Just helping Dad with some yard cleanup!
Just Frankie doing Frankie things....
Where has GSC been you ask? Well Frankie are I have been making our way through K9 Explosive Detection school. Its a 10 week school with training locations all around the Greater Boston Area (that means ALOT of driving for this NH K9 Team!)
It is incredible to watch a dog come into a gym, catch the odor around half court and work until they find the exact location of the source. Pretty small amount of explosive hidden under the basketball hoop.
Pro tip: once the snow comes, switch from a ball to a frisbee. That way you wonât lose any balls if your dog canât find it in the snow! đž âď¸ Heidi is normally quite skilled at sniffing them out, but full disclosure - we may have lost a ball earlier this week. It will be a fun surprise when we find it in the Spring đ¤ˇââď¸ #livefreeanddog
Worked until 3am... went to sleep next to a human. Woke up to this....
#toughlife #gsd #livefreeanddog
Little Kids & Dogs đśđ a match made in heaven? With the right training and consistency, YES! This requires training both your 4-legged AND your 2-legged kids. Starting early is ideal, but itâs never too late, and we can help! Check the comments to see Madelineâs âgentle handsâ and check out our stories for the outtakes đ #gentlehands #maddielovesheidi #livefreeanddog
To Bark or Not to Bark... That is the Question!
Does your dog park when someone comes to the door? Do you want that behavior? Letâs talk about it! #mylittlealarmsystem #livefreeanddog
Timing is Everything!
With praise or correction, perfect timing makes for effective training! #livefreeanddog
No Look, No Touch, No Talk -
Does you dog jump on you as soon as you come through the door? Letâs fix that by doing nothing (literally)! đ
Just a Thought! Today is a good day! Get outside with the Pooch!
The importance of obedience canât be overstated. Not only does it help your dog understand that youâre in charge, but it is also really practical when youâre out in the real world. There are so many distractions for dogs - SQUIRREL?!đż - or in this case, realizing Mama is nearby, and it gives you peace of mind knowing your dog will respond to voice commands. This can allow for more freedom when it comes to letting your dog off leash (where appropriate). Consistent training is the foundation. #livefreeanddog