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Next Level Obedience I am an independent dog trainer who specializes in teaching obedience and manners for dogs of all ages and sizes.
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I work in your home one-on-one with you and your dog to help you develop the best relationship you can have!

Hondo is 5 months old and hates to be startled or scared.  And he feels startled or scared by most dogs and people in th...
14/12/2024

Hondo is 5 months old and hates to be startled or scared. And he feels startled or scared by most dogs and people in this world . . . So we're working on that! 😃

This week we played several bravery-building games. We want Hondo to think he can conquer anything, that a scary new thing is just a new game, and that he is the bravest puppy in the world! With that foundation, dealing with his barking (screaming, really) and lunging at people and dogs will be much easier.

Shrimp is a sweet girl -- I couldn't resist getting a nice picture of her.  What you can't tell just by a photo, though,...
13/12/2024

Shrimp is a sweet girl -- I couldn't resist getting a nice picture of her. What you can't tell just by a photo, though, is that this is big progress for her. She is pretty anxious about anyone besides her immediate family moving around in the house, so her total relaxation at the end of our last training session was lovely to see!

12/12/2024

Walter working on front door manners. Currently his normal routine is to be ushered into his crate when someone knocks on the front door, but his humans don't want to continue doing that, so we're teaching him to sit and stay instead. Walter has good self-control and good work ethic, so he's fun to teach!

10/12/2024

Look at Chomper learning his baby recalls! It's so easy to build an excited, motivated recall in a young puppy -- there's no reason to wait until you already have problems with your dog to begin training!
Also, side note, look at his gorgeous trot! This boy is from show lines, and you can see it in how he moves. 🥰

Miss Doris learning to sit on command!  Now that she's finally settled into her forever home, she can learn some obedien...
09/12/2024

Miss Doris learning to sit on command! Now that she's finally settled into her forever home, she can learn some obedience and manners to make her a "nice person" to be with!

09/12/2024

I love this. Please can we have some of this attitude in the US?

04/12/2024

One of the very best things an owner can get out of high quality training is a clear insight as to what their dogs are truly capable of.

Great trainers can leverage the right tools, training, and mindset to find answers that many owners would otherwise not find on their own. And even though it’s only a piece of the solution—knowing what is and isn’t possible—is an awfully important piece.

Once an owner sees what is possible, then it is up to them (with the guidance of their trainer) to become the equal of their goals and challenges with their dog. This almost always includes immense amounts of mental, emotional, and physical effort. Skills have to be learned, new ways of thinking and acting have to be developed, and lifestyle needs to be adjusted.

Of course this is a tall order. In the same way that most everyone would love to be in great shape, be financially abundant, and have great relationships with friends and family… these accomplishment all require great effort, great sacrifice, and longterm discipline and commitment.

And because we all know how us humans are wired—instant gratification with longterm costs almost always beat out delayed gratification with longterm benefits—we find most humans know precisely what’s needed, but find that cost simply too high to pay.

So when we proclaim how much we desire to transform our dogs and their behavior, it’s best, if we want to avoid appearing foolish and hypocritical, that we first examine how much of ourselves and our behavior that we’re truly willing to transform.

Said another way, don’t complain about the results you didn’t get from the actions you didn’t take. The results are waiting for you, but only come when you’ve become their equal. ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!
28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Hot take: if you have an obedient baby puppy (under 5 months), you are probably going to have problems with your adult d...
27/11/2024

Hot take: if you have an obedient baby puppy (under 5 months), you are probably going to have problems with your adult dog. You don't want a tyrant, but puppies ought to be silly, naughty, and adventurous!
Have questions or need help? Please reach out!

Irey & Doris have both settled in their forever home this year, so now they're ready for some obedience.  Lesson  #1: tr...
26/11/2024

Irey & Doris have both settled in their forever home this year, so now they're ready for some obedience. Lesson #1: training is fun! These big girls are learning to try new things and put in some effort for their humans. They're going to be a lot of fun!

26/11/2024

Puppy training 101: sometimes you have to make do with what you have! In this training session with Finch, he offered me something brilliant that I wanted to reward excessively. I had a few pieces of food but my toy was several yards away in the garage and I didn't want to break the moment by walking away from my puppy. So I reached in my pocket and grabbed Finch's puppy collar, and he got to play tug with that! It's great to have exactly what you want on hand, but real life doesn't usually work that way -- so don't break the moment, and just make do with what you do have!

Winston learning to lie down on command for the first time ever!
25/11/2024

Winston learning to lie down on command for the first time ever!

Meet Birdie!  She's about 10 months old and full of zest!  And not so full of good manners . . . So we are going to spen...
23/11/2024

Meet Birdie! She's about 10 months old and full of zest! And not so full of good manners . . . So we are going to spend some time together and teach this little lady some self control and obedience. We're going to focus particularly on walking politely on a leash, moving in and out of the car, and greeting people without jumping or using her paws. Updates to come!

Meet Shrimp!  She's even cuter in person, I promise.  She's yet another shelter dog who is pretty sure people are out to...
23/11/2024

Meet Shrimp! She's even cuter in person, I promise. She's yet another shelter dog who is pretty sure people are out to get her. For now, her response looks like barking, lunging, and generally carrying on. The goal is to help her choose calmer responses and then to learn that people actually aren't so bad, and her family will keep her safe. I'll keep you all posted with our progress!

21/11/2024

I am beyond proud of Mr. Bowie and his owners! Gone is the reactive puppy I met a few months ago who had bit a few people and thought about biting me. He is still a little worried (as you can see in the video of him holding a difficult sit-stay), but he keeps his emotions in check so he gets to explore the world (or, you know, Farm and Fleet)! His confidence has come through very clear expectations and a clear understanding of good and bad behavior. If you have a nervous/reactive pup who needs help, please reach out!

Happy snow day!  It's the puppy's first snow, and after about 2 minutes he decided he was all for it!  Anyone else have ...
21/11/2024

Happy snow day! It's the puppy's first snow, and after about 2 minutes he decided he was all for it! Anyone else have puppies who experienced snow for the first time today?

09/11/2024

Walter is making good choices! His default is to charge the fence and bark anytime he hears a neighbor passing, but he's finally learning to calm down and let his world go by without being THAT neighbor dog. Great work, Walter!

Clover working front door manners.  We're teaching her that instead of jumping and and climbing all over people coming i...
08/11/2024

Clover working front door manners. We're teaching her that instead of jumping and and climbing all over people coming in the door, her job is to stay on her bed. This sort of self control is very hard for her!

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