A Balanced Dog

08/20/2024

New Puppy Class Beginning August 24th @ 2 pm. 🐶

04/30/2024

Makes me giggle!!

04/02/2024

04/02/2024

Congratulations to the graduating puppy families. You all did a great job!!

02/23/2024

Next Puppy class begins March 2nd from 1-2pm
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02/01/2024

I’m going to post this here and my personal page
For anyone that I have helped with their dogs training or behavior, could you please leave a review on this page ?

Thank you !!
❤️🐾

01/24/2024

Training this Beaty to the right She is a sweet, beautiful, 13 month old GSD

01/24/2024

So True!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year 🎊

11/11/2023

Dogs behave the way they do for many reasons. They do NOT do things deliberately to be stubborn or ‘naughty’, nor do they aim to assert control. Outdated mythologies and training methods have detrimental effects on well-being and strain the relationship between a dog and their caregiver.

🧬A dog's breed and genetic makeup can play a significant role in determining certain behavioural traits. Dogs have genetic predispositions and breed-specific tendencies that contribute to their behaviour.
Some breeds are predisposed to specific behaviours, such as herding, hunting, or guarding.

The environment in which a dog is raised and lives can profoundly impact their behaviour. Early socialisation, which involves exposing a puppy to a wide range of people, animals, and environments during their critical developmental period, is crucial for building confidence and shaping a dog's social behaviour to reduce fear or aggression.

Overstimulation can cause all kinds of unwanted behaviours as it overwhelms their senses and can lead to hyperactivity or erratic responses. For example, if a dog is exposed to loud noises, multiple people, and various stimuli all at once, or on a daily basis, they might exhibit excessive excitable behaviour, poor impulse control, become agitated and exhibit behaviours like jumping, barking, or pulling on the leash, as their senses are overwhelmed by the excessive input.

Previous experiences and learning consequences can influence a dog's behaviour. Traumatic experiences, in particular, can lead to fear, anxiety, or aggression.

How a dog is trained and educated by their caregiver or handler can significantly affect their behaviour. Consistent, positive reinforcement-based training can lead to desired behaviours, while harsh or inconsistent methods can result in confusion or fear.

A dog's health, including their physical and mental well-being, can influence their behaviour. Illness, pain, or discomfort can lead to changes in behaviour.

A dog's emotional state, including fear, anxiety, and excitement, can affect their behaviour. For example, a fearful dog may display unpredictable defensive reactive behaviours or might avoid any encounters and run away trying to hide. While a confident dog may exhibit playfulness and a relaxed demeanour.

A dog can become frustrated and destructive if their mental and physical needs are not met. This dog, full of pent-up energy and boredom, may become frustrated and exhibit poor impulse control. In their frustration, they might resort to destructive behaviours, such as chewing furniture, digging up the garden, or incessant barking. This destructive behaviour is often an expression of their frustration and an attempt to alleviate their built-up energy and mental stress.

The type of diet a dog receives can significantly influence their behaviour, with high-quality nutrition promoting better energy levels, mood, and overall well-being, while poor diet choices can lead to issues like irritability, hyperactivity, or digestive problems.

As dogs age, they may experience canine cognitive decline, which can manifest as changes in memory, learning, and behaviour. This condition can lead to increased confusion, disorientation, and altered social interactions in older dogs.

It is really important to understand that each dog is unique, and their behaviour can vary widely, even within the same breed. Dogs use body language, vocalizations, and other forms of communication to express their needs, emotions, and intentions. Understanding a dog's communication cues is essential for interpreting their behaviour.

11/07/2023

Good Dogs Merle & Harlow

10/25/2023

I’m so proud of these three and the hard work their owners put in.
Great job everyone!
Graduated Puppy Kindergarten Class:
Iris
Cocoa &
Shelby
Sweet girls !! 💞

10/02/2023

2nd puppy class 😊

08/26/2023

Share a pic if you’re on my page 😊

It's National Dog Day!

Comment a picture below celebrating your dog(s)!

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International Association of Canine Professionals
Iacpdogs.org

08/22/2023

4 weeks of training in Puppy Kindergarten 🩵
💘 Freddy

08/20/2023

Stella & Rocco

08/18/2023

Too funny!

08/03/2023

08/03/2023

September 30th, 2023 @ 3pm

04/24/2023

New Puppy Kindergarten Class starting tonight @ Gilmer Park Animal Clinic

04/18/2023

03/14/2023

Another place you can take your puppy to practice calm behavior around people 🤍🐾

03/13/2023

Scan QR code for my brochure 🧡🖤

02/05/2023

Jaxson’s owner working with all 3 pups after class ❤️ and then Merle, just being a good boy while waiting for me to finish up. 🥰🤍🐾

02/05/2023

🙋🏼‍♀️x3🐾