New Generation Obedience Training

10/14/2023

What do you think the most common behavioral problem owners struggle with?

09/27/2023

Friendly reminder

Friday fail!

This jar of Nutella has been 'registered' as a service dog. A comical reminder that the ADA does not require service animals to have ID cards or be registered/certified. They're not required to wear harnesses or vests, either. If you have more questions about this, give us a call!

[Image: Jar of Nutella wearing a dog harness, leash and fake service dog ID card.]

08/29/2023

08/29/2023

We are now servicing the Triad area!

08/26/2023

08/12/2023

Fear is the easiest things to condition in dogs and the hardest to resolve. Fear can come from many places, many of which we don't control. This infographic is my most downloaded and shared resource. Download your copy here: http://rescuedbytraining.com/fear-in-dogs-infographic/
and for a deep dive into each of these, read the accompanying Fear In Dogs blog series here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/tag/fear-in-dogs-series/

08/11/2023

Poor Guy

08/03/2023

DON’T FORCE ME TO BE SOCIAL!
Do we like everyone we meet? Do we all enjoy socialising and spending time with lots of different people? I certainly don’t and refer to myself as a “caninetrovert” – a person that much prefers to spend time with dogs rather than people. Maybe I’m a little different to the “norm”, but be that as it may, we are all individuals with different personality styles and social preferences.

Some of us are extroverts, gaining energy from interacting with people; some of us introverts, who find people draining and need alone time to recharge our social batteries and some of us are somewhere in between.

If we acknowledge that we are all different in this way, we also need to acknowledge and accept that our dogs are similar.

They could be overly affectionate or fiercely independent, approachable or nervous, energetic or laid back, confident or cautious, sociable, tolerant, selective or reactive.

We may be really disappointed when our dogs turn out not to be the socialite we expected them to be.

Some may even see this as a behaviour problem that needs to be “fixed”. Sometimes it can be improved, especially if the cause is from a negative experience, but genetics, breed tendencies, individual personalities, health and age all contribute to tolerance levels and sociability.

Accept your dog for who they are, allow them to choose whether they want to be sociable or not, respect their choices and never force an interaction that your dog is not comfortable with.

08/02/2023

THE GIFT OF THE GROWL
Dogs don’t bite if a growl will suffice

Not all growling is a sign that a dog’s unhappy. Some growls may be part of a particular play style, seeking attention, from frustration or other reasons.

They may all sound a little different and may be unique to that particular dog.

This post is not about different types of growls, but about reactive, aggressive or early warning growls.

When a dog growls, especially when it’s directed at us, our natural human response is to feel offended and maybe even angry.

Surely dogs need to learn not to growl, growling is bad, it’s not acceptable, a problem that needs to be stopped or punished so a dog learns that it’s wrong, disrespectful and unacceptable, right?

This couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with very valuable information. In their way, they have just told us how they feel without resorting to a bite.

Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily not have even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.

A dog that growls is trying to communicate how they feel. Ignoring or punishing it only suppresses this communication. Punishment increases the level of a dog's discomfort and creates more stress.

A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.

Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Learn to recognise body language. Take note of what makes your dog feel uncomfortable and create distance or give them space.

Be grateful for the gift of a growl – the growl is an early warning signal that we need to respect, understand & acknowledge.

05/06/2023

URGENT!!

Toby, Trevor, Train, King, Mercedes and Coco are facing death because Vance County Animal Shelter is FULL!

We need YOUR help to save these innocent souls. We know animals will be come to the shelter. There are 20 plus surrenders waiting to enter the shelter. All the kennels are full so when an animal enter one will be EUTHANIZED.

Please email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook to save one of the dogs on DEATH ROW.

04/26/2023

04/18/2023

I miss working with our retired veteran dogs!

04/11/2023

Had a wonderful session today with Rocky and his owner HollyAnn Nye Rogers. He did phenomenal with his off leash training today. Rocky and Holly have such a beautiful bond and its a honor to be able to help them communicate more effectively with one another as well as train Rocky to be able to be off leash so he can fully enjoy his future home in the woods.

04/08/2023

Quick reminder! Dogs do NOT speak english , holding conversations or giving long cues will get you the exact opposite of what you want. One/two word cues that are straight to the point and being aware of YOUR body language when giving cues can mean the difference in whether your dog responds to you or not.

04/07/2023

Remember when working with your dog, what you don't use, you lose.

04/07/2023

Absolute beautiful, what a gift our dogs are.

04/06/2023

This is perfect for my girl Mavis! Vickie Gurley 😂

04/06/2023

We love working with this beautiful girl!

04/03/2023

Our dogs need more than just love, they need our guidance!

04/02/2023

HU***NG HOUNDS - It’s not always what it seems
Some dogs do and some dogs don’t, but if you have a dog that humps at the most inopportune times it can be downright embarrassing or annoying. Other dogs, other people, visitors, toys, cushions, furniture, anything that can be mounted and clung to may be fair game. As people, it’s natural to assume that this behaviour is of a sexual nature, that our dogs must be oversexed, sexually frustrated or the all-too-common incorrect belief that our dogs are just trying to be “dominant”.
Hu***ng, like many other dog behaviours does not always have a simple reason. It can be a complex behaviour which is usually emotionally or socially based. Looking for what may be triggering the behaviour and finding the cause should always be the first step before finding ways to change a behaviour. The solutions will depend on the cause. It may be finding ways to reduce stress or anxiety levels, increasing mental stimulation, teaching calm behaviours to prevent over arousal, ensuring your dog is getting enough sleep, using management or in some cases a veterinary check up to rule out any medical causes.
When hu***ng is antagonizing another dog or person or causing frustration, discomfort or harm in any way, then obviously this behaviour needs to be immediately addressed, but sometimes we may need to ask ourselves – is it really something we need to stop our dogs from doing just because as people we see it as socially unacceptable? Is it a harmless way of relieving stress or anxiety after a difficult day or a way to expend pent up energy that is not causing anyone harm? If we prevent this, correct it, redirect this or at worst punish this behaviour are we removing a harmless natural outlet and risking another unwanted behaviour taking its place?
Behaviour is not always the way it looks on the surface. Look for the underlying cause, look at what may be triggering the behaviour before deciding how to change it.

04/01/2023

It has truly been such a gift to be welcomed into this community with open arms. To be able to make a difference in people's lives, to do no harm and strengthen relationships between dogs an their owners, to improve the way we communicate with our dogs and to create balance in homes. After 10 years of being in this line of work, Im still amazed at the genuine kindness people have and the love they have for their dogs.

Let us continue to help people become proactive instead of reactive dog owners.

Call us at 919-606-9876
Email us at [email protected]