Every year we host our Therapy Dog Trick or Treat event to bring the community together! Everyone with a certified Therapy dog through us comes out and hands out candy to the kids, so the kids get to trick or treat and pet a bunch of sweet pups. The joy therapy dogs bring to peoples’ lives is incredible to see. What is a therapy dog? A dog that is certified to go to hospitals, schools and places to provide comfort and love to people in need of it. They must be trained to some of the highest standards because they will be around and interact with ALL kinds of people and children. What we look for above all else is an innate desire in the dog to WANT to do this. Unfortunately a lot of people WANT their dog to be that dog so badly that they force them when the dog doesn’t really love the work. That desire for love from all people, that’s something that can’t be trained. If your dog does love all the people, then the next step is getting their obedience in the best shape so they can become a certified therapy dog. ‼️A THERAPY DOG IS NOT A SERVICE DOG‼️ You canNOT take a therapy dog into the grocery store with you or go on a plane with them, they are not providing a task for their owner, just giving love and attention to others. If you want to find a therapy dog program in your area, start searching now, and find a well established and highly esteemed organization to certify through. Once you find the organization you want to work with- check what you’ll need your dog to be capable of to pass their test and start training TODAY! Ask any of your questions about therapy dogs in the comments! Thank you to all the businesses in Hilton Village for making this event possible, you guys were the backbone of this, we appreciate you so much! @birdgirlbottleshop is the BEST host (and friend) you could ask for! Special thanks to @villageknitteryva @spuntini_va @fennariocoffeeroasters @indulgebakeryandbistro @healinglab.chiro and all of the amazing businesses in the
ADOPT ME
I’m not kidding when I say I fell in love with this dog 🥺 She seriously has the sweetest personality ever.
Smooches is a black and white Chinese Sharpei and American Pit Bull Terrier, and the shelter staff thinks she’s about 4 years old. She acts like a puppy, she’s so bouncy and full of playful energy.
Like with any shelter dog, smooches will need some training to fit nicely into a new home. We want to see her in a home that will learn how to communicate with her and ensure that she can stay with them forever! Because of this, we are happy to donate a free obedience class to whoever would adopt her 💛
Smooches is available at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
Message us if you adopt her and we would love to work with you!
TRAINER: Morgan Strack
DOG: Smooches (adoptable dog!)
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Are you ready to get started with your dog’s training, but don’t know where to start?
The earlier you get to work, the better, but it’s never too late to teach a dog new things!
Our next session of classes begins THIS WEEK! Head to our site to learn more, and navigate to the “schedule” page to see every class we are offering this month. There’s only select classes with spots left, so sign up asap!
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So many people struggle with food motivation and making a few changes can help you build that drive! Hand feed their meals and use this exercise to begin cultivating that motivation. Stop feeding from a bowl for the time being, and if you have to, ensure you are picking it up within 5-10 mins of putting it down (regardless of how much your dog ate). #dogtraining #balanceddogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtips #dogmotivation #foodmotivation
One of the most valuable things you can teach your dog to do, is NOTHING. We recommend starting this training as soon as your dog comes home, there’s no such thing as too early. Hold your dog’s leash close and reward and release when they settle. Build up duration slowly! You can also tether your dog when practicing this at home. We always recommend starting this training at home & increasing the distractions slowly! Comment any questions! #dogtraining #balanceddogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtips #donothingtraining #settletraining #dogtethering
If you don’t use implied stays, you may want to differentiate the “stay” & “wait” commands. Here is the simple way we use these commands differently!If you want your dog to be patient for their food bowl or at the front door, that’s a “wait”. If you want your dog to hold a down at a brewery or to settle on place, that’s a “stay”. Comment any questions! #dogtraining #balanceddogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtips
Sweet Nellee brought so much joy to these residents! Therapy dogs have a special place in this world and we are blessed to be able to help many dogs get their certifications 💛**we had permission to take a share all videos shown #dogtraining #balanceddogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtips #therapydog #assistedliving #therapydogsofinstagram #therapydogintraining
