"Your Dog Trainer"

The “touch” command can be useful in so many situations! #dogtrainer

Bringing a new dog home

Imagine someone put you on a plane that dropped you off in a foreign country - you don’t speak the language and you don’t know anyone. Luckily, some nice people invite you into their home, but they expect you to know all of their rules, understand their language, get angry when you make mistakes, and then drop you at the nearest shelter. How can we except new dogs to know our rules unless we teach them what’s expected? Roger explains why using a leash to acclimate your new dog to their new surroundings is so important. #dogtrainer

Roger working with a client on a focused #heel. It kind of turned into a group lesson. 😉 #dogtrainer

Roger works with this family who is having issues walking their #Malinois #puppy, Daisy. She’s under the impression that she can pull, dictate the walk, and lecture other dogs she sees along the way. What you see here is the first step to loose leash walking. #dogtrainer

Working the “place” command

Teaching the #place command is one of the most important and useful things your dog can learn! Roger is working with Daisy, a smart little firecracker #Malinois #puppy, and the whole family is doing great. ⭐️ yourdogtrainer.net

Adopt Kiah, a gorgeous 40-ish pound mix who is around 2 years old and has an extra leg! (Compared to you.) Kiah is available for adoption through Leashes of Love Rescue, Inc.

Roger’s tips, part 1, on crate training with this 4-month-old #Malinois #puppy. * Use treats to lure them into the crate- you don’t want to force them inside of the crate. You can attach whatever wording you wish to the action, i.e. “go to bed,” “kennel,” “crate,” etc. * Use your release word to let them know that they can exit the crate. In the very beginning stages, you might be saying “free dog” or “free” as the puppy is exiting the crate on their own. That’s ok- still attach the word to the action. * With each repetition, slowly extend the amount of time your dog is inside the crate. You can use treats to keep them inside for longer periods and then release them by saying “free.” For example, the first time they go into the crate it might only be for three seconds. The second time you’d aim for five seconds, then seven, etc. More info to come! #dogtrainer

Working with a Malinois puppy

This approximately 4-month-old #Malinois #puppy was found in a closed crate behind a business. No owner ever claimed her, but she was lucky and adopted by a family who understands her landshark tendencies and is dedicated to her future! Roger is working with the family and this little dynamo is going to be a ⭐️. yourdogtrainer.net

#trainingcollar #dogtrainer

Happy New Year! 🥳😬 We hope 2025 brings much luck and love to everyone. 💙