GRAY WOLF K9, LLC

07/01/2024

We will be closed for private lessons from
July 2nd - July 7th
Our text and phone support will still be available

06/28/2024

06/28/2024

You cannot fix a bad behaviour with exercise, or with longer walks. You will simply end up with a fit (or momentarily tired) dog that still has unwanted behaviours.

You cannot address an unwanted behaviour by training a good/incompatible behaviour, because you will then have a dog that offers the different behaviour instead of the unwanted behaviour *only when* (and if) the reward (competing motivator) you are offering is greater than the reward gained by indulging in that behaviour.

You cannot address an unwanted/a bad behaviour with medication or surgery (e.g. the removal of sexual organs). You can only address a medical issue with medication or surgery.

Address unwanted/dangerous behaviours fairly, clearly, and unemotionally in the way the dog understands, without equivocation - and then teach them the desired behaviours.

Learn the fine art of discernment: knowing when you can help the dog, and when you cannot. It will keep you honest.

Learn the fine art of detachment: knowing that not being able to help them is sometimes a blessing. It will keep you sane.

Most of all, start teaching your pup how to live in the human world from the moment you bring him/her into your home, thereby preventing unwanted behaviours from starting in the first place. The choices you make with your dog don't just affect you and your dog. They affect everyone you and your dog come into contact with.

Don't know where - or how - to start? We can help! Get in touch: www.thirdwaycanine.com/getstarted

06/26/2024

Most think socialization your puppy is letting them run amok with other dogs. This is far from the truth. True socialization is creating calmness when others are around.

Doing nothing is a lot of doing something when it comes to training. Instead of letting your dog's go crazy, practice this exercise, especially if they have a problem relaxing.

KEEP THEM ON A LEASH!

06/25/2024

Another great turnout Saturday, keep up the great work!! See you next Saturday

06/22/2024

Most people who bring new puppies into the home, miss the opportunity to teach them about rules and boundaries.

8 weeks to about 5 months old, is a very crucial age where they are learning everything about who you are and what they can get by with in the home.

Over the past several years, we are seeing more and more behavior problems from about 6 months up to 2 years old. These behaviors can be avoided if you parent your dog first, (more "NO's" than "YESES"), rather than spoiling them or letting them have too much freedom without establishing rules and boundaries first.

Now, not all dogs will develop severe behavioral issues if you do nothing, however with my puppy clients, we don't even take a chance of going down that road.

Start your puppy off right, so that you can enjoy the rest of their life without having to go back and fix things they have unintentionally learned.

SIDE NOTE:
"NOBODY GIVES UP A GOOD DOG"

06/19/2024

Met up with The Dude for an out in public lesson at Lowes this afternoon. We were so happy to see each other❤️

06/19/2024

When establishing rules, boundaries, and expectations for your dog, it is important for everyone in the household to follow them, or you will continue to have problems.
Be Fair
Be Clear
Be Consistent
Be on the same page

06/16/2024

Some clips of some training this past week.

06/15/2024

Starting your puppy off on the right foot will help in preventing unwanted behaviors.

Fear, insecurity, lack of confidence, aggression, and many other behavior problems can simply be avoided by parenting/teaching the dog the moment you bring them into your home.

06/14/2024

We are seeing a high volume of fearful dogs, ranging from complete shutdown all the way to forward fear aggression, (flight, fight or freeze).

Avoiding, coddling, soothing, or creating safe spaces does not help them at all. Dogs learn only through experience.

If you avoid stressful situations because you let your feelings or emotions get in the way, you are only doing the dog injustice.

Be your dog's leader not a security blanket!!

06/10/2024

As dog trainers, the number one priority should be educating the humans so that they understand them for what they truly are, not a human baby or child, but an animal worth respecting. Unfortunately, not all dog trainers do this as you will see in this video.

06/10/2024

Just a few clips of some of the dogs we worked with last week.

06/05/2024

Wednesdays are the only days that we have off from private lessons; however, it doesn't mean that we are not training!!!

06/01/2024

After doing some environmentals and training at the park, we headed over to our usual trip to the farmers market. They were also having a car show today.

06/01/2024

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the park for training this morning.

05/30/2024

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Unknown is home safe & sound after 14 days, 2 hours :)

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on May 29, 2024 in Harnett County, NC 27332 near Route 87/ Buffalo lake rd

Message from Finder: Sweet boy! Puppy 6-8 months found near Buffalo lakes rd

Description: Brindle puppy 6-8 months old

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70355736

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf

05/30/2024

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on May 28, 2024 in Harnett County, NC 27526 near Ballard Rd / Ballard Woods Neighborhood

Message from Finder: Dog is approachable, but will not stay for long. Has been seen several times around Ballard rd and Ballard woods neighborhood over the last 4-5 days.

Description: Tan German Shepherd Dog with black studded collar

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70356487

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf

05/28/2024

Dude getting some work in at Lowes and Petsmart.

05/26/2024

Clyde learning all about the "Down Stay"

05/25/2024

I have been told I needed more content to keep our social media alive.

As most know, I do not do board and trains unless it is a good reason to remove the dog from the home due to a behavioral problem, case by case basis.

I am not a internet trainer or wish to be one with how to videos. If you want to learn, you need to work with me. However, I will start posting video clips of evaluations and private lessons so those out there have an idea of what to expect from us.

Here is a clip from an evaluation of another client who previously worked with a trainer that was afraid of this dog, and never could solve the behavior problem.

Happy Training

05/10/2024

Out in public training with the Dude this morning downtown Sanford.

05/09/2024

Group training Saturday 10am, be there or be square...🤣

📸 Dude, Clove, and Brody getting in some work this morning at the park with

It was so nice to see Clove again after working with her three years ago. She is still sweet as pie❤️

05/07/2024

The dude got some work out in public yesterday, including working around Missy during her private lesson.

05/04/2024

This is 10 month old Dude, a Bernedoodle. He will be with us for a few weeks in training. He arrived yesterday morning, and we quickly put him to work.🙂

The last picture is of him at 10 weeks old when his owner was here learning how to raise a well-behaved puppy. They laid a great foundation over the last few months, working on environmentals, proper socialization, neutrality, balance, house training, and setting up rules and boundaries. You notice obedience wasn't a priority for puppy training.

If you are ever looking for a trainer to help you with your young puppy, and the first thing they do is teach it to sit or play with other dogs all the time.....🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ away!!!

When you first get a puppy, you should be learning what a dog is, how it thinks, how it learns, and the most important thing, how to properly communicate with them.

Training is not just a few minutes here and there working on obedience or taking them for a walk. What is your dog learning in between those times when it is free to do whatever it wants??

That there, my friend, is where bad, unwanted behaviors are learned!!🙂