Midcoast Dog Training

08/29/2024

Haulin' Aus, Inc provides training and behavior modification for any species

08/16/2024

I talk about this with almost every client every day take it seriously!

Why “wait and see” might be a waste of time, money, and welfare - by Kate Woods, IAABC-ADT, FFCP

08/14/2024

Looking for a carpenter to do a job for us. If anyone knows a good one!

08/10/2024

It looks like both Bonnie and Fig qualified for the obedience classic in Florida this year. I won’t take Fig but maybe Bonnie. Anyone who has been I’d love to know about it, should we try and go?

07/24/2024

07/15/2024

The “at home hot day enrichment” version of what we learned at the control unleashed conference. Coming to a class near you this week!

07/13/2024

At the control unleashed conference- learning about barn hunt.

07/08/2024

This guy is a wild one

07/06/2024

Two puppies left for their new families this morning. One off to mass and another to one of the islands off the coast. However exciting they get to be with their people! Two go tomorrow one on Monday and one on Wednesday! Then I’ll just have mustache boy. Let me know if you have any interest in getting to know him! He is still looking for his people.

07/05/2024

Then a little stop by the pet store for some food! The Animal House - Damariscotta

07/05/2024

We had a great visit today at the vets office to get our first round of shots, microchipping and deworming Atlantic Veterinary Care

07/03/2024

Got their final upgrade 7.5 weeks and getting rambunctious. I took them out in the yard today and rather than following me like a little cute pack like they have for the past 3 weeks they all ran in opposite directions, 5 stressful minutes later they all were back on the deck, so our time doing that is over. I’ll start some loose leash walking tomorrow and keep practicing recalls recalls recalls! Crate training is going great, they fall asleep as soon as they are in them. They are eating me out of house and home and big news of the week p*eing and p**ping in the litter box 100% overnight! Whoop. Hopefully my days of coming downstairs in the morning to a scene of p**p and p*e in places you didn’t know were possible are also over.

06/28/2024

Ready to go to our temperament test today!

06/27/2024

06/24/2024

Just to clarify, the Control Unleashed class is Saturday June 29th at 9:30am and 10:45am. The email had the wrong date, blame the puppies and babies. Both classes are FULL with a waitlist.

06/23/2024

I’m excited to go in person with Fig but they have virtual spots for those who can’t make it.

What do you get when you cross Control Unleashed with the Resilience Rainbow? You get the most epic, rainbow-filled collaborative conference ever—17 Instructors, 27 Sessions, and 3+ Days! Whether you're a behavior geek who loves pattern games and neuroscience, a trainer or instructor looking for i...

06/22/2024

My friend Les Swan bought her camera over on the 100° day and took these amazing shots! Imagine what we looked like trying to get 6 week old puppies to sit and look cute on a table.

06/22/2024

Chaos level 100 but the puppy party was a great success. Kids, dogs and puppies and lots of great interactions!

06/22/2024

Getting prepped for our Puppy Culture puppy party tomorrow. Having a litter of puppies is pretty similar to having kids, you just walk around in a circle cleaning p**p and p*e, getting little beings to try and p**p and p*e in the right spot, cleaning up toys, setting up enrichment, cleaning up enrichment and occasionally questioning if something is developmentally appropriate or something to be concerned about. I can’t believe I only have 2 weeks left with these guys. I love all of them so much and I really hope we have set them up to thrive. I can’t wait to see how they handle tomorrow!

06/04/2024

THE SCIENCE OF STRESS

This is a subject which all dog guardians should familiarise themselves with because there will always be events that crop up which your dog may find stressful. It’s quite a heavy-duty topic with lots of science, but it is important to be aware of any early signs of stress in your dog so that you can minimise the effects and safeguard your dog’s physical and emotional well-being. This will also help prevent a decline into deeper stress and avoid behavioural challenges from developing.

https://www.trailiepawsforthought.com/post/the-science-of-stress-part-one

In this blog I look at day to day stressors, whether stress is always a bad thing, the workings of the nervous system, and the Fight or Flight response.

Look out for part two tomorrow where I examine body language, something which we should all be as fluent as possible in - it's always good to have a refresher!

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05/31/2024

3 weeks today! Lots of playing and eating and cute sleeping positions ❤️❤️

05/29/2024

Looks like a good class for people in Downeast Maine!

CALLING ALL PUPPY PARENTS!

We can add a few more families to our Puppy Parent Workshop this evening! You’ll meet with Whitney at 6:30 to learn everything you need to know about living peacefully with your new puppy and get all of your questions answered. You’ll get our puppy parent workbook and leave feeling confident to deal with things like play biting, house training, co-existing with children and other dogs, what equipment you need, how to begin teaching manners in the house and more!

Sign up is at saltydogsobedience.com/classes

05/28/2024

2.5 weeks and starting to get a little wild around here, soon to be weaning puppies and a human baby. I’ll be in the kitchen!

05/21/2024

05/19/2024

Three new classes listed today

𝗔𝗞𝗖 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆- 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 9th 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟯0𝗽𝗺 $𝟭𝟴0
An introduction to the basic obedience skills needed for your puppy. Sit, Down, Stay, Come , Starting to work on cooperative care, Shaping exercises to make your dog a lifelong learner.
https://go.midcoastdogtraining.com/akc-star-puppy

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀- 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟯0𝗮𝗺 $𝟭𝟴0
This class uses skills from Leslie Mc Devitt's Control unleashed program. The skills learned are for any dog who has the basics down and would like to learn skills for the real world. These skills can help with recall, pulling on the leash and other basic training. Any non reactive dog is welcome to join.
https://go.midcoastdogtraining.com/midcoast-dog-bronze-award-sign-up

𝗖𝗚𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀- 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭0:𝟰𝟱𝗮𝗺 $𝟭𝟴0
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program: an expert-made training program designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together. Learn 10 skills teaching you about good manners and responsible dog ownership
https://go.midcoastdogtraining.com/akc-canine-good-citizen-sign-up

All classes are held at Midcoast dog training in Waldoboro, we train in our outdoor training field, please be prepared for being outdoors in Maine.

Looking for better behavior from your dog? Our dog training classes can help!Whether you’re just bringing home your new puppy, or looking to turn your adult dog’s behavior around, dog training classes with Midcoast Dog Training give dog owners the skills to thrive with their dogs. Get Started To...

05/10/2024

Bonnie had 7 healthy puppies! We have 4 boys and 3 girls and some very excited families!

05/02/2024

BEWARE THE ALLURE OF APPEALING ADVERTISING

I have noticed just recently that there is a huge increase in adverts in my fb feed which feature some gimmick or other, making wild promises to fix all manner of behaviours and conditions.

"Got an anxious, reactive & fearful dog? Fed up with the excessive barking, reactivity, whining or destruction? Spent a small fortune on trainers, drops & plug-ins?

Exhausted all options and 'DIY' hacks?

These little chews are the last things you'll ever need to calm your dog.

Sceptical? So were 150,000+ other owners before they tried them, and now they are all (insert name) LOVERS... The only thing they wish is they had tried (insert name) sooner!"

This kind of thing drives me potty. There is such reluctance to ask for veterinary help as a first port of call, and it makes no sense at all. With any health or behavioural concern, why do we avoid seeking help from those who are educated, highly trained, qualified, and have the power to improve the welfare and quality of life of our precious pets in the first instance, rather than trying this, that, and the other, which may or may not work? It's just bonkers.

"I didn't want my boy to lose his cheeky personality or leave him sedated, but we desperately needed to sort his reactivity and excessive, constant barking.”

It is also very wrong to perpetuate the stigma against medication and repeat misinformation in order to push a product. Anxiolytic medications are absolutely essential to so many for quality of life, both canine and human, including myself.

With up to 80% of behavioural cases involving a pain component, (Dr. Daniel Mills of Lincoln University, https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/318) it is insane to recommend anything other than a visit to the vet for a thorough health check, then enlisting the help of a qualified trainer, behaviourist or vet behaviourist as needed. How are these companies able to get away with making their claims, and no doubt contributing to guardians not seeking veterinary help when they should? I just don't get it.

This particular company also claims that only 25% of all dogs are fearful, stressed or anxious, based on a study (which is quoted but not referenced) observing reactions to dogs meeting strangers or going to new places. This doesn't take into account the many other situations which induce stress and fear, nor the number that may suffer from anxiety, regardless of exposure to triggers. Being in a constant state of stress due to feeling anxious is hugely debilitating, so this is both very worrying and misleading.

I appreciate that advertising is often very appealing, especially when finding certain behaviours extremely challenging. But please, don't fall foul of it.

If in doubt, PLEASE get them checked out!

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