I told everyone that if Kobe didn’t work out, he would be mine. But him being with one of my best friends is also a good option 😄
She was telling me how her family doesn’t have pets and was very nervous to bring him home for the holidays. But in Kobe fashion, he stole their hearts away.
Since the first day I met him I knew he was a special dog. We got compliments every time we went out. He has this thing about him that makes you want to love him, want to pet him and want him to be yours too 🥰 the 6 months I didn’t have contact with him sent me in a constant state of anxiety. I developed a really deep bond with him and it didn’t feel right that he was suddenly out of my life.
I thought I couldn’t love another dog half the same I love mine. Kobe is an exception. I could have not asked for a better person to take him home. He’s been through a lot in his short life. He deserves the peace and stability because he’s truly one of a kind.
So excited to have Cali & Willow part of our team!
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Its been amazing to see Wiggles and Bella's relationship blossom during these past few months. Not only were they my first clients that trusted me with their dog, a complete stranger, i also got two best friends out of it. Im grateful everyday that someone took a leap of faith on me 🫶🏻
Let's discuss free shaping!
Free shaping involves your dog or puppy performing a desirable action without you explicitly asking for it. For example, I'm rewarding Otis every time he makes eye contact without any prompt.
Is your puppy calmly lying down by your feet?
That's something you want to encourage, so reward with a high-value treat.
Is your puppy settling in their crate or playpen independently? Reward that behavior too.
Is your dog walking on a loose leash without corrections? Keep rewarding for that desired behavior.
Soon, they'll learn that doing what YOU want leads to tasty treats or their favorite toy.
Dog training is unregulated in the US meaning anyone can claim to be a dog trainer. If you’re looking into a service dog program here’s 5 red flags to look out for 1. No training evidenceThe program doesn’t post or has very little videos and evidence of training. This should be viewable publicly by any program showcasing their training.2. Doesn’t provide qualifications Since anyone can be a dog trainer, it’s crucial to find one that is qualified and educated with service dog training.Not every trainer can be a service dog trainer. 3. No binding contractsA contract protects the program and the client from any distress or legal issues that may pop up. A program that doesn’t have contracts generally don’t care about the environment the dog is going to. 4. No references A good quality trainer will have a plethora of references from previous or current clients. If a program only has friends or family as references it’s likely they don’t have a lot of experience with training new dogs 5. In a rush to place a dogYes some programs can only take one dog at a time (like us!) however, there shouldn’t be a rush to place the dog with just anyone. The program should ask for a lot of info including the tasks you need, your living situation & if you have a previous history of animal neglect. If a program is pushy or eager to place a dog, it’s likely the dog doesn’t have solid training.What red flags do you look for in a service dog program? -🏷️ #dogtrainer #dogtraining #servicedog #servicedogprogram
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