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IF WE STOP BUYING, THEY'LL STOP BREEDING.(And let the working true breeds work- and not be sold as pets.)
05/08/2024

IF WE STOP BUYING, THEY'LL STOP BREEDING.

(And let the working true breeds work- and not be sold as pets.)

EMERGENCY FOSTER AND ADOPTION WORKSHOP - Free to all!
06/07/2024

EMERGENCY FOSTER AND ADOPTION WORKSHOP -
Free to all!

With the best of intentions, we tend to offer softness to our dogs close to 90% of the time. The other 10%, when we need...
19/05/2024

With the best of intentions, we tend to offer softness to our dogs close to 90% of the time. The other 10%, when we need to guide, provide information and authority, we are simply, not convincing.

Even more problematic, we convince our dogs that although we are a good buddy, it's more of a younger sibling relationship -- nice to have around but in need of protection and definitely not to be listened to.

The opposite of soft in a dog's understanding is not hard. The opposite of soft is neutral, calm and confident. And through this energy, a dog will also feel calm, confident and safe under our leadership.

"MEET & GREET"s ARE NOT ABOUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS. It's more normal than not for dogs to be wary or reactive when in the m...
15/05/2024

"MEET & GREET"s ARE NOT ABOUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS. It's more normal than not for dogs to be wary or reactive when in the meeting-process for potential adoption. Provide the slow steps that allow time for both/all to process before making assumptions about the match.

These two were meeting for the first time. We started outdoors with movement and space and yes, they were both pretty loud and vocal about seeing each other at first. But if you know, dog language in psychology, it's easy to tell excitement from reaction even when they're slightly mixed together.

So, back inside, we continued the process using crates.
The photos are similar, but look for the details in what's happening--- it's subtle but important to notice and understand as decisions are being made about compatibility.

This couple moved forward with adoption, and the last slide shows the two new pack-mates at home the very next day.

THE MAGIC OF STRUCTURE. ANY DOG. ANY AGE.ANY TEMPERAMENT.
24/04/2024

THE MAGIC OF STRUCTURE.
ANY DOG.
ANY AGE.
ANY TEMPERAMENT.

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11/04/2024

Pre-Registration Required.
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GENETIC TRAITS CAN VARY WIDELY IN ALL BREEDS. Choosing an adult dog is the best way to know what you're getting There is...
19/03/2024

GENETIC TRAITS CAN VARY WIDELY IN ALL BREEDS. Choosing an adult dog is the best way to know what you're getting

There is a wide variation of personality, demeanor, temperament, and drives in all breeds no matter if purebred or otherwise. Adopting or purchasing a puppy of a certain breed type, or trying to read them as puppies or adolescents is not going to guarantee anything about what they show as adult dogs.

IT's also important to remember that although genetic predispositions exist, we are most often able to shape how they are expressed through lifestyle and training.

If you to know as much as possible about your next dog, get one 2years or older. Another benefit to choosing adult dogs is the results of training materialize quickly, as we are working with a fully formed adult brain. Puppies are cute, but they require extra patience - it's a 2yr process -- we can only teach and expect what their brains are ready for.

EDUCATIONAL AND FUNDRAISING EVENT IN RALEIGH!
30/01/2024

EDUCATIONAL AND FUNDRAISING EVENT IN RALEIGH!

TRAINING DOGS IS SAVING DOGS.
30/01/2024

TRAINING DOGS IS SAVING DOGS.

STRUCTURE AND LEASH GUIDANCE IS 75% OF TRAINING ALL BEHAVIORS. I begin working with clients with a profile and then phon...
29/01/2024

STRUCTURE AND LEASH GUIDANCE IS 75% OF TRAINING ALL BEHAVIORS. I begin working with clients with a profile and then phone consult. And when I talk about the simple protocols of structure and leash use and how it will help their dogs change their reactive or pushy behaviors, many are skeptical. Yes, there are several more steps to follow, but this starting place in the first weeks is where most people become the most encouraged, inspired, relieved, and surprised about who their dogs really are and can be.

Sophie was yet another of the thousands of dogs who landed in the shelter and was not making it out, simply due to overexcitement leash, pulling and jumping.
She had been returned several times.
The next family reached out to me early, determined to make things work, but skeptical about how they could find some calmness from her.
You'll see from our text messages on these slides that they went from skeptical, to hopeful to thrilled...

Sophie is hime forever this time, all because her people were willing to learn how to "speak dog" with structure and a leash, providing clear and calming information.

Train Dogs to Save Dogs.

27/08/2023

DAY-TRAIN SERIES. 3yo.

From constantly scent-fixated and pulling on leash >>> to interested and Present, even with distractions and no leash.

When I am prescribing a routine to help reactive dogs change their understanding of their role in the home and with an o...
25/07/2023

When I am prescribing a routine to help reactive dogs change their understanding of their role in the home and with an owner, it always begins with with structure. Just like rehab for people, it’s critical to remove the opportunity to continue the old behaviors while we teach new ones and then assign those meaning and purpose.

Structure includes a routine of crate, leash work indoors and outdoor, rest…and then repeat. Lots of engagement and guidance, and even breaks for supervised play. But no freedom at this stage.

My clients have usually already tried some kind of training which didn’t include structure or, structure was recommended but owners resisted using it.

When I ask people why they dismissed such an important part of the process, I often hear, “We want our dog to be part of the family, so we can’t imagine putting him in a crate.

That’s when I realized that what goes wrong in the relationship with our dogs is that we expect them to look at their world in a human way. But that is a misunderstanding of dog psychology and their instincts.
Though this seemingly harmless fantasy, may serve us,it does not serve dogs.

Structure is the foundation of both preventing and healing reactivity. Your dog understands it even if you don’t. Honor their Pack mindset.

DOG TRAINING IS A TWO-WAY CONVERSATION. And we have to begin with their language.if you understand and use the leash as ...
23/07/2023

DOG TRAINING IS A TWO-WAY CONVERSATION. And we have to begin with their language.

if you understand and use the leash as a form of communication and not just restraint, you’ll be amazed at the change in your relationship.

If we’re going to ask our dogs to respond to our language, it’s only fair that we learn and use theirs first.

Dog packs in nature are organized with clear rules and boundaries and hierarchy. It is the fair enforcement within this...
23/07/2023

Dog packs in nature are organized with clear rules and boundaries and hierarchy.
It is the fair enforcement within this system that provides a sense of safety as well as an understanding of purpose and meaning to each role.

When we bring dogs into our lives and homes, we misunderstand their needs, prioritizing freedom and overt affection which can leave them in a state of unrest and anxiety.

Dogs thrive as subordinates in an organized pack and can lean into a relaxed state.

I’ve worked mostly with Reactive dogs, full-time, for the past seven years.In my experience, I’ve seen an equal number ...
22/05/2023

I’ve worked mostly with Reactive dogs, full-time, for the past seven years.

In my experience, I’ve seen an equal number of dogs showing reactivity who have been adopted or purchased as puppies as those who have been adopted as adolescents or adults.

I see slightly more reactivity in purebreds than in mixed-breeds.

Most of the adolescent/adult dogs did not start out reactive from foster homes or shelter. They became Reactive because they were not provided with the right amount of Structure and Leadership.

Buying a puppy from a breeder has never guaranteed that you will have a dog easy to train and not reactive. I can say that now first hand.

…OR DON’T TEACH! Reactivity does not come only from learned experiences. It most often comes from information that we ha...
17/05/2023

…OR DON’T TEACH!

Reactivity does not come only from learned experiences. It most often comes from information that we have not provided to our dogs, whether they’ve grown up with us as puppies or adopted when adolescents or adults.

Implementing structure is always the starting place in my training programs. It’s a clear way to establish and enforce a rules in a neutral way that fits a dog’s language and psychology.

STRUCTURE STARTS HERE:

—Clear and calm Leash guidance, indoors before and in addition to outdoors.

—Periods of Crate when you are home and not.

—A routine that includes the appropriate balance of work, rest, play, affection.

Only here, can we start the conversation providing a sense of purpose, meaning in our relationship.

Over time, role, status and relationship become clear and the amount of structure can usually change. With the new mindset, verbal cues, a dog can be reliable to verbal cues and committed to the rules of the pack by default.

BUTCH AND SUNDANCE K9 TRAININGSORING 2023☀️🐾 RALEIGH, NC
13/05/2023

BUTCH AND SUNDANCE K9 TRAINING
SORING 2023☀️🐾 RALEIGH, NC

FREE INDOOR PRESENTATION AND DEMO IN RALEIGH THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 30~ Bring coffee and your questions (but not your dog:)~...
27/04/2023

FREE INDOOR PRESENTATION AND DEMO IN RALEIGH THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 30~ Bring coffee and your questions (but not your dog:)~

Introduction to structure and leash communication as it applies to dog language, instincts and psychology.

For all current and/or potential adopters and fosters. If you been thinking of fostering or adopting, now is your moment. Shelters in rescues need us more than ever.

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TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS.Next free event happening soon in Raleigh!
06/04/2023

TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS.

Next free event happening soon in Raleigh!

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP AND HOW DO DOGS RECOGNIZE IT IN THEIR PSYCHOLOGY AND LANGUAGE? SWIPEx3!
21/03/2023

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP AND HOW DO DOGS RECOGNIZE IT IN THEIR PSYCHOLOGY AND LANGUAGE?

SWIPEx3!

TIME AS A TRAINING TOOL.Paris came to me as a skinny, sick, at around 8mo.He hasn’t been my most challenging, personal d...
01/03/2023

TIME AS A TRAINING TOOL.

Paris came to me as a skinny, sick, at around 8mo.
He hasn’t been my most challenging, personal dog, but he’s a unique mix x of “Drivey” but with a significant lack of confidence. A unique and tricky combination!

I started with one important, ingredient — Patience. I asked from him only what he was ready to give. I challenged both of us daily, making sure I knew where his edges were.

How long did I wait for this moment of beautiful proofing? Well, there were many steps in between, but it’s been one year this month.

How much does this moment mean when we worked extra hard to get here? Priceless. Of course.
The joy is in the journey.

This weekend !
20/02/2023

This weekend !

TRAIN DOGS SAVE DOGS.A free demo-event for current and curious fosters and adopters!Feb 25, nc .rescue
03/02/2023

TRAIN DOGS SAVE DOGS.
A free demo-event for current and curious fosters and adopters!
Feb 25,
nc .rescue

MY R&R, COLD PLUNGE EDITION 2023:)Backyard Family Fun.
28/01/2023

MY R&R, COLD PLUNGE EDITION 2023:)

Backyard Family Fun.

TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS.Understanding Dog Psychology and Language. despite February’s presentation and demo will focus on ...
27/01/2023

TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS.
Understanding Dog Psychology and Language.

despite February’s presentation and demo will focus on guidelines and tips for fostering and adoption.

Thank you to , in Downtown Raleigh, for lending their patio for this free event — as well as providing wonderful wine and food choices!
You are welcome to imbibe before, during or after the event.

Don’t bring your dog this time…but bring a friend! We will have demo foster dogs from !

WE’RE BACK! Jess, my superstar Helper Dog has rebounded from his Cancer crash. He’s back home and back to “Work”! Thank ...
27/01/2023

WE’RE BACK! Jess, my superstar Helper Dog has rebounded from his Cancer crash. He’s back home and back to “Work”!

Thank you to the wonderful oncology team for their expert care and guidance in navigating his Lukemia.

And thank you to my valued followers — for your patience as I took a break from this training account to focus on Hess’s care, as well as my own — and make time for some needed R&R.

I am feeling refreshed and renewed, and I will soon share some unique and inspiring training experiences from the last few weeks and some other exciting news !

Let’s make it a great 2023!

My most loyal and skillful Helper Dog, Jess, was hospitalized last night. Jess, 12.5yo, was diagnosed with chronic lymph...
10/01/2023

My most loyal and skillful Helper Dog, Jess, was hospitalized last night.

Jess, 12.5yo, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia 3mo ago. It showed up on routine bloodwork - he has been asymptomatic until the last few days.

In fact, he continued to do his Helper Dog work with his usual commitment, skill, and loyalty.

Jess was abandoned at the shelter at 3yo - he was atrophied from confinement, had horrible IBS symptoms and was highly reactive. We healed and learned together through love and work and he became my best Helper Dog.

True to his breed-type, this dog lives for me — and his work through me. But I’ve made painstakingly sure that it wasn’t in a needy way that would be detrimental to his long-term mental health.

It has always paid off because, although he spent most of his pre-hospitalization visit with his head in my lap like this…when I asked him to go with the tech last night, he walked away calmly and confidently, without looking back.

…if my heart wasn’t breaking, I would’ve thought to take video…

Instead, I’ll just share the next photos.

Please excuse my recent absence from this page, I’ll be back to posting about training soon.

Thanks and Giving.
24/11/2022

Thanks and Giving.

THANKSGIVING DAY RACE FUNDRAISER .rescue I’M A SPONSOR - DM me for free Registration !
13/11/2022

THANKSGIVING DAY RACE FUNDRAISER .rescue

I’M A SPONSOR - DM me for free Registration !

TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS. Inviting all current or curious Adopters and Fosters !
18/10/2022

TRAIN DOGS. SAVE DOGS.
Inviting all current or curious Adopters and Fosters !

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USING THE LEASH/LINE TO TEACH RESPECTFUL PLAY -- PREVENT JUMPING, MOUTHING, POSSESSIVENESS BY TEACHING RULES WITH SIMPLE PRESSURE AND THEN ADDING VERBAL CUES. Rescued Mal-mix, week-three in board and train, 2nd structured play session outdoors. #balanceddogtraining #rescuedogsrock #rescuetrainrepeat #raleighdogtraining

LEVELS OF PRESSURE AS LANGUAGE AND INFORMATION. In a dog's language, physiology and psychology, pressure simply means they need to do something or stop something. we can layer in verbal cues to this conversation, but they are relying on their own way of learning to connect the dots. allowing them to process in their own language, they are able to participate in a purposeful way in a two-way conversation. Here I am with with Violet, newly decompressed from Rescue and continuing to work through her "stranger danger" by doing familiar obedience exercises with me while a new person is present. (That is the hesitation that you're seeing here - she is working through it beautifully, building her confidence and trust, step-by-step.) #balanceddogtraining #rescuedogs

Bursting out of the crate is adrenalized and instinctive, but it's not normal and it Will not help long-term stress reduction. Great conditioning first. And then look what you can get.

Working through nervousness with quiet leash guidance and calm energy. First Assessment and session with Mal-mix right after being abandoned by owners. Nervous dogs are not looking for your touch direct icon contact or coddling voice. They are looking for safety through calm, guidance and leadership. #balanceddogtraining #raleighdogtraining #rescuetrainrepeat #MalMixinrescue

Door behavior starts with practicing inside with each dog individually, using both leash and body language. Packs organize by modeling and matching energy. Love them by Leading them into a natural state of pack harmony. @balanceddogtraining #rescuetrainrepeat #leadershipislove

You get the dog you need. Paris. Found as a Stray 2023.

HOW IMPORTANT IS A CRATE FOR DOGS OF EVERY AGE? Listen!

STRUCTURED PLAY TO DIRECT DRIVE. #balanceddogtraining #rescuetrainrepeat

DOING "DOWN" - PLAIN AND SIMPLE. down is not a stretch for dogs, but they certainly will act like it, especially when the food lure goes away. That's because using food, makes it a trick to perform for food. Taking away the food, but not using a leash makes it purely a suggestion that can easily be ignored. Light, steady leash pressure as information is what dogs trust and understand best. Leash pressure doesn't force anything ---- Leash pressure ASKS your dog for something. And it's your PATIENCE that enforces it. Take a look at Tootie learning Down for the first time! #balanceddogtraining #rescuetrainrepeat #adoptdontshop

Greeting Guidance finishing Steps. All the work that teaches impulse control and leash guidance and verbal cues happens BEFORE the actual greetings. First, they learn not to expect greetings every time they see people... then, they learn that they do it with permission and that there are physical boundaries to respect.

WHAT ON-LEASH SOCIALIZATION LOOKS LIKE! Group Classes in Raleigh begin again May 6, 2024! DM or email for more info/registration. #balanceddogtraining #groupsocialization #raleighdogtraining #rescuedogsrock #reactivitytraining

STRUCTURED WALKS DON'T MAKE THINGS BORING-- THEY MAKE ANYTHING POSSIBLE. #balanceddogtraining #rescuetrainrepeat #raleighdogtraining #rescuedogsrock

ECOLLAR AS A CLEAR AND COMPELLING TWO-WAY CONVERSATION, NOT A PUNISHER. Step 2-- Layering into known commands/exercises (after conditioning with positive reinforcement).

I don't start any dog training on ECOLLAR-- I begin with a few weeks of both owner and dog becoming proficient, if not fluent, with leash language, body language and how to layer-in verbal cues with good timing.

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About Tracey Oliveto

About Tracey Oliveto:

It took 20+ years of training my 12 personal dogs and 10 foster/rescue dogs (and teaching yoga - yes, it’s connected!) before I found myself led to dog training as a profession. My most illuminating moments came by noticing what was working — and what was not working — with my 4 most recent adult rescues (now my own personal

dogs). I did a lot of research into methods and teachers, wanting to improve my knowledge and skill set and most of all, understand what works and why.

What I eventually found was something familiar yet much more complete — a philosophy that made sense and training methodology that really worked, helping owners communicate more effectively with their dogs. I became passionate about sharing this so I dove into working with local professionals, followed by formal education with 3 world-renowned trainers, studying with them online and extended onsite seminars.