Motivated Canine

Motivated Canine Delaware’s FIRST and ONLY Certified Training Without Conflict® Dog Trainer!

Zell from Renee's Rescues, Inc. is at the end of her board and train and has learned so much! She is still very much a p...
02/15/2025

Zell from Renee's Rescues, Inc. is at the end of her board and train and has learned so much! She is still very much a puppy, with tons of goofy energy. Sometimes she seems…unsure of where her limbs are, much to our amusement 😂

She enjoys her time with other dogs, and has fun playing, but places her human friends above all else. Her new forever home will be extremely lucky to have this girly in their life! 💕

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

💘 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘Which of these eligible bachelors would you like a smooch from? 💋 Our beautiful Border Collie,...
02/14/2025

💘 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘

Which of these eligible bachelors would you like a smooch from? 💋
Our beautiful Border Collie, Fidget, or our handsome Husky, Opie? 💕

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

02/12/2025
🦅Happy Super Bowl Sunday! GO BIRDS!!!!!🦅📍Wilmington, DE☎️ 302-690-8777 🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com
02/09/2025

🦅Happy Super Bowl Sunday! GO BIRDS!!!!!🦅

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

🦁Check out this little lion on Pride Rock🦁 Sometimes it’s hard to get a dog motivated when they’re so fearful. Bella has...
02/07/2025

🦁Check out this little lion on Pride Rock🦁 Sometimes it’s hard to get a dog motivated when they’re so fearful. Bella has really been enjoying her daily walks, and is having fun on these small hiking adventures!

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

All prior and existing clients are eligible for our FREE group class! If you are interested in attending, please send us...
02/06/2025

All prior and existing clients are eligible for our FREE group class! If you are interested in attending, please send us a message for additional information 📩

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Indiana is a handsome German Shepherd who is working with us in private lessons for some dog reactivity! Welcome Indi! 😍...
02/01/2025

Indiana is a handsome German Shepherd who is working with us in private lessons for some dog reactivity! Welcome Indi! 😍

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Field trip to Judge Morris today with Board and Train Zell! 🐕Friendly reminder that Zell is adoptable through  ! 📍Wilmin...
01/28/2025

Field trip to Judge Morris today with Board and Train Zell! 🐕

Friendly reminder that Zell is adoptable through !

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Please welcome Bella to her board and train! She is coming to us from  to work through some fear and anxiety. We’re supe...
01/23/2025

Please welcome Bella to her board and train! She is coming to us from to work through some fear and anxiety. We’re super excited to watch this little lady blossom! 🌸

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Unfortunately Cherry Pie doesn’t photograph well at  because she’s the same color as the floor 😂📍Wilmington, DE☎️ 302-69...
01/18/2025

Unfortunately Cherry Pie doesn’t photograph well at because she’s the same color as the floor 😂

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Please welcome Zell to her board and train! Zell is a rambunctious rottie mix from  who will be up for adoption at the e...
01/14/2025

Please welcome Zell to her board and train! Zell is a rambunctious rottie mix from who will be up for adoption at the end of her stay with us!

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

❄️Greta’s enjoying her weekend stay back at Chateau Motivated! Some fresh snow last night and a nice off leash hike made...
01/11/2025

❄️Greta’s enjoying her weekend stay back at Chateau Motivated! Some fresh snow last night and a nice off leash hike made for a perfect morning🏰

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Seven dogs and zero management. All free and allowed to do as they please. Dog trainers that crate and rotate client dog...
01/04/2025

Seven dogs and zero management. All free and allowed to do as they please. Dog trainers that crate and rotate client dogs without allowing them freedom inside the home are failing dogs right from the start. It’s a flawed approach and will never obtain true freedom in the real world.

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

New Year’s Resolution: Play with our dogs more! What are your plans for 2025 with your dog? Drop a comment below!👇👇📍Wilm...
01/01/2025

New Year’s Resolution: Play with our dogs more!

What are your plans for 2025 with your dog? Drop a comment below!👇👇

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

🎄Merry Christmas from your friends at Motivated Canine!🎄 We hope everyone got to spend some quality time with their dogs...
12/26/2024

🎄Merry Christmas from your friends at Motivated Canine!🎄 We hope everyone got to spend some quality time with their dogs today!

As dog owners/trainers, we never truly take a holiday so today Kady took a field trip to our parents house! She was a rockstar! Of course we had to show off how festive she is 🎅

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

Sunday Funday with Cherry Pie! 🥧 It was freezing outside today!🥶 But we still bundled up and got after it! Who else did ...
12/22/2024

Sunday Funday with Cherry Pie! 🥧

It was freezing outside today!🥶 But we still bundled up and got after it! Who else did something fun with their dogs this weekend?

📍Wilmington, DE
☎️ 302-690-8777
🌐 www.motivatedcanine.com

12/19/2024

Respost from 2019

Is your relationship with your dog transactional?

Does your dog only pay attention to you when you have treats? Do you feel like a treat dispenser, completely lost without your trusty treat pouch?

Do you find yourself relying on food to distract your dog from things they want, or to “convince” them to like something they don’t? Are you focusing only on “getting the right behaviors” rather than building a deeper connection?

Here’s the thing: using food in training isn’t bad—it’s a powerful tool! But if it becomes the only tool, it might actually hinder the relationship you’re trying to build.

You see, there’s a huge difference between simply reinforcing behaviors with food and training in a way that strengthens trust, cooperation, and communication.

The key to a better relationship with your dog?
Shift the focus from fixing behaviors to creating clarity, connection, and authority—all built on the foundation of play.

Most problem behaviors are symptoms of a breakdown in your relationship and communication. And while treats may temporarily “fix” things, they don’t address the root of the problem.

So how do you build a solid, cooperative relationship?
By tapping into your dog’s natural instincts and engaging them in collaborative, cooperative play.

Play isn’t just about having fun—it’s about teaching boundaries, rules, and criteria. Through games like chase-and-catch or possession games, you build trust, confidence, and communication. And guess what? True communication is rooted in obedience.

Without obedience, there’s no teamwork. Without teamwork, there’s no trust.

Functional obedience doesn’t mean suppressing your dog or micromanaging every move they make. It means creating clarity and setting the stage for a partnership where your dog wants to work with you, listens enthusiastically, and thrives—even in the face of distractions.

A strong relationship is not transactional; it’s collaborative and cooperative. And it starts with intentional training, play, and understanding your dog on a deeper level.

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