Equilibrium Canine Training and Behavior

Such a beautiful journey with this little guy. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #doghandler

Such a good group of dogs. All of them have done extensive work within the jentle method with me and the owners. This guys are dialed in. We always work first for a while before having freedom, I want the brain in the right place before giving freedom. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer#doghandler #dogtrainingboston #offleadtraining

These two made me work but in the end it was worth it. A little better work ethic built along with overall calmness. Great dogs !! #dogtraining #dogpsychology #dogtrainer #dogtrainingboston #jentlemethod #doghanlder

Just a good shot of two of my companions. My biggest teachers. #dogtraining #dogtrainersofig #dogbehavior #doghandler #jentlemethod

Teaching the concept of following during the walk. Most dogs that are reactive or nervous during the walks are in an exploring mindset which makes them more susceptible to react to any environmental changes. When the dog learns the concept of following the mind changes from exploring to following so a working mindset takes place putting the dog into a more neutral place. #dogtrainersofig #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtraining

Still green but you can see the potential this little guys has. Very grateful for having the opportunity to work with him for a month. #dogtraining #dogtrainer#jentlemethod #dogpsychology #doghandler #chiuahuasofinstagram

It doesn’t matter the size dogs have the same needs. A dog such like Guillermo would be treated like a baby which would have caused bad behavioral issues. His owner did a great job working with this little guy from the moment he came into her house. He is here now for a board and train to work on his confidence, leadwork skills and to clean up his obedience. One of the coolest little dogs I’ve ever seen. #dogtraining #dogtrainersofig #jentlemethod #doghandler #dogpsychology #dogtrainingboston #dogbehaviormodification

A little glimpse of our morning routine . The dogs ALWAYS work before eating or before having social time outside. The focus is to begin the day in a more neutral mindset and to remove any kinks through work, the rest of the day becomes much more harmonious t following this routine . #jentlemethod #doghandler #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingboston #dogleadwork

My dogs don’t use ecollars anymore so I wanted to share my way to connect with the dog and work any kinks out before I allow the dog to move away from me either off lead or attached to a long line. Freedom comes at a price ( calmness and connection ). #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #doghandler#dogbehaviormodification #jentlemethod #dogtrainingboston #doglover

Great work from Winnie today. She is super connected to me due to leadwork and all the previous work we’ve been doing as she develops into a balanced dog. She is 15 months and the owners have been working with me since she was 8 weeks old. She is a great dog with beautiful work ethic. We are working today on the two most important behaviors which are recall and a stopping command, we’ve been working on those for about 10 days now and the behaviors are coming along really well. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #doghandler #jentlemethod #dogtrainingboston

Getting a puppy or any dog that is more outwardly focused conditioned to the nose band can be tricky hence they want/ like to be watching the environment at all times. We spent sometime in the yard helping him through the conditioning process and then attempted our first full walk and he did very well, having balanced dogs with him was extremely helpful. Now it’s time to work him to bring him “ inward “ a bit more by creating the association that while on lead we follow until told otherwise. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainersofig #doghandler #connectwithyourdog

Backing up is a very important skill for us who focus on leadwork. That unlocks a lot of lightness and desensitizes the dog from people or dogs being behind them, very helpful with dogs with poor social skills once we can get them to start allowing dogs to greet them the correct way. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #doghandler #dogtrainer #dogtrainingboston

Wow. Clyde has never been able to handle this kind of situations before, hard work and taking the time needed pays off . Lots of connection today even with all going on, everyday I realize that connection is the way always. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainingboston #doghandler

Threshold work it’s important for safety and also to allow for some extra enjoyment for your pup.

Obedience is also a part of what we do however it is NOT what connects us. So happy with her evolution in only 3 weeks. #dogtrainersofig #dogtraining #jentlemethod #dogpsychology

She doesn’t need to hear me to connect. Beautiful work by this amazing little dog. #jentlemethod #dogpsychology #dogtraining #dogtrainer

She is getting there ! Still not perfect but we are working on it. Hardest step on the JM, she still has some bracing I have to get rid off but we will get there. #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #jentlemethod #doghandler

Working with Zoey today. We’ve been trying hard to collect her from the outside world a little bit. Working on step 2 and 6 brining some lightness and collection to her movement. #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #doghandler #dogtrainingboston #jentlemethod

My inspirations. This three beings have thought me so much for so long. I’m incredibly grateful for every single one of them and for all our experiences together.

Noseband conditioning Curly. He is a reactive dog that struggles passing by dogs in the city. We’ve been doing some good leadwork with him for the past 2 weeks before introducing him to the noseband. #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #doghandler #jentlemethod