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02/27/2024

Dogs being punished for being dogs. 😢

Dogs never allowed to sniff, chase, chew, dig, explore, forage, make friends, bark at stuff...

Dogs being fed foods that influence their behaviour. Then being blamed for that behaviour.

Dogs being dragged around. Dogs pulled along, or held back. Or je**ed continuously by the neck.

Dogs who are mishandled, or 'firmly' handled. Or simply physically handled to teach them something.

Dogs being made to do stuff they really don't want to do with their own bodies.

Dogs with little autonomy. Dogs with few choices.

Dogs who are heavily restricted.

Dogs spending much of their lives in small, unnatural confines.

Dogs being manipulated, forced, bullied or bribed into difficult or uncomfortable situations.

Dogs trying hard to understand what's expected of them. Dogs doing their very best to rub along with another species.

Dogs living with humans who have ridiculously high expectations of them.

Dogs being expected to tolerate anything and everything we throw at them.

Dogs who are grabbed, poked, pulled, pinched, squeezed, or sat on.

Dogs being held down. Or physically manipulated into a certain position.

Dogs being hugged. Dogs being touched in any way, when they don't want to be touched.

Dogs being crowded. Dogs prevented from leaving an uncomfortable situation.

Dogs used as photo props, or to make stupid videos for laughs and likes.

Dogs being coerced.

Dogs being intimidated. Dogs being threatened.

Dogs having their space invaded.

Dogs not being heard.

Dogs being shut down and ignored.

Dogs actually being punished for attempting to communicate with us. 🤦‍♀️

Bless their beautiful hearts. They put up with so much nonsense from us.

Their stoicism should never be taken for granted. We really shouldn't be taking advantage of their ability to put up with so much crap. 😱

Seriously, when you consider how many millions of dogs live alongside humans, it's literally mind-blowing to think how few of them actually bite anyone! 🙏

Dogs. Are. Literally. Incredible. 🤷‍♀️🐾💜

12/15/2023

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11/22/2023

REMY IS A GOOD BOY AND NEEDS A NEW HOME he’s in the Tampa area - posting this for a friend. Please share. DM me if you can help.

This is Remy. He is abt 8- 10 years old. His story with our family starts about seven years ago when my sister-in-law brought him home after seeing him living in terrible conditions as a “shop dog”. He’s just the sweetest gentleman, very quiet (I’m not sure I’ve ever heard him bark while visiting them), potty trained, very good around cats, and is non-reactive to other dogs. He’s had a bout of heartworm which he’s been treated for and latest tests have been negative (treatment is ongoing).

This sweet boy has been loved on and cared by my in-laws for the past 7 years, and had a special bond with my FIL. Unfortunately, my FIL passed away unexpectedly in September. My retired MIL and disabled SIL have been forced to find another home, as they’re now unable to afford the place they’ve been living in. The hunt for a new home started with bringing Remy with them in mind. Unfortunately, the rental market is very cruel to folks who fall just above the poverty line, and it was nearly impossible to find a place within their extremely limited budget. They had to take what they could get, which is a tiny apartment that doesn’t accept dogs over 35 #, and no bully breeds. It’s been an extremely stressful, frustrating and heartbreaking situation for our whole family, who hasn’t had the chance the fully grieve the loss of my FIL before having to spring into action to avoid homelessness for my MIL and SIL. Please understand- this is NOT a situation where the dog is being cast aside as an inconvenience to be made someone else’s problem. He’s loved so much, and we can’t stomach the idea

10/24/2023

Dog has a point….🧐

09/18/2023

09/07/2023

😆😆

08/04/2023

(courtesy of Scott Metzger Cartoons)

08/03/2023

George A Bulldog, George, Gorg, Smorgaborg, Sweet Baby, Buddy….and sometimes Hey you.

Nellie can relate, I've called her "Nellie Belly" and "Nellie Belles" for years.

07/24/2023

If you know, you know.

If you don't, here it is. The essence of getting good behavior to repeat (people, dogs, cats, kids...). If you like what they're doing at that moment, PAY them! Praise, pets, affection, treats, toys, play.

Reinforcement drives behavior.

07/22/2023

I absolutely love this!

07/19/2023

Go play with your dog! Take a few minutes and have some fun with your dog!

PS - DM me if you like these and want more - let me know your favorite skills and I'll name a routine after your dog.

07/12/2023

Game for you and your dog. Grab your treats and go!

07/05/2023

Reaaddddyyyyyy...GO!

07/03/2023

Sometimes what we call stubborn is really concern or fear or uncertainty.

Give your dog the time and space to collect themselves. Move away from the 'scary' if it helps.

Have your dog's back.

06/28/2023

Try this with your dog. If your dog doesn't know how to do a skill, substitute something else or eliminate one or modify it.

06/27/2023

Notice your dog's energy. Is that high energy excitement or anxiousness or boredom?

06/24/2023

I love this idea! Yellow ribbon on the collar or leash is a polite request for space. A little dog caution notice.

You might think it is just there as a decoration, but it has an important meaning.

06/21/2023

Another round of DailyDog Games for you!
Go!

06/19/2023

When your dog is unsettled, barking or uncertain, touch them. Give firm but gentle, comforting strokes (don't hug).

06/14/2023

Connect with your dog. Not sure how? Try this quick circuit.
Ready...go!

Do it once a day this week.

06/07/2023

Too busy to train? Take a few seconds right now and try this. See how confused your dog is at first and how much they smile by the end!

05/31/2023

Ready...SMILE!!

05/30/2023

Honoring those who sacrificed everything and thanking all who serve and have served.

05/14/2023

😂😂

04/19/2023

If you know, you know 😊❤️🐾
Pass it on.

If you don’t know….this is the essence of positive reinforcement. Done right, it’s magic.

04/02/2023

Isn’t it always…?😆

03/24/2023

A lot of dogs want you to know this -

Instead of a fancy collar and bed? They’d rather have a fenced in yard - even if it has to be small and home made - so they can have off leash time to dog and dig.

Instead of daily neighborhood walks? They’d rather you drive to a dirt road and put them on a 30ft line and let them zig zag and smell as long as they like

Instead of twice daily meals in a bowl? They’d rather have food through enrichment activities that stimulates their brain and their nose.

Instead of basic obedience training? They’d rather have purpose driven training that feeds their genetic make up and needs AND helps them survive and thrive in todays world.

Instead of a human wanting something from them? They’d love a human wanting to understand them better.

Instead of focusing on perfect “heels” and “stays”? They’d love to learn how to be resilient and less stressed and cope with the outside world and our expectations.

Instead of harsh punishments and corrections? They’d prefer proactive management and rewards for good decisions.

We can’t change everything about the lives our dogs are forced to live with us in, but we can make these kinds of changes and see a huge improvement in their quality of life and wellbeing.

-Helen St. Pierre

02/27/2023

And…that doesn’t make you a bad dog-parent. You might also need to be taught with time, love and patience.
Learn better, do better. Call me if you need help.

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Did you know @bayshoreanimalclinic does HAPPY VISITS?!?! TLDR: My priority is not efficiency, it’s to make sure I don’t break my dog. These are GREAT for puppies, dogs who don’t like the vet, or dogs like @georgeabulldog , who usually love the vet but are showing subtle signs of not being so sure about it lately. Get ahead of and diminish dread of vet visits!! Backstory: George had a few visits in a row that involved shots. He started to back away when he felt he was going to be cornered and poked. I hate seeing him so worried that he tries to hide - even if the reason is for his health. It makes me sad. (How would I feel in his paws?) Rather than forcing, which can lead to a vicious upward spiral of more-protest-more-wrangling, Dr. Bloom suggested Happy Visits. A quick, no fee, vet tech visit that’s basically a dog party. (That’s a THING?!?!?😁😁👏👏🐾🐾) YES, PLEASE!! We’re doing happy visits in between the must-have visits now. And, if a visit is causing stress, we’re NOT doing ALL the things that visit. We’ll come back another time. Maybe after another happy visit, even. My priority is not efficiency of tasks, it’s to make sure I don’t break my dog.

A HUGE deal for this sweet girl, who was in a constant, frantic search for threats during her walks. We still have a ways to go but her parents have been doing great practice between lessons and it shows. She’s made so much improvement! Ciry life can be really hard on dogs: constant stimulation, routine space invasion, sudden scary noises and events. And no place or time in the outside to decompress without going through “hell” to get there. It can make a dog defensive - in a way that looks aggressive. Treats, play and patience are crucial. And if you see me giving this girl a treat after someone gets too close (not part of the plan but it happens, bc..city life), it’s 💯% on purpose… It does NOT teach her to repeat being so freaked out she loses her mind and barks. It does NOT TEACH her to bark at people. It seems like it would, but it does the opposite. At some point it could…after the fear is gone. A good R+ trainer can help you learn the difference in that timing. The worst thing would be to yell at her or punish her in some way - completely not helpful. And not very nice. #positivereinforcement#dogmaticsllcdogtraining #reactivedogs

#usmc#happybirthday

Take a few minutes to reset and de-stress: Watch them do their thing. Rejoice in their victories. Help them when they struggle too much. Let them feel your love and attention. Just you and them. No other distractions (no tv, phone, talking to anyone else, no thinking about what’s next, just be IN the moments). Get lost in the engagement. Let me know what happens. 3 minutes, 5 minutes, whatever. Fill both of your tanks.

Less pulling, more attention. No yanks, pops or shocks needed. #positivereinforcementdogtraining#dogmaticsllcdogtraining#forcefreetraining#ilovemystudents#lovethisjob#goodhumangooddog

We weren’t even able to get outside for our first lesson because she wasn’t comfortable enough to even hear the door open or be outside without jumping to immediate alert. Look at how comfortable she is!!! Even with added noises! Kudos to her mom for all the great work and practice getting her to this point. #positivereinforcementdogtraining#fearfreetraining#lovemyjob#dogmaticsllcdogtraining#reactivedogs

Hard no to waking up. Is there ANYTHING about me that says “yes I want to wake up now?!”

I thought about being offended, then remembered that he’s allowed to have an opinion. (and his opinion may be shared by many😂😂🤣) #dogmaticsllcdogtraining#georgeabulldog#aversivefree#dogopinion#singingfail

Treat Forage - homemade puzzle game enrichment. George demos how much fun it is. Great energy and mental burn all in the comfort of home and AC. Great for skittish dogs (if taught properly), crazy dogs, calm dogs, rainy days, hot days, lazy days, every days… This is the hardest one he’s done so far. New combos, bigger box. Nailed it! Now he’s passed out feeling very proud of himself and content with his work😂 Volume on for a little ASMR😉 #dogmaticsllcdogtraining#dogmatics#georgeabulldog#asmr#dogasmr#canineenrichment

He usually smells the ball and walks away. Today he conquered... and the ball is no more. Thank you to whoever left it. We will leave another one to replace it. George had a great time and was very proud of his trophy ball. #georgeabulldog#bulldogfun#dogmaticsllc

Link to in-person lessons in bio. Any interest in an on demand course? #dogmaticsllc#georgeabulldog#beststudentsever#elevatoretiquette

Ruby does her running man impression!😂🤣

So proud of/for this team!!! WELL DONE!!! They practiced a lot and nailed it! At first, this little guy was SO excited to meet that he could barely contain himself, pulling and jumping and totally not hearing Mom when she asked him to come back. After practicing Great Greetings! He can still barely contain himself😆🐾, but LOOK at how well he listens to mom! EVEN off leash! No shock collar, no yelling or yanking. All positives. (We worked in person, and there’s an online mini course @dogmaticsllc.com) #positivereinforcement#dogmaticsllc#dogtraining#nopullingonleash

It’s a relationship not a robot! When we learn our part, things get amazing!

George doesn’t HATE nail trims, but he’s also not fond of them. I used to roll him on his back and do them. He didn’t struggle much - just sort of gave up.(learned helplessness?) He would have preferred to walk away. Even when treats followed. To have him offer his paw TWICE knowing full well what was happening is huge. Willing participant. COOPERATIVE BULLDOG (what!?! That’s a thing?)😂 Beginning stages and I don’t practice with him super frequently. Looking forward to adding a little duration and another nail or two. #fearfree#cooperativecare #dogmaticsllcdogtraining#dogmaticsllc#nailtrim#dremel#one ailatatime#workingtowardsthebwholefoot#thenall4#notthebadguy#bulldognailtrim#bulldogcooperation

Found Kimberly’s Private Dog Park on Sniffspots. If you have a reactive dog, these are great places to be able to let them have private, off-leash time. If you don’t have a reactive dog, it’s a great way to let your dog explore something new and fun off leash. If you need help with your reactive dog, call me. Contact info in bio.

Happy New Year! A fond farewell to a fun year with fantastic students. I’m looking forward to refreshing skills with some and teaching new ones to others! If you have dog frustrations, I can help. Reach out. 😊❤️🐾