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Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have much to be grateful for and you’re all a part of that. Thank you. Watc...
11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have much to be grateful for and you’re all a part of that. Thank you.
Watch your dogs around the food. They’re fast.

Things I’ve learned about Thor, so far:1. Feeding him treats means washing a half pint of slobber off my hands afterward...
11/26/2025

Things I’ve learned about Thor, so far:

1. Feeding him treats means washing a half pint of slobber off my hands afterwards.

2. At 145 pounds, he thinks he’s a lap dog. The boy damn near castrated me.

11/25/2025

Thank you, Dodge County Humane Society, for this educational, important post:
🚫 Retractable Leashes: Just Don’t.

We know they look convenient — a shiny handle, a long cord, and the promise of “freedom.” But retractable leashes are one of the worst inventions in the dog world. Here’s why:

🐾 Zero control. When your dog is 15–20 feet ahead, you have no control over what they run toward — traffic, another dog, a child, or a squirrel. You can’t reel them in fast enough when things go south.

🐾 They get dropped — and it’s chaos. The big plastic handle slips out of your hand (it happens to everyone), hits the pavement, and chases your dog as it retracts. Many dogs bolt in terror, dragging the noisy handle behind them. Some run into traffic, others are too scared to be caught for hours.

🐾 They cause injuries. Rope burns, cuts, tangled legs, and even amputated fingers — yes, it happens. Those thin cords act like cheese wire when they whip around you or another dog.

🐾 They teach bad habits. Dogs quickly learn that pulling = more leash. That’s the opposite of loose-leash walking, and it’s why you see people getting yanked down sidewalks.

🐾 They create instant chaos. Picture this: you’re walking your calm, friendly dog. Suddenly a 20-foot missile on a retractable leash is charging toward you. It’s a recipe for panic, bites, and tangled humans.

🐾 They break. The mechanisms jam or snap all the time — especially with bigger or strong-pulling dogs. Once that happens, you’ve got a runaway on your hands.

If you want a safe, enjoyable walk, stick with a 4–6 foot standard leash and keep that connection between you and your dog. It’s safer, saner, and far less likely to end in rope burns, runaway dogs, or regret.

Let’s retire the retractables for good.

— The DCHS Team ❤️🐾

This big boy was dropped off earlier tonight for a full month of board and train. A 2 year old Cane Corso appropriately...
11/25/2025

This big boy was dropped off earlier tonight for a full month of board and train. A 2 year old Cane Corso appropriately named Thor, this big boy weighs roughly 145 pounds and full of energy and curiosity. Dragged his owner across the parking lot like he was wearing skates. Not to mention he loves to ignore when called.

Just last month I had a 6 pound dog go through board and train, and now this. He’ll get the same level of obedience. Believe me, this boy needs it. 

Meet Snoopy — a sweet boy looking for a fresh start and in need of a new home. Snoopy came in today for a consult, and I...
11/20/2025

Meet Snoopy — a sweet boy looking for a fresh start and in need of a new home.

Snoopy came in today for a consult, and I had the chance to spend some time getting to know him. He’s a 3-year-old beagle mix with a genuinely great temperament—bright, curious, respectful, and eager to connect.

He’s currently living with his human and her 8-year-old daughter, and he already knows a handful of commands: sit, down, come, off, stay, crate, and drop it. He’s had some solid foundation training and is more than ready to build on it.

Like most dogs, Snoopy will thrive with calm structure and consistent leadership. He’s currently living with a dominant senior dog, and the dynamic just isn’t a good fit. Because of that, Snoopy will do best in a home with no other dogs and no small children.

If you’re interested in giving this good boy the home he deserves, send me a message with your phone number and I’ll pass it along to his owner.

Let’s spread the word and help Snoopy find his forever family.

One of the biggest challenges I see in dog training, or at least with many of the clients that I meet on a weekly basis...
11/19/2025

One of the biggest challenges I see in dog training, or at least with many of the clients that I meet on a weekly basis, isn’t the dog… it’s our emotions.

Many owners love their dogs so much that they respond to everything with emotion—excitement, frustration, worry, guilt, you name it.

But here’s the problem: dogs don’t follow emotions. They follow clarity, consistency, and calm leadership.

When we react emotionally, dogs get confused.
When we over-comfort, they get anxious.
When we get frustrated, they get stressed.
When we get excited, they get overstimulated.

So what’s the solution? Emotional control and neutrality.

Staying calm, steady, and predictable—especially when your dog is not.

Here’s how to practice it:

• Lead with your body, not your feelings. Move with purpose and calmness.

• Use a neutral voice. Not high-pitched excitement, not frustrated tension—just steady.

• Respond, don’t react. Take a breath before you correct or reward.

• Don’t match your dog’s energy—set the energy.

Your dog doesn’t need more emotion.
They need more clarity, confidence, and calm from you.

And when you master that?
Your dog’s behavior changes faster than you ever imagined.

I see the benefits and positive results of calm energy with every board and train I get in every month. You can do the same with your dog.

Zumi is back home with his family after completing 3 weeks of training. This boy is a work in progress. We’ll continue t...
11/17/2025

Zumi is back home with his family after completing 3 weeks of training. This boy is a work in progress. We’ll continue to help with his reactivity during the Spring and Summer.

Handsome Milo taking private lessons with his human as he works through some issues. We all have a few issues to work th...
11/12/2025

Handsome Milo taking private lessons with his human as he works through some issues. We all have a few issues to work through… some more than others.

From one veteran to all the others…Thank You
11/11/2025

From one veteran to all the others…Thank You

Saturday was a great Fall day to be working outdoors with great clients. Beau was on his best behavior.
11/10/2025

Saturday was a great Fall day to be working outdoors with great clients. Beau was on his best behavior.

Little LarZ has successfully completed his 3 weeks of training. Just 5 months and he made fantastic progress with his ob...
11/07/2025

Little LarZ has successfully completed his 3 weeks of training. Just 5 months and he made fantastic progress with his obedience. Proud of you LarZ.

I’m suddenly getting hit with a surge of puppies coming in for training and every day I get more calls for help from pup...
11/06/2025

I’m suddenly getting hit with a surge of puppies coming in for training and every day I get more calls for help from puppy owners. This doesn’t typically happen until after the new year. I’m not complaining, just surprised. Early training is a great way to start your dog off. So if you have a pup (or an older dog), give us a call.
Anyway, here’s photogenic Walter. 4 months.

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I’ve been working with dogs in one capacity or another since my childhood in Brooklyn. My love and affinity towards animals made it only natural that my progression should be towards helping them navigate their way through life.

The culmination of my education (although the learning never ends) had led me to try different methods and approaches when working with dogs and seeking an outcome but one thing has remained a constant and that is the focus on the relationship between human and dog.

As I continue in my career, the need to educate both ends of the leash becomes an obvious means of achieving the results that my clients want. Ultimately it means a life with mutual trust, respect, and understanding.

Let's connect at www.thehyperpup.com