BullyHead Dog Obedience

06/22/2024

Brownlee is really loving the swim time while boarding. You can see now we have ditched the life jacket. Good boy Brownlee!!

06/22/2024

Tux's first time in! I kept telling him he was broken since he was a lab that didn't jump right in. 😅Good boy Tux!

06/22/2024

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"I don't need that show dog obedience. I just need my dog to stop barking at the mailman!"

Yeah, ya do. Not only that, you need someone who can help you navigate your dog through the distractions it values more than it values its relationship with you.

Although competition may not hold any attraction for you, the same obedience expectations you see being used in the ring are the same expectations you should have in the home, and your instructor should know how to get you there.

The idea of competition may not matter to you, but it should matter in your selection of instructors because it currently represents the only means with which to measure a dog trainer's competency.

I know there will be many that argue that point, but it's true.

We are an unregulated industry. There is no measure of what constitutes a trained dog outside of what we, ourselves, create. There are thousands of "pick me's" but only a handful capable of extracting performance-level obedience out of the average dog.

That same performance level is what's gonna save your dog from dashing off after the kid on the bike and becoming road pizza.

If an instructor is teaching others how to get their dog to stop pulling on a leash, to come when called or to stay motionless, it would occur to me that they themselves should be able to demonstrate that.

It becomes less about tools or philosophies when it actually focuses on the ability to arrive at a destination without any aids. The ability to walk into an arena, adjudicated by a peer, to demonstrate competence with no more than a leash, a collar, a dog, and your voice.

The dog certainly doesn't know the difference between the ring experience or navigating the vet's office at peak hours, and your instructor should be able to help you successfully navigate both.

If you aren't capable of taking your dog in public, maybe you should be seeking a trainer that does that show dog obedience, since those dogs are in public and making contact with total strangers without biting and losing their minds every weekend.

On purpose.

If your goals include lounging at the local outdoor diner with your dog, weekend pub crawls with your dog, or traveling with your dog, pursuing folks that actually do that with their dogs is going to get you to your destination faster, even if you think it looks like show dog obedience.

If your goals are to help your behaviorally challenged dog feel more comfortable in the presence of other dogs, strangers, or strange places, that show dog obedience is just what the doctor ordered.

It's all the same obedience.

06/21/2024

Frozen Kongs with Plain Greek Yogurt, a small slice of strawberry and a jerky treat at the bottom. 😋🥰

06/20/2024

More Shiloh at RK! 🤩🤩

06/20/2024

Shiloh went to Rural King and was a rock star!!

06/20/2024

Nora has finally figured out why she is here! Way to go, girl!

06/18/2024

Brownlee is staying with us and got his first swim lesson here, although I am sure it's not his first time swimming! He did amazing and will be happy to play in the pool on this very hot week!

06/17/2024

Shiloh is glad to be working inside during the hottest part of the day. Stay safe everyone!

06/15/2024

I think there might be *something* between her ears. 😅 I caught this today. A lot of puppy in this girl, working on her stay has been difficult for us both. She is getting it 🥳🥳

06/15/2024

Working recall with Shiloh! No reward with the first try because he didn't hit the paid position. The second try, he nails it!

06/14/2024

The way he looked at me jogging by 🤣

06/13/2024

Wrigley is staying for a short weekend! Look at him!! 😍

Edited to add- FB is doing crops on its own now I guess. Good job here 🙄

06/12/2024

Working Shiloh in this beautiful weather 😍

06/11/2024

Welcome Nora to Bullyhead Dog Obedience! This young Golden Deceiver is in my Distinctive Dog program! These are all her personalities...😅

06/07/2024

Out with Stella, she did great!!

06/04/2024

I think Stella likes her Place 😁

06/04/2024

Shiloh getting the stay!

06/03/2024

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06/01/2024

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06/01/2024

Tux is boarding this weekend 🥰

Check out Lisa Quintero’s video.

05/30/2024

Trouble is a brewing...

05/29/2024

Pool is open! Have you ever wanted to get your dog to swim? I am now offering lessons at $30 for 30 minutes of swim time. Must have life jacket for beginner dogs/puppies.

Summer is here!!🏊‍♀️🤽‍♂️

05/20/2024

Tilly is working on her last week with me! Good girl!

05/20/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/mars-petcare-recalls-pedigree-adult-complete/

Mars recalls one lot of Pedigree dry food. See a complete list of all dog food recalls and FDA warnings since 2009, by Dog Food Advisor.

05/10/2024

Bullyhead welcomes Stella! This little doodle is here for my Freedom Program! Her owners are previous clients that will now be forever committed to having their dogs trained. No major issues, just getting ahead of the game! Welcome Stella!

05/08/2024

Reasons I don't do week long board and trains.

1. They aren't successful.
2. I get other dogs who have been through 1 and even 2 week board and trains that needed more.
3. I care that the dog and handler are successful.
4. See #1- #3

05/08/2024

Archie working distractions at a distance from his handler. He is owner trained and I am very proud of this team! They did an amazing job! 🥰

05/03/2024

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Genetics creates the stone; training carves the statue. The quality of the statue is limited by the quality of the stone.