Sharing my point of view of dock diving. Things running my head: Don’t let Ruger creep out of his sit stay, make sure my throw has enough pop, throw far enough but not too far, don’t mess up timing of my throw. Basically don’t F up throwing 😂
Ear flushing is a basic maintenance for dogs. It really eliminates ear infections and really helps your dogs get used to having being handled around the ear area. We do this with our dogs at least twice a month.
Getting those nails done without trazodone, Good job Kobe!
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Showing that Kobe is over being a little bit scared of the clicker by teaching him the place command this morning. A lot of us like to focus on why dogs are scared of things instead of them working through it.
Tip: a lot of people don’t know that dogs see possession as a reward. So when they play like fetch or something, they immediately want to take the ball back from the dog. Just let the dog have the ball for a couple minutes and let them drop it on their own. Tell them they are a good dog while they are showing off their prize. Or you crate a dog that never wants to give things up. Kobe started ecollar training this week and we love pairing sessions of training with play, it helps dogs relax.
PSA Reactive dog owners! On walks the best thing you can do just keep moving. When you stop, freeze and allowing your dog to stare down another dog, which is causes unnecessary tension between both dogs and will result in reactive behavior. Also isn’t fair for either dog. So Ryan and I made up a little ditty, “Just keep moving to keep your dog grooving. If you stop your dog will load and will explode.”
Kobe’s learning what prong collar pressure means so that we can communicate to him when he starts to pull or moves out of loose leash position. It will also set him up to start learning direction for the ecollar pressure.
Ruger, our incredible dog at a recent family gathering! He’s bred to be a working dog, which means he thrives with a job to do. To channel his energy, we engage him in various sports. Ruger excels at bird hunting, dock diving, and tracking deer. Despite his high-energy nature, he impressed us by calmly lounging in a bustling family setting, surrounded by people, kids, dogs, food, and just 5 feet away from a pool. He absolutely deserves a slice of cake for being such a good boy!
Valentine’s been hard at work with his muzzle training lately, and he really impressed us during a high-stress event at the fairytale fest in Old Town. Maneuvering through crowds of people, he showed resilience and adaptability. Afterward, crate time was a great time for him to reflect on and unwind from today’s events. Proud of his progress!
Board and train Cooper graduated today!
Board & train Cooper goes from a stay sit and recalled into a heel.
Training Update: Cooper’s Learning Journey We’ve been working hard with Cooper on his training, focusing on teaching him to “down” on command. Initially, he associated “down” with coming to us and trying to lie down right at our feet. Now, with patience and persistence, we’re using a touch stick to guide him to “down” where he’s at, no matter where that may be. It’s all about helping him understand and respond to commands in different contexts. Cooper’s progress is inspiring, and we’re excited to see him master this skill!
Cooper rocking that off leash heel!
Pride dog! Cooper didn’t stay too long since it’s so hot but I wanted to expose him to loud noises, big crowds and lots of dogs. He did wonderful!
Board & train Cooper just rocking these loose leash walks.
Teaching that the E collar is directional first and the most important, not just correctional.
So this Trio lives in the same neighborhood and their families want them all to get along. They’ve kind of been having some conflict lately so we’re trying to get them coexist, but not necessarily be best friends.
The last 4(Hannah, Buck, Masa, and Teddy) board & train grads at their go home sessions with their families.
