Jax is so grown up now! After being away for a few years (military), his family is back in the area! He stayed with us over the weekend.
Jax eve has a human sibling in the house now!
A a DDR GSD, he is true to his breed! He's a lot of fun, a lot of energy & his family out in A LOT of work.
Ball/toy drive for life!
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A long line is typically my first go to when adult/adolescent dogs or puppies come to me for training, whether it be in a Board & Train or Private training.
Unsure dogs or dogs that our leery of people or strangers, it takes the pressure off of them of feeling like they must be beside the human.
For those dogs that completely ignore that a human exists on the other end of the lead, it gives a buffer as they jet around.
Long lines can be used in a variety of ways.
1) starting at a longer distance & moving closer over time for those more aloof or skittish dogs.
2) Giving the dog more distance from you.... over time.... a the dog becomes consistent in obedience. (Earning more freedom).
Here's some of what I'm doing with Mula on the long line.
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A little flirt pole action with Odin, who's been boarding the past few days!
Flirt pole is an excellent game to play with dogs who have prey drive or like to chase things. The keys for me are to First have some level of a sick command and an out/ drop it command. You want to utilize obedience, which is draining their brain, with the reward coming from the focus on you not the toy.
Secondly, it gives you a good opportunity to learn, if you don't know, how your dog likes to play. So you want to move the flirt toy in a way that engages your dog. Sometimes they get it and run around with it. Sometimes you can play tug, this is where it's key to have the out or drop it command already. And sometimes you instantly implement the out or drop it command and incorporate some obedience.
This is a great game for fun with your dog, engagement, giving them an outlet for instinctual behaviors, increasing the level of obedience and also draining the brain not just raining them physically.
An all encompassing game for many dogs!
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A little flirt pole action with Odin, who's been boarding the past few days!
Flirt pole is an excellent game to play with dogs who have prey drive or like to chase things. The keys for me are to First have some level of a sit command and an out/ drop it command. You want to utilize obedience, which is draining their brain, with the reward coming from the focus on you, not the toy.
Secondly, it gives you a good opportunity to learn, if you don't already know, how your dog likes to play. So you want to move the flirt toy in a way that engages your dog. Sometimes they get it and run around with it. Sometimes you can play tug, this is where it's key to have the out or drop it command already. And sometimes you instantly implement the out or drop it command and incorporate some obedience.
This is a great game for bonding with your dog, engagement, giving them an outlet for instinctual behaviors, increasing the level of obedience and also draining the brain, not just draining them physically.
An all encompassing game for many dogs!
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How do your dogs behave around their meal time or YOURS??
It's important to keep the excitement away around mealtime.
Hi adrenaline (over-excitement, fear) can trigger prey drive & other instinctual behaviors.
Creating a calm environment around for and allowing excitement in appropriate areas, such as play, are key to a well mannered dog.... especially in a multi dog household.
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Your dog is not going to 'grow out of' the unwanted behavior! What they practice is what they get better at.
What you encourage & give attention to ( even negative) is what they will practice.
It's a matter of balance..... rewarding (acknowledging) what's wanted, as well as interrupting abd/or correcting what's not acceptable.
Capone gets over stimulated easily, and especially by other dogs. He has come to trust me & my dogs so we practice calm time together.
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9 weeks ago, my world was crushed....AGAIN... finding out yet ANOTHER of my beloveds had the horrible C!!! (I swear it's the poisons in the ground/water from the crap they spray on the farms &/or the toxic seeds they plant with).
My spirit dropped! I was so sure (except for that little nagging whisper that sailed through my head one day), that he did not have #lymphoma.
Everything became a Whirlwind! Should I do #chemo? How will I afford it? How will I Keep a roof overhead and Proper food and supplements in our bodies, knowing I would have to pause my main income?
As the nights became sleepless, and the days Became somewhat of a blur, Mentally functioning in a fog, I even began to ask that awful question of WHY! Why us? As my knowledge grew, I continued to improve the foods we ate, a chi balanced diet, good supplements to ward off anything that's in the food we eat these days. Yet here we were again! Mama Raven had the sweetest soul,
kindest heart and startef off with the roughest life. I felt she deserved so many more years of life and getting back to being a therapy dog for kids again! It was not to be. Her purpose was complete...i would come to innerstand. (She still sends me 💕
Lil man had already endured so much in his life! So damn much!!! He definitely does not deserve more suffering, anymore pain Other than what comes with old age.
The shock turned into Sadness which turned into anger Which then turned into fear and panic of How will we get through these next 6 months!?
Those 1st few weeks were just consumed with finding more information, getting him to eat as healthy as can be, And even begging for help in those initial stages....so my boy can survive. There was just no room for pride even though the humiliation and embarrassment was always there within.
I lost my alignment with the divine for a while. Seeking answers outward.
Then I remembered. We are always #divinelyguided. With everything, there is a lesson & abblessing for #g
Treatment #5 in the Books! 11 more!
This past week hasn't been the best for Lil Man. Between the tummy troubles and some stressed breathing (most likely from the tummy discomfort or prednisone...we hope), he hasn't quite been himself. I've been keeping an Eagle eye on him and he's getting lots of down time.
The little bit of hotter Temps and his arthritis haven't helped either.
There have been some very emotionally challenging days! Some days are exhausting. I will be as brave & resilient as my #souldog!
The positive news is that all his clinical signs & bloodwork look good!! If only our pets could tell us what is bothering them!
Send him some extra love & well wishes, please! 🙏🏻🐾💖
We still have the #gofundmecampaign (or donations directly to Skyline Veterinary) going as this is one expensive treatment and we never know if there will be extra tests.
https://gofund.me/b2810b5f
Live each moment the happiest, most fulfilling you can... as we are never promised the next!
Love you Mijo! ❤️🐾🌻
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Treatment #5 in the Books! 11 more!
This past week hasn't been the best for Lil Man. Between the tummy troubles and some stressed breathing (most likely from the tummy discomfort...we hope), he hasn't quite been himself. I've been keeping an Eagle eye on him and he's getting lots of down time.
The little bit of hotter Temps and his arthritis haven't helped either.
There have been some very emotionally challenging days! Some days are exhausting. I will be as brave & resilient as my #souldog!
The positive news is that all his clinical signs & bloodwork look good!! If only our pets could tell us what is bothering them!
Send him some extra love & well wishes, please! 🙏🏻🐾💖
We still have the #gofundmecampaign (or donations directly to Skyline Veterinary) going as this is one expensive treatment and we never know if there will be extra tests.
https://gofund.me/b2810b5f
Live each moment the happiest, most fulfilling you can... as we are never promised the next!
Love you Mijo! ❤️🐾🌻
#divielyguided #gratitude #CANCERSUCKS #f**kcancer #dogsbeatingcancer #chemowarrior #cancerwarrior #lymphomawarrior #lymphoma #bestfriend #dogsoffacebook
My hero! My teacher! We came from the same #stardust! We continue to #BE in and cherish each moment.
Slow down and truly be grateful for air, the rain, each feeling you have! We aren't here to race through life!
We continue to treatment #5! If you'd like to help give him another few years, we are forever #grateful!
https://gofund.me/72e5d555
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A bit better today but we have a LONG road ahead!
Keep him in your thoughts & keep sharing! 🙏🏻🐾❤️
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Most of the wanted & unwanted behaviors are a result of what we are communicating (& missed opportunities) in every day, small interactions with our dogs.
Here's an example of taking a moment to SHOW our dogs what is expected. Most aren't going to learn after one time. Keep your energy centered & your voice calm.
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Hey everyone! Happy Friday!
Long time, no posting. I know, I know.
So I made this video a couple Sundays ago and forgot to post.
Sharing some #dogtrainingtips
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Another indoor activity. Shall we call it.... the poor man's doggie puzzle?! 😄
Not all dogs will enjoy this and it may take you getting in there and 'showing' them at first. Nothing better than teamwork and bonding!
Just be sure to take the little ring off and don't show chewing on it.
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** INDOOR GAMES **
Anyone else melting??
This heat is brutal right now. But we still need to keep our dogs mentally enriched.
Hide & Seek or Search & Find are a couple of good ones. This video is a little long but I explain how I do it with mine. This is just my way. There are many ways and each dog is different. The important thing is you and your dog are having fun together! Finding out how your dog thinks and learns is part of the fun!
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Just dropping in to say hello and be more present with everyone out there!
If you have a question about struggles or even about planning ahead with your #dog or #puppy drop your question in the comments.
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Whiskey is like family! He's boarded many times since training, he's traveled the country with his mom and he's even been through tornado scares with me.
We've been through a lot together through losing my girl, and his buddy, Raven and even a life threatening infection.
This boy lives his best life! This may be his last time with us, at least for a while, as they are moving across the country!
I'll be referring him to an amazing trainer out there for whenever he needs boarding!
I'm sure going to miss this Knucklehead!
I ❤️ you, Whiskey-Man!!
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Archie sharpening his leash skills. The reward for his tuning in.... the doggy pool!
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Getting your puppy to follow
Doing some directional work with Philo on the long line.
It's important to use your dog's name in purposeful, positive ways. We often expect them to just GET what we want to happen when we say their name. Then when they don't, we repeat like an auctioneer. If we, innate take the time to do isolated activities to TEACH what we want, we will get much better results!
Don't ask or expect too much of your pup too soon!
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