"Wait" is such a valuable cue to teach your dog! We use it on the trails when I think it's safer for he and I to pick our own paths.
What cues do you think are most important for trail dogs to know?
We love & use: Wait, Leave-It, and of course Recall.
Do you want help training your dog to be an awesome adventure buddy? Contact us. It's our jam!
#traildogs #adventuredog #dogtraining #trailsafety #acdmix #gooddog
Allow #reactivedogs to acknowledge the things that trigger them, and then reward them for choosing to calmly focus on you instead.
They don't have to do a full head turn to look at the "trigger"- dog, person, car etc. A subtle acknowledgement (ear flick, side eye) is completely acceptable.
By allowing an anxious dog to be aware of things that could make him uncomfortable and helping him work through his "big feelings" you will help him learn how to camly navigate the things that used to set him off.
Having a reactive dog can feel so overwhelming, for both of you! Contact us if you would like some help.
#Anxiousdog #reactivedogtraining #greatdane #positivereinforcementdogtraining
Tell me about a grand adventure you and your dog have been on this summer!
Camping and hiking at #graysonhighlands this week was magical 😄
#getaway #adventuredog #hikingwithdogs #wildponies
It's okay to just BE. In fact, that's your dog's favorite time with you.
#hikingwithdogs #chasingwaterfalls #bestill #dogthoughts #seniordog
SO much is going on outside right now!
To help your dog focus on you:
🐾 Practice basic manners at home first WITHOUT distractions
🐾 Mark & treat lavishly when they focus on you so that they WANT to focus on you, the bearer of good things.
🐾 Once they really get the concept, practice outside, slowly adding more distractions.
🐾 Level it up by treating less often, but still communicating clearly what you want and praising when they give it to you.
Feeling stuck? Reach out to a qualified positive reinforcement trainer for help. It's fun and effective! And no painful collars needed 😁
#dogtrainingtips #standardpoodle #walkthedog #dogdaysofsummer #chattanoogadogs #painfree
Clients, keep sending me your videos- I ❤️ it!!
Remember to keep your training sessions short and fun for happy results and great connections.
#puppytraining #goldendoodle #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainertip
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All it takes is one bad experience at a dog park for many dogs to think ALL dogs are scary. So I just don't risk it
If only insects were as easy to avoid as dog parks!
Did you do know that "doing nothing" can actually be a great training exercise?
Let your dog process and observe, from a safe place and under threshold, his surroundings. This will help him feel more confident and he more resilient!
So take some snacks, for you AND your dog, and chill out in a new place!😁
#dogtrainingtips #dogsocialization #chillout #dogdaysofsummer
I'm thinking of getting a puppy again! And I'm already thinking of ways I want to do better this time around.
Whats the #1 think you would do differently?
And if you know of the perct pup for me, send 'em my way.
(I'm partial to ACD and GSD mixes)
#puppies #secondtimearound #knowbetterdobetter #dogtrainer
How did your dog do with our recent storms?
Despite giving him opportunities, Smokey was not going to brave the elements to go potty until the storms were well passed!