Trip practices “leave it”
“Leave it” is one of the most important behaviors you can teach your dog. Once your dog is familiar with the cue, I encourage my clients to practice this crucial tool anytime your dog is going towards something you want him to leave, including: garbage, animal poop, debris, dropped medications, glass etc. Generalize and strengthen the cue to eventually include leaving other dogs, cats and people alone.
🌟🌟Watch as Crystal and Isabel work with their adorable pup Trip on “leave it,” Trip knocks it out of the park!
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Denzel puts “down” on cue
Denzel is one smart cookie 🍪! Today was his first class of Dog Foundation Skills 1 and Denzie excelled! Watch as he practices his “down” behavior, he gives us an adorable close up at the end 😂
Denzel is currently available for adoption through Waushara County Animal Shelter, he’s an amazing pup that’s great with people, kids and other dogs.
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Dave practicing “Speak” And “Quiet”
Adorable Dave loves to hear the sound of his own voice, as cute as he is, his barking can be a bit much! Did you know many dogs find barking reinforcing for a host of reasons! One of the ways we’re helping Dave with his exhuberent demand barking is by putting “Speak” and “Quiet” on cue; watch a clip below from his first session working on these fun behaviors. Dave is such a smart boy!
**Dont mind the neighbor’s dogs barking in the yard next door, good distraction training 😅**
If you could use some help with your dog’s manners, contact Barktastic today! (920) 203-9733🐾
Barktastic loves testimonials from happy clients! See what local business owner Joanne Nelson has to say about her experience training with Barktastic Behavior.
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Today was session 5 of Barktastic’s Dog Foundation Skills 1 class, Trip to the Park! We practiced loose-leash walking, recall, place and leave it. Now enrolling for October, contact Barktastic today for more information! (920) 203-9733
Tonight was session 4 of Barktastic’s Premier Puppy class, the Outdoor session where we focus on loose-leash walking with distractions and leave it. Watch as adorable Hank perfects his “leave it” behavior, we had proofed him several times before shooting the video and he didn’t disappoint 😂🐾 Great job tonight to Hank and his owner Katie!
Now enrolling for the next Premier Puppy Class! Tuesdays 5:45-6:45pm starting 10/8
Willow, the adorable Australian Shepard pup, did amazing today ignoring tough distractions! Watch as our unexpected (but very welcome) kitty guest pops in and Willow doesn’t even break her sit! Keep up the great work training Joanne Ruth Warmus-Nelson, Willow is doing amazing!🐾
Dog nail trims can be a huge source of fear, anxiety, and frustration - and it can be hard on the dog too! 😅 It’s important to start practicing grooming behaviors when your dog is a puppy, their first time being exposed to these items should not be at the groomers!
Watch Monica and Frida complete an awesome nail trim- they make it look easy!
What you don’t see are the multiple training sessions prior focusing on:
✨touching, lifting and squeezing Frida’s paws slowly without her mouthing, licking, backing away etc.
✨ working on Frida’s down/stay and place behaviors
✨introducing Frida to the nail trimmers, giving her the chance to interact with the trimmers, nose boop it etc
Early, slow introductions to grooming tools using positive reinforcement training methods can set the stage for stress free grooming. Contact Barktastic today for more information
(920) 203-9733
Ms. Reba Ray has come so far in the last year, she first came to Waushara County Animal Shelter after being thrown from a moving car. An amazing WCAS volunteer Vicki Lee Ray fell in love with Reba and adopted her. Vicki and her husband Bill are dedicated to helping Reba feel safe, it’s amazing how much progress they’ve made!
“Look At That” is a game created by Leslie McDevitt that turns “triggers” into cues and normalizes seeing these things. Instead of pulling, barking up a storm, lunging, or growling your dog learns to look to you for reinforcement in the presence of the trigger.
This is Reba’s second session learning LAT, we’re using the cue “where’s the man?” to help turn seeing a potentially scary stranger into a fun game.
K9 Glory with Marquette County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office has always had a certain flare to her “place” behavior (see post from Dec 22, 2023 🤩, she was so tiny!) and today was no exception. Working with K9 Glory and her devoted handler Officer Tomlin is truly a joy, it’s not everyday I have dogs walking backwards for me! ❤️🐾
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Dog training classes held at Neshkoro Area Community Center Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
🐾Puppy Socialization
🐾Dog Foundation Skills 1
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Patience is a virtue, especially when you’re working with dogs! Watch as Isabel works with Opal on putting her “down” behavior on cue. Isabel has already faded the lure (so she has no food in her hand) as she patiently guides Opal into a down. Way to go team Isabel and Opal!
Opal, Ozzie & Otis practicing their sits
Despite their rough start in life, 5 month old boxer/husky mixes Opal, Ozzie and Otis absolutely love interacting with people and other dogs. Today was their 3rd short training session and all the puppies did amazing putting their “sit” behavior on cue. All 3 of the pups are sweet and cuddly and pretty chill considering their age and breed. Opal, Ozzie, Otis and Olive (not pictured) are alll available for adoption through Waushara County Animal Shelter ❤️🐾
