MCS Dog Training

MCS Dog Training Since 2017, we've dedicated ourselves to making a lasting impact on lives. This teaches them to focus on you.
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With a passion for canine companionship, MCS Dog Training has had the privilege of working with over 3500 dogs, many of whom were in "last chance" situations. MCS uses a different approach to dog training, we don't train them, we train you to speak dog. The first thing we do at every appointment is to get the dog to walk on a loose leash. This gets them walking right next to you without any effort

just as if you were holding hands with a loved one. This is the foundation of all further obedience and behavior modification training. A loose lead is a mental connection that remains even when the dog is not on a lead.

02/04/2025

It is looking like it is going to be an awesome training time in PA in MAR. We are waiting for some folks to pay their invoices so we can secure their slots. We will post what we have available soon. Don't miss out.

02/03/2025

Keeping two dogs that don't get along separated is just not sustainable for the long haul. They may not be able to see each other but they can aways smell each other and when they eventually cross paths it will be like the crips & bloods. This is another one of those situations that cause overwhelming stress and anxiety for families. Call us today to learn a better way.

02/03/2025

In the last few days, I have received calls from two new mom's that are worried about the new baby and their dog. About the worst possible thing, and a mother's worst nightmare is a dog biting a baby. There are many moving parts to the family dynamic when a new baby comes home, add in a dog that thought they were the most important thing in the house before hand and things can become stressful. Living on pins and needles is stressful and Non sustainable. We love working on these types of situations, because like many of the situations we work with, just plain old-fashioned obedience is not going to cut it.

Truth lol
02/03/2025

Truth lol

02/03/2025

The tripping drill. Public access is the hard part of service dog training. It is not just obedience. It is conditioning the dog not to respond as they naturally would in situations you are likely to encounter in public. SDs spend the vast majority of the time simply laying in the heel next to their handler, often in very confined spaces. People may have to step over your dog and I have even had kids unexpectedly jump over him. If the person trips the dog cannot react.

Odin getting his praise on.
02/02/2025

Odin getting his praise on.

Odin getting the love from the kids.
02/01/2025

Odin getting the love from the kids.

02/01/2025

Recently, while working with dogs at Apollo Rescue in Justin, TX, I noticed a common issue with the standard slip leads used by many rescues. These generic s...

02/01/2025

How to replace the crappy leather adjuster on any slip lead to make it a functional piece of gear. Rescues can retrofit all their leads for a few bucks.

01/31/2025

Most rescues use a standard, plain Jane slip lead because of cost. The problem with them is that the leather adjuster gets smoothed out and does not stay in place. There is a correct way to put on as well. Later we will be posting a video of how replace the leather adjuster with parachute cord like we have on the Immediate Correction Lead so those old slip leads can be retrofitted for about 50 cents each. They are still not the best option, but this makes them way more useful.

01/31/2025

Well, I tried to do the jumping video today using Emilie's dog Duffy because he goes nuts when he sees her. Once I had the leash on, a regular loose lead by the way, there was nothing she could do to get him to jump. Go figure, a dog on a loose leash is calm. Getting ready to head out for an appointment, maybe their dog will jump for me. Ugh!!!

Last appointment with Tori and Mila last night. She is ready to test for the BARC cerification. This little guy is BJ,...
01/31/2025

Last appointment with Tori and Mila last night. She is ready to test for the BARC cerification. This little guy is BJ, her little brother who is cheering her on.

01/30/2025

Atilla, one of the craziest dogs I have ever worked with. You just always have to keep in mind that muzzles do come off and you better have a plan B.

01/30/2025

Man I miss this guy. He was blind and deaf, we rescued him from Keli from Hodgepodge Pets in MD. We knew he did not have long and he needed to be in a furever home for the time he had left. I used to carry hi around in a car seat swaddled in a blanket. We had him for a short time before he passed peacefully in my arms.

01/30/2025

One of the things I encounter the most that I don't think I have ever covered very much is the topic of Dogs, Moms, and kids. About 85% of my clients are women and the majority have kids and grandkids. The 800-pound gorilla in the room that nobody talks about until it is too late

Odin has been searing for ma*****na since he was about 6 months old. He will also track Emilie. Scent work is a great ...
01/30/2025

Odin has been searing for ma*****na since he was about 6 months old. He will also track Emilie. Scent work is a great way to stimulate your dog's mind and have fun doing it.

Many unwanted dog behaviors—barking, digging, or zooming around the house like a maniac—often stem from a lack of exercise. While well-intentioned owners try to burn off energy through physical activities like fetch or running in the yard, I’ve found the real issue is frequently a lack of ment...

01/30/2025

Our prayers go out to all the victims, friends, and First Responders of the DC plane/helo crash.

01/30/2025

We have been trying to shoot the video about how to stop jumping for two days but it won't stop raining.

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The tripping drill. Public access is the hard part of service dog training. It is not just obedience. It is conditioning the dog not to respond as they naturally would in situations you are likely to encounter in public. SDs spend the vast majority of the time simply laying in the heel next to their handler, often in very confined spaces. People may have to step over your dog and I have even had kids unexpectedly jump over him. If the person trips the dog cannot react.

How to replace the crappy leather adjuster on any slip lead to make it a functional piece of gear. Rescues can retrofit all their leads for a few bucks.

This is Slash, Dad called because he got a little nasty pants with kennel staff while being boarded. This is my second time working with him. He showed Zero aggression until Dad asked if I could get him to jump in the truck because he never would for him. He jumped in for me on the first try. It was only when I opened the back and reached in to let him out that he became aggressive. Dad had never seen him do this before. Imagine if Dad had some else try to get him out. Glad I had my bite gear. We made a bunch of progress on this in about 10 minutes using the fundamentals of Focused Based Canine Training. We post the befe and after video later. I still love him.

"Dad, I am way too old for this but if you say so." Practicing Stop n Go. That's my boy. Bulldogs are not really known for their enthusiasm for things other than eating, sleeping, and farting.

Walking over to the park for some training. We have been working together for over 8 years and everyday is a training day. If he does something wrong it's my fault...not his. Simply walking in the heel. The dog should be next to you as if you are holding the hand of a child. The FIRST thing we do every morning when we get up at 6 is walk around the block just like this. Focused Based Canine Training.

You might have noticed I was a little absent the last four months. We'll I'm back, here I explain what happened and where we go from here. Be blessed- George

Having some fun working with Mr Don (84 years young) and Pip. Her first time at Lowes.

Everything starts with loose leash walking. When dogs play it's not just for fun, dogs use it to establish hierarchy by controlling movement and space to be more effective hunting. We cannot play with them like another dog can so it's important that we show consistent leadership while walking.

Bentley working on the Balanced and Relaxed Canine Test. Him and his Mom have come a long way. Frenchies are as cute as they are hard headed.

Working with PLACE in public. Dood is awwsome.

Working with Gracie for the Balanced & Relaxed Canine Test. When people think about reactivity they typically think about a dog reacting towards something as that is most common, the other side of reactivity is avoidance of things which can actually be more dangerous to the handler because the dog often retreats and can jerk the handlers body to the side and rear. The dog may bump up get tangled up because they move without looking, thus increasing the reactivity. This is often caused by lack of socialization. When we met Gracie she would not let anyone walk around behind her. Now Gracie is learning to enjoy the world outside of her house by focusing on Mom's calm leadership. Everytime you "follow" the dogs reaction you are reinforcing the behavior by "agreeing" with them. Gracie is crushing it learning to trust both dogs and people and increasing her focus on Mom instead of reacting. Great job Mom & Gracie.

Here we are for our first session with Don and Pip his 8 mo Lab. Don is a spry 84 yrs old. When we met he told me that over the years he has had many dogs and knows Pip will probably be his last and wanted to do it right. Pip is all nose and needed to be shown that the loose is the best thing in the world. It is the key to unlocking all the adventures Don has in-store for her.

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MCS uses a different approach to dog training, we don't train them, we train you to understand them so you can learn to modify their behavior. Some trainers try to get you to buy multiple sessions before they even know whats going on with your dog. Instead during the first session we show you how to hit the Ctrl/Alt/Delete button and start over again with an understanding of where you want to go and how to get there. Most of our calls are for getting a dog to stop doing something, not getting them to do something. Most bad behaviors stem from anxiety and once you understand that most problem behaviors are easy to modify.