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Dentler's Dog Training, LLC Humane, modern dog training and behavior modification using fear free, force free, pain free, positi Why not?

Our philosophy is simple: We don't use choke collars, prong collars or shock collars, period. Anyone can put on a prong collar and bully a dog, or shock a dog into a state of learned helplessness, but it takes a thorough understanding of canine behavior to change the way a dog learns, feels and reacts. Humane, modern dog training is based on science, and our fear-free, pain-free, positive reinforc

ement-based training approach ensures your dog receives the most innovative and expert training possible, while our compassion and dedication keeps our focus on the needs of you and your dog. When I decided to make the commitment to pursue a formal education in dog training I also committed to focusing my attention on educating the owners of the dogs. Once class is over it is up to you to continue your dog's learning, so it is my job to show you how, in a way that is easy to understand and won't take much time. Because if it’s not easy then you can’t do it, and if it’s not quick you won’t do it! Our motto: Training one end of the leash, educating the other. According to the Center for Canine Behavior Studies (CCBS), approximately 9 million dogs are born each year, and 4 million are abandoned or relinquished to rescues and shelters. Of those shelter dogs, an estimated 2.2 million are euthanized annually. The CCBS reports that behavior problems are the number 1 killer of dogs under the age of 3, while the National Council on Pet Population finds that most dogs are turned in to shelters for common behavior and training issues that could easily be solved with the assistance of a professional. In fact, research has found that training and socializing dogs when they're young can reduce or even eliminate behavior problems in the future. Our Teach & Train mission: Teach owners how to properly train their dogs so fewer dogs are relinquished to shelters.

I just found out that Clark, who starred in this viral video, has passed away. 😢
24/08/2024

I just found out that Clark, who starred in this viral video, has passed away. 😢

video owned by the talking animal channel. please go to website link and donate to help animals. please donate to http://www.alliesmiles.com/ to help with ...

"To put it bluntly, trying to force a dog into compliance in any abbreviated time span, absent a loving, attentive, unde...
24/08/2024

"To put it bluntly, trying to force a dog into compliance in any abbreviated time span, absent a loving, attentive, understanding owner, is a recipe for disaster."

Adolescence is a challenging time for canines as well as humans. It's a period when our dogs most need our patience and understanding.

"Reactive dogs are dogs that become overly aroused by common daily stimuli. Reactivity is often confused with aggression...
24/08/2024

"Reactive dogs are dogs that become overly aroused by common daily stimuli. Reactivity is often confused with aggression."

Dogs who have issues with other dogs can learn to be calm around other dogs – and maybe even make dog friends.

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23/08/2024

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"Puppies are remarkably talented at getting into things they shouldn’t but proactively puppy proofing your house can hel...
22/08/2024

"Puppies are remarkably talented at getting into things they shouldn’t but proactively puppy proofing your house can help."

Puppy proofing your home is an ongoing task. Puppies focuses change over time, and keeping up is like trying to hit a moving target.

"Although it may sound counterintuitive to promote the behavior, if puppies are not exposed to biting, they won’t learn ...
21/08/2024

"Although it may sound counterintuitive to promote the behavior, if puppies are not exposed to biting, they won’t learn to control their biting pressure during their early years."

Is your new pup biting everything? Learn effective ways to curb this behavior and teach bite inhibition.

"Here's a fun training game that boosts your dog's creativity and lets your dog burns some mental energy using a popular...
20/08/2024

"Here's a fun training game that boosts your dog's creativity and lets your dog burns some mental energy using a popular summer staple: a beach bucket!"

Do you have a dog that barrels out doorways or from the crate? What about from the car? This can be a dangerous behavior, but boundary training can help. Anything can be used as a boundary. In this video, KPA faculty member Shelly Brouwer uses a leash on the ground to begin teaching her dog Bert to....

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀A good meet and greet consists of the two dogs smoothly making muzzle to muzzle contact followed by s...
20/08/2024

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀

A good meet and greet consists of the two dogs smoothly making muzzle to muzzle contact followed by some mutual rear investigation. Then either play will break out or the dogs will go their separate ways. A male may urinate on the next available vertical surface.

Meet and greets may feature stiffness, posturing and snarky stuff. The latter sometimes indicates some lack of social skill or confidence, or simply routine friction in normal dog interactions.

It’s a good general policy with unknown quantity dogs to break meet and greets off after several seconds, if the dogs don’t do so themselves. I recommend allowing posturing, stiffness or standing over, provided there is rapid enough behavior change, i.e. the dogs don’t get stuck in some volatile looking stance such as a stiff and growly T-position (perpendicular to each other with one dog’s chin or chest over withers of other). If there is some snarking or if they get stuck in some stiff posture, break them off. Happy talk them while walking away if one or both dogs are too stiff.

If you want to try again after breaking it off, wait a couple of minutes before re-engaging to let them cool off. Keep the dogs moving during the break and keep up the happy talk even as you disengage. Put the problem dog(s) through some obedience paces at some distance. Then try again.

- Excerpted from 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵!: 𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘨-𝘋𝘰𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 by Jean Donaldson

"If you and your dog love the water, SUP is a fun aquatic activity that you can do together."
19/08/2024

"If you and your dog love the water, SUP is a fun aquatic activity that you can do together."

Summer is in full swing! Does hanging out with your dog at the beach sound like fun? SUP, stand-up paddle boarding, is an adventurous sport that you can learn to do with your PUP this summer!

"Stepping on a scale is an easy way for people to monitor their weight, but routinely weighing your dog can be a hassle....
19/08/2024

"Stepping on a scale is an easy way for people to monitor their weight, but routinely weighing your dog can be a hassle. What if there was a simpler method for determining if your dog is too skinny, too overweight, or just right? There is..."

Learning what to look for and how to measure your dog’s body condition score is critical to understanding their weight. A dog’s body condition score will help you determine whether your pup is a healthy weight or needs a change.

"If you wait until your puppy has received all vaccinations before exposing them to the world, your puppy may become mor...
18/08/2024

"If you wait until your puppy has received all vaccinations before exposing them to the world, your puppy may become more fearful as an adult and lack the necessary coping skills to live in the human world."

Many myths about why dogs do dog things exist. Here is some myth-busting information about 10 of the most common.

PSA: Medical problems can be the cause of behavioral problems, and must be addressed before training can help.
17/08/2024

PSA: Medical problems can be the cause of behavioral problems, and must be addressed before training can help.

There are many reasons why your dog may have back pain. Learn the most common symptoms of dog back pain, including what may cause back pain in dogs, and what to expect from your veterinarian in order to determine a treatment plan.

"The key is to choose someone who shares your values as a dog guardian."
17/08/2024

"The key is to choose someone who shares your values as a dog guardian."

  Michael Baugh CDBC CPDT-KSA Who will care for my dog when I’m traveling? Most of you know, Tim and I travel a lot. So, it’s a question we’ve had to ask ourselves often. We found some good options. But, there is no single best option. As with many important questions regarding our dogs, the ...

"We can’t prepare for everything, of course. Do your best."
16/08/2024

"We can’t prepare for everything, of course. Do your best."

Michael Baugh CDBC CPDT-KSA There is a very good chance that we will have to pick up and do somewhere with our dog at a moment’s notice. This is most likely to occur in hurricane season. But life is full of variables. It could happen at any time. We may have to stay with our […]

PSA: If your dog does not feel well, including itchiness from allergies, they may not behave well.
15/08/2024

PSA: If your dog does not feel well, including itchiness from allergies, they may not behave well.

Apoquel for dogs has been a revolution for itchy dogs. It isn't suitable for dogs that have cancer, or prone to infections.

"[W]hen it’s time to go for a walk, does your dog get so excited that he makes it difficult to put his harness on or sna...
15/08/2024

"[W]hen it’s time to go for a walk, does your dog get so excited that he makes it difficult to put his harness on or snap his leash to his collar? That’s because the harness or leash always predicts a walk, and that’s exciting!"

Maintaining a predictable routine that your dog can recognize and adapt to can keep your dog calm and well behaved during daily activities.

"There are generally six types of sounds that dogs use in order to vocally communicate with humans or with other canines...
14/08/2024

"There are generally six types of sounds that dogs use in order to vocally communicate with humans or with other canines."

Without reading the article, do you know what they are?

Barks, growls, howls, whines, whimpers, even dog purring - different dog sounds have different meanings. Here's how to decipher them.

"What many people don’t realize is that aggression is caused by stress. An assertive, aggressive dog attacks because he’...
14/08/2024

"What many people don’t realize is that aggression is caused by stress. An assertive, aggressive dog attacks because he’s stressed by the intrusion of another dog or human into his territory. A fearful dog bites because he’s stressed by the approach of a human. An injured dog lacerates the hand of his rescuer because he’s stressed by pain."

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"A dog in pain tends to behave differently than what’s usual for them. Just like us, dogs tend to be crankier when they ...
13/08/2024

"A dog in pain tends to behave differently than what’s usual for them. Just like us, dogs tend to be crankier when they are experiencing pain."

Because dogs cannot talk, it is up to pet parents to notice the signs of pain so they can take their dog to the vet. Here’s how you can tell if your dog is in pain and what you can do to help.

"Do you ever just goof around? Do you get on the floor? Do you mimic a little canine play? If not, you’re missing out on...
13/08/2024

"Do you ever just goof around? Do you get on the floor? Do you mimic a little canine play? If not, you’re missing out on a great way to build connection."

Looking for a better relationship with your dog? Sometime knowing how to play with your dog means getting on their level of play.

"Re-introducing dogs after a fight takes care and patience."
12/08/2024

"Re-introducing dogs after a fight takes care and patience."

Fights amongst dogs living in the same home can be a very scary experience. In most cases successful re-introduction of the dogs is possible.

𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 "𝗨-𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻" 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱A "U-Turn" is a great tool to have in your training repertoire. A U-Turn is exac...
10/08/2024

𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 "𝗨-𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻" 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱

A "U-Turn" is a great tool to have in your training repertoire. A U-Turn is exactly what it sounds like: You and your dog are walking forward, and on your cue, you both instantly turn 180 degrees and move in the opposite direction. Your dog turns because he knows your cue means: "Quick! We’re going to play the turn-around-really-fast-and-go-the-other-way game!" Your dog doesn’t turn because he hits the end of the leash. That would increase the tension and could elicit the very behavior you’re trying to avoid. He turns because he knows the game, hears the cue and almost without thinking, wheels away from trouble.

Like Watch, the action itself is simple, but it needs to be mastered to be truly useful. And like Watch, a U-Turn is another behavior that is incompatible with your dog barking, lunging or stiffening. A U-Turn differs from a Watch cue in that you use it when you know your dog will be too aroused to perform a Watch or has already barked or lunged at another dog. The goal of a U-Turn is to get you out of sticky situations, and if you and your dog master both the Watch and the U-Turn, you’ll be able to handle most of the situations that life can throw at you.

- Excerpted from 𝘍𝘦𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘥𝘰 by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and Karen London, Ph.D

09/08/2024

Chase is almost 13 but he still gets the zoomies from time to time (he came in from the rain). He's not as fast and they don't last as long, but pretty good for 13!

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09/08/2024
"The most effective method to house-training a dog is not complex, but it can be difficult."
08/08/2024

"The most effective method to house-training a dog is not complex, but it can be difficult."

The most important part of house-training a puppy is paying close attention to their needs. It can be easy for our attention to slip.

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Roni has a history of attacking her housemate over food, especially in the kitchen. She and her people have worked very hard on Touch, Leave It, Engage/Disengage, all of which has culminated in a default Leave It/eye contact. She was so happy with her job well done that she sprinted out of the room to get her brand new Lamb Chop that took her all of 5 minutes to de-squeak! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #pisitivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #noforce #nofear #nopain #noshockcollarneeded

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Today was our initial walk with our very first Dog Walking client, Ragnar the Gentle Giant. He is such a good boy. If you would like mid-day walks for your dog done by professional dog trainers contact us today! Space is very limited! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #pottstowndogwalker #dogwalking #dogwalkingservices #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noforcenofearnopain #noshockcollarneeded #noprongcollarneeded #nochokecollarneeded #germanshepherd #germanshepherddog #germanshepherdsofinstagram #gsd

Hudson learning how to Go to Place. If at first you don’t succeed you try, try again! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #treatfeedernotpackleader #noforce #nofear #nopain #noshockcollarneeded #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #gsd

Bear the Great Pyrenees learned how to Stay today, even as her mom left the room with a bag of treats! What you don’t see is a set of steps that, 15 minutes earlier, we couldn’t walk to without Bear getting up and following. You also can’t see that mom walks up those steps and goes into the kitchen (food!), completely out of sight. If you want your dog to learn how to Stay (and lots of other things) contact us today. #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #willworkforcheese #noforce #nofear #nopain #greatpyrenees #greatpyreneesofinstagram #pyrenees #pyrs #pyrsofinstagram

It’s a snow day!

Riley the Basset Hound has an unusual way of staying. Hey, whatever works! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #stay #bassethound #bassethoundsofinstagram

Today we taught Steeley the Weimaraner how to Come When Called. As you can see (and hear) he struggled a little bit with the echoes. If your dog can’t see you make sure you continue to call, whistle, clap hands, or make some kind of loud sound until he can determine where you are! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #comewhencalled #premackpriniciple #weimaraner #weimaranersofinstagram

Ivan is very reactive to animals on the TV and over the past several weeks he and his people have worked very hard to counter-condition this behavior. We started out by playing the Open Bar - clicking and treating whenever an animal came on screen - while he watched the small TV with the sound low in the kitchen. We gradually transitioned to watching the big TV with the sound on as we play the Engage/Disengage game (clicking and treating for him looking away from animals on the TV). In this video Ivan has chosen all by himself to lie on his bed and calmly watch horses (his spirit animal?). This is still a work in progress but he is doing so much better! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #noshockcollarneeded #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #dscc #counterconditioning #behaviormodification #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram

What do you do when your dog is doing something you don't like? Teach your dog to do something you do like! Summer gets excited when people get in and out of the pool, so trainer Kim and the kids are teaching her that staying calmly on the deck is a good thing!

Leo has been walked using a prong collar because he is a big boy and his owners felt they needed it to control him. But Leo has become reactive to things and the pain from the prong collar could be contributing to that reactivity. Today we fitted him with a harness and used food to teach him to walk nicely. We also used the food to make positive associations with things, like the strangers who were wearing the funny clothes and running the noisy machines as they cut down trees. This was our first session and, as you can see, you don't need pain to train, nor do harnesses cause a dog to pull. Training one end of the leash, educating the other.

Teddy is a very energetic 9-month old Labrador Retriever. One of the reasons we were contacted was because he pulls on leash. But with the right tools (a well-fitted front clip harness and yummy treats) we got him walking better in no time. And yes, we wrapped up our session shortly after this video because Teddy said it was hot today! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #nochokecollarneeded #noprongcollarneeded #noshockcollarneeded #looseleashwalking #labrador #labradorretriever #blacklab

This is not a paid advertisement! (Though maybe I should!). Thanks to Rita's mom for sharing this video of the *formerly* very reactive Rita taking a walk in the park! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #nochokecollarneeded #noprongcollarneeded #noshockcollarneeded #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #australianshepherd #australianshepherdsofinstagram

Harlan showing off his rocket recall! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #pisitivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noshockcollarneeded #comewhencalled #recall #rocketrecall

Harlan showing off his rocket recall! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #pisitivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noshockcollarneeded #comewhencalled #recall #rocketrecall

Teddy the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a bad case of stranger danger. After a couple of sessions I have gained his trust enough that we could go for a walk. He saw a couple of strangers across the street and, while he did give a couple of barks, he did not lunge and was easily redirected - unlike the squirrel! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #noforce #nofear #nopain #noprongcollarneeded #noshockcollarneeded #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader #greaterswissmountaindog #greaterswissmountaindogsofinstagram #swissy #swissydog #swissysofinstagram

Dublin refused to come in the house, because her fun ended and because she got yelled at for taking too long. We taught her recall games to make coming inside fun, and we used the Premack Principle to teach her that the fun doesn’t always end when she comes inside. When clients do their homework the results show! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #comewhencalled #premackprinciple #noforce #nofear #nopain #noshockcollarneeded #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader

Dublin refused to come in the house, because her fun ended and because she got yelled at for taking too long. We taught her recall games to make coming inside fun, and we used the Premack Principle to teach her that the fun doesn’t always end when she comes inside. When clients do their homework the results show! #dentlersdogtraining #pottstowndogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertrainingfordogs #clicktreatrepeat #realmenweartreatpouches #comewhencalled #premackprinciple #noforce #nofear #nopain #noshockcollarneeded #bethesnackfeedernotthepackleader

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Our philosophy is simple: We don't use choke collars, prong collars or shock collars, period. Why not? Anyone can put on a prong collar and bully a dog, or shock a dog into a state of learned helplessness, but it takes a thorough understanding of canine behavior to change the way a dog learns, feels and reacts. Humane, modern dog training is based on science, and our fear-free, pain-free, positive reinforcement-based training approach ensures your dog receives the most innovative and expert training possible, while our compassion and dedication keeps our focus on the needs of you and your dog. When I decided to make the commitment to pursue a formal education in dog training I also committed to focusing my attention on educating the owners of the dogs. Once class is over it is up to you to continue your dog's learning, so it is my job to show you how, in a way that is easy to understand and won't take much time. Because if it’s not easy then you can’t do it, and if it’s not quick you won’t do it! My motto: Training one end of the leash, educating the other. According to the Center for Canine Behavior Studies (CCBS), approximately 9 million dogs are born each year, and 4 million are abandoned or relinquished to rescues and shelters. Of those shelter dogs, an estimated 2.2 million are euthanized annually. The CCBS reports that behavior problems is the number 1 killer of dogs under the age of 3, while the National Council on Pet Population finds that most dogs are turned in to shelters for common behavior and training issues that could easily be solved with the assistance of a professional. In fact, research has found that training and socializing dogs when they're young can reduce or even eliminate behavior problems in the future. My Teach & Train mission: Teach owners how to properly train their dogs so fewer dogs are relinquished to shelters.