Canine Resolution

Lola says, enough of this, let’s get a move on… Load me up !!! And we gone … Go Lola go !!!

Lola had the Police following her. Im sending out an S.O.S Go Lola Go !!!

It’s okay to talk to your dog. In fact when you do, you will find out more about them. Today I learned that Lola doesn’t mind playing in the rain. Watch the video and you will hear, and see her, tell me so. Go Lola Go!!!

Lola had some fun today hunting the brush. She went from waterfowl to upland and she is having the time of her life. Allowing your dog to do what it was bred for will change the way you view your dog and the way that your dog views you. Go Lola go !!!

Lola is in her Glory. She used to bolt, in fact, the first time I took her leash off, she ran from me. She came to Canine Resolution a few days ago for that exact problem. This was a habit of hers, she knew that she didn’t have to listen when the leash was not on. Any chance she got, she would bolt. This was unsafe for her and was a huge problem. Instead of hammering her with “corrections” or bribing her with food I put her in her natural glory and taught her to come. There is still more work to be done but she is becoming a star ⭐️ Go Lola go !!!

Welcome la la la la la Lola Lola is enrolled in Canine Resolutions board and train program. Lola likes to bolt any chance she gets. She has bolted through door ways and slipped collars. She has ran down busy streets and has been in situations that are not safe. Her parents have recognized that the best thing for her, was to enroll in Canine Resolutions board and train program. This is the most responsible thing that they could do for her. It takes a lot for someone to ask for help and we are honored that they have trusted Canine Resolution to provide that help. One of the many things we will provide for her is the freedom to run. You may be scratching your head right now but this is the best thing for her. Go Lola go !!!! But also come back!!!

We are not using the “stay” command to prevent Gus from “ being aggressive toward another dog. We are using the stay command as part of encouraging cooperation and following the rules that we set. What I mean by this, is teaching your dog to stay or place is not “ fixing aggression” Teaching your dog to focus on you or look at you is also not “fixing aggression” Throwing food on the floor is also a bad idea and a bandaid for the problem behavior. Unfortunately a lot of dog trainers will use these bandaids as a way to “fix” aggression. This is why most who use these techniques will continue to have trouble with aggression. Go Gus the Butt Go !!!

What did everyone do with their dogs today ? Cody one Kanobie was teaching Gus the Butt how to be a huntin dog. They both had fun cooling off in this beautiful weather. Go Gus the Butt go!!! Go Cody one kanobie go !!!

Gus the Butt is putting on some fancy moves to get this old lady to play with him. Go Gus the Butt Go !!!

Gus has learned not to chase bicyclist The first time I walked him he had the urge to chase moving targets. I have taught him that there are times that he can and times that he can’t. I taught this concept during the games that we play. When Gus had this mastered in the games that we play, we then had a much easier time showing Gus that these same rules also apply to other competing reinforcers or what most people call distractions. I now have a much easier time communicating to Gus what behaviors are acceptable and what behaviors are not. Go Gus the Butt Go !!!

Congrats to Suzzanne and Izzy on your first place ribbon in novice obedience. Go Izzy and Suzanne go !!!

Gus is a great helper He has learned to give me kisses and great moral support as I vacuum up his hair and mud from my boots. That sure is better then eating the vacuum. Go Gus Go!!!

He came out of the box like this. Genetics matter !!!

Leika herding Ducks while swimming in the pond.

Gus the butt loves three things. Being off leash free, Frisbee and Butt rubs. Go Gus the Butt go !!!

Gus had a little set back with an ear ache but now we are back on track. Gus even accomplished Gunners Rock !! Gus showed us who he was and his new nick name is ….. Gus Butt!!! Go Gus Butt Go !!! Gus Gus Baby !!!

And another Gus came in for boarding with training. Gus is here to work on off leash obedience, dog aggression issues and walking on leash without pulling. We need to come up with a new nickname name for Gus. We can’t just make up a name, nick names are not generic, nick names are tailored to the individual, just like my training. So before we give him a nickname name, we need to get to know each other. We will accomplish this through social activities. Not hammering him on obedience or manipulating with food. We will hang out, play some games and give him lots of love. The nick name will come to me once Gus shows me who he is. At that point we will be ready to roll. Let the adventures begin. Comment Go Gus ……..Go!!! If you want to follow our adventure.

Gracie and her mom are doing a great job together. Look at these two heel together, she even drops the leash while in motion. I love seeing the teamwork between these two. Go Gracie go !!! Go Mary go!!!

Gracie went home today. She did a wonderful job with obedience for not only her Mother but also her 8 year old granddaughter. When we do a board and train program we train the dog not for us but for the owner of the dog. You will see in these videos Gracie responds really well to this young handler. Gracie will be back for follow up lessons but we miss her already. Go Gracie Go, you will be missed!!!!

Gracie grey is having a good time playing chase and catch with Leika I often get asked by people, how to play fetch with two dogs at the same time. They will say their dogs play with each other and leave the human out of their games. They will also mention that one dog steals the other dogs toy or one dog will not try to get the ball because the other dog is faster or more dominant. When you teach the dogs that there are rules to the game and benefits to following these rules you get order within the game. Here we see Gracie and Leika both playing at the same time while following the rules of the game. Most importantly you see that they are both having fun while following the rules of the game. Go Gracie Go !!!