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Speaking of water jugs! Not everything comes easy and it would be more unfair to pretend that it does. It’s important to create stress and show the dog how to overcome it. Every dog’s stress level will be different but it’s important that the dogs go through their highest level of it. Your dog might be rattled visually, or maybe it’s the sound of the sharp pop of the jug smashing together or it hitting the body, maybe the dog doesn’t believe it can physically push through the barrier! 🤷🏻‍♀️ whatever the case may be, the decoy must read it and find a way to show the dog how to overcome and be successful. The dog must push forward and take what’s available, because there won’t always be a preferred target. IMO there is nothing wrong with using water jugs during protection or during the “test” of a dog. However, once you see the threshold of a dog being pushed to its limit, you must give so the dog can be successful. I also taught this dog how to go for the nutz since 95% of decoys she encounters will be men! Hahaha Dooma was just confirmed pregnant!! If you are interested in a pup please DM @doomasquats #pacwestk9 #malinois #herder #belgianmalinois #workingdog #protection #dog #doglover #tacoma #washington #seattle #seatac #dogtrainer #dogtraining #motivation #

Pacwestk9 board and trains practicing their climb work. They are allowed to be in any position they want but the rules are they are not allowed to leave their cot as well as not allowed to whine. Remember to reward for the good behavior (and don’t be cheap with your treats) but also let them know when they’re doing it wrong. Giving the dogs a little bit of “YOU MUST” Training, goes along way. Three dogs in this group were brand new and had no previous training. This was Molly and Ruby‘s second day. Overall all the dogs did well and it was a pleasure seeing them progress quickly. no kids or dogs were injured in the making of this video other than Logan‘s ego not being able to participate !

New year, new handler, new puppy! First time puppy handler getting a crash course learning the marker system, luring, moving rewards and engagement games! Hands on work, while being coached, gets you first class experience learning while imprinting your dog. It’s fun watching the progression happen right before your eyes. This puppy was all over the place showing very little interest in his owner. After we ignited a communication system we were able to create value for his owner and create a new fun association between the two in a very distracting area. They are now on the path to establishing expectations and boundaries for a new healthy living environment.

Putting some retrieve pieces together with the Vali man! He’s very powerful and needs some technical work with the pick up but his overall attitude for the behavior is excellent! Watch how we help with the pick up portion in the next video!

Working to clear out these Tacoma drug bums that show no respect for children’s parks We did No prep, this is the first time at this location, we’re keeping the helper as passive as possible, we also covered him in trash bags so the suit wasn’t exposed. Yea she could probably smell the suit but this was still a great session with excellent commitment from the dog! Light work for team Dooma!

When I talk about fighting the helper I talk about the dog not only biting with a powerful full grip, I talk about the dog showing some form of dominance when engaged on the bite. Yes full grips are awesome but what is even more awesome is when the dog fights back to impede the helper or answers back with a counter after a stick hit, or any hit for that matter. Anything is better than the dog just hanging on for the ride. I’ve never been a huge fan of pulling, especially when taught from avoidance behavior, but some dogs have a natural tendency to use it as a fighting style when aplicable. The famous Rotti anchor for example, a power move that will affect 90% of helpers when encountered with it and test your bodies ability to adjust and ignite to full working order to carry out a routine! (Try to change my mind) During the attack out of the blind Ari seizes an opportunity to pull at the right moment and almost takes the helper off of his feet. She threw him off balance that’s for sure and when he tried to reset, she was already impeding him from driving her down field. She had a great moment showcasing her fight on the bite and that she wasn’t going to be rag dolled down field. The mindset doesn’t just stay with biting, but it also carries back over to the guarding phase. The dog “Outs” and goes right into guarding without being prey locked! (If the dog outs! lol) . . . . . . #americanschutzhund #as #pacwestk9 #malinois #protectiondog #bitework #trial #missouri #belgianmalinois #instamalinois #stickhits

Always been a big girl! BB Ariela

Let’s gooooo!!!

Working dog bloopers! Remember to always stay vigilant, stay focused on your handling, and be on your toes. SASHI BOMB no sleeve, no problem!

Jammin’ with mah boii! #pacwestk9 #malinois

Playing around with these puppies showing them a picture they have never seen before. This is LordeVonPacwestk9 battling the grinch and new environment extremely well. She stayed engaged and offensive on the grip and it was great watching her grow in the moment! Super sold bitch coming straight from the LooganLitter! #pacwestk9 #dutchshepherd #malinois #grinch #holiday #puppy #workingdog #k9

Its been a minute since I’ve worked this dog. There is never a need to rush a training session. I made sure to start with some basics to see where his mindset was in the work! From there, I check the grips to see if it coincides with the drives that I’m reading, and we can progress, or not, from this point. He showed stability right away so I pushed him each bite of the session. This is just a small piece of the work

Let’s get some get right!

Cato coming in hot 🔥 #Pacwestk9 #germanshepherd #gsd #gsdlove

I stole this dog from its owner to show how sharper movements and quicker rewards can be a game changing experience. Engagement and playing with your dog isn’t always as easy as it seems! Driving this pup was fun, I need to get me one of these in the future! Find you a coach who can help bring the best out of your dog! #Pacwestk9 #germanshepherd #puppy #gsd #motivation

I can’t elaborate enough on how important it is to use motivators while training. Attitude and mindset are everything while teaching and creating expectations. Yes negative reinforcers are great too but it’s all about timing and introduction. Take advantage of your dogs drives, don’t shut them down! #pacwestk9 #malinois

Proofing these blinds! We almost there! #Pacwestk9 #malinois #igp