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Vermont Dog Boarding & Behavior is located in Hyde Park, Vermont. Vermont Dog Boarding and Behavior helps owners and their dogs.
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25/09/2025

BODY LANGUAGE 101

This is why dogs bite people, they try to take something away from them when it’s in their “cone”.

It’s good to understand this position and the dog’s energy.

The positive side is explained in the video when the dog wants to play and how they use the “drop” of a toy to initiate play with another dog.

Please share this so other dogs know about it.

24/09/2025

Great video and the caption tells it like it is.

There is so much tension on the leash in both directions.

There is also a lot of excitement going on that’s getting rewarded. In fact, the spotted dog may not even feel it because of how stiff the body is.

I could go on and on for hours about this video, but here’s my advice:

If you want your dog to “meet” another dog?

Walk them side by side for 10 minutes first, there, they’ve met.

“But Ian, who has time for that”?

Well what’s the alternative? You could always put your dog through this scenario and force them to make a decision where neither person knows what’s going on and “hope” for a good outcome.

If it were me, I would have walked away from that guy before he had the chance to walk over to me. Plus, knowing that my dog is always rigid, excited, and tense when they meet another dog, we are going to work on that elsewhere.

22/09/2025

FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

Too many people are shoving their dogs into a pressure cooker, and ultimately getting negative reactions.

Instead, I want a dog to become curious and I want to be able to relieve some pressure with happy go lucky energy. This is just one repetition.

And I need to do this several times in order to see the dog become more relaxed with the situation.

19/09/2025

I’ll ask you this question:

1. Would you rather have a dog with you in public standing on all 4’s with a chill state of mind?

Or

2. Would you rather have a dog that’s sitting down and vibrating with intensity?

If you say #2, then why would you focus solely on obedience?

You can have the best of both worlds, I always start with state of mind first. Everyone wants “sit, stay, heel” but have issues with over excitement, anxiety, stress, and pacing.

Focus more on what’s happening between the ears than what the body is doing physically and you will take your training to a whole new level.

17/09/2025

Stop repeating yourself to your dog. 🐶
Saying “sit, sit, sit, SIT!” isn’t training—it’s actually showing your dog that you either don’t fully trust them, don’t have the patience to wait, or haven’t taught the behavior clearly enough.

A well-trained dog should respond the first time. If they don’t, repeating the command just teaches them they can ignore you until you’ve said it three, four, or five times.

👉 Instead, slow down, give the command once, and follow through. Build trust, build patience, and build consistency—your dog will start to listen the first time.

16/09/2025

FULL VIDEO ON VERMONT DOG TRAINER YouTube Channel.

Watch how the owner is able to accomplish letting her 5 month old puppy peacefully out of the crate. Typically this dog runs out as soon as the door is open creating over excitement in the house.

This is fixable.

15/09/2025

What energy do you want your dog to reflect from you?

Is your dog beginning inappropriately because they are mirroring your emotions?

Do you want to make a change?

11/09/2025

🫐The Power Of Blueberries 🫐

Blueberries can slow down the aging process to produce 28 to 35% longer lifespans. This according to animal studies.

Studies are now finding that blueberries delay the aging process and who doesn’t want their dog to live longer?

They can also be used as a training treat, or even frozen blueberries can be added to your dogs dish in the summer to give the dog a cooling effect.

You will only want to start with five blueberries per 10 pounds of bodyweight a day.

10/09/2025

What tool would you use?

You can’t use food.

You can’t use a command.

Comment below!

09/09/2025

Having a pushy dog can be a lot to deal with. Most dog owners see the big signs of demand barking because it’s loud.

But there are other behaviors that can lead to the demand barking and make it more intense.

Your dog moves forward.

In this video I list some examples of how your dog can be too forward.

04/09/2025

🐻 Personal space is a Thing! 🐻

If your dog is everything you want it to be, the scroll on.

But if you are having any sort of behavioral issues, personal space is a BIG DEAL!

This is the first thing I address with owners of reactive dogs. If they feel that they can invade your personal space, then why would they listen to you when they are in a stressful situation.

It’s all about decision making.

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Vermont Dog Trainer helps owners and their dogs and Doggie Daycare is our most popular service assisting owners in Morrisville, Stowe, Wolcott, Hyde Park, North Hyde Park, Eden, Hardwick, Craftsbury, Johnson, Cambridge, and Jeffersonville. We even have customers in Jericho, Lowell, and St. Johnsbury. During Doggie Daycare, dogs spend the day interacting with other dogs in a safe environment. Mental exercise, stimulation, and socializing help deter unwanted behaviors. When you pick up your dog after a fun-filled day, they will be ready to relax with you for the rest of the evening.