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7.23.2024. Puppy Pixie…Door Manners & Platform Work Pixie will occasionally bolt out the front door, a scary habit. Providing a treat chase in the opposite direction helps to safely redirect her. Platform work is not only physical but mentally challenging. Engaging in this activity with their human promotes communication skills. Well done Team Pixie! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doormanners #dogmanners #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #puppy #dogplatform

Training Today

Training Today Real life scenarios. The “wait” cue Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #reallifeK9training

7.19.2024 K9 Benji. Lost Dog Search Practice # 4 K9 Violet and Vicki Lambert was Team Benji’s live find “victims”. Every search practice this past month has been in different locations with novel “lost” dog odors. Well done Team Benji . Thank you Vicki & Violet ! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework #lostdog

7.18.2024 K9 Benji. Lost Dog Search Practice #3 Little did I know when I laid the trail and placed the hide in a pipe that the large pipes nearby had an animal hiding in them. Benji worked around the distraction, made the find and did his best to tell us an interloper was there. We discovered it when we went back to pick up the hide. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework #lostdog

7.17.2014 K9 Benji. Lost Dog Search Practice #2 In an environment of concrete, odor is scarce and easily blown. Watch as Benji turns to the left following the scent and has to pin point where his target is. Nice work Team Benji! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework #lostdog

7.16.2024. K9 Benji. Lost Dog Search Practice # 1 K9 Benji is trained for scent specific lost dog searches. Practice searches are necessary to keep the team’s skills sharp and ready. Sound on for narration. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework #lostdog

Volunteer Training at the Shelter

7.13.2024 Volunteer Training at the Shelter. ENRICHMENT Enrichment is so important for shelter dogs. Plastic bottles slow release kibble & treats from a hole in the side. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #doglifeskills #dogtraining #amarillo #dogtrainer #k9 #enrichment #shelter #rescue #volunteerism

7.11.2024. Progression Recalls I get many training requests “I want my dog to come back to me when I call them”. They often mean their dog bolts out the door or takes off if they get loose. Progression recall is training for the surprise encounter, over stimulated dog & unusual circumstances. That’s when you really need a recall. The Toss Game…encourages focus & rewards your dog returning to you. The Auto Recall…when your dog is excited/concerned rewarding your dog’s choice to return to you. No verbal cues. Builds good decisions. The Recall…A rabbit! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #recalltraining #dogmanners #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #pupoy #dograbbit

7.8.2024. Connection Does your dog run out the door when it opens? Is your dog scared of loud & unexpected noise? Does the vacuum unleash your dog’s inner demon? It’s not training that “fixes” quirks…it’s connection. Connection is trust, support, flexibility & understanding. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactive #dogmanners #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #dogvavuum #dogfireworks

7.2.2024. Koal’s Journey “Hi Mary, Just want to thank you for believing in us and Koal “. Said the lovely note from a client . Koal’s life journey is a story of resilience. Rescued from a hoarder & adopted by a family he struggled with chronic PTSD. His family didn’t give up on Koal, they learned how to help him trust. Adjusting & supporting transitioned Koal from throwaway dog to support companion for his hearing impaired mom. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactive #dogwalk #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #fearfuldog #ptsddog

Volunteer Training at the Shelter

Volunteer Training at the Shelter Shady areas, short sessions and lots of individual attention helps the rescues enjoy their training in the summer heat. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #doglifeskills #dogtraining #amarillo #dogtrainer #k9 #agility #shelter #rescue #volunteerism

6.27.2024. Outdoor Adventure Using hardscape for enrichment on dog walks is fun! Violet, usually timid of new things, handled a loose rock climb beautifully. Another new experience for Violet. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #poodle #dogwalk #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining

6.26.2024. Over Stimulation Around Other Dogs Dogs with little life experience are not sure how to handle seeing another dog. Giving them a safe way to meet while practicing a calm cue to move away improves their confidence. Notice how both dog & handler start out stiff but by the end are working nicely together. Foundational skills ensure that your dog (and you) can handle everyday situations confidently and calmly. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactive #dogwalk #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining

6.25.2024. Waylon in the Rain When you have such a dedicated client she works with her dog even when a scheduled lesson turns out to be a rainy morning! And at home, a visit from friends with a little dog has Waylon calmly making good decisions! Way to go Team Waylon! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #doglifeskills #amarillo #dogtrainer #k9 #bettertraining #Dogtraining #Labrador

7.20.2024. K9 Niah Search Training Second Session Niah is experiencing distractions on trail and getting right back to work. Her quick recovery after the interruptions is an indication of growing confidence. A good sign from a very new trailing dog. Well done Team Niah! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework

6.19.2024. K9 Jack. Search Training. Second Session. Jack’s Training is getting a little more difficult…longer trail distance, windy conditions and contaminated environments. He’s showing a understanding of the task and an enthusiasm for the game. Thank you to our most excellent“ lost” person Dori Wasmundt. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework

6.18.2024. Team Benji Search Practice, Second Session A smooth business like sweep leads Benji to the scent trail and his target hidden behind stairs. Beautiful work Team Benji! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework

Volunteer Training at the Shelter

6.15.2024 Volunteer Training at the Shelter Creating good experiences for shelter dogs goes a long way to helping them develop companion dog skills. Sometimes it’s an activity and sometimes it’s just one on one attention they need. I’m thankful for my great volunteers…so good at helping each dog get comfort as well as training. Thank you volunteer crew! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #doglifeskills #dogtraining #amarillo #dogtrainer #k9 #agility #shelter #rescue #volunteerism

6.13.2024. K9 Niah, Search Practice Niah is just starting her search training. This was her longest track with an added surprise squirrel distraction. Not an easy practice for a very novice dog! Niah worked through it and ended with a nice find. Well done Team Niah! Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework

6.12.2024. K9 Jack, Search Practice Jack is “green” and is learning skills, developing scent knowledge, adjusting working behaviors and capabilities required to tackle environmental challenges in search work. Most importantly Jack enjoys the task, everything else will come with experience. Contact Texas Devil Dog for information on training services. #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tracking #Amarillo #doglifeskills #bettertraining #searchdog #trailing #scentwork #nosework