Dependable Dog Services LLC

06/01/2025

Correlation does not imply causation.

A lot of people will tell you to prevent resource guarding you need to establish yourself as the alpha, make your dog wait for food, and touch them a lot while they’re eating to desensitize them.

You don’t need to do this. It’s highly likely that people who have had “success” with these methods most likely had a dog that wasn’t going to be that way anyway. Simply because something seems effective, doesn’t mean it is!

Resource guarding in a lot of cases is determined by genetics and personality. Even doing all the “right” things you may end up with a dog who is aggressive, fearful, timid, or resource guards.

SO WHAT DO WE DO?

We adapt to the dog we have, we make adjustments, and through training , management AND consistency you can make changes!

06/01/2025

Snow days are not an excuse to not train with your dog 🫣😊😉🐶🐕

04/01/2025

Socializing is better spent with people and dogs on a similar path of improvement.

Your dogs are learning all the time. Who they interact with and how they interact matters! We want to help nurture neutrality. Which means guiding your pups choices so they can be successful! That’s easier done when we understand who we are around!

Use your friends and family to aid in your training. For the small investment of 20 minutes you can see a big change in how happy and controlled your pup can be.

02/01/2025

Resilience.

Our dogs are not made of glass. Besides being your cuddle buddy they have generations of instincts embedded in them. Hunting, burrowing, retrieving, guarding, herding, biting, barking, and many behaviors were built into dogs. Our jobs as owners is to nurture and build resilience.

A resilient dog is a dog who is comfortable in various environments. A resilient dog is a problem solver that can adapt. A resilient dog is created by a combination of genetics, and upbringing. RAISE A RESILIENT DOG!

01/01/2025

31/12/2024

Heading into the New Year with a disciplined and fully-trained dog should be a priority for every owner in 2025! 🙌 Happy New Year's Eve from Dependable Dog Services 🥳🎉

29/12/2024

Whether they’re sitting, standing, or just being cute, it’s all about building that connection. 🐕💛

28/12/2024

As the new year approaches we can’t help but feel blessed and grateful! Our sale is still happening until January 1st regardless of when you start you will get the holiday discount AND additional services like adventure club and additional lessons!

This offer is also for current clients who want to do a refresher program!!!

28/12/2024

Having a trained dog is one of the best ways for both the owner and their pet to gain confidence!

28/12/2024

Take a moment to appreciate your dog. They are here for a good time. Train them, love them, and enjoy the world with your companion.

27/12/2024

25/12/2024

Pet Vs Companion
(reactive vs responsive)

A pet is a couch ornament you occasionally take for walks. Your pet usually is a fuzzy roommate that you love on when you get home. A pet controls its environment and is usually reacting to circumstances.

A companion is an animal you can communicate clearly with. You can take them to parks, stores, on hiking trails with confidence knowing you can keep them safe because you are in tune with one another. A companion is responsive to you. They are engaged with you so you can help them understand how to react to the world.

24/12/2024

Whether sitting patiently or standing proud, this pup is always stealing the spotlight. 🐾

22/12/2024

EVERY DOG COULD BE CRATE TRAINED

This is ideal for owners who want the best possible life for their dog. If you want to minimize bathroom in the house, improve dogs ability to relax, improve ability to keep dogs safe for the remainder of their life, improve car manners, improve vet manners, or even improve grooming manners, improve how they handle stress

If the above results are not important to you, then do not worry about it.

22/12/2024

A good boy from every POV!

21/12/2024

Sometimes you just gotta stop and paws. 🐾

19/12/2024

The only thing better than one dog? All of them. 🐕

16/12/2024

What’s your favorite flavor? Chocolate, or vanilla?