Come, Sit, Stay

Does your dog ever lose their mind about "nothing"? Tonight, Ritchie was UNhappy about something on the side deck. The cats and the neighbors chickens like congregate there. A RACCOON was trying to get into this cat foor container. Critters aren't usually so brazen. But now thus container smells like raccoon and Ritchie is pretty upset. Don't dismiss your dogs' concerns. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean they're barking at "nothing".

Dogs don't generalize well. If your pup is having difficulty performing behaviors in a new environment, this exercise is a great way to help them understand what is expected.

Post pictures of labels you use on your dog!

Working on basic behaviors in new ways can help your dogs maintain mobility over time. Happy training!

Some tips for loose leash walking and a bit of my usual rambling. 😅 #purtiscreek #looseleashwalking #positivereinforcement #comesitstaydogtraining #comesitstaydog Leash maker is A&A Pet Accessories This fort worth based artisan makes a variety of collars, leashes, and accessories. The long lead I'm using today is a 12? Ft hands free braided leash.

We're still practicing counter conditioning here with Ritchie. While he settles quickly, he may never get to a point that strangers at the house don't upset him a little. And that's ok. He has the tools he needs to communicate what his comfort levels are, and he's comfortable in his life. If you need help with your reactive dog, we usually recommend virtual or private lessons. We're always happy to help.

That off-lead heel, though... <3 Atari is on day 284 in foster and is looking for forever home.

Today is World Mental Health day. The best way I know of to preserve mental health in dog owners is teaching your pup to leave things alone on cue!

Some Monday morning old dog play time to start your week better. <3 Ritchie and Cookie are 8!

Our beginner obedience day training program includes 6 private lessons. Each Friday, when our learners go home for the weekend with their parents, we record a progress update that also serves as a template for some of the training these puppies should work on while they're at home with family. Week 4 includes a comprehensive review that demonstrates each of the cues our learner has worked on in training, and any pertinent information their parents may need. This is Annie's review after 4 days of training. Her mom reports that she sleeps better through the night, potty training is going well at home, and we have observed that her recall has improved tremendously. We love to see little puppies get a great start in life that sets them up for lifelong success. #positivereinforcement #dogsofcedarcreeklake #comesitstaydogtraining

Annie is an 8 week old chocolate lab puppy who came to us Monday for the beginning of a 4 week day training program. This was recorded Tuesday, when we first started working with her on formal cues. Day 1 is ALWAYS get-to-know-us day in all of our programs. We spend that valuable time teaching our pups that we are their friend, we work on learning names and recall, and learning the routine here. It's valuable bonding time that pays dividends for learning down the road. What is day training? Day training is a program for clients who want their dog's daytime hours spent learning and playing while their humans are busy. Dog friendly dogs are incorporated into our daycare program, with lots of time for training and learning. Annie will be learning basics while she is with us. Isn't she amazing?! <3

This moment brought to you by muzzles, persistence, and +R behavior modification. Our training isn't usually flashy or instantaneous. But it yields honest, real, helpful results that change the way dogs feel about their triggers. Way to go, Remi! #comesitstaydogtraining #miasmuzzles #muzzlemonday #positivereinforcement #dogsofcedarcreeklake