Elizabethandhound

22/06/2023

homegirl will “place” on my brothers when they do push-ups. but fought like heck to “place” on this rock.

gotta love her.

14/01/2023

Look! A dog on a long line!

Longlines aren’t a bad thing, while I am working towards off leash recall. To be honest, she isn’t there yet. Until her recall is bombproof, you won’t see her running around off leash. And that’s okay!!!!!

Let’s not stigmatize responsible ownership. Know where your dog’s at in training, keep chugging along, and be proud of the work you’re putting in.

In the meantime, take some Happy dog on a longline pictures.!

26/11/2022

look at my little reactive child in a field with other dogs (all dogs are leashed).

But seriously, Stella has come soooo far. We even went on a walk with .blonde_duo today!

Stella got to come out while we were doing hunt drive tests! She has really low hunt drive, but loves to run and find her favorite people out there.

06/11/2022

let’s take a moment to appreciate that Stella can be out and about within 50 feet of other dogs.

and she jumped up on this hippo statue.

and she learned “paw” this week.

I’m so freaking proud. One day she’ll take over the world, just you wait.

06/08/2022

Sometimes we match.

Stella’s bandana
code : STELLA15

26/07/2022

So much lake content lately!

We’ve been living at the lake lately, and thriving.

The best part is I’ve really started to hone in on how I pack my car. Can’t wait to share it all soon!!

21/07/2022

our Ruffland is the best dog purchase I’ve made.

In hindsight she could’ve definitely fit in an intermediate, but we’ll be able to use our large for future pups too!

I just love it. I love having it out at the lake. And my sticker collection has started!!!

14/07/2022

pt 1:
reactive dogs are exhausting.

this is a cute pic showing 10 seconds of my day where I looked stress free.

traveling with a reactive dog is constantly looking over my shoulder for triggers.

it’s stressing out that the Airbnb next to me might bring a dog.

and it’s jealousy of the people walking their dogs in and out of shops on crowded streets.

I started to doubt wether I had it in me today. Can I actually do this? Can I actually help my dog?

I know that Stella has so much more in her, but we hit a wall.

All the things that normally work became white noise today. Redirection wasn’t working, treats, correcting with her flat collar, vocal guidance, nothing could break through.

But I desperately want the life other owners seem to live so easily. I pray that I’ll wake up and Stella is perfect.

I put the research in. I have read so many books, watched so many videos, and followed the advice of many trainers.

I have pleaded to the Lord that he fixes this. Because the truth is I CANNOT do it in my own strength.

So today, when she pulled me down the street and acted as if she’s never worked a day in her life. I was done.

That’s the reality of reactive dog ownership.

It isn’t fair. It sucks. You will never not think about how many dogs are on the patio, or not scope out the coffee shop before strolling up.

But today guys. Today.

Today I turned my frustration into stubbornness.

I marched her back to the Airbnb and ripped a slip lead out of my car.

Just a slip leash.

And it changed our game today.
(Pt.2 in comments)

12/06/2022

What a dream come true she has turned out to be.

It took a long time for our relationship to get to the place it is now, and longer for me to understand her.

I look ahead and see how far we have to go. But we will never be back in the footsteps we’re standing in now.

Up next, meeting new dogs…..pray for us.

19/05/2022

A very happy girl.

What are your next steps in training?

I want to start muzzle training, and introducing Stella to other dogs!!

Bandana:

12/05/2022

Stella loves Fletcher❤️

He’s definitely her favorite 13 year old!!!!

Does your dog love your siblings?

08/05/2022

🌸Mother’s Day🌸

Stella will never love you as much as I do. But she does love you a lot.

05/05/2022

How freaking cute is she?

Stella was a key component in getting over a little virus I caught. Pittie cuddles heal all wounds and illnesses.

28/04/2022

It’s just as important to know when to back off as it is to know when to push your dog.

Yesterday when we were heading into Marshall’s, there was a car parked with two reactive Chihuahuas.

Stella obviously reacted and I lost her attention. At that point I knew no training was going on, so I left her in the car with my sister and grabbed what I needed alone.

I’m so grateful that she quickly recovered and relaxed in the car.

One day we’ll get there, we’ve come so far. Yesterday was not that day, and that’s okay.

18/04/2022

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07/04/2022

✨big news✨
Stella and I will be going to Starmark Academy for dog trainers this fall!!!!
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I can’t speak for Stella, but I am SO excited. There are great things to come. I’m going to share all the little details of getting ready, and life in the school on here!! So prepare yourselves because Stell and I are about to blow you all away.
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02/04/2022

This picture deserves a permanent spot on the feed. I don’t think I could ever get to this level of relaxed.
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29/03/2022

Don’t mind her pulling on the leash in this pic. all the manners go out the window when she smells something. We’re working on it🤦🏼‍♀️.
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Anyone else binge Brigerton this weekend?
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27/02/2022

Stella is the cuddliest girl❤️

27/02/2022