Confidence Building & Socialization is SO IMPORTANT for dogs, but ESPECIALLY for puppies!
Grace here is learning about new experiences, learning where her body is, building confidence in herself, and building a better relationship with her owner, just with this simple exercise.
Setting puppies up for success like this creates balanced, confident dogs as they grow and mature.
Training doesn't have to look like Training to accomplish goals, and it certainly doesn't have to be boring!
Always have a leash in your car!
⚠️ PSA: DON'T BE THAT DOG OWNER ⚠️
I took Nike with me today for some socialization and confidence boosting on my day off... we had a lot of fun in Tractor Supply and so I decided to take her to Minden Park to play and build her confidence and drive in public places.
Then this all happened....
Be sure to watch til the end- two incidents with two separate dogs in less than 10 minutes.
Some highlights of working with Sadie today on Place and Down with Distance, Duration, and Distractions, and layering on the eCollar. She's such a happy girl!
This video is made of clips from a longer, fifteen-minute video. If it seems repetitive, it's because it is! Good dog training requires many repetitions to get right.
Working outside is always more detracting than working indoors, and with other dogs in sight and barking, it added even more distraction for us to work through. She rocked it though! We ended on a high note and then took a walk, revisited the cot for three more repetitions, and then she got to go back to her kennel and relax.
Good girl, Sadie! ❤️🐾
Our last session for our January Group Class was today! These wonderful ladies have worked hard over the last month with their dogs, and I am proud of each and every one of them!
We went over:
☆ Sit
☆ Down
☆ Come
☆ Leave It
☆ Stay
☆ Wait
☆ Leash Skills
☆ Confidence Boosting
☆ And More!
Listen to what they said they loved most about the class! 💖🐾
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Our next Group Class is in MARCH! Sign up NOW to ensure your spot! Spots are limited to give quality instruction time to each person and dog. Classes are held on Saturdays at 11am. Send us a message for more information on how we can help you and your dog be the best they can be!
Our first Group Class of 2024 went off without a hitch! Very happy with these dog owners that came out to train and better their relationship with their dogs, even with rain and snow looming in the distance!
We're accepting sign-ups for our February Group Class now! Limited seats available!
Huge thanks to Country Inn Dog & Cat Kennels for hosting my class!
If you're feeding THIS dog food brand, STOP IMMEDIATELY! It is making pets VERY sick- and no official recall has happened yet!
Quill got his WEST PAW toy stuck on his foot. Did we stop what we were doing to help, or did we let him figure it out?
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When your dog is struggling, do you immediately drop everything and help them, or do you let them figure it out?
Quill got his WEST PAW toy stuck on his foot- I would help him if he came to me, but I wasn't going to run immediately to his aid. In the end, he figured it out himself.
How is this helpful? It builds resilience and intelligence in our dogs. They learn they don't have to rely on us for every single thing, and it makes them stronger for it.
Now, obviously if he was in danger I would immediately help, but something like this? He can figure it out himself.
You may have noticed some Radio Silence from me for a bit- that's because I've got family in town and am working with my niece and her new Service Dog!
Baku came from @moroshepherds and was trained primarily by @legendary_service_dogs and I'm facilitating the transition to the family. This video was from their first public outing together at Trader Joe's and they did phenomenal!
I will be busy the next couple of weeks with some scheduled vacation time mixed in, so if you've reached out to me recently just know you'll hear from me in a few weeks! Thank you for understanding while we spend time together as a family 🤍
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Short session with puppy Sadie this week during her Day Train Session with me. In this video, we're working on Down and Sit- which she's progressing nicely with. Here we are just getting repetitions in, then we will work on cleaning everything up and introduce distractions and distance to her with her commands.
Live with Bandit- Decompression Walk
We did something a little different with Sparrow towards the end of her lesson today! We ended up having her do some nosework to find hidden treats within the training area.
Dogs love to sniff, and using their noses in a purposeful manner helps to work their brains and also helps with focus. Here, Sparrow has to find 3 hidden bowls with food inside, while her owner follows her around the room. While this isn't competitive style scentwork, this is absolutely something any dog owner can do with their pup at home!
Dally had a lesson this morning where we focused on walking past other dogs during walks. Previously, Dally would react to other dogs, dragging her owner towards them and barking loudly trying to get to them. Today, we celebrated a huge victory for her! If you watch closely, you can see how hard the dogs behind the fencing were hitting the fence panels, and you can see how Dally chooses to stay with her owner instead of reverting back to her previous behaviors. Way to go Dally and Wendy!
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Client Pupdate! Piney 🌲🐾
Piney was struggling with stairs to the point that his owner had to carry him up and down them whenever Piney went to work with him. Seeing how Piney is a Saint Bernard puppy and already weighs close to 90 pounds, this was quickly becoming an impractical solution.
After our Virtual Training Lesson last week, Piney's owner put in the work building Piney's confidence on stairs and the work paid off! I just got this video from his owners and had to share. Great job to both of them!
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Rainy Day Dogs 🐕
One of the things I help owners with the most is having their dogs be CALM in their home. So many dogs don't know how to relax, and always beg for attention or for play.
You don't need to take your dogs on hikes every day to tire them out.
You don't need to play fetch for hours to satisfy them.
You don't need to feel guilty if you miss their daily walk due to Life.
Teach your dogs how to be calm inside your home, and they will be able to relax in your presence without being demanding.
Featuring Astrid, Cassie, Darrow, and Quill. 🐾
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Rainy Day Dogs 🐕
One of the things I help owners with the most is having their dogs be CALM in their home. So many dogs don't know how to relax, and always beg for attention or for play.
You don't need to take your dogs on hikes every day to tire them out.
You don't need to play fetch for hours to satisfy them.
You don't need to feel guilty if you miss their daily walk due to Life.
Teach your dogs how to be calm inside your home, and they will be able to relax in your presence without being demanding.
Featuring Astrid, Cassie, Darrow, and Quill. 🐾
#CalmDogs #HappyDogs #HappyFamily #4Dogs #RainyDay #RelaxedDogs #ChillDogs #Huskies #WhiteSwissShepherd #SiberianHusky #WSS #BergerBlancSuisse #StructureSavesDogs #SleepyPups #BalancedDogs #ConstellationCanine
Dog training isn't always pretty- quite often all you get to see is the finished product and not the process it takes to get there. There's no magical wand to wave to make your dog's behavior change- you have to put in the work.
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Off Leash Recall in the Woods and Wilderness
Recall is the most important thing you can ever teach your dog (in my opinion). It can mean the difference between life and death in some cases, stopping tragedies before they occur.
We took the dogs with us on an impromptu off-roading adventure yesterday and we let them out to run around whenever we hike or stop. They have electronic collars on, complete with GPS so we always know where they are, though they rarely ever leave our sight and prefer to stick close by.
As you can see in the video, Cassie and Quill locked onto something that distracted them, and you'll hear me verbally correct as well as my husband react, while I also tone them (their Recall Signal when the collars are on) and all four dogs come running back to us. The rest of the day, they responded to voice-only commands and came when called every time.
Many people will tell you that it is impossible to have off-leash reliability, especially with certain breeds (like Huskies, for example) and I'm here to tell you- and show you- that it can be done.
Want to go on adventures like this with your dog? Send me a message and let's talk!
Day Train Dogs - August 18, 2022
A snippet of what our Day Train Socials can be like for our Day Train Dogs!
Featuring Indigo the Rottweiler, Kalila the Old English Sheepdog, Bailey the German Shepherd, and Abbie the Boxer Mix.
Most of these dogs were dog-reactive at one point, and they went from unable to handle even seeing another dog to ✨️this✨️ with some boundaries, structure, and dedicated training.
Muzzles and leashes for safety and quick grabs if needed.
Super proud of these dogs!
