Cold Nose Canine, LLC

16/02/2025

Stop by and see me at the wellness fair! I'm here until 1pm! I will show you great ideas to keep your dog busy the next few days with the cold!

12/02/2025

Keeping an eye on the weather (like everyone)! I will keep everyone posted on classes.

21/01/2025

My classmates are so supportive as I continue my education. The sun is a coveted spot on this frigid morning.

06/01/2025

The chilly weather meant we did some nosework in the house to burn steam. The boys were done with their individuals set ups and we're checking for leftovers. (NW is usually done 1 dog at a time).

01/10/2024

Hey, I have a special request from a friend. Rusty is a cool herding mix that is in need of a home!! Please share him! If you have any questions, I can put you in touch with a volunteer who knows him well. Thank you!!

Adopt Rusty!2-years-old, 51 lbs.ID A453820 - Through MADACChttps://madacc.org/

24/09/2024

Sweet Greta has big thoughts on outside stimuli. We're working on steps to help her have the skills to handle the outside world. V

28/05/2024

Does your dog like to dig? It can help to give them to a specific spot to accomplish their goal. R***r had a blast digging!

28/05/2024

Does your dog like to dig? Guide the digging to a spot you prefer. Your dog will be so 😊 happy!

03/05/2024

I've worked with Hannah a number of times and highly recommend her writing and webinars. This one hits particularly close to home for many of us.

All of my grief seminars are now donation based! If you know someone who could use this coping with pet loss seminar, please share this with them! https://hannahstonehouse.thrivecart.com/pet-loss/

15/04/2024

We have a new class offering!! Please join me for Advanced Skill Drop In classes!! Each week class will cover a specific skill. Sign up for as many as you'd like!! It's a great way to brush up on the skills you need!!

Does your dog need to brush up on a certain skill? Have you completed a foundation skills group class and want to focus on continuing to develop your dog's skills in a group setting? Our Advanced Skills Drop-in Classes are for you! Each week we'll focus on a specific skill including loose leash walk...

17/03/2024

R***r had his first swim today! The staff at Aquatherapups were patient and made it a great experience! He had so much fun!

11/03/2024

Looking for feedback. Are you more likely to sign up for a 4 week or 6 week training class??

06/03/2024

This! All day long!!! Herders are herders no matter where they live!

27/02/2024

Beautiful information on play and consent testing!!!

03/02/2024

Hey friends! I know some of you will be looking for me tomorrow at Pet Expo MKE! This is my 16th year being involved in running the show. That means I do not have an actual booth. I love supporting this event as a sponsor. I look forward to seeing you there!

15/01/2024

R***r usually loves the snow, but is unhappy about the freezing cold (just like the rest of us!) It's not surprising that some of our dogs do not want to go outside to do their business. What ideas have worked for you to assist in the terrible cold?

I've laid down straw or rugs. I've heard of laying down cardboard as well.

Quick trips outside are key right now.

04/01/2024

This is a really important piece of information. I specialize in behavior and I teach obedience. They are NOT the same thing. Most trainers can train, but not everyone studies behavior.

There is a common misconception that if we just drill concrete skills (aka Obedience Skills) hard enough, or often enough that it will prevent behavior problems. This is not how behavior works. At best drilling a dog through obedience skills might mask the problem, but it doesn't change their underlying emotional cause of the problem. A dog who is reactive and behaving aggressively in response to their fear, discomfort or perceived threat will not suddenly stop feeling those Big Feelings because he's been demanded to sit, or down through them. A dog who starts a conflict with another dog due to over arousal or frustration , or even redirection, will not suddenly stop feeling all those overwhelming feelings simply because they are drilled in a heel for ten minutes. Concrete skills can have their place, and their uses. But they are not skills for behavior change. They provide a mask for behavior that can cause a false sense of security in terms of whether or not the dog has truly experienced an emotional change towards the stimulus. That can be pose significant risk in terms of aggression presenting behaviors, as it will appear the dog's sudden snap came "out of no where."

When your dog is experiencing a behavior concern, it is because they are having an emotional problem in response to certain stimuli. This is not personal, and it is not a problem that can be resolved by simply drilling the dog to sit more frequently. Under going genuine behavior modification takes time and an effort to address the underlying emotional cause of any behavior disruptions your dog is experiencing.

20/12/2023

When we refer to aversive tools, we define aversive (per dictionary.com) as” causing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using an unpleasant or punishing stimulus, as in behavior modification.” Each dog differs in what they find aversive, but examples of tools commonly thought of as aversive are choke chains, prong collars, and e-collars (also called shock, stim or TENS).

Why not choose to train your dog in a way that has not only been scientifically proven to work, but also, is fun and makes them happy?