Some quick crate training with Murphy
A glimpse at a protest we attended in Korea, in front of the meat markets notorious for selling dog meat for consumption. I was surrounded by activists—people who have risked their lives and freedoms to save these dogs. People who have broken into slaughterhouses, gotten into physical altercations, and served as undercover agents to expose what goes on behind gated doors. @youumbba @koreank9rescue.kr @koreank9rescue
A look at one of koreas biggest rescue groups
A look at one of Koreas biggest rescue organizations
Very often I hear, “My dog is very smart; he knows sit, down, paw, but when it comes to passing dogs and people, he’s uncontrollable.” I’m here to sit you down and tell you that it’s very likely that obedience isn’t the answer to your dog’s anxiety and may actually amplify feelings revolving around potential triggers. It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of sit, down, and heel, finding ourselves in a battle of anxiety because our leash-reactive dog is loading up to explode and has repeatedly ignored our commands in the past.
Ask yourself, has this ever actually stopped the behavior in the past, or has it frustrated you and your dog more than it has helped?
The truth is - understanding how to structure your relationship in a way that’s going to help you build relevance in stressful reactive moments is key, instead of indirectly causing frustration and confusion for your dog. Seeking professional guidance or enrolling in a tailored training program designed to address your dog’s anxiety and reactivity issues can make a significant difference. Remember, patience and consistency are crucial in implementing new approaches.
Let’s help our dogs by truly changing how they perceive and react in these moments of stress, instead of trying to suppress the behavior with another behavior, such as a command. And yes, that includes saying “leave it” 30 times.”
Sometimes muzzle training can be more difficult than it needs to be. Here are some quick tips I want to share with you guys, to hopefully make the process more fun for you and your dog. Here is Atticus and I working on some muzzle conditioning together. #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #muzzletraining #njcs #njdogtraining
A clip of my first session with Lizzie the German Pinscher. I explain a simple approach to thresholds for her owners while also reminding them to be as clear as possible with the goals they are trying to achieve. Keeping it simple and replicable for the owner is always the goal. This is an excerpt of an hour long session where I break down theory, and leash communication.
Here is a clip of Ruby a @koreank9rescue meat trade dog that originally came to me very fearful and nervous while also living in one of the busiest locations in the world. Ruby’s parents have been putting in the work and the results speak for themselves.
Here we are in Central Park and despite an off leash dog rushing at us, one of Ruby’s friends; we were still able to break away from the distraction and follow through on the recall. Off leash reliability starts on the leash.
Ruby’s owners are the kind of owners I strive to work with. They show that the training can have a significant impact if you take the time to put the work in.
Love to see you shine Ruby, thank you for trusting me.
NJ Canine Solutions
Leadership through understanding.
Dog training isn’t always a linear process and can often times be very frustrating for the average owner (student). Becoming a better handler and a better communicator means working on things beyond surface level issues. Often times when hiring a coach, the coach may put you through a series of obstacles that you first have to overcome in order to be able to empower yourself and make you fluent in a language and technique.
It’s important to trust your coach and trust the process. In this clip you see Daniel after going to Mr. Miyagi and getting frustrated with him because he originally came to him to learn how to fight and to learn karate. Miyagi saw that Daniel had a lot more to work on than just throwing a punch. He put him through a series of exercises instead of throwing him into the fire, where he’s going to get kicked and punched. Little did he know that these exercises were going to make him fluent and more importantly a champion.
When it comes to dog training, master, the exercises become fluent in your language and style. Then you will be ready to claim your trophy.
NJ Canine Solutions
Leadership through understanding
With help from Mr. Miyagi
Having a hyper-responsive off-leash dog isn’t a far fetched dream. You too can achieve this. Any size, any age, any breed. As long as you put in the work, anything is possible.
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Leadership through understanding
Just looking back at the last couple of weeks
and getting a chance to reflect on how much I
was able to learn (with too much still left to learn)
and getting to learn. I think the song sits
perfectly with what the video is about.
