he runs after it so he can hop on it to be toweled and get treats. I joked that for halloween next year , he can dress up as a bull and dad can be a matador.
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Training should be fun for the dog and human. There is no reason to force your dog into any position. Come learn to groom your dog with as little stress as possible!
#dogtrainer #positivereinforcementtraining
Genes . They’re strong. German shorthaired POINTER 🙂 . It is useful and fascinating to know what your dog was historically bred for. So cool to see .
Note : GSPs need a LOT of exercise and enrichment !
An escape artist in a previous life , Maggie learning to stay inside when the garage door opens. Clever girl!
Husky recall
Unlike the myth that huskies can’t be trained to come when called , here is a husky coming away from other dogs.
Well done Buddy!!
Loose leash walking training
Congratulations Winston! He graduated from our leash walking program with flying colors . From a dog who used to pull people over - I’m so proud of this boy!
Positive reinforcement works!
Solid recall on this beautiful pittie puppy, Stella.
Training never stops even when you’re on vacation. Pay for those Recalls (Come!) handsomely. Always. Stanley’s special treats are beef liver or Fish. Keep your pups safe. Everyone wins.
#noshock #positivereinforcementtraining
Little Pepper - wait at door.
I am immensely proud of this kid, her parents and this dog. Coaching her to clip puppy’s nails force-free.
Early conditioning to fear-free nail clipping methods pay off in dividends for years to come.
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