You can continue to chit-chat all those words with your dog and be ignored, or you can talk simply to your dog and be understood. #leaveit #tone #timing #bodylanguage #habits #patterns #basicobedience #behaviortraining #NightAndDay #k9learningacademy
Snowy, cold days call for dance parties! Distraction training comes in many forms- bounce a ball, crinkle a bag of chips, knock on the door, or DANCE! No matter where your dog is in his/her obedience level, introducing distractions is a must. #shelties #kitchendanceparty #distractions #obediencetraining #goodboy #positivereinforcement #havefun #focus Erica Churner Gray
Working long distance recall can be frustrating. For one--all the wonderful backyard distractions. Whether you say "touch" or "come" the habits you create--the patterns your dog learns--is essential. How? Message us! #timing #tone #bodylanguage #accountability #recall #touch #come #obedience #behavior
Friday feeling!
Jumping into the weekend like...
Schools out for summer!! Congrats to all the graduates...human and k9 alike! Our summer sessions start after July 4th. Message us for details! #kai #waterdog #summerbreak #Congratulations #k9learningacademy #goodboy
Using body language to communicate with dogs
Words have value! When you constantly repeat yourself, your words lose value. So, how do we hold our dogs accountable for listening to our verbal command if we should only say it ONCE? Use movement. Dogs read body language. Make yours confident. Just a few steps back from a distraction--in Bella's case, she was focused on another dog--can break the tunnel vision and have your dog turn back to you and "check-in."
Sunny Sunday strolls are good for the soul. #k9learningacademy #letthemsniff
Get out early for those walks! Clear your mind. Stimulate your dog's senses. You'll both feel great! #k9learningacademy
Rainy day strolls are good for the soul. #washawaythestress #refresh #k9learningacademy
Morning strolls are good for the soul. Get out and get some fresh air. Your doggies will love you for it. #vitaminsun #k9learningacademy #packwalk #slippery #nj
NJ cold, snow and ice keeping you inside? Call your trainer! There's plenty to do on a winter's afternoon. #puppylife #makethemwork #k9learningacademy #pjday
Basic obedience "final exam" and Yalla nailed it! Very engaged with her handler (her mom!) When she did get distracted it only took a moment to refocus. Mom's body language was relaxed, which makes a world of difference since dog's "read the room." If we are relaxed it gives our dog space to focus. If we are nervous and uptight, it puts them on alert. Give YOURSELF grace as you learn how to communicate with your dog. Once you build confidence in your abilities, it will transfer to your dog. #mirrorimage #basicobedience #positivedogtraining #k9learningacademy #lifecoaching
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