Paws the Attitude, LLC

15/02/2025

Dogs are basically the best valentines ever. They’re always excited to see you, they never judge your snack choices, and they think you’re a genius just for opening the treat jar. 🤩🐶

But love isn’t just about the tail wags and zoomies—it’s also about putting in the effort to understand each other. (Like when your dog stares at you for five minutes straight, and you have no idea what they want. 🤔💭) Just like any great relationship, the bond with your dog grows with trust, communication, and a little teamwork.

So this Valentine’s Day, why not show your pup some extra love?

💖 Teach them a fun new skill—how about a cute “kiss” on command? (Warning: excessive slobber may occur. 😆)

💖 Speak their love language! Whether that’s playing endless fetch or letting them sniff every tree on your walk, they’ll appreciate it.

💖 Use training as a bonding tool! It’s not just about teaching commands; it’s about creating a partnership where you both feel understood.

Helping dogs and their humans build amazing relationships is my jam. 🐾💘 Ready to take your bond to the next level? Drop a “talk” in the comments or shoot me a message, and let’s chat about how training can bring you even closer!

13/02/2025

What’s one training skill that changed your daily life the most?

Photo 1: Eowyn showing off her sit pretty
Photo 2: Bing in a down stay while I get coffee

11/02/2025

What’s your dog’s vibe? 🎉🐕‍🦺 Social butterfly or peaceful solo adventurer? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

Just like people, no two dogs are alike! 🐶💕 Maybe you imagined taking your dog to dog parks, breweries, or big group hikes… but what if that’s not their thing?

That’s okay! Your dog might be happiest cruising in the car with the windows down 🚗💨 or enjoying a quiet trail just with you. 🌲🐾

Being a great dog owner means loving them for who they are—not who you expected them to be. And honestly, isn’t that what great friendships are all about? ❤️



Tell me below—does your dog love a party or prefer a chill adventure? 👇

08/02/2025

You get more of what you practice. And if you’ve ever accidentally taught your dog to sit right in front of the treat cabinet every time you walk by… well, you know how true that is. 😂🐶

Dogs are little experts at repeating what works for them. The more they get to practice a behavior, the more it becomes a habit—whether that’s politely waiting at the door or launching themselves onto the couch like a flying potato. 😆

The good news? You can use this to your advantage!

✅ Want more calm, relaxed moments? Create chances for your dog to practice relaxation! Just like humans, dogs can learn how to settle down more easily and more often. 💤

✅ Want to take that skill on the road? If your dog recognizes a pattern that says, "Hey, now’s a good time to chill," they can learn to relax anywhere—whether at a coffee shop, the vet’s office, or on vacation.

So… is relaxing a skill your dog could use a little more of? Comment “relax!” below, and I’ll send you a quick resource to help. 🐾💙

03/02/2025

This weekend, we kicked off our first barn hunt trial of the year—and his first time competing at the Senior level! He had a blast in his first three runs, but on the last one, he was told, find at least two rats, and you’ll get cheese. He took that to heart, said hold my beer, and found all four! Not only did he earn his first Senior leg, but he also took first place. What a way to finish the weekend!

01/02/2025

Hello, Friday! 🎉✨ We’ve made it to the end of January—can you believe it? This month flew by! 🚀

How’s your January been? Any highlights, funny moments, or unexpected wins? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to hear!

Photo dump incoming: moments from the first month of 2025 📸🐾 Some wins, some fun, and maybe a little chaos (because, dogs 😆).

25/01/2025

🌟 New Year, New Goals! 🌟

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions—there’s just something about the pressure of “starting fresh” that doesn’t vibe with me. But I do love setting meaningful goals that align with where I’m at in life.

So, as we kick off the year, I’d love to hear: What are your goals for the year ahead? Whether they’re personal, professional, or about training your pup, let’s celebrate and support each other’s ambitions!

Drop your goals in the comments below. 🐾✨

24/01/2025

☀️Sunshine. 🌈Rainbows.🦋 Butterflies.💞 Floating hearts. These are all the feelings we expect to experience when we bring home a new puppy.

But don’t feel bad if reality has been anything but this.

Just like newborns, puppies bring as much unpredictability and chaos as they do joy, laughter, and snuggles.

A new puppy can make you feel extremely frustrated and leave you thinking “was this a mistake?”

I want you to know - this is totally normal!

Bringing home a new puppy can completely disrupt your routine.

What can help?
🐾Setting up a schedule everyone in the household is on board with.
🐾Containment with gates, crates, and leashes to prevent the puppy from getting into things he/she shouldn’t.
🐾Learning how to respond to your puppy in a way that won’t escalate their unwanted behaviors.
🐾Giving them appropriate activities to do when you can’t put 100% of your focus on what they’re doing.
🐾Working with a skilled trainer that can help facilitate ALL of these things with speed and ease so you can regain some control and predictability in your life!

Many people bring home new puppies over the holiday seasons and as they return to school or work, things get challenging!

Comment or message me “puppy” if you’re interested in learning more about how I can help you thrive through puppyhood and adolescence. I can’t wait to hear about your new pal.

23/01/2025

📢 Update on the 📢

Hi, everyone! First, I want to apologize for the delay in announcing the winner of last week’s challenge and sharing the details for this week’s new challenge.
Unfortunately, my scheduler decided to take a little vacation, and keeping track of social media on top of all the other business stuff feels like juggling flaming tennis balls sometimes. Between working with dogs and clients, I just noticed the post didn’t go up as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🎉 Last Week’s Winner 🎉

A huge congratulations to Kimberly Patterson 🏆 You’ve won a $15 gift card to Petco or PetSmart! I’ll be reaching out to you directly with details on how to claim your prize. 🎁

Week 3 Challenge: Ready, Set, Come! 🐶

This week’s challenge is all about recall – teaching your dog to come when called, no matter the distractions.

Here’s how you can participate:
🐾Beginner Level: Practice in a quiet, low-distraction area. Mark and reward every time your dog comes to you when called.
🐾Intermediate Level: Add some mild distractions or increase the distance between you and your dog. Keep using high-value rewards!
🐾Advanced Level: Work in a more distracting environment or with a longer distance. Earn an extra entry if you practice off-leash in a secure area!

Don’t forget to share your progress or a video using the hashtag for extra entries.

New Challenge Schedule
To keep us all on track, here’s the updated schedule:

🐾Week 3 Challenge (Recall): January 22–28
🐾Winner Announced: January 29
🐾Week 4 Challenge Begins: January 29

Thank you for sticking with me and making these challenges so much fun! I’m excited to see how your recall training progresses this week. Let’s keep up the great work! 🌟

20/01/2025

⏰ Time is Running Out! ⏰
The ends TONIGHT at 8 PM! 🛑

Don’t miss your chance to show off your dog’s “leave it” skills and enter to win a $15 gift card to Petco or PetSmart! 🏅

✔️ Post your video (up to 30 seconds max)
✔️ Tag us and use the hashtag
✔️ Include your dog’s name and what they’re leaving in the caption

🎥 Bonus Entries:
👯‍♀️ Tag a friend in the comments
🎥 Share a progress video

All entries will go into a random drawing, so it’s anyone’s game! 🎲

Let’s see those amazing training moments before the clock runs out! 🐾✨

Send a message to learn more

18/01/2025

🐾 If you could teach your dog ONE skill instantly (no training required), what would it be? 🤔
✨ Share your dream behavior below—I can’t wait to hear! 💬

17/01/2025

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true in dog training. Preventing unwanted behaviors before they become habits saves time and frustration in the long run.

Here's what that looks like:

🐾 Crate time for supervision: If you can’t watch your puppy, crate them to prevent chewing, potty accidents, or ingesting harmful objects.

🐾 Avoid unpredictable dog parks: Negative experiences at dog parks can lead to lasting fear or defensiveness around other dogs.

🐾 Management ≠ Training: Management is a tool to keep your dog from practicing unwanted behaviors while they learn new ones. Without it, you're fighting a losing battle, as bad habits are reinforced.

Training and management go hand-in-hand for lasting success. Whether you’re introducing a new dog or correcting existing behaviors, I can help you build a plan that works.

Message or comment “train” to discuss your options!

16/01/2025

What’s the difference between emotions and behaviors?
These two often get mixed up in dog training, but understanding the distinction is key.

You might hear things like:
❌ “Don’t snuggle your dog when they’re scared—you’ll reinforce their fear.”
❌ “Don’t pet your dog when they’re hesitant—you’ll make them more unsure.”

But here's the truth: emotions and behaviors aren’t the same thing!

Behavior is the action we can see:
🐾 Sitting
🐾 Barking
🐾 Jumping
🐾 Wagging a tail

Emotions, on the other hand, are internal feelings and chemical reactions happening in a dog’s body:
💭 Fear, happiness, anxiety, excitement—these are emotions that influence behavior.

Example:
A scared dog might tremble or hide (emotion) and may also bark or back away (behavior).

Key takeaway: Emotions drive behavior.

How a dog feels about a situation influences how they act. A scared dog reacts differently from a confident one.

Let’s consider a human example:
Imagine you're scared of public speaking. If a friend comforts you, that doesn’t reinforce your fear; it helps you feel supported and more courageous. With that comfort, you’re able to face your fear and perform better next time. Similarly, providing comfort and positive reinforcement to a scared dog helps them feel safe enough to gradually face their fear.

This is why how we train matters—it's not just about what a dog does, but about how they feel during the process.

Using positive reinforcement (treats, praise, play) helps shape both your dog’s actions and their emotions.
✨ A dog that feels safe and happy while learning becomes eager to participate, trusts you, and enjoys working with you.

But beware of harsh methods:
🚫 Negative approaches can leave emotional scars, making a dog fearful or reluctant to engage, even after the training is done.

You control your dog’s world—from their meals to their playtime. This gives you the power to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of, like:
🐾 Staying calm when guests arrive
🐾 Sitting politely
🐾 Enjoying quality time with you

The emotions you nurture will last far beyond the training sessions themselves.

A happy, eager dog who loves learning isn’t just well-behaved—they’re a companion who builds a lifelong bond with you. That’s the ultimate goal, right?

Comment “bond” if a stronger connection with your dog is what you're after!

15/01/2025

"Leave It" – Why It's Worth the Practice! 🐾✨
It’s Wednesday, and we’re halfway through the week—perfect timing to work on this week’s ! 🎉

"Leave It" is more than just a cool trick(but can definitely be a fun trick! cue Yoshi's video)—it’s a lifesaving skill every dog should know. Here’s why:

🛑 Safety First: Protect your pup from harmful items like dropped pills, toxic foods, or dangerous objects.
🍴 Polite Manners: Say goodbye to food snatching or grabbing items that don’t belong to them!
🎾 Impulse Control: This skill helps your dog learn to pause and think—a key foundation for all training.

💡 Challenge Reminder:
If you haven’t started yet, now’s the time! Practice "Leave It" using treats, toys, or everyday distractions. Don’t forget to share your progress videos for extra entries toward this week’s prize—a $15 gift card to Petco or PetSmart!

How’s the training going? Drop a 🐶 emoji or comment below with your updates. Let’s cheer each other on! 🎯

13/01/2025

Week 2: 🎉
Get ready to level up your training skills with this week’s challenge! We’re working on the "leave it" cue, teaching our dogs to resist temptation like pros. Whether you’re introducing this skill or refining it, we can’t wait to see your progress!

How to Enter:
🐾 Post a video (up to 30 seconds) on your story showing your dog successfully leaving an item on command.
🐾 Tag us and use the hashtag in your post.
🐾 Include your dog’s name and describe the item they’re leaving in the caption.

Bonus Entries:
🛑 Complete your video first before earning bonus entries.
👯‍♀️ Tag a friend in the comments for another entry.
🎥 Post a progress video showing improvement for one more bonus entry.

Timeline (Adjusted):
📅 Challenge opens: Monday at 3 PM
🕗 Challenge ends: Sunday at 8 PM
🏆 Winner announced: Monday morning

Weekly Prize:
🏅 A $15 gift card to Petco or PetSmart!

🎲 Entries will go into a random drawing, so everyone has a chance to win!

Grand Prize:
🏆 At the end of the month, all weekly entries will be added up for a chance to win a customized training or enrichment kit!
📈 The more challenges you participate in, the more entries you’ll earn toward the grand prize.

I’ll be posting an example of what an entry should look like. Let’s see those awesome "leave it" skills! Don’t forget to tag your posts with 🐕✨

13/01/2025

🚨 Technical Update: This Week's Challenge 🐾

Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to let you know that there was a technical issue, and this week’s challenge post didn’t go up as planned. 😅 I’m working on getting it posted as soon as possible, so stay tuned—it’s on the way!

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏 I’ll make sure you have plenty of time to participate once the post is live.

🐾 Keep an eye out for updates, and I can’t wait to see you and your dogs in action this week!

Let me know if you need to adjust anything! 😊

12/01/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Nicole and Halo! 🏆 🎉

Nicole and Halo are this week’s winners! Halo impressed us all by using “Touch” to close a cabinet—what a clever and practical skill! 👏🐾

A special honorable mention goes to Rebecca and Bing for their creative use of “Touch” at the vet. Helping your pup feel more comfortable in stressful situations is such an amazing accomplishment! 🌟💖

Friendly reminder: All submissions from Week One are automatically entered into the grand prize drawing for the customized training or enrichment kit.🏅🐶

Thank you to everyone who participated this week. Your dedication and creativity with your dogs are truly inspiring! Stay tuned for next week’s challenge. 🐕✨

12/01/2025

📣 Countdown Alert! This Week’s Wraps Up at 8 PM! 🐾

It's 5 PM now, which means you have 3 hours left to submit your entry for this week’s challenge! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to:
🐶 Show off your dog’s progress
🎉 Be entered to win this week’s prize
🏆 Earn entries toward the grand prize: a customized training or enrichment kit!

Post your submission using the hashtag before the clock strikes 8 PM. Let’s see those amazing videos and celebrate your hard work this week! 🙌

Remember, every submission gets you closer to that grand prize. Good luck, and keep up the great work! 💪🐾