'I take my dogs into stores for exposure'
This sentence worries me.
In order for your dog to go into a store, you should be able to control them.
They need to respond to your commands.
And if necessary, your dog should be muzzle trained.
Be responsible.
Don't put your dog into situations they are not ready for.
If your dog struggles in new environments, reach out ❤️
Training should be fun ❤️
Handling reactivity 🐕
Managing reactivity can take multiple tools at a time depending on severity. We use our tools to help communicate effectively to our pups, which in turn helps them navigate the world.
Moxley is wearing a muzzle to protect himself, a slip leash for reactivity correction and a prong for obedience correction.
It's so important to work with a trainer who understands how to properly apply tools for your dog!
Inizio helping Kobe navigate the world ❤️ so proud of you Kobe!!
Sometimes I really do just get to play with dogs ❤️🔥
Harper is in jail for humping 🫠😅
Reactivity
Do you have a reactive dog? Does this video feel all little too familiar?
Walking and living with a reactive dog can be incredibly stressful. I want to help!
I will be hosting an owner information session for reactive dogs this coming Sunday. This is a great opportunity to see the space, speak with me and evaluate if I would be a good fit for you and your dog.
Details:
Entry: Free
Date: Sunday, November 24th at 1:30PM
Address: 1035 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc
If you are interested in attending, please send a message to 920-545-9460 with your name and your dog’s name. Please note - this event is for owners only. No dogs will be allowed.
Update: she did not in fact like the celery 😂
I love letting her investigate new things 🥹 #dogs #bullycross #doglife
Friendly reminder: your dog needs you to show up
P.S. that sound in the background is Inizio going at a Kong 😂
Get ✨️ ANIMATED ✨️
Count the times I say 'good boy' & 'he's doing it' 🤣
I think my clients think I'm crazy half the time 🤣
Some dogs respond better to verbal and physical praise more than treats.
This is Kobes first time outside with a muzzle and leash on. SO much newness for him and he did so well.
I want to take a moment to break this down..
Muzzle training starts with exposing your dog to putting their nose into something. From there, a million little steps take place before we buckle that strap and work the muzzle. They are adjusting to a new texture and weight on their neck, nose, and are adjusting to moving around and navigating the world with this new thing on their face. It's a lot for them!
Then, add in the element of being outside. Sounds, smells, sights. All things that add to what's happening in their brains.
Then, add a leash, and this adds another thing for their brain to register (even though they know what a leash is).
For anxious dogs, this process can take months to train. And when they do it - we need to PRAISE IT!
Be excited for your dog with each new step they take, because whether we realize it or not, they are pushing through things we don't see!
There are a lot of misconceptions in the dog world.
One of them is crate training.
When done properly, all training serves a purpose.
Every dog has a different pace, which is why listening to your dog and understanding their needs is so important.
Not everything has to be difficult and complicated. Some things can be easily broken down and therefore easily trained.
This is step 1 of 7 in my approach to crate training.
Reach out and book with me if you want to see the next 6 steps!