Desert Winds Dog Training

08/11/2024

The winner of our Halloween raffle basket is Felicia Desmond!! 🎈🎊
Stay tuned for our next basket giveaway and how to enter!! 🎉🎉

30/10/2024

🎃 Halloween Basket Free Raffle! 🎃

Come join us at Desert Winds Dog Training for a chance to win a spooky Halloween basket valued at over $200! 👻🍬

Stop by 34301 Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 to enter and say hi! 🐾 We’re excited to meet you and your furry friends. 🐶

The basket is packed with treats, toys, and all things Pawfect for both pets and their humans! 🎁 Don't miss out – come on over and get in the Halloween spirit with us!

18/10/2024

Come see us this weekend!!

05/10/2024

New research suggests that the domestication of dogs not only changed their facial muscle morphology but also how these muscles function. Dogs have almost 100% fast-twitch muscle fibers, facilitating quick facial expression movements, while wolves have less than 50%, allowing sustained contractions. This evolution may have helped domestic dogs communicate better with humans!
Study by Anne Burrows et al.: https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.25580

04/10/2024

Diesel!! My OG. 10 years with this handsome fella. I love him more than I can express. Watching him age has been hard but he still has so much life left kn him. ❤️

03/10/2024

03/10/2024

03/10/2024

The matriarch of our pack!! Gracie still loves the simple things like her morning roll in the grass at 11 years old. I love this girl!! 💕

02/10/2024

Finally cool enough in the early mornings to get some walks in! Sterling approves!!

27/09/2024

I guess it’s time to announce our newest addition!!! Meet Bo!! This 3.5 lb bundle of separation anxiety…I mean joy…is the addition to our family we never knew we needed!! We absolutely adore him!! I’m still NOT a little dog person but if you see me carrying him around don’t judge!! ❤️

25/09/2024

🌞 Beautiful Weather is Here! Enjoy Every Moment with Your Dog 🐕‍🦺

Fall is here, and it's the perfect time to get outside and soak up the sunshine! 🌻 But is walking your dog more stressful than enjoyable?

Imagine stress-free walks where your dog is calm, focused, and right by your side, ready for adventure! 🌿🐾

At Desert Winds Dog Training, we specialize in teaching you how to create a strong, positive bond with your dog, while making walks enjoyable for both of you. With our expert training, you'll:

✅ Enjoy peaceful walks with a well-behaved pup
✅ Strengthen your relationship
✅ Get both you and your dog the exercise you need

🍂 Let’s make this season the best one yet—full of fun, adventure, and stress-free walks. Message us today to get started!

📲 602-502-3545

11/09/2024

🐾 Back to School Special! 🎒📚 - 3-Week Stay & Learn Dog Training Program 🐶

Is your pup ready to head "back to school"? 🐕🎓 Give them the tools they need to succeed with our 3-Week Stay & Learn Program—now at a special Back to School Discount!

What’s Included? ✨ Stay, Sit, Down – The basics every well-behaved dog needs! ✨ Recall – Teach your pup to come when called, with distractions. ✨ Loose Leash Walking – Enjoy peaceful walks without pulling! ✨ Basic Manners & Expectations – Polite behavior around the house and out in the world. ✨ Socialization – (if appropriate) Safely introduce your dog to new friends & environments.

🐶 Perfect for busy pet parents who want lasting results. While your dog stays with us, they’ll learn new skills and develop confidence in a positive, fun environment!

🗓 Limited Time Offer: Save on our 3-week program when you book during our Back to School special.

📞 Call or text us at 602-502-3545 or DM us for more info and to reserve your spot!

Let’s get your dog prepped and ready for a smarter, happier future! 🐕📖

10/09/2024

📢 Welcome Maggie to our Board & Train Program! 🐾

Meet Maggie, an adorable 11-month-old Great Pyrenees who's here for some basic obedience training! This sweet girl is learning how to master her manners and stop being so pushy with her humans. One of her biggest goals is to walk politely on a leash without dragging her owners around. 🦮✨

We’re excited to help Maggie become the well-behaved, confident dog we know she can be! Stay tuned for updates as she progresses through her training journey. Welcome to the pack, Maggie! 🐶💪

10/09/2024

📢 Welcome Ruby & Lucy to Our Advanced Board & Train Program! 🐾

We’re thrilled to have Ruby and Lucy, two Australian Shepherd siblings, join us for advanced training! These girls are working on overcoming some significant challenges, including aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and a general lack of manners. They’ll also be brushing up on their basic obedience skills, giving their owners much-needed control and leadership.

We can’t wait to help Ruby and Lucy find calm and balance while learning to be more confident, well-mannered companions. Follow along as we guide them through this transformative journey! 🐕💪

08/09/2024

This strongly applies to dogs as well!!

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 ❌

The quickest way to take effort out of your horse is not knowing when to quit.

Think about this scenario:

A football coach tells his players to run up-and-backs down the field as fast as they can. The players respond, put out their best effort, and run the sprints to the best of their ability. Then, the coach says "Great job! As your reward, let's do that again."

Now, apply the same scenario to your horse:

You ask your horse for a specific response. The horse responds correctly and gives you the 'feel' you were looking for. You say, "Great job! As your reward, let's do that again."

In both scenarios, the players and the horses put forth maximum effort thinking that their reward would be to rest once they completed the task at hand. But instead, their reward was more work. That has to be frustrating, right?

I know that when you finally get the 'feel' you are looking for, it is tempting to keep repeating that feel over and over again to make sure that your horse has that skill mastered―but, you have to remember to 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 their effort first, then 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 the skill later. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.