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Right Vibe Dog Training

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Westhampton, MA
Right Vibe Dog Training

We aim to see potential in every dog, and to bring enthusiasm to everyday training.
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Through private lessons, we teach you and your dog general life skills using positive reinforcement.

12/07/2024

Percy is going South for a little while with his person. We’re all going to miss him. ❤️ u big guy.

11/27/2024

I love this client share so much! This is Percy, on a tiny bath mat. 🥰 His mom wrote to me: “ Training to the mat when he was 15 pounds pays off every day now that he is 90 pounds. So thankful for your patience and knowledge. He was wet/damp when he came in so ‘on your mat’ for the win” … and then he fell asleep right there!

11/02/2024

Trick&Treat week was so much fun at the Schoolhouse! Here are some snapshots, and videos are in the comments. Some students learned something new, and some practiced doing their old "tricks" around Halloween themed distractions. No one was spooky...only very cute. 🥰

10/24/2024

I am really proud of all of my students who came out to test for Canine Good Citizen and tricks today. They put a lot of time, sweat and effort into their dogs to prepare for this, and everyone brought forth a valiant effort. Snapshots are in comments. Big thanks to our evaluator, Jim; my amazing assistants Allyson and Jenn; and the volunteers. I am happy to announce that out in the world, doing good and being their best doggie self are these newly titled dogs: 4 Canine Good Citizens; 2 Novice Trick Dog; 1 Intermediate Trick Dog; 3 Advanced Trick Dogs; and 1 Performer Trick Dog.

10/05/2024

Here’s a peak at day training with RVDT!

09/19/2024

Pluto has the best play bow I’ve ever seen! 😊 He was so cute, kind and funny with the RVDT dogs today. He tried so hard to engage the girls, but the photo of them on their cots says it all ! 😂

09/02/2024

Because station training is our jam … and schoolhouse has new toys 😊

09/01/2024

We will be offering another Canine Good Citizen test on October 23, '24 ! We also have a few spots open to join our preparation package training group. Contact us for more info!

08/26/2024

The Right Vibe team Sandra and Tink had a first this weekend - our first competition of any kind - in AKC Scent Work (finding hidden odors). Fitting that the photo station the host club set up was “you are my sunshine”, as her official name is Tobago’s Here Comes the Sun Tinka. We competed in 4 classes in the novice level each day, and ended with 7 out of 8 qualifying scores (passes), with one second place. I’ve had Tink exactly 1 year; she is about 1 1/2 yrs old; and started scent training last November. I couldn’t be happier with, not only our performance this weekend, but with how solid our foundation training and socialization proved to be. She was an absolute rockstar around the numerous dogs, people, food truck, fairgrounds, etc… I was pleasantly surprised (floored, actually) that in this brand new environment she knew what we were there to do when we went to the start line, and focused enough to do it. I am very grateful for the tutelage of Jim Helems Dog Pals Sports Camp who has been teaching us this fun sport, and like any trainer should strive to do, set us up for success on our first trial.

07/17/2024

Our next CGC test date is coming up and we've got spots open for 3 more teams. Do you think your dog is ready to test to be a canine good citizen? We'd love to have you join our fun test day.

07/09/2024

Dwight and Hachi

06/01/2024

Check out my post on teaching Pablo to ding the bell! Tricks are so fun, and really enhance our teaching skills.

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05/27/2024

Today at the schoolhouse … these two little munchkins (same household) are going to need their first grooming soon. It’s never too early to start the desensitization and conditioning process, as well as teaching cooperation. Bree got introduced to some grooming tools. Staley is shy and lacks confidence. So Jenn allowed any interaction or closeness to her to be in his terms, and he got really good at doing “paws up” on her leg for click-treat (it was adorable)! The two don’t do well apart from each other. So while Jenn worked with one, the other was learning to wait their turn, keeping quiet and satisfied with a snuffle mat.

05/20/2024

Bon Bon and Dakota are praying that they pass their AKC Trick Dog tests tomorrow! 🙏🤞

05/10/2024

Portable, silicone snuffle mat for the win! It even stuck to the floor! This is Ibex waiting for her veterinary chiropractic appointment with Dr. Newman at Bilmar Veterinary Services. The front office was very busy today, with multiple dogs and people in a small space. Ibex has had years of navigating such environments and she’s fine with it. But I thought adding a calming and quiet activity would be enjoyable for her. A bonus is that the dogs around her see her relaxed body language, and her head is down not making any eye contact with others, minding her own business.

05/05/2024

Today RVDT was not able to go to the Hampshire Pride March and celebration. But instead we took training dog Rose to see the awesome people Drawing Board Brewing Company in Florence who honor LGBTQ pride. Rose is a 7 month old Husky who did a fantastic job on our public field trip! 😊👍

04/15/2024

This gorgeous new student, Dune, just joined the Right Vibe community. Dune and his person want to sharpen their skills and build teamwork towards taking the Canine Good Citizen test. Dune’s person is part of the Northampton Veterinary Clinic care team, and it always brings me joy to work with such kind and dedicated animal lovers !

04/12/2024

Living with a dog is a vivid life lesson every day. They’re not with us for show, as entertainment pieces, or to prove anything about us or them. They’re here to teach us about love, and how to seize every moment.
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A few days ago our Right Vibe dog, whose name was Surprise, lost his life only minutes from having a great time in agility class. He bled out internally from a tumor very quickly.
If you knew Surprise you knew the most innocent, well meaning and ingenuous soul there could be. He humbled us righteous and self-serving humans. He gave his all to everything he did, and to every person he met. He gave as much love as he could every single day because he didn’t know any other way. Surprise was a rescue and had a past to recover from. He needed a lot of positive training and support in his early years to be brave and not let fear triggers crumble him. But he always tried hard, and he persisted in becoming a stable, happy guy.
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The Schoolhouse will miss Surprise’s cameo appearances as the most enthusiastic and classically obedient demo dog there ever was.

Address

184 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA
01027

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135754768

Website

http://www.rightvibedogtraining.com/

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Videos

Day training with Leela

Here’s a peak at day training with RVDT!

Practice session

Dwight and Hachi

Nail games! With Surprise.

I’m starting to teach an operant behavior chain for rear foot nail trims. Surprise has come a long way in cooperating for nail trimmings, and turning around his need to be jumpy (and sometimes tries to bite), but he is still much worse for his rear paws than his front. So I made a game out of positioning himself in a way that works for me and that he could be compliant in. It’s not perfect yet, and I know he still shows signs of discomfort. But I’m really happy with this for the first day of it.

Check out this candid video of Rose and Leela's good doorway behavior!! Today, while the family with kids is home hunting for eggs and celebrating spring, these two Husky sisters are out of their hair having their first day train with RVDT. It's going so well and they are delightful!

Cooperative Nail Trimming

Expanding my training, curriculum development, and pushing myself to keep learning about dog training and behavior starts with my own dogs. So on Friday, I brought the signature schoolhouse move of “take your turn” to Galla, Surprise and Bon. 1 hour of play, training, and trimming so that they could get their nails trimmed without distress, fear or conflict. It is far from perfect cooperative care. But we’re practicing the process .. and we’re getting there !

Learning new things stretches the mind !

Teaching your dog something new keeps their learning brain stretched and open, which increases confidence. AND… there’s never a shortage of fun! What/when did you last train something brand new ?