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The Mindful Dog Walker Dog training in Boston's MetroWest. Bringing a mindful approach to your dogs daily routine

Teaching Appa to hold an item so he can eventually pick items up for mom (or pose in cute photos)
16/01/2025

Teaching Appa to hold an item so he can eventually pick items up for mom (or pose in cute photos)

We finally found the play button on this frustrated bulldog 🤩
07/01/2025

We finally found the play button on this frustrated bulldog 🤩

Puck has some handling issues that have come up after a few incidents of pain. We're building the concept of cooperative...
13/12/2024

Puck has some handling issues that have come up after a few incidents of pain. We're building the concept of cooperative care using handling that he's (mostly) comfortable with so we can apply the process to more invasive handling in the future.

Muzzle training for vet visits! Dawn has a very nice foundation because of her owners work, so introducing the muzzle wa...
13/11/2024

Muzzle training for vet visits! Dawn has a very nice foundation because of her owners work, so introducing the muzzle was a breeze.

What a team, what a view!
23/10/2024

What a team, what a view!

Tillie, a chocolate lab puppy, was a quick study at her first lesson. It's important that we remove any frustration and ...
21/10/2024

Tillie, a chocolate lab puppy, was a quick study at her first lesson. It's important that we remove any frustration and conflict from the leash as early as possible because the leash is the foundation for all the work to come.

Prudie girl made it past so many of her triggers in the neighborhood today. She's been putting in a lot of work these pa...
15/10/2024

Prudie girl made it past so many of her triggers in the neighborhood today. She's been putting in a lot of work these past few weeks and it's showing!

Jakey ❤️ He was a frequent guest in my home and an honorary member of my pack for more than 5 years. He was gentle with...
03/10/2024

Jakey ❤️ He was a frequent guest in my home and an honorary member of my pack for more than 5 years. He was gentle with Des, respectful with Charlie, and a play mate for Eddie. He was a goofy, gift of a dog and we're going to miss his presence around here. Rest easy, big guy 🌈

It's always a great way to end the day training with Suvi and Beth ❤️
13/09/2024

It's always a great way to end the day training with Suvi and Beth ❤️

Muzzle training can be a game changer for a lot of dogs! For dogs like Cobble, who just want space from unfamiliar peopl...
05/09/2024

Muzzle training can be a game changer for a lot of dogs! For dogs like Cobble, who just want space from unfamiliar people, muzzles come with super powers. The stigma muzzles carry often cause people to move away, which is exactly what she wants. We're spending a lot of time conditioning her to the tool so she can step out feeling happy, stress free and ready to enjoy the benefits.

It doesn't look like much but this is a picture of Moxie communicating that he wants a break from play/interactions. He ...
21/08/2024

It doesn't look like much but this is a picture of Moxie communicating that he wants a break from play/interactions. He goes to that same spot in the yard and lays down, I take the cue and walk to away until he's ready to go again. I taught him to do this so he could trust me and know he had a way to say "no thanks" in a productive way. He doesn't take this option often anymore but it's the reason our relationship is as strong as it is.

If you're not building a two-way relationship with your dog while you're training, I think you're missing out.
20/08/2024

If you're not building a two-way relationship with your dog while you're training, I think you're missing out.

Seminars for the win! This past weekend I was fortunate enough to learn from at in upstate NY. I came away with a very...
08/08/2024

Seminars for the win! This past weekend I was fortunate enough to learn from at in upstate NY. I came away with a very simple tweak to leash handling that I have been eager to share with Gail and June. Today was the day and it's was, to quote Gail, "witchcraft".

June is smart, and frustrated with a decent amount of drive and energy which makes neighborhood walks extra difficult. They've made a lot of progress through changes in lifestyle, communication and appropriate exercise, but this was the missing piece of the puzzle. June thanks you, Chad!

This photo is from before I knew what Eddie was up to, as you can see he is completely naked. No collar, no leash, no ha...
15/07/2024

This photo is from before I knew what Eddie was up to, as you can see he is completely naked. No collar, no leash, no harness, nothing.

This is a bunny nest, as I found out while watching Eddie pull a squeaking baby bunny out into the daylight. I gave him a "leave it" and he calmly spit it out and followed me back to to the house, albeit reluctantly. His ability to hear, process and complete my request in such an intense, highly self-reinforcing moment isn't an accident and it's not due to low prey drive. It's from consistent work teaching him to think while in an aroused state. This doesn't happen through suppressing his drive, but in supporting it through intentional play and work.

Anyway, just wanted to share a little bit about how play and obedience work in our daily lives.

Adding in a little more formal obedience for Dawn. Heeling and auto sits. They're really quiet the pair!
02/07/2024

Adding in a little more formal obedience for Dawn. Heeling and auto sits. They're really quiet the pair!

I LOVE this picture of Elvis and his dad. So relaxed and confident, so connected. No conflict, just understanding.
04/06/2024

I LOVE this picture of Elvis and his dad. So relaxed and confident, so connected. No conflict, just understanding.

Spending more time with Daisy on her nails. Today, we're building her desire to "opt-in" by working outside, no restrain...
03/06/2024

Spending more time with Daisy on her nails. Today, we're building her desire to "opt-in" by working outside, no restraint, no commands. She can walk away any time for a break.

Introduced Koda to drag work today. It's an activity that fulfills her genetics, it builds confidence and drains her exc...
28/05/2024

Introduced Koda to drag work today. It's an activity that fulfills her genetics, it builds confidence and drains her excess energy. We followed up this short session with a little social training. She's typically a very hyper, pushy dog who makes other dogs uncomfortable but today, she was calm and receptive. All thanks to a little fulfillment before hand.

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