Train Your Best Friend, LLC Jeni Grant

03/01/2025

02/28/2025

For working with new people around a dog or fear of people, I never recommend starting with the new people feeding the dog. This is not a good starting point for many reasons. I always start with the trusted person feeding the dog at a distance and set up the dog is comfortable with. Photo for decor.

02/28/2025

This is my third year attending the MET Conference (Modern Ethical Training) Check out early bird price. I enjoy it each year. Conference is online.

První mezinárodní online konference pro pejskaře a trenéry psů v Česku a na Slovensku. O tréninku psů s profesionály z ciziny i Česka.

02/25/2025

Best way to reach me is phone.

02/25/2025

You can use fear free directory for help finding a fear free veterinarian to look out for your animal's emotional and behavioral well being for vet care.

If you want the best care possible for your four-legged friend, Fear Free Certified Professionals and Practices are here to help.

02/24/2025

One of my memberships is with The Pet Professional Guild . This is the largest organization I know of with the strongest stance about using the most humane methods with animals. I know it is confusing for the public with so many names floating around now but this is a main one. I have been studying emotions and stress in animals for so long when I started the only book I remember is Nicole Wilde book on fear for dogs and that was pretty much it except for some materials from veterinary behaviorists but even they didn't discuss fear much. I studied on my own being a psychology major and found a lot of science. I am so pleased this is changing but I am going to start posting some things that many of my talented peers know but the public may not know. Being aware of the PPG directory to find professionals is one. Photo for decoration.

02/20/2025

I am currently offering a large discount for private sessions in person for dogs/pups adopted from shelters or rescues. I serve a wide area with days in Santa Fe, White Rock. Espanola, and Albuquerque and surrounding areas every week. Photos of some adopted cuties I have worked with. Call me to schedule or with questions. 505-231-6112

02/19/2025

Hi friends, If you are pleased with the help I have given you or know of my work, please write a good review on my Google page. Thank you! Running a small business is a challenge in current times. I really appreciate the help. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Train Your Best Friend, LLC
(505) 231-6112

5.0 ★ · Dog trainer

02/14/2025

Share photos of your furry Valentine!! Photo of adorable client. Happy Furry Valentine!

02/14/2025

I wanted to thank Donna Zeigfinger for providing a safe space for those caring for rescued mill and hoarding case dogs for the last 15 years through the Puppy Mill Support Group. It has been pleasure helping this group over the years. I will always carry thoughts of all the wonderful adopters and fosters that we talked to over the years. So many sacrifices and care these adopters have given these dogs. Many of these dogs come with significant physical and mental damage. There is no love as big as the people that accept these dogs as they are and expect little in return. I will be providing some kind of monthly space for you. Open to suggestions on how to do this. I was thinking of making it for adopters but mill and hoarding carers are always welcome and foster people of course. Meetup is good but pricey platform. Open to suggestions. Photo of my special dog originally from a pet store that I adopted from a rescue with Neophobia and Generalized Anxiety. He improved with years but was always my Mr. Monk with his unusual behaviors and worries. Many in the group adopted dogs that spent years in horrific conditions. Some kept in the dark never seeing the sky or grass or trees until rescue.

02/10/2025

💘Show your love in the month of love: protect your furry Valentine’s heart from heartworm! Take advantage of our sweetheart special for low cost heartworm testing & prevention and stock up for the year!💘

Call 505-753-8662 ext 200 or email [email protected]

02/10/2025

Yes, years ago after really studying body language and being around thousands of animals, I started to notice how many dogs do NOT want to be petted, except for most bullies of course, even when their people say they do want petting. Let them come to you that and looking for loose curvy body language. Even then they usually have a way they want to be petted. My Collie liked butt scratches. My Dobie/Golden liked to rest his head on you for long soft strokes. My GSP mostly wanted to lie by you resting on you and the occasional stroke. My Lab liked playful whole body handling always moving. My Lhasa liked a quiet cuddle. My Golden liked to lean on you for body scratches but not a big cuddler. Some like head rubs but others hate it. Some only want touch from trusted known people. I always say the breed I most likely to put my face down for kisses in class is the Staffies & Pitbulls. They often love touch. They wiggle happily when they want pets. Of course there are always exceptions and a lot depends on heredity, past history, good socialization etc. Honestly, most dogs you see are inexperienced and lacking in early good socialization. So stand back and watch. Learn about body language.

Dogs deserve and need have agency over their bodies, including the choice to accept or decline touch. Respecting their boundaries fosters trust, reduces stress, and strengthens the human-dog bond. Observing their signals—like moving away, turning their head, or leaning in—helps ensure interactions are consensual and comforting, not invasive.

02/08/2025

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is the focus of new bills in the US House of Representatives and Senate, with some legislators seeking to permanently remove the species from the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

If successful, this effort will likely be catastrophic for this charismatic, colorful icon of the American West. Lesser Prairie-Chickens have lost nearly 90 percent of their historic range and a whopping 99 percent of their historic populations.

This is about more than this one emblematic species; it is about keeping bedrock wildlife protection laws like the ESA intact. Scientists, and the guardrails set forth in the law should determine which species are listed, not politics!

What is ABC Doing, and How Can You Help? 🤝 Visit https://bit.ly/4jL3NON to learn more about Senate Bill 171 and House Resolution 571.

02/08/2025

Just a reminder to spare your animals loud screaming, an unusual amount of rowdy people, and toxic foods/substances. Keep your animals in another area with super treats and sound machine. Keep people away from the animals. Take turns with your animals to reassure them that the screaming and thunderous sounds are okay. How would they know?

02/03/2025

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02/02/2025

Today's adorables all doing great and all learning to relax in their own way.