9.10.24 Little Roxy came to me because she was nervous around other dogs. Roxy would get scared and lunge on the leash making their walks very stressful. We helped Roxy to me more confident around other dogs and gave her dog mom Kelly some help with building skills and confidence too. To end this session we let her have some fun time with her new dog friends and introduce her to Obee who is doing a Board and train because he too was nervous and insecure. I was so proud and happy with both Roxy and her dog mom because they have made such great progress. I was excited for Obee because this was his first full on play with another dog. It has taken us just under two weeks to help Obee let go and start being dog he really is.
A blast from the past. Sox and Hype starting the morning with a super charge play.
8.331 Lazy Saturday @ Dog Help Now
Booboo
Beloved Pack member
2012 – 5.22.24
For all that are not in the private group and have had the benefit of Sharon and Booboo’s assistance and help with your dogs:
We say goodbye to Booboo. One of my friend/roommate Sharon’s beloved dogs, my little Sneaker’s best friend and one of our working pack and family members.
Boo had a wild heart. He liked everything his way and he was sure he could get you to do whatever he wanted. He was a different kind of dog. The deer loved him and would even let him be around their fawns. He protected the area that the fawns were at. He love to do what we called furminating. He would size up the furry dogs to chase and furminate them. My last dog Ace taught him how to really use his voice (not sure that was such a great thing) but my big dog Sox loved it. Sox and Booboo loved to run out the door and bark at each other loudly every morning and evening. Sneaker and Booboo loved to hang out and Sneaker loved grooming Booboo. Booboo and Ren helped many or our clients’ dogs to learn to be dogs again. Our home is a working home so all our dogs work using their particular gifts and talents. Booboo you will be missed and are loved deeply. Goodbye my K9 friend. Enjoy all of our K9 friends that have gone before you. I imagine my boy and your friend Ace meeting you as you left us and the two of you having a raucous reuniting. You are in great paws now my K9 freind. Enjoy the your pack in dog heaven.
Arlo enjoys the garden at his Breeders home as he waits for the perfect human companion to find him. Interested? Arlo is a Cockerpoo 5 1/2 month old. His breeder is in Sacramento so it is only 2 hours from the Bay Area. She is happy to have you come see Arlo in person. DM me if you want the info to talk with his Breeder Gail. I just finished up a 6 month training program with one of her dogs Buddy. Lovely little dog doing very well in his new home.
3.13.24 A little glimpse into today training session for 10 month old Buddy. Tail teaser work with Mentor Sox. Keep in mind that all the foundational work for this work has been put into place over the last couple of months. We are not just playing aimless to have fun. We are intentionally playing to build confidence, resiliency, mental focus and emotional flexibility.
2.12.24 Buddy practicing his doggie manners on an outing for lunch. As you will see we are using the target mat for staying in the chair while we dine outside.
2.9.24 Today we went to my favorite Empanada café to work on Buddy's doggie manners and learning to stay on his chair. We continue our matt work for this exercise. When out in public I keep the leash attached to me.
Back on 12.6.23 A little quick before video of Buddy's first outing to Starbucks. Buddy is going to be learning how to go out to cafe's and restaurants. When we do this work we want our puppy or dog to be mannerly and polite. No taking food from out hands, mouth or tables. Feel free to rate the cute factor.
11. 2023 Let's go back in time to see some of what went into Buddy's training. At the time of this video in November 2023 Buddy was going through a fear stage. Buddy was not so sure about people. This video is not meant to be a training video but a sharing of ideas video on: how to help a pup: using the trust in it's handler/trainer. The use of play, movement, scent and touch. There was foundation work done prior to doing this session. Meaning for two weeks Buddy has been doing the target work with the two main targets being the trampoline and the cot in the pen. Thank you to Henry and Ellie for the assistance.
Back to 11.2023 last video from our breakfast session. Puppy Buddy being introduced to "where's the pillow, "No" and "UT uh". "Yes" and encouraging him to use his nose and make to wise choices by using his breakfast for the payment. The work you see here we are now using in our present day work. A correction I am not sure if it is this video or the other one but I meant to say complex not complicate. When training their maybe many step that actually go into what you are teaching.
Back to 11.2023 Video #1 Puppy Buddy first starting on his journey. A little morning breakfast game to create teachable moments. We use the food, a pop top container, pots and pans, bench and trampoline.
