Essential Canines

10/27/2024

Morning walk with Mocha who loves to explore nature but lives in a townhouse community. Exploring and sniffaris are great enrichment and very much needed to satisfy the Plott hound part of her genetics and keep this very active girl calm!

10/16/2024

Out practicing our Service Dog Manners at Evies Golf in Sarasota Florida.

09/02/2024

THIS

Seems like there's a new, heated debate that desensitization and classical conditioning don't work.

Here's the thing, though.

Claiming classical conditioning doesn't work is like claiming driving doesn't get you to your destination.

What we really mean is that the route we took or the way we drove didn't get us to where we wanted to go.

Driving works, but using the wrong directions or missing turns will keep us from arriving.

Sometimes roads are blocked, there's bad weather, or the car breaks down.

Driving still works.

04/27/2024

I drove 33 hours round trip to pick up this guy to training for a client. He is from VA and is probably the best puppy I have worked with. He will be with me for 6 months and then continue training with his mom and with me coaching. At 2 he will be used for counter balance and stability, possibly some guiding as her sight is waning, and various other tasks to help her with daily life. I am so excited to be a part of this journey!

04/14/2024

If this is your pup and you aren't looking for a knight in shining armor when the doorbell rings, give us a call to find out how we can help! Lol

03/17/2024

This little guy may not be Irish, but he is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Spread a little luck to him and his pals today by reminding your followers that Manatee County Animal Welfare has many wonderful pets available for adoption that you can see today from 12 to 4 PM at both Palmetto Animal Shelter, 305 25th Street West, and Cat Town, 216 6th Avenue East (Bradenton). For more shelter hours and information, please visit mymanatee.org/pets.

03/16/2024

Emile working on leash skills

03/14/2024

THIs

No need to be stingy now 🍪

Special thanks to FDSA instructor Caden of for today's dog training tip 🙌

03/04/2024

This!

Doggone Safe Educational Resources
Be a Dog Detective - Look for Clues
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/be-a-dog-detective-walk-away-from-a-dog-who-has-food/

03/04/2024

Lila working on house manners and some impulse control waiting on her reward 💛

02/29/2024

Every dog owner should read this.

02/22/2024

Join us this Saturday at 11:30 at Boos Icehouse and Dog Bar for some trick training fun!

02/15/2024

Manners work at the Phillipi Creek Farmers Market with Debbie and her adorable Akita puppy Hana!