Pack Leaders Dog Training

30/12/2024

Considering getting 2 puppies, instead of 1? Before you make that big decision, please educate yourself on Littermate Syndrome. This could save you some heartache down the road.

Two puppies may exhibit certain unfavorable behaviors like anxiety or fear if raised together immediately after weaning from their mother.

24/12/2024

Dogs can get overwhelmed at Christmas time:
Changes in routine
The Christmas season can disrupt dogs' everyday routines, which can be overwhelming.
🐾 New environments and people
Dogs can experience anxiety when they face new environments or unfamiliar people.
🐾 Separation from loved ones
Dogs can experience anxiety when they are separated from their favorite people.
🐾 Here are some tips to help keep your dog calm and safe during the Christmas season:
• Create a safe space: Provide your dog with a quiet, comfortable space to retreat to when things get too much. This space should have familiar scents, toys, and comfy bedding.
• Keep high prized bones and toys in a different room or out of the dogs sight/reach when there are lots of people and other dogs around. This will help prevent your dog from guarding those objects, which can cause dog fights or dogs biting people over protecting their favorite things.
• When there are multiple dogs from different households together, put them on their place/stay across the room during dinner, or kennel them to avoid fighting over dropped food under the table.
• Plan to take a walk or two with your dog during the festivities to help relieve stress and reset.

Enjoy a safe and MERRY Christmas! 🐾

13/12/2024

I could barely watch it 🙈. This child is lucky to still be standing at the end. The body language you see from the dog in this video are signs of stress, likely to lead to a bite when the child doesn't yield to them. The dog was 🤏 this close to acting on it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1M4Jvb2s9S/

09/12/2024

PLEASE do NOT buy your dog or anyone else's dog rawhide gifts. I speak from experience after one of my own dogs ended up at the Vet about 10 years ago due to a bacterial infection caused by a rawhide. Rawhides are not regulated by the FDA due to them being a bi-product of the leather industry. If you'd like to educate yourself on how these toxic things are made, feel free to watch the video by clicking on the following link.
https://fb.watch/wn9zRCTVp1/

Healthier Alternatives: Antlers, bully sticks, dental chews (I personally recommend OraVet dental chews), Himalayan dog chews, Himalayan yak chews, and collagen chews. Do not give these to your dog unsupervised and pick the appropriate size for your dogs weight.

02/12/2024

Studies have proven that dogs are among a small group of animals who voluntarily spread unselfish kindness to others without expecting a reward in return.
Be more like a dog 😁

26/11/2024

We got creative with Sailor's "place" 😆
She rocked it 🤘

13/11/2024

What will YOU do today to reach for success?
A training session with your dog should be kept short and sweet. 10 - 15 minutes is usually just right!

12/11/2024

09/11/2024

Here's a sneak peak into the making of a testimonial video, starring Roxy, the black lab!
She was a trooper for us while Will recorded footage of her having fun being a dog!

We couldn't have asked for a better day to film 🌞

Thank you, Steve & Lori, for being a part of this adventure! I truly appreciate you!

Thanks to Will, from Brand New Extra Good for getting us started on this journey!
https://www.facebook.com/brandnewextragood?mibextid=ZbWKwL

07/11/2024

Charlie enjoyed his first field trip to Home Depot! His leash skills are great! He's coming up on 6 months old and already rocking his training 🤘.

At home, Charlie is working towards reliable off-leash freedom to explore trails and do some hunting with his person 😀. I can't wait to see his progress as he matures!

07/11/2024

Ellenore got some time in polishing up her leash skills at Home Depot! She wasn't too sure about the new environment when we first arrived but warmed up to it after we focused her.

06/11/2024

Hank rocked his lesson on leash skills today 👌

06/11/2024

Frannie had a blast exploring Home Depot!

04/11/2024

Limited Time Opportunity!
Two consultation spots available this week!
When: Tues, 11/05 at 1:30pm | Wed, 11/06 at 1:00pm
Text me to reserve yours now! 319-350-3230

Pack Leaders Dog Training offers one of a kind, in-home dog training in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. If you are looking for the fastest, most effective way to train your dog, Pack Leaders Dog Training is what you are looking for!

01/11/2024

Does your dog do any of the following?
- Jump on people
- Bark incessantly
- Pull on the leash
- Steal food off your counters
- Bolt out of open doorways
- Run away from you
- Have aggression towards other dogs or people
- Have anxiety
If so, I'd love to meet you and your dog to discuss your training goals! Text me at 319-350-3230 to schedule your in-home consultation!

31/10/2024

Tonight I take a little trip down memory lane to remember these angels that came up on my memories from a costume party in 2014 ❤️‍🩹
🐾 Sye
🐾 Annie
🐾 Buddy
🐾 Gage
🐾 Rudy
🐾 Dexter