Canine Cooperative, West Milford, NJ (2025)

04/20/2025

“Structure” may as well be a four letter word. When dog owners hear it, emotions have them recoiling! Many owners struggle with this part. They think it’s too hard , will take too much time or their dog won’t be able to have any fun. ⁣
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𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘! ⁣
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Implementing a predictable routine in your home based upon behavioral expectations will build good habits with your dog. Ever heard... dogs are creatures of habit? Yup! It’s true! In fact the lack of structure can create feelings of anxiety for dogs that manifest into unwanted behaviors for you. ⁣
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So let’s break down “structure”. ⁣
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𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 are the things you want to see in your relationship with your dog. ⁣
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𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 allows you to monitor these expectations. ⁣
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𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 helps to build the long term application of your expectations. ⁣
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𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 helps to develop patterns of behavior by repeating the same cycle daily. ⁣
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𝗛𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗦 are eventually born out of patterning a routine & become normal day to day behavior.

04/14/2025

We are going Live at 5pm on Saturday night!

Sabrina & Jaimee will be going live on social media to chat about the week and answer any and all questions YOU lovely people might have!

Drop your question in the comments below and we’ll give you our answers LIVE on Saturday at 5pm!

04/13/2025

The Canine Cooperative founded the M.E.L.L.O. Method. This has become the foundation of all our training programs. Following this method chronologically will help to create a solid foundation to build upon. Traditional obedience should never overshadow the health and mindset of your dog. Understanding how your dog thinks, feels & communicates is the key to a successful relationship.⁣
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𝗠- 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 & 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 ⁣
The overall health of your dog has a direct affect on their behavior. Their mental health is equally as important as their physical health. Make sure you clear your dog from any issues which may be present.⁣
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𝗘- 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧⁣
Learning your dog’s emotional responses towards things in their environment will help you to understand how they feel. This is especially important if you are attempting to create behavior change.⁣
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𝗟- 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘⁣
Learn to read body language. Canine is its own culture. If you want to be able to have clear communication, you will have to learn how to speak dog as well as understand what are normal customs for canines.⁣
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𝗟- 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗘⁣
Live the appropriate lifestyle with your dog based upon their energy requirements both mentally & physically. ⁣
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𝗢- 𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘⁣
Finally layer in the human language, referred to as “obedience training”. Teach your dog how to respond to the words and gestures presented and how they are associated with physical movements.

04/04/2025

What’s your dog’s tail saying?

A dog’s tail carriage and movement says a lot about what’s going on in their head! Different dogs will have different tail carriages depending on where their tail naturally falls. Some dogs have long tails, short tails, curled tails or almost no tail at all!

You should know what your dogs “neutral” tail carriage is, so you can further observe when It is different. Typically, a high tail means over arousal. A low tail carriage means submissive. A tail between the legs means fearful. But all of these things will look different on a dog with a high set tail vs a low set tail. This is why it’s important to remember your dogs neutral tail carriage.

When a dog changes their body features to look larger (tail up) It usually will mean they are offensively motivated. You will need to pay attention to the rest of your dogs body language to find out if he is alerting to a potential threat, or just something interesting.

Another important thing to note is tail motion. It is a myth that a wagging tail means a happy dog. A tail that is wagging fast from side to side is typically a friendly wag. A slow side to side wag is typically not a friendly wag. A tail straight up and almost motionless indicates an alert or focused dog.

03/29/2025

Meet Peanut! A little guy with a big rap sheet! ⁣
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After a visit from the cops & 7 trainers later, Peanut’s people [Reva & Nick] reached out to CC for help with their dog. Listen to their journey & how serious life with Peanut became for them. Living with a dog with behavioral issues can be a very isolating experience. We hope by sharing this experience it can give others in the same situation a sense of community & possibility for a better future with their dog. ⁣
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03/23/2025

Let me begin with this question...
Do you love everyone you meet?? The most common answer is “no”. Some individuals like MOST people & others dislike MOST people... however the majority of humanity is in the middle. We are selective about who we spend our time with & develop deep relationships.

The truth is MOST dogs are the same: DOG SELECTIVE. This means they have different levels of tolerance for different personalities. Some dog don’t like puppies or are uncomfortable around others with high energy. Some dogs simply need time to get to know another first before developing a relationship. There are dogs who only enjoy the company of calm dogs. Dog selective personalities can successfully socialize with other dogs when they are thoughtfully paired with the right individuals. However, when you leave the interactions to chance by going to a dog park or tossing some dogs in a yard to “see what happens” there can be consequences which result in aggressive behavior.

A SMALL amount of dogs are truly dog friendly. These are dogs who generally never have issues with other dogs. They tolerate rude & obnoxious behavior perpetrated by other dogs upon themselves. Truly dog friendly dogs can handle the majority of personalities. These dogs are rare & should not be considered the norm when considering sociability.

A SMALL amount of dogs are truly dog aggressive. These dogs do NOT like the company of most dogs. It is possible for these dogs to develop relationships with one or two others, but generally they prefer to be left alone. These dogs are also rare, however you should be aware if you own one of these personalities. Interactions with other dogs will result in aggressive conflicts. However teaching these individuals how to calmly coexist around their own kind will certainly help decrease levels of anxiety when around other dogs.

03/22/2025

New Podcast dropped today!

Listen to the Canine Cooperative Podcast anywhere podcast are available or click the link in the Bio to head straight there!

03/16/2025

There’s a lot of negative stigma around muzzles & dogs that wear them. Let’s talk about all the reasons a dog may wear a muzzle...

➡️To prevent unsafe scavenging
➡️To prevent a high stress dog redirecting on their handler
➡️For vet/groomer appointments
➡️To avoid nipping in over aroused dogs

What type of dogs wear muzzles?
➡️Friendly dogs
➡️Not friendly dogs
➡️Happy dogs
➡️Dogs who have responsible owners
➡️Big dogs
➡️Small dogs

….you name It. Muzzles protect the dog wearing them and everybody around them and it’s time we normalize muzzle use.

03/14/2025

New Podcast just Dropped!

On this episode of Canine Cooperative Podcast, Sabrina & Jaimee talk about

-Myths surrounding adopting a dog
-Common mistakes families make when bringing their new dog home
-Things you can do to make the transition smooth for you and the dog

And any and everything else that popped into their heads on the subject.

This episode is chucked full of information and life lessons so we hope you all enjoy!

Click the link https://www.canine-cooperative.com/podcasts/the-canine-cooperative-podcast/episodes/2148996738

03/12/2025

If there are 2 things we love it’s

1- Talking to people about their training journeys
2- Our clients & their dogs

We love the Canine Cooperative Community and because we work with people and their dogs for so long, they become like family to us.

Some of the most shocking, heartbreaking, funny, interesting, and inspirational stories about training with dogs have come from the people who walk through our doors.

We talk about these people, their dogs, and their stories on our podcast often, but now we want our clients to share it directly to everyone who listens.

Why? Because you don’t go what you go through just for you. Your story and experience can help someone else feel hopeful, inspired, or just not that alone.

Soooooo

If you have worked with us and want to share your training experience with your dog before, during, and/ or after coming into our lives, reach out!

DM us I’M IN! And we will reach out to schedule a time to chat!

And don’t worry, we are super casual. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and cocktails can be arranged. LOL

Talk soon!

03/11/2025

We are going Saturday Night (ish) Live!

This Saturday 3/15 Sabrina & Jaimee will be going LIVE on social media to chat about the week and answer whatever questions you lovely people might have!

Drop your question in the comments below and we’ll give you our answers LIVE on Saturday at 5pm!

02/27/2025

Ever had that bad start to the day lead to an even worse part of your evening?

You know, you overslept. In a rush got up & stepped on your dog’s chewed Benebone (ouch! if you know, you know). No time to shower or eat breakfast. You get to work; cranky & hungry. You take a deep breath, go to the break room to get a cup of coffee. As you walk out, Linda from accounting rushes by & causes you to spill your coffee all over your shirt. Work day over, you head home.
Too exhausted to make dinner, you call for delivery... they don’t have a driver tonight. You go OFF on the person who answered the phone, telling them how unprofessional it is to not have a back up driver & hang up in a huff.

THIS is trigger stacking. While maybe none of these events separately would not cause you to needlessly explode, all of them compiled together take you way past your threshold of tolerance. The end result is blowing up at an event which normally would not illicit a response by itself.

Dogs operate similarly. Stressful events which stack themselves on top of each other cause our dogs to unnecessarily explode or have less tolerance for events that seemingly caused not reaction at all. Be aware of all the stressful scenarios your dog experiences through out the day & have realistic expectations for their reactions.

02/23/2025

Here are 3 things you can do TODAY to help change the relationship you share with your dog.

Use the crate. Yeah, I said it! Take your emotions out of the equation. The crate is a safe space, promotes relaxation & helps to supervise your dog while you can not. You leave behavior to chance, I promise you will not like the outcome.
Set boundaries. Not only with your dog, but in ALL your relationships. You’re not a doormat. Stop letting people & your dog walk all over you. Boundaries are healthy for everyone. Embrace them.
Leash up. Your leash is not just a rope that keeps your dog from running away. It is a communication tool. Think the game of telephone you played, you know the one with the string & cans? (I may have just dated myself!) Learn to use your leash to communicate to you dog about what is appropriate & what is not.

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