Equilibrium Canine Training and Behavior

An experience I had yesterday and an important message to dog trainers / handlers or owners . #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainersofig #dogbehavior

The importance of generalizing a certain mindset before giving freedom. That’s why it should take sometime before any tools come off. Dogs don’t generalize that easily so they might need more support when the environment changes before you can have expectations regarding their behavior. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig #dogs

Thoughts and reflections while driving to NYC. Domestication vs training… more to come. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogs #dogtrainingboston

Thresholds are an important part of domestication of dogs in my opinion. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainersofig #dog

Step 8 with good collection and connection. Clyde is one of the dogs that has been one of my biggest mentors, hardest dog I’ve ever worked with so far. Days like this when we find balance and connection are extremely rewarding. Choose what connects you with the beings you love, it’s worth every second you put into it. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogs

2 dog Jentle method practice in step 1. I wouldn’t do that if I didn’t have enough connection with each dog individually first. So far it feels great; good harmony and connection. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainingboston #dogs

Great work with Russel today. Love this little guy. Working on following, connecting, yielding and understanding the hand signal to follow me while all the dogs are playing around, not easy for a young dog. No food, no ecollar just the lead, a dog and a human. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig

Play between two dogs using a single toy. Not every dog can do jt, however some dogs can handle it and it can be pretty fun for them. I’m not advocating for everyone to allow those things to happen, it can be very dangerous. You must know the dogs well and have good control over each dog before testing it. #dogpsychology #jentlemethod #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig

I missed waking the pack. Good bye crutches 🩼.#jentlemethod #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #doghandler

Touching up on freedom again. Dogs need to work before experiencing freedom in my opinion, I need to make sure I have their minds with me before letting them be “ dogs”. The goal is not to have just a trained animal is to have a domesticated one. I don’t want to rely on tools, I want to check all the boxes before I chance it. The more outwardly focused a dog become the harder it is to bring them in. #jentlemethod #dogtraining #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig #dogbehavior

Love this guy. #jentlemethod #dogtraining #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig

Freedom. When allowing your dog to be free wether on a long line or off lead in any environment it’s important that the dog has awareness of the handler in all different scenarios, I need 80% of the mind 100% of the time ( @linnboyke ) only then I will be ok with my dog having “ freedom”. If I rely on an ecollar for that if the dog doesn’t have the tool on the reliability will be questionable, and depending on the dog and the situation even the ecollar won’t stop a dog. Connection and good understanding will. #jentlemethod #dogtraining #dogpsychology #doghandler #dogbehaviormodification #dogtrainingboston #dogtrainersofig