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Jessica Gore, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM Dog Positive Training & Consultation, Pupsitting & Reiki

11/01/2025

Thanks for checking on us. No words.

24/12/2024

Snow and palm trees and a Penguin

02/12/2024

TLDR: immediately

Yesterday

Right now

Here’s the rub - as soon as you have a new dog or tiny puppy in your possession, you are already training. That individual is learning from you. The brain is on, and making associations. Rapidly.

Even a brand new puppy

It is in everyone’s best interest to be an active participant in this matter

Do you dive into basic obedience demands straight away?! Maybe. But probably not.

Instead, hitting the ground running, building positive associations with all new experiences, and teaching basic concepts about learning and life, are great ways to center your new companion and their emotional wellbeing

Dog training skills teach owners how to teach their own dog, keep them occupied and enriched, prevent behavior modification situations later on, and build strong and rewarding, HEALTHY relationships with secure attachments

Most human beings are not born, nor taught, the knowledge on how to train dogs, or properly affect behavior using science. Certified, positive pup professionals can provide pup parents the skills and info they need to create success and avoid mishaps with their pups!

Don’t wait. It’s never too soon.

29/11/2024

Let’s be honest, most behavior happens for an audience 👁️👄👁️💅

28/11/2024

A big huwo from Penguin and Possum

16/11/2024

‘Aggression’ is a broad label that includes many behaviors.

When contacting a dog training professional who employs the science of behavior, you will likely hear a similar response initially: “Please go to your vet ASAP”

Symptoms of aggression are often medical, and science-based pup professionals understand the importance of ruling out factors, before proceeding with a behavior modification program

Often, pup parents find with help from their vet (and maybe a couple of second opinions 😬), that their animal is experiencing soreness, has a painful tooth, arthritis, digestion issues, disordered thyroid, or other health factors that directly (or indirectly!) influence behavior

11/11/2024

UPDATE: Due to insanity-level genius on my part, the stooges have been supremely organized

Horn: tooted
My back: patted

You’re so welcome very much

07/11/2024

Winnie and
Ingrid
sittin in a
TREE

31/10/2024

Some ppl will get it

And those are the ones I care about

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the Edie’s

27/09/2024

17/09/2024

Many people who feel passionately about their work absolutely RELISH an info dumping opportunity 🤤

So, please don’t ask questions unless you are ready for some answers and potential discussion to go with!

I LOVE QUESTIONS. Ask away.

I think people should feel safe and comfortable to ask questions and advocate for themselves and their pup learners!

If you are not comfortable asking questions to a professional with whom you are working, and paying, this can be a sign that you feel unsafe doing so - this is not your fault! Many people have a learning history of experiencing punishment for being curious, asking things, or god forbid QUESTIONING AUTHORITY

Ask. Follow-up. Pushback. WE LIKE IT 💗

And we understand how learning works - cos SCIENCE

12/09/2024

One might argue that passive cruelty or neglect tend to manifest from convenience or function. For example, professional groomers or dog trainers may be motivated by a need or desire to get results at whatever cost to the pet. Economically, they may be motivated by profit and the need for expeditious business transactions. These practices may include pinning down a dog to trim his nails or applying physical punishment, such as a leash jerk, to prevent a dog from pulling on the leash.

10/09/2024

Today’s Pup Camp Pic

We are sofa king cute

Missing Competent Pup Camper, Sully today (and a few others)

Some of us have to lay down in every shot, bc our giant ears block everyone

09/09/2024

Poor people, disabled people, and all marginalized people deserve to have companion animals in their lives, and they deserve to be able to keep them happy, safe, and healthy.

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Image shows the cast of the Bunnicula TV special, including Howard the dog, Chester the Cat, Bunnicula the vampire rabbit, and another rabbit whose name I cannot remember or find. Text says “pet care should be accessible for all.”

08/09/2024

Today’s Bfast!

Raw turkey/hearts/liver/bone

Chicken toot

Egg

Sweet potato

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Let’s be honest, most behavior happens for an audience 👁️👄👁️💅

HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? Got this deck at the dollar store Edie basically does kickflips now ☺️

Pls enjoy this 4min video of me gently rousting Palmer, known grump, and elder gentlethem Poor thing This is why R+ is so important - training needs to be fun for our dogs, from whom we ask so much He went from FULLY hunting wabbits 🐇 to PT and training mode like a champ, bless him

Netizens know: TJ’s for the Snacks!! Our pups love Trader Joe’s snacks too! And cardboard boxes. And fun projects. Because WHO DOESNT?! Great way to break up a hot day with super cool inside fun and a tasty lil treat

Some dogs are afraid of fly swatters. Why? Human aggression, body language, and moveable objects, to name a few maybes/perhapses. Dogs are sensitive. Aware. They see movement and body language, watch the behavior of the individuals around them and in their environment, and respond accordingly. They have a real experience on this earth. Dogs have even developed the special ability to read human faces! This provides valuable information and keeps them safe when enduring the most aggressive species on this planet - and their caretakers - humans! ‘Moveable objects’ is a commonly used term in professional dog training regarding ‘things & stuff’ that move and change the body/movement/appearance. Like putting on a hat, or using a cane or a baby stroller. These are ‘moveable objects’ that change our appearance and behavior that dogs may respond to. Like skateboards are another great example! I hate flies! I get distracted and annoyed with flies BUZZING inside the house when they make it inside. I have multiple dog students who also dislike flies - seemingly, I think and in my professional opinion - and will stop whatever they are doing to address harassment from these pests: chomping at them, hyper vigilance, refuse treats, stiff and preoccupied, etc. While others seem unperturbed (good for them!). When I pick up a fly swatter in my home, I am HUNTING and I mean to KILL. I am wielding a weapon (fly swatter). I feel aggressive and I’m sure I look aggressive. There is swearing - often - and my aim has become poorer somehow - adding to my frustrations and human antics. I can’t do anything else until I kill this gd fly. I am weak that way. I need to fill my cup first: address (murder) the fly, and then I can move on. So some dogs don’t prefer fly swatters. Moveable objects are creepy, you are clearly wielding a weapon and meaning to cause harm, stomping about with a furrowed brow, swearing (ME, MYSELF), unpredictable/sudden swings, a loud SMACK (or

Pup Camper Leeloo! Out for a poop walk on a warm day in the city where proper training always comes in handy! Look at that smile! Does your pup look to you when you’re outside together? Operate well on leash? Offer engagement? And other behaviors? This is the face of science! Positive reinforcement. You don’t get this affect with shock collars and alpha male doo dads. The easiest way to get a learner to do something is to teach them that they want to do it - bc it’s awesome, whatever it is - and they’re gonna have a good time You can yank and prong and poke and jab and buzz a dog into oblivion, which takes zero creativity and introspection, and end up with emotional damage and potential aggression - or you can choose what works (science)

Recall training #dogwhistle

DISPLACEMENT BEHAVIORS 🤓 That’s my fun behaviorism joke

A bit of the view from our stoop last night! We had 3 nights in a row of professional displays and I think we made the best of it and everyone was a trooper!

VIP Pup Camper, Edie says… when things feel wobbly or off-kilter, practice your balance and sure-footedness Edie can be rather prophetic like that This is a wobble board! Balance, bio feedback, core strength, increased awareness and articulation… lots of benefits when done properly in a way that serves body and mind! This is a new skill so we’re shaping and making sure to avoid injury and mishaps

GUESS WHAT THIS IS #dogwalk

Distractions are an opportunity to improve your training, proof behaviors, enhance skills and support your pup! Having your dog’s back and guiding them through difficulty is relationship building - fill up their pup cup! 💗🐾