One day, I hope you know the love of and share a bond with a dog. đ I continue to celebrate the memory of Dodger, the magical dog who started it all off - the path of me sharing my life with dogs. These video clips were taken during our last visit to the Oregon Coast in March. One last opportunity for that magical boy to enjoy running in the sand earthside. đ§Ą
Welcome Roger!
Welcome Roger to the RDDT Pack! Roger is an energetic little 9-month-old Havanese/Poodle mix (AKA âHavapooâ).
Roger will be joining us for a 3-week customized board & train program. Weâre helping Roger strengthen his foundation training and basic behaviors, work on impulse control and settling in different environments, reliable recall, and E-collar training in prep for life back at home on his familyâs rural property.
We hope youâll follow along on our stories and posts about Rogerâs progress throughout his stay! đ¶
While we didnât run into any Hobbits in this magical forest, Mia had a blast on her first visit to the BIG trees.This sweet, social, goofy Malinois girl is still searching for her ideal home and sheâs available for adoption through the wonderful @the_wallflowers_shine_project. She would thrive with an experienced and active handler/owner. Over the last 8 weeks, Mia has been fostered by two professional dog trainers, and she has trained in many different environments around dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, and humans.
Hereâs a little sneak peek at Sachaâs intro to scent work training. We are using truffle oil as his first odor. đâđ«
There are many benefits to doing scent work with your dog, like providing the dog with an activity where they have deep focus on the activity at hand. đ¶
Welcome 8-week-old Gracie to the RDDT Pack! This pint-sized puppy & her family are learning all the basics, from how to introduce puppy to wearing a leash to helping her get comfy with nail trims & cooperative handling.
We worked on name recognition and short recalls in the house, introducing a release cue, using a reward marker, and handling exercises during our intro lesson. Stay tuned for updates on this spicy little mini Dachshund pup.
Shoutout to Gracieâs family for signing up for our Puppy Success Program ahead of their puppyâs planned arrival home. I love a prepared pet owner! đ
I spent the morning training with our three dogs, Mia the foster dog, and Ernie, our board & train guest.
I got out the Treat & Train to use in free shaping sessions with the dogs. Here, my ACD Wren came out of the gates with a nice attitude. Heâs happy to âhave a jobâ and open to hunting for behaviors that will get him rewards.
Messing around, trying new things, and seeing what happens have been aspects of working with dogs that carry a lot value to my approaches and mindset.
I encourage you to look at sharing life & training with your dog as a dialogue youâre having together. There may be some frustrations or disagreements along the way, but the goal is harmony and having fun together.
Ernie update: All of the little pieces that make up a dogâs foundation training and understanding of the E-collar as a communication tool are starting to come together for this dude! We will start to head out on more field trips around town within the next few days.
Hereâs a short video showing Ernie having fun with fetch, heel work, and his recall practice. Heâs a Lab through & through!
Mia & I have been working on the down behavior in different scenarios. Mia likes to offer a sit behavior and this behavior has been heavily reinforced. Here, Mia offers a sit. I wait her out for a few seconds to see what sheâll do next. She offers the down behavior all on her own and receives a big reward. A fun learning moment for both of us!
Muzzle training & conditioning with Norma
More muzzle training & conditioning with Norma - A 5 minute training session can be really valuable to a dog, especially if there are multiple short sessions throughout the day. Training doesnât always need to be long, drawn out, with your dog being exhausted at the end.
This morningâs unedited training sesh with the littlest one (AKA Norma) đ¶ Weâre working our way up to having Norma be comfortable and unconcerned with wearing the muzzle while off leash and not fussing with it. Norma has worn a muzzle for short periods of time, but not for off-leash walks & adventures. How are we working toward achieving our training goal? Short training sessions with a high rate of success for the dog in familiar, lower-distraction areas until weâre ready to move off property and train in different areas.I follow a similar process to achieve these results with client dogs, making sure we start at the beginning with the muzzle conditioning process. Muzzles are training & management tools, just like a leash. Donât let it harsh your vibe if your dog wears a muzzle in certain scenarios and environments! Youâre doing a great job advocating for your canine companion. Is your dog muzzle trained?
đŁ TRYING TO SLEEP IN WHEN THEREâS A TEENAGE MALINOIS IN YOUR HOUSE BE LIKE ... Not naming any names over here.
I work with clients & their dogs in a lot of the neighborhoods and trail systems that make up our beautiful Corvallis community. In recent months, Iâve noticed an uptick in stray piles of dog poop left on the sidewalks, on the trails, or in my own front yard and driveway. Sh!t happens, but no one ⊠that I know of at least ⊠likes to step in dog poop or have their kids bike over a fresh pile of animal feces. If your dog relieves themselves while out and about on public property and paths of travel, it is your responsibility to pick up their poop and dispose of it appropriately. May your day be free of poop bombs, yâall! đ© #dogtrainer #corvallisoregon #dogcare #responsiblepetownership #corvallis #corvallisoregon #dogs #dogmom #doglover #willamettevalley
