Reptar is my personal dog. This video is a sped up version of him practicing the “place” command. The actual time that Reptar stayed in his place was about 15 minutes until I released him. During this time, I washed the dishes, I put things away in the other room, & I prepared an enrichment treat for him. I also reward him every so often for being calm. This teaches Reptar impulse control, it helps with separation anxiety, as he’s learned it’s okay to be away from me as I do things around the house, and it teaches him the art of being calm and relaxed. We’ll utilize this when I’m preparing his meals, I have him go to his place before he goes outside- so that he’s not dashing out of the door, & for when company comes over. There’s a number of benefits for teaching place. These are just a few examples. Reptar also knows that he can’t leave his place until I give him his release word. This is such a valuable tool to have and to use with any dog. Go Reptar! ♥️🐾
My best buddy Max😍! I’ve worked with him & his family for a while now & they wanted to transition him to the slip lead harness. Last week, we practiced getting him conditioned to it in a non-distractive environment. Mom & dad’s homework was to continue practicing for a week in a non-distractive environment (right inside their house). This week, we took him outside to work him in a distractive environment. He nailed it! We still have a ways to go, but with total consistency, Max will do just fine on the slip lead harness! I threw the last clip in there to show Max’s impulse control when it comes to one of his favorite things 🎾. We used a lot of our tools & made it fun/rewarding for him at the same time. I’m so proud of him. Go Max! ♥️🐾
Olive’s latest day-train 😁! We went to a new environment & Olive crushed it! We practiced confidence building by climbing onto the playground, which she did with no hesitation. We also practiced recall while people were walking by with their dog & Olive did outstanding. I am so proud of Olive & her parents! They are doing such an amazing job with her & it shows in her day-trains. Go Olive! ♥️🐾
A couple of my favorite dachshunds have been doing great with their day-trains😍. The other day, we really focused on loose-leash walking with Sophie & Sammy. They’re both getting way more confident on their walks & with some hard work/consistency- everyone can have a great time. Go Sophie & Sammy! ♥️🐾
I’m so happy to have my buddy Max back! Him & his family were in Florida for a few months & kept up on all of his training. I’m so impressed & proud of all of them. From his “down-stays” to his recall- he is doing fantastic. Mom told me he even had some off leash freedom at camp recently 🥹! Go Max! ♥️🐾
I was so happy to see my buddy Philo today for a mini training session😍! We worked on loose leash walking & our “sit-stay” in a distractive environment. Philo is doing amazing & keeps improving every time I see him! His leash skills are great & I am so proud of him. Go Philo! ♥️🐾