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There's a ton of 'dog trainers' in the area. Most are using outdated information to get a dog to comply. I don't want your dog to 'comply'.

I want you to build a relationship with your dog that can only come from trust and love and safety.

13/03/2025

Trainer Talk

Stay in your lane!

We need to have a conversation about something super important.
Let's talk about the importance of understanding when someone is talking outside of their scope of knowledge.

I saw something thar a friend commented on and it bothered me. So I wanted to talk about it. And then the very first video I see is something related that is also very upsetting.
The first picture I posted is from a highly respected trainer in the dog sports world. This is a trainer that is often referenced as one of the 'best in the world'. He works with dogs that are from amazing backgrounds and genetics. He works with sport dogs. He DOES NOT work with behavior cases. And he most certainly does not work with dogs that woukd actively need a behavior medication. He is not a DVM and has never had any kind of Veterinary licensing.
The second is a trainer that is very popular on IG, FB, and TikTok. They have a large following and a ton of people watching their videos. In this video, the trainer Talks about how the dog is human agressive but has an ear infection that needs to be handled. This person is not a DVM and has never had a Veterinary license.
What do both of these pictures have in common? Both trainers are coming out of their lane to talk/do things that are not within the scope of what they should be. Both are trainers that are giving out medical advice to very large numbers of people who should not be giving out medical advice.
This is a huge problem on all sides of the industry. Trainers giving out or preforming medical procedures (dangerously and incredibly damaging to the dog) that they shouldn't and giving advice that they shouldn't. As well as vets, groomers, dog walkers, giving out training advice that is non-functional at beat and dangerous at worst.
It is important that for all people involved in the dog industry to stay in the lane of where they belong. I know I am not a DVM. I am not going to give out medical advice. That's for the vet to do. I hope that vets, groomers, and the like can do likewise.
As a pet parent, it is important for you to know that each part of your team of help for your pup has its own purpose in their own lane. It is important that each part of that team is giving out correct information snd not overstepping their bounds when it comes to what is not in their scope of practice.

01/03/2025

Trainer Talks

'GOOD' VS 'BAD' BEHAVIOR

One of my first things I talk to clients about when I start working with them is that behavior is morally neutral. Behavior is simply information. Information for us to be able to use to give direction, help the dog through a situation, give support, or to do so many other things with.
Behavior doesn't have a moral value to it. It can be something that we want in that moment or something that we don't want
But it doesn't mean that it is 'bad' or 'good'. It is simply information.
That being said, I know that we all have our preconceived notions of what behaviors are wanted vs not wanted. We generally think that a dog hanging by our side. Checking in frequently. Not distracted by life around them. And not going off on their own to sniff and smell is a desired behavior. It's obedience. We think we want obedience.
But in reality, when we are dealing with dogs that are stressed, fearful, overwhelmed, or freaked out. We don't want obedience. We actually want the undesirable behaviors. Dogs thar are stressed don't want to leave. They stay close to what they know is safe. But encouraging venturing out. Having them not be stressed. That's all signs that they are comfortable. That they are letting go of stress. That they can handle the environment.
All of this is things that we want to see when building confidence with dogs. Obedience doesn't build confidence.

20/01/2025

Trainer Talks
Multi dog Households.

All multi dog households should have management in place.
Even if your dogs get along. Even if they are litter mates. Even if they have never had problems.
Unfortunately, dogs are animals. And animals sometimes have problems with each other.
Think about siblings that are too close in age. They stay in the same space. They share the same things. They desire the same things. Most times, they can handle it. But sometimes, they can't. Sometimes, they want to be away from eachother.
This is why management is important. This is why each dog needs to be able to be in a seperate space. This is why each dog deserves their own food bowl away from the others.
And this is why in my opinion, each and every mukti dog household should know a couple of things. 1. They should know and have the sbility to break up a fight. I hope you never need it. But it is still important.
2. Each mukti dog household should have management in place. Whether crates, gates, x pens, or doors, having management in place for them is incredibly important.
Do you have problems separating your pups? Do you have questions on how management can help your household? Let me know how I can help!

09/01/2025

SNOW DAY!!! Show me your snow day pups! And tell me what things you are doing to keep your pups entertained this snowy day!
We played outside for a bit and will play off abd on. But we also have lots of chewies and lick mats to keep us occupied.

02/01/2025

Happy New Year!!
This year, my goal is to do more training towards being able to go hiking with the dogs, spending more time on some daunting cooperative care tasks, and a couple of other big things.
What goals do you have for your dogs this year? How can I help you achieve those goals?

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas from my crew to yours. The pups enjoyed opening and promptly trying to destroy their new toys.

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from my crew to yours.

21/11/2024

It's so hard sometimes having a dog that is difficult. From the management challenges, to the extensive training, to the juggling the needs of different dogs in different situations, to even just trying to survive. It all can add up. And that can lead to so many feelings and emotions.
It's important to try to remember that we are still trying. We are still fighting. We are still going. We are still moving forward. It may be hard and complicated. But giving up is the failure. Not where we are in our journey.

18/10/2024

Yesterday was Anwyns Gotcha Day.
And I have a trainer confession to make.

I only really started liking her about 6 months ago.

Yep. It's true and I feel like it isn't talked about enough. Having a behaviorally difficult dog makes enjoying them and bonding so much harder than it should be.

For the first 3 months of having her, it was trying to get her used to Akri and not explode every time she saw him. That took 3 months, then it was spending time working on management and still integrating. Then we lost Akri, and frankly, any training disappeared. I was lost in my grief. I could barely do anything eithiut breaking down. There was no training. There was no bonding. I was honestly just trying to nit be resentful towards her.
And as I came out of my grief, her behavior issues showed their ugly head. The resource guarding, the aggression, the seperstion issues, the sound phobias, the anxiety. All of it. Came crashing in. And then we did meds.
It is only within the last 6 months or so that we have been able to do anything. Been able to see who she is. Been able to bond.
I can see her fierceness in love. Her love for play. Her bravery in stress. Her sweetness when she wants love.
Puppies can be this wonderful lovely thing. But they can also be hard. And it's okay to say that you aren't bonding well and it is taking time to adjust. It has taken us 2 years. We have a ton of things to work on. But I am hopeful that now, we can actually do it.
Happy Gotcha Day Anwyn.

03/07/2024

Are you prepared for tomorrow and this weekend? Do you have your lick mats ready? Your kongs? Do yiu have the calming chews or sedatitive medications from your vet? Are you stocked on chewies? Do you have a plan for your pups fir tomorrow's festivities?
The 5th of July is the day that so many dogs are found and turned into fhe animal shelter. Please make sure your pups are safe abd inside during the festivities. No matter how far, your pup doesn't enjoy the show. Keep them at home with lights on, sounds on and a good way to keep them occupied.
I hope everyone has a good and safe holiday tomorrow.

26/06/2024

Today 4 fireworks went off right after I got the dogs in. Now is not the time for desensitization. Now it is management, survival, and preparing as much as we can. The 4th of Juky can suck for dogs that are stressed. Make sure you are prepared.
Do you have enough stock of appropriate meds for your dog for potentially 7 days?( Because we all know they aren't gonna just be on the 4th)
Have you trialed those meds so that you know your dogs reaction to them?
Do you have enough enrichment or chewies to keep your dog occupied for the time?
Do you have a plan for when there are active fireworks going that make sure your dog is going to feel safe( hidey hole, snuggled up, safe space)?
Do you have their collar on with their IDs just in case? ( though no dog should be out when there is active fireworks going)

22/06/2024

Have you ever described your dog as disobedient? How about Stubborn? Bad dog? Naughty? Or a ton if other words that we tend to use wuth dogs with behavior issues?
Is your dog actually those things? Is your dog being intentionally disobedient? Are they actually being stubborn?
Disobedient means the intentional refusal to obey. Meaning that they would only be not doing a cue because 'they don't want to'.
Stubborn means to have a dogged determination to not change one's attitude. Meaning that nothing else could be at play in that situation.
So when your dog barks at the neighbor, or bolts out the door and ignores your recall, are they really being 'stubborn' or 'disobedient ' or are they struggling and overstimulated?
The language that we use for our dogs behavior has a definitive impact on our idea and thoughts on our dogs. Abd those thoughts can change how we see(and help change) our dogs behavior. By looking at their behavior as not 'disobedient' or 'stubborn' but instead 'struggling' or 'overstimulated' or other issues, it allows us to look at our dogs behavior more objectively and be able to help them navigate through those problems more effectively.
I have a challenge for you. Change your language that you use with your dog and their behavior. Just one word. Change that word and see how it can change the thought process. See how it changes what you feel about your dog and their behavior.
And let me know how it goes.

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