We are thankful! First Place for Best Boarding Facility and First Place for Best Pet Trainer!
Congratulations to all of the local people and businesses that were recognized!
Opie reviewing recall from behind the handler, swing and follow and practicing a loose leash heel between the horses. Great job!
Rumi working on intermediate level obedience including recall to finish, swing from heel to side then switch heel to side, recall from behind the handler, close to recall and movement around his stays. Brilliant!
Teaching tricks is a great way to improve communication, advance training and have fun with your dog!
Rafi and Layla absolutely crushing their cues today!
Tips From The Training Yard:
Calmly Removing Your Dog From A Potentially Provoking Stimulus
Your dog depends on you! Show them that you will help them by navigating potential problem situations calmly with an About Turn.
You can add the universal flat palm gesture indicating that you will not be engaging if you encounter a person, typically with an overexcited dog dragging them forward toward you!
Pass your leash in front of you to your opposite hand, turn your body toward your dog. Allow them to travel behind you. Pass the leash behind you as you pivot 180*s. Your dog will be on their heel side as you calmly walk in the opposite direction.
Practice in a non distracting environment first. You will feel more confident once you master this skill and that emotion can be shared with you dog! Try it!
The 2nd Annual Boo Barn Ranch fundraiser is tonight between 4-6pm. There will be light refreshments, a costume parade and contest and a silent auction! Here's a glimpse of the things that will be available! There will be items from local artists as well! We will have special guests from the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter too! Don't miss it! Fun AND a fabulous cause!
Jade is back! She will complete basic obedience and move into intermediate level obedience!
The group worked on a focus exercise. We introduced recall. The dogs reviewed heel and we talked about developing an automatic sit/stay when the handler stops walking.
Gorgeous weather, beautiful location, happy handlers and super students!
Tips From The Training Yard:
Provide Physical And Mental Stimulation Daily
Engage your dog both physically and mentally to avoid unwanted behavior such as nuisance barking, digging, destructive behavior such as chewing and compulsive behavior such as pacing and tail chasing.
Spending active, positive time together will strengthen your relationship, build trust, remove excess energy and allow you to experience shared joy!
Try it!
Tips From The Training Yard:
Building Resilience
You can build resilience through positive time together. Teach desired behavior and reward it. Control the environment and divide tasks finely.
Your dog will cope with situations better and be mentally stronger.
Help your dog feel better and do better!
Tips From The Training Yard:
Nuture Confidence
Train your dog to build confidence. Divide your tasks finely to ensure success. Spend positive time together to increase trust and strengthen your relationship.
We influence our dogs whenever we are with them. Be the leader/coach that they deserve!
You can do it!
