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Primal Bliss Dog Training Balanced dog trainer serving the Ashley/Ithaca area
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People always ask what things they should have for their dog. I'm a minimalist, so I take the bare minimum whenever I ca...
01/07/2024

People always ask what things they should have for their dog. I'm a minimalist, so I take the bare minimum whenever I can. Here are the things I suggest.

*Slip lead: Easily the most versatile tool in the dog training world. It can be used as a harness for pulling on a bike. It can be used as a halti to prevent pulling. It can be attached to anything you would attach a regular leash to. Such as a collar, harness, backpack, etc. It prevents dogs from slipping out and getting away. The slip lead tightens when you or the dog gets tense. When you are both relaxed, the leash will be too. It allows for a quick correction when needed and makes teaching to walk on a leash significantly easier.

*Muzzle: All dogs benefit from being muzzle trained. It can make vet, grooming, boarding, and travel appointments much smoother for all involved. I recommended a basket muzzle, as it allows for more freedom and is much more comfortable. Dogs are able to eat, drink, and breathe with basket muzzles. Bliss, pictured below, is wearing a brand new The Muzzle Movement teal and purple muzzle. Another option is baskerville muzzle on Amazon.

*E-collar: Stella doesn't go anywhere without her e collar. It allows her to have more freedom, as I can give her a correction from several feet away, before she escalates into chasing. The brand I use is E-collar technologies ez educator. Not all dogs need an E-collar, but the ones that do get to experience a much bigger, more free world.

*Motivation: All dogs have different motivations. The top ones are treats, toys, affection, and sniffing. If your dog likes treats, bring them. If your dog likes a toy, bring it. Whatever motivates your dog to work and be happy doing so. The way you act also plays a role. You have to motivate your dog, don't rely on the treats alone. Get animated, run around, make noises, etc to keep your dog engaged. If you're not happy while working with the dog, it will sense that and be far less likely to work for you.

It was a productive day at Primal Bliss Dog training. 5 dogs worked with, all with different needs and personalities. 🌩️...
28/06/2024

It was a productive day at Primal Bliss Dog training. 5 dogs worked with, all with different needs and personalities.

🌩️Stormi has been barking at everything for years now. Anything that passes through her vision will be barked at. We've had 2 sessions so far and today she did so good. She was able to stay relatively quiet while 4 different dogs walked by her.

🦖Rex is working on his dog aggression. Today we had a major breakthrough. He was able to lay down calmly and respectfully next to two different dogs. Rex ignored the 4 other dogs that walked by him. He also got walked by his kid, who did a great job controlling him!

✨Cooper is extremely smart but he chases and nips at bikes, golf carts, runners, and anything else that moves past him quickly. Today he was able to ignore the bike going past him. Cooper also is very possessive of one of his owners and will attack the other dog if he gets close. Well today he decided to walk away instead of instigating a fight. And that's only the first session.

⚡Lastly, we had agility class today with Zero and Caramel. They are working towards being off-leash on the course. Both dogs have shown so much improvement in the short 3 weeks.

Reading your dog's body language is very important. Dogs are masters of reading our body language, however most people c...
27/06/2024

Reading your dog's body language is very important. Dogs are masters of reading our body language, however most people cannot read what their dogs are saying. It will make behavior modification much easier and training more enjoyable. It's also a good way to build your own confidence. Being able to understand what your dog is silently saying is very rewarding to all involved.

In the first picture, Bliss is making eye contact with me. That means she's focused and waiting for me to tell her what to do. However, one of her ears is pointed towards the Dollar General doors. That means I don't have her full attention. She is panting because we had just walked for about an hour.

In the second picture, you can see that both dogs ears are to the side. However they are different. Bliss's ears are more relaxed yet alert. Stella's ears are pinned back, showing that she is tense and uncertain. She is also sitting on her paw, which you can't see in the picture. This means that she is ready to jump up quickly if she feels the need. Stella is likely overwhelmed and nervous because she is in a new place with a lot of noises, smells, and sights.

This is something everyone can practice. Take some time to just watch your dog doing various random activities. Make a note of the ear position, tail wags, head position, how it's walking, etc and how it reacts to whatever it's doing.

24/06/2024

It's important for dogs to be able to stay, even when their trigger goes by. This is called impulse control and it's the most important thing you can teach a dog.

Stella has a VERY high prey drive, so any sudden movements, high pitched noises, or interesting smells, triggers her instinctual desire to chase and kill her prey. This is different from aggression for 2 reasons. 1. It can't be 'cured' and 2. The dog could live it's whole life with an animal and suddenly feel the urge to chase/kill it because it's acting like prey. Aggressive dogs are aggressive all the time when around their trigger, and that's not how prey drive works. Also some dogs with prey drive will only chase, and not try to kill. This is common in herding breeds like Australian shepherds, Blue heelers, and German shepherds. However, Stella is an American Staffordshire terrier mix. Terriers (Jack Russels, Yorkies, pitbulls, westies), were all bred to chase and kill things. Herding dogs were bred only to just chase.

Stella LOVES her ball, especially that one since it squeaks. This is one of the things I worked with her on from a young age and it helped significantly with her running away. Instead of working against a dog's nature, it's better to work with it. Letting them sniff around, chase non living things, and digging in designated areas, can all be helpful outlets for them. That keeps them happy, as all dogs deserve 😊

17/06/2024

🌟Spotlight on Bliss🌟

The day I adopted Bliss, we went to my sister's softball game. She was terrified of EVERYTHING. It was her first time touching grass, seeing more than a couple people, and basically just being a dog. She reacted aggressively by charging at anybody that came near her and barking the whole time. This is called fear based aggression. The dog is insecure and tries compensating by appearing bigger, louder, and scarier in an attempt to intimidate their trigger. It's the most common form of aggression and takes the longest to treat. The body language of a fear aggressive dog will likely be raised hackles, loud constant high pitched barking, growling, tail curled over the back (when not part of the breed), raised paw, and a jumpy/skittish demeanor.

But it can be fixed. Now, Bliss is able to stay quietly on her place mat, even with the girls playing in the background. She didn't bark at all at my sister's game last week or try to charge at anybody. She still has a ways to go, but we will get there, and you can too.

I have three new dogs starting private lessons! 🥳 From left ⬅️ to right ➡️ we have: Xena- 2 year old pitbull x Mastiff m...
11/06/2024

I have three new dogs starting private lessons! 🥳 From left ⬅️ to right ➡️ we have:

Xena- 2 year old pitbull x Mastiff mix who jumps way too much and accidentally hurts the little kids in the house. She also needs some help getting along with other dogs. She's the most muscular dog I've ever seen and has very strong pitbull genetics, which isn't a bad thing.

Maggie- 4ish month old Australian Shepherd mix who is basically perfect but her owner wants to get some obedience taught to set her up for success as she gets older. She's an extremely smart and beautiful dog. Even though her life has been kinda rough so far, she's still just a happy puppy

Jemma- 5 year old doodle mix that has been barking quite a bit at strangers and other dogs. We have had one session together and she understood what was expected of her almost immediately. She was even able to walk next to another dog without barking or trying to play

Some pictures of agility today. Zero the doodle x pitbull mix loves to roll around in the tunnel 😂 Caramel the Australia...
06/06/2024

Some pictures of agility today. Zero the doodle x pitbull mix loves to roll around in the tunnel 😂 Caramel the Australian Shepherd is almost a pro at the course already. They both seemed to enjoy it 🐾

06/06/2024

I have openings for intermediate and puppy obedience!

🐶 Puppy class🐶

🐾 Begins August 8th

🐾 Offers a way to socialize your young puppy to the world. Some things we will go over are nail clipping, being respectful and calm around other dogs, being friendly towards strangers, getting into and out of crates and cars, loud noises, and many others!

🐾Commands include sit, down, and come.

🐶Intermediate Obedience🐶

🐾 Begins August 1st

🐾 Phase two of obedience training. Dogs will learn to be model citizens by ignoring distractions, obeying commands quickly, and being friendly but neutral of other dogs and people.

🐾 Commands include sit/down stay for up to 6 minutes, place for up to 10 minutes, coming when called from a distance of 16 ft, loose leash walking, "off leash" heel, leave it, and many others!

*Dogs must be able to pass beginner obedience test before taking intermediate class. Taking a beginner class is NOT necessary to take an intermediate class, as long as the dog can successfully pass the test.

*Message me for any questions or to sign up 😊

Pictures of beginner obedience class today. We have Athena the German shepherd x Husky mix waiting patiently and quietly...
06/06/2024

Pictures of beginner obedience class today. We have Athena the German shepherd x Husky mix waiting patiently and quietly for her owner, and Maggie the Schipperke smiling for the camera. Both very good girls 😄

05/06/2024

Agility starts tomorrow!!! Last day to sign up. Message me if interested, thanks

04/06/2024

When I first started working with Rex, he was very reactive to dogs. This is only his third session and he's already doing so good. His owner was even able to walk him and my dog together. I can't wait to see how far this dog will come in the future 😁

George here has finished up his training with me 😁 He used to growl and bite his family members and even strangers, and ...
03/06/2024

George here has finished up his training with me 😁 He used to growl and bite his family members and even strangers, and bark constantly. Now, I'm able to touch him and even pick him up. He went to the park and let people pet him! And he'll now walk away from his kids, instead of snapping at them. And, his barking has noticeably improved. I'm so proud of this lil guy ✨✨

Pricing and info sheet. You can also message me for any questions
03/06/2024

Pricing and info sheet. You can also message me for any questions

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It's important for dogs to be able to stay, even when their trigger goes by. This is called impulse control and it's the most important thing you can teach a dog. Stella has a VERY high prey drive, so any sudden movements, high pitched noises, or interesting smells, triggers her instinctual desire to chase and kill her prey. This is different from aggression for 2 reasons. 1. It can't be 'cured' and 2. The dog could live it's whole life with an animal and suddenly feel the urge to chase/kill it because it's acting like prey. Aggressive dogs are aggressive all the time when around their trigger, and that's not how prey drive works. Also some dogs with prey drive will only chase, and not try to kill. This is common in herding breeds like Australian shepherds, Blue heelers, and German shepherds. However, Stella is an American Staffordshire terrier mix. Terriers (Jack Russels, Yorkies, pitbulls, westies), were all bred to chase and kill things. Herding dogs were bred only to just chase. Stella LOVES her ball, especially that one since it squeaks. This is one of the things I worked with her on from a young age and it helped significantly with her running away. Instead of working against a dog's nature, it's better to work with it. Letting them sniff around, chase non living things, and digging in designated areas, can all be helpful outlets for them. That keeps them happy, as all dogs deserve 😊

🌟Spotlight on Bliss🌟 The day I adopted Bliss, we went to my sister's softball game. She was terrified of EVERYTHING. It was her first time touching grass, seeing more than a couple people, and basically just being a dog. She reacted aggressively by charging at anybody that came near her and barking the whole time. This is called fear based aggression. The dog is insecure and tries compensating by appearing bigger, louder, and scarier in an attempt to intimidate their trigger. It's the most common form of aggression and takes the longest to treat. The body language of a fear aggressive dog will likely be raised hackles, loud constant high pitched barking, growling, tail curled over the back (when not part of the breed), raised paw, and a jumpy/skittish demeanor. But it can be fixed. Now, Bliss is able to stay quietly on her place mat, even with the girls playing in the background. She didn't bark at all at my sister's game last week or try to charge at anybody. She still has a ways to go, but we will get there, and you can too.

When I first started working with Rex, he was very reactive to dogs. This is only his third session and he's already doing so good. His owner was even able to walk him and my dog together. I can't wait to see how far this dog will come in the future 😁

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