Dog Training Adventures

Genesis Harness Desense Breakdown- Session 1

As promised, me rambling about what goes on in my head while training Genesis with her new ruffwear harness! 🍪 The end goal is for Genesis to be able to offer putting the harness on herself so I can give her some more agency and choice by allowing her to decide which harness she would like to wear every time we go out! This is session one of desensitization with this particular harness. Genesis does have experience offering putting on collars/harnesses with other gear but as you can see it’s important we start over anytime we get something new so I can ensure she is comfortable and confident in her gear! Genesis, like most Shibas, are gear sensitive so introducing new things can be difficult for her sometimes so we take the slow and steady approach with lots of treats! What do we think, more video breakdowns like this?!Harness: @ruffwear Hi and LightTreats: Rachel Ray Nutrish Burger Bites and @vitalessentialsraw Salmon Bites#dogtrainingadventures #dogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #rewardyourdog #geardesensitizing #cooperativecare #cooperativedogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlife #dogtrainersofinstagram #rewardyourdog #ruffwear #harness #dogsinharnesses #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreedog #bodylanguage #slowandsteady #shibainu #shibainutraining #shibalife #shibatraining #forcefreeshiba #rplus #dogtrainerrambles

Out here proving that no matter the dog, even the “hard” ones, we are thriving with just some treats, a leash, and plenty of patience and consistency (a knowledge of dog behavior is helpful too 💁🏼‍♀️)#dogtraining #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #limadogtraining #ditchthetools #cookiepusher #rewardyourdog #progressoverperfection #alwaystraining #stubborndog #stubborndogtraining #cattledog #shibainu #corgi #cobberdog #chihuahua #dogsofboston #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlife #dogsofinstagram #doglife #giveyourdogatreat #clicktreat #thrivingnotsurviving #servicedog #servicedogtrainer #servicedogtraining #servicedogsofma #reactivedogtraining #reactivedog

Lola here to remind you to just stop and HAVE FUN WITH YOUR DOG! 🤗🐕‍🦺#dogtrainingadventures #cobberdog #lola #lolabear #havefunwithyourdog #playingintheleaves #walkingonsunshine #dogtraining #dogplaytime #playwithyourdog #dogsofboston #cutedogsoftiktok #bostonma #happyfall #dogtrainingtips #fallfashion #dogtrainerlife #fallaesthetic #autumnvibes #enjoylife #enjoyyourdog #ilovemyjob #scatterfeeding

Jojo Loose Leash Walking

Had a great lesson today with @jojotheservicedog working on some CGC skills and working through Jojo’s adolescent phase! He was very distracted by all the sticks and smells at the park, so we worked through it to building up that focus again. Thankfully Jojo has a great foundation to fall back into, so now it’s just getting back into those basics to help him through this teenage phase! #dogtrainingadventures #jojo #servicedog #cgc #caninegoodcitizen #teenagedogphase #goldenretriever #goldens_ofinstagram #servicedogtraining #backtobasics #rewardyourdog #akccgc #workthroughdistractions #distractiontraining #looseleashwalking #heel #alwaystraining #dogtraining #basicobediencetraining

Confidence Building with Rex

Look at Rex go! 🙌🏼👏🏼 Can you believe that before this clip Rex didn't even want to put his paws on the playground equipment at all? Rex is a rescue dog from down south who is facing some anxiety and fearfulness which then leads to reactivity and stress for both Rex and his owners. One important aspect of dealing with a fear reactive and anxious dog is to build up the confidence both in themselves and in their owners. By playing on playground equipment we not only are able to start teaching the dog how to overcome easy obstacles but also increase the dogs trust in their owner. We pair these obstacles with positive reinforcement for a job well done (in Rex's case, cheese cubes 🧀) and we are able to start changing the dog's mindset of the world! #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraining #rescuesofinstagtam #reactivedog #confidenceboosting #playgroundplay #positivereinforcement #mindsetoverobediance #openmindedtraining #progressoverperfection #relationshipbaseddogtraining #trainyourdog #traindontcomplain #boxermix #confidencebuilding #youcandoit #overcomingobstacles #workthroughthestress

Loose leash with Molly Sue

So very proud of Molly Sue's progress in just a couple walks! 🙌🏼❤ Molly Sue started doing walks with me last week after pulling her owner down and injuring him. She may be small, but she sure is strong and mighty! So we switched her over from her harness to a @k9lifeline.dog slip lead and have been practicing some loose leash and give to pressure skills while out on walks. Now this video may not SEEM like a lot, but she is responding to light pressure on the leash, walking nicely, and most importantly no longer pulling! Comparing this to our first walk last Tuesday and it is huge progress in such a short amount of time! It's amazing what can happen with the right tools and the right handling! #dogtrainingadventures #Mollysue #trainingwalks #traineddogsarehappydogs #lookatthattail #looseleashwalking #progressoverperfection #makingprogress #sliplead #k9lifeline #traindontcomplain #leashmanners #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuesofinstagram #ilovemyjob #showyourtools #customtrainingplan #dogwalks #exerciseyourdog

Look At That Game

Remy has been doing so well on out on our walks lately! This quick clip is a good example of the "Look At That" game. You point out the object the object, wait a second, and reward for their good behaviors! We've been practicing this with the horses in Remy's neighborhood and he is doing so well! He shows interest in the horses, stays calm while observing them, and then comes for his reward when I mark his good behaviors! This game can be used with any dog, but works especially well with reactive dogs, overexposed dogs, and puppies working on socialization. It is a form of counter conditioning which helps a dogs mindset and feelings over certain things! #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraininglife #Remy #bernedoodle #trainingwalks #traindontcomplain #counterconditioning #lookatthat #traininggames #showyourtools #prongcollar #katiesbuckles #dogtrainersofri #realworldobediance #balancedtrainer #mindsetmatters #mindsetoverobediance

Finnley's Stick

Finnley's new walk buddy, his stick! Caymen wasn't too impressed by it, but Finnley thought it was the best! #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraininglife #dogtrainersofri #dogwalks #trainingwalks #labsofinstagram #americanlab #englishlab #traindontcomplain #naturalinsticts #breedtraits #retrieversofinstagram #traineddogsarehappydogs #puppiesofinstagram #walkyourdog #exerciseyourdog #fulfillyourdog #showyourtools #cutestpuppyever #cutedogsofinstagram

Belly Rubs with Chubbs

Kicking off the weekend right with some golden puppy belly rubs ❤🐾🙌🏼 This is Chubbs, a 5.5 month old Golden retriever puppy I got to meet today! We had an excellent first lesson today and have so much fun stuff in store to teach him how to be the best golden he can be out in the real world! #dogtraininglife #dogtrainerlife #starttheweekendright #happyfriday #realworldobediance #realworldtraining #chubbsthegolden #trainthemright #puppysnuggles #retrieversofinstagram #dogtrainingadventures #goldenpuppy #goldenretriever #goldensofinstagram #chubbs #trainyourdog #puppytraining #bellyrubs #traindontcomplain

These labbies ❤ their kongs! Both Caymen and Finnley get a frozen kong with some peanut butter to help them unwind after their walks! As you can tell, both of these little labbies know exactly what to do to get their kongs. Since Caymen is older he's allowed to stay our in the house while home alone, while Finnley knows he should go back to his crate to get his! #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraining #kong #kongdogs #americanlab #labpuppy #happylabs #dogwalking #dogwalker #unwind #dogtrainersofri #rewardyourdog #walkyourdog #trainingwalks #trainyourdogright #cratetraining #puppytraining #puppiesofinstagram #cayman #finnley @kongcompany

Structured Play with Remy

Structured Playtime with Remy! 🎾🐕 What is structured play? It is as simple as it sounds, playtime with structure! Why do we use structured play? There are a couple reasons! By implementing rules and boundaries into our playtime we help teach dogs how to listen during high excitement moments. We also are teaching them how to be calm on command, versus just be a crazy doggo! What dogs do we use structured play with? Typically we suggest structured play for dogs who are high energy, very excitable, and tend to go too crazy during playtime. However, ANY dog can benefit with adding structure into playtime! Even though we add rules and boundaries into our playtime, the dogs still have so much fun! You can see Remy's tail wagging the entire time as he anticipates the ball being thrown, but he's being the best boy as he waits to be told to go get it! It also helps tire them out even faster since we are making our dogs use both their BRAIN and their BODIES! Next time you go to play with your dog, try adding in a little structure and see how it goes! #Remy #dogtrainingadventures #dogtraining #structuredplay #structuredplaytime #addrules #implementboundaries #impulsecontrol #trainyourdog #trainyourdogright #bernedoodle #playwithyourdog #rewardyourdog #fetchtime #dogtraining #dogtrainersofri #dogsoflittlerhody #dpgsofri #waitingouttherain #doodleydogs #doodlesofinstagram #goodboy #traindontcomplain #rewardwhatyouwant #balancedtrainer #balancedtraining #showyourtools

Nolan ASMR

Some French Bulldog ASMR to help you get through the rest of your week! Sound up to hear Nolan scarfing up his peanut butter during his last Spaw Day 🛁🧼

Morning Walks with Remy 🐾

Morning walks with Remy be like 🙌🏼☕ Can you and your dog successfully complete the coffee cup challenge? It's simple, take a walk with your morning coffee and try not to let it it spill! Remy and I have been working together on his leash manners for awhile, and we are finally at the point where I feel comfortable walking him with my coffee in hand 🎊🤗 We would love to see your videos of you trying this challenge! Make sure to tag us @dog_training_adv so we can share them! #dogtrainingadventures #coffeecupchallenge #morningdogwalk #dogtraining #dogtrainersofri #dogsoflittlerhody #bernedoodlesofinstagram #Remy #bernedoodle #doodle #traindontcomplain #icedcoffee #dogtrainersrunofcaffeine #doodlesofinstagram #trainyourdog #trainyourdogright #trainingsuccess #trainingwalks #walkyourdog #exerciseyourdog #letthemsniff #prongcollar @katiesbuckles #yeti @yeti @stickermule #showyourtools #prongcollartraining #barkhappy

Training at Attleboro Farmer's Market

Training today at the @attleborofarmersmarket with @thebig3_igbros We were super excited to see that @kaverockfarm was there today with their alpacas so we were able to do some really good practice around new and different distractions!🦙🦙🦙 Domino and Shrek also really rocked it walking through the busy parts of the farmers market with lots of other dogs and people with very limited reactions! Domino has some string feelings towards other dogs when on leash and he really did amazing showing how much progress we are making ❤ Shrek also has some issues just barking to bark, and we were able to work him through that with a couple quick corrections. Shrek's barking usually riles up Domino, so by being able to curb his attention barking we were able to set everyone up for success 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #dogtrainingadventures #attleborofarmersmarket #kaverockfarm #reactivedog #reactivitytraining #traindontcomplain #alpaca #Italiangreyhound #shibainu #trainarounddistractions #setthemupforsuccess #thebigthree #Shrek #Domino #genesistheshibainu

Today on "Dog Trainers Make Mistakes Too!" As you may know this is Genesis, my shiba inu service dog. Being a service dog she comes with me just about everything, with the exception of certain training lessons and walks (but she's always available to come with upon request if you would like!). Today she wasn't able to come with me so I put her in her travel crate, set up our camera, and left! While I was away she decided to freak out on her crate to try to escape, and ended up ripping this piece. Now let's break this down a little bit to help show the thought process that goes into every training plan! What Was Right: -She was calm for most of the time I was gone -She settled when given verbal correction through camera -Had a busy morning and made sure she was tired before crating -Gave a chew to keep busy (which she ignored) What Was Wrong: -Different than our usual crate, not one we use often -Crated in a different environment than she is used to being left -Crated directly before leaving Once you break down the good and bad, it makes setting your dog up for success much easier! What We Will Do To Solve This: -Set her up in her crate for short periods of time with no one here, either for short trips out or waiting outside -Implement crate time while people are home -PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!! No matter how much training you and your dog have, there will always be areas where you can improve and work to be better! Now that we've uncovered this weak link instead of dwelling on it, we will just jump right into working through it so Genesis will be able to succeed in the future! Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes, reassess, and move forward! We will always be here to help you through them❤❤ #dogtrainingadventures #dogsarentrobots #dogsmakemistakestoo #traindontcomplain #dogtrainingfail #setthemupforsuccess #cratetraining #crateyourdog #shibainu #Genesis #genesistheshibainu #dogtrainersmakemistakestoo #dogtrainermistake #ownyourmistakes #wor