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Delta Tails We help dog owners train their dogs for service work, scent detection, and pet manners.

06/04/2025

Guilty dogs aren’t cute.

What humans refer to as “guilty” in dogs is actually a set of behaviors meant to calm your reactions and prevent conflict.

Guilt is a complex human emotion that requires morality and things like right and wrong. Dogs don’t have those things: they just are.

When a dog has destroyed something in your house and you return home to a mess, the best thing to do is ignore it and clean it up for safety. Then re-evaluate your routine or home and set them up for success the next time.

Dogs learn by consequences (positive or negative) immediately following a behavior - not hours later.

For all they know, you’re mad at them for existing.

So they throw “guilty” behaviors at you to help calm you down - and it works!

What should you do if you have a guilty dog?

✅Make sure your home is picked up and dog-proof

✅Address the possibility of isolation distress (commonly referred to as separation anxiety)

✅Providing outlets for your dog’s shredding and dissecting needs

✅Ensure your dog’s needs are fully met including health and wellness, exercise, enrichment, and quality time with you

✅When you do find a destroyed item, clean it up and move on quietly

PS if you want more quick training tips like this, you’d love the pupdate, my weekly newsletter of training and behavior tips! Comment, “pupdate” to join!

03/04/2025

If your dog is anxious...

They need support.

Just like humans, dogs can experience chronic (or acute) anxiety. It can stem from past trauma, stress while in utero, and even just genetics.

There are lots of reasons dogs can be anxious, and they need support - not training - to overcome this.

You might wonder why I, as a trainer, recommend NOT training for anxiety.

And that's because anxiety can't be trained out of the dog.

You might be able to cover up the signs of anxiety with training cues like "place" or with corrections, but that's not actually solving anxiety.

And makes it worse 100% of the time.

Here's what you should do for your anxious dog:

🍄 Request an evaluation with your vet. Make sure your vet is comfortable with behavior. Call and ask prior to bringing your dog in. If your vet responds with the same medication for every anxious dog or doesn't address nutrition, evaluating for pain, etc, you should look for a new one.

🍄 Find the things that makes your dog especially anxious. Some common themes are strangers, other dogs, smells, and sounds.

🍄 Meet their needs (enrichment, exercise, sleep, nutrition, etc) without those things around as much as you possibly can.

🍄 Desensitize slowly the important triggers. Think things that HAVE to happen or you are not able to avoid. Things like other dogs outside, people walking by, etc.

🍄 Accept your dog as they are. This doesn't mean you can't help them become more comfortable. But acceptance and understanding will help your progress immensely. And yes, grief in this is totally normal.

If your dog is anxious and you need some help, send me a dm.

This is one of my passions, and I LOVE watching anxious dogs flourish with me.

Tell me… what is your biggest struggle with your anxious dog?

01/04/2025

What would you add to this? Comment below!

Boundaries are hard, especially with a cute fluffy dog attached to your hip.

But we have to use them to advocate for our dogs' health, wellbeing, and safety.

ESPECIALLY when we have reactive dogs.

What phrases do you usually use? Let's hear em!

PS if you like quick tips and tricks like this for dog training, you’d love my weekly newsletter, the Pupdate! I send out a few each week on Sunday mornings. Comment, “pupdate” to join.

28/03/2025

Your lives can be full like this too. I promise.

I work with dogs like yours every day in my program - Reactivity Resolved.

Here’s what a few of them have to say:

“I love seeing her ability to focus on us rather than the distraction.”

“The mat work has been a game changer for him. He was able to relax more than he ever has before.”

“I am proud to say that in the last week, he hasn’t had a single reaction in any context that he was showing before! I feel so confident now.”

Are you ready to expand your world and options together with your dog?

You’d love Reactivity Resolved.

Reactivity Resolved is a 90 day online program to teach you everything you need to know to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or dogs without adding more stress to your day.

Comment, “BARK2025” to sign up before doors close Sunday at Midnight.

What is one thing you’d LOVE to do with your dog? Comment below!

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24/03/2025

Here's what past students had to say:

"The daily checklist and training makes it very manageable for me. It's amazing how little time it actually takes to make positive changes."

"Having a training structure to at least attempt to follow and motivate me to train regularly has been amazing."

"I like the simple, steady step by step increments. It feels very approachable and doable and even though sometimes I want to move faster, it feels totally appropriate for Watson and me to make sure things are consistent."

"I'm realizing now that I do only need 5 minutes a day to train and get results. :)"

Reactivity Resolved is a 90 day online program to teach you everything you need to know to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or dogs in 5 minutes of training per day.

Doors are open now for only 7 days! To join, comment, "BARK2025" below for a dm.

And tell me in the comments... what do you feel like you NEED to help your reactive dog?

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23/03/2025

Reactive dog handlers 🤝 situational anxiety

Most handlers with reactive dogs either develop situational anxiety through working with their dog or experience an increase in symptoms of a struggle they already have.

I see this in every single one of my reactivity clients, including being afraid of seeing other dogs and people, avoiding leaving the house, feelings of overwhelm and embarrassment, ruminating on their training, and even physical symptoms like sweating or trembling.

No matter how much you like dogs, reactivity can be downright overwhelming.

And a HUGE part of working on it with your dog is also working on calming your own reactions down at the same time.

That's why I have a webinar included in my program from a therapist that I've worked with to help handlers with their own struggles with their reactive dogs.

It is something that I have found increases the success in my students exponentially.

Do you struggle with these things with your reactive dog? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!

And if you'd like to work with your reactive dog AND support your brain in the process, comment, "RRWaitlist" to join the waitlist for my reactivity program opening TOMORROW! Today is the last day you can join and claim your bonus discount when the cart opens doors tomorrow mornin

19/03/2025

One thing I see most owners missing in reactivity training:

🐶 Exposing your dog to their trigger more to “get them used to it”

I know I know you want your dog to get over their fear or excitement quickly.

But practicing the habit of reacting over and over will make your training completely ineffective in the long term AND add more stress over the triggers as well.

Your dog will do best with training by avoiding the triggers until they are ready to train through them.

Which of these tips were you missing? Tell me in the comments!

PS if you want to really work on reactivity, Reactivity Resolved - my program for reactive dog owners - is opening it’s doors next week. You’ll learn to stop barking, whining, and lunging on leash without adding more stress to your day.

Comment, “RRWaitlist” to join the waitlist for early access and a bonus discount.

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16/03/2025

These strategies really do get results. 👇🏻

I should know after 250 students taking my courses for reactivity!

Would you like to join them and learn to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or other dogs?

You'd love Reactivity Resolved.

Reactivity Resolved is a 90 day online program to teach you everything you need to know to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or dogs without adding more stress to your life.

For first sign ups when the cart is open (7 days from now) and a bonus discount, comment, "RRWaitlist" below for a dm.

12/03/2025

Calling all reactive dog owners 👇🏻

I know dealing with a reactive dog can feel isolating, overwhelming, and devastating at times.

Both of my dogs have dealt with reactivity throughout different periods of their lives.

BUT the good news is that there are lots of LOW ENERGY ways you can help your reactive dog (and in turn, you!)

✅ Prioritize quality sleep - this means uninterrupted, deep snoozes during the day and at night
✅ Trigger-free exercise - meeting needs for our dogs doesn’t have to include the things they are scared of (which also decreases anxiety for you)
✅ Adding choice - this can be as simple as letting your dog choose where to sniff or asking them what toy they want for the day
✅ High value treats - this is a super easy change, but bringing REALLY GOOD treats on every walk can help your dog respond more easily and get you out of sticky situations
✅ Take a class for accountability - if you need a low cost, take it anywhere class with professional support, you’ve come to the right place!

My best-selling program, reactivity resolved, is opening it's doors later this month.

✅ 90 day online program for less than $150
✅ Teaches you how to stop barking, whining, and lunging on leash
✅ Short video tutorials to get you training right away
✅ Weekly checklists so you have less to think about
✅ Weekly live calls and text a trainer days for professional support
✅ 24/7 q and a access so that you never forget a question

Comment, "RRWaitlist" for a bonus discount and first chance to sign up!

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09/03/2025

You can be "soft" and still be successful training your reactive dog.

I see progress daily with over 200 teams (and counting) in my reactivity program, Reactivity Resolved.

It is a 12 week fully virtual training program to teach you how to train your own reactive dog, without any force, fear, or stern voices.

It includes:

🍄 Video tutorials for short and easy games you can play to resolve barking, lunging, and straining on leash towards distractions
🍄 Weekly checklists to guide your training session so you know what and when to train from start to finish
🍄 Daily q and a channel for immediate answers via text like having a trainer in your pocket
🍄 Live calls for support so that you can get answers to your pressing questions or adapt the training to fit YOUR dog
🍄 Video feedback on your training sessions so that you can make sure you are working on the games correctly and clear up any confusion

Comment, "RRWaitlist" for more information straight to your DMs and a bonus discount when it goes live.

Have you ever heard this before? Tell me in the comments!

02/03/2025

Reactivity training doesn't have to be hard. 👇🏻

You shouldn't dread it.

You should find it simple and easy (dare I say boring).

And if you don't - there's work to be done!

If you want to train your reactive dog in only 5 minutes of training per day and get results like...

"He is so much calmer inside the house, and I feel a lot more confident handling him and his reactivity."

"G redirects to me so much quicker and easier when spotting a dog or hearing barking."

"H is showing less fixation time on minor triggers, and disengages noticeably faster."

You'd love my reactivity program (Reactivity Resolved) launching at the end of the month.

For first sign ups when the cart is open and a bonus discount, comment, "RRwaitlist" below to join the waitlist.

And tell me, which one of these situations is your dog? Breed, Fear, or Excitement?

23/02/2025

You can train your own reactive dog 👇🏻

These are all the stages I go through in my training to help teach owners like you how to resolve reactivity for good.

🍄 It all starts by supporting health and wellness, and working closely with a vet to make sure no behavior is related to pain or discomfort. We also meet the needs of the dogs including sleep AND prioritize the handlers' wellbeing.

You can't feel better mentally until you feel better physically, you know?

🍄Once the health and wellness are covered, I move on to meeting ALL of the dogs' needs... without triggers.

In human terms - this means self care for doggies.

We can't learn well and do heavy work until we are cared for - the same goes for dogs.

🍄Once those areas were going well, THEN I layer in foundation games and distractions. These are simple and easy games anyone can learn and apply.

The goal of this program is to support the WHOLE dog and the WHOLE handler and make reactivity training accessible to anyone, regardless of age, time, ability, or finances.

And guess what....

I'm bringing every stage of this training program to you for the lowest price it's ever been.

Right in your living room. No matter where you are located.

Sound like what you need?

Comment, "RRWaitlist" for more information straight to your DMs and a bonus discount for being on the waitlist.

PS if you aren't sure if this is for you or your dog, send me a message! I love chatting with handlers and helping them find the best fit.

12/02/2025

You need help if 👇🏻

✅ You are frustrated with your dog's scent training.
✅ You are getting lots of false alerts.
✅ You struggle to tell whether your dog is guessing or sniffing.
✅ You are afraid to use blind training.
✅ You want to do things right from day one and save yourself time, money, energy, and heartache.

Hi! I'm Blythe. I am a multicertified service dog trainer and scent detection instructor for conditions like anaphylactic allergies, food intolerances, POTS, migraines, seizures, and more.

I run a low cost, online program for owner trainers to scent train their own service dogs and save $10k in the process.

It's called the Delta Tails Pack, and it is just what you need.

The Pack is my online dog training program for service dog owner trainers to train their own scent detection service dogs without spending thousands.

It is fully online and includes short videos, step by step tutorials, and weekly one on one support from me to make sure your training goes well from day one.

Comment, "scent2025" down below for a link in your dms.

09/02/2025

Anyone who wants to scent train their service dog needs this.

I might be a TAD biased. 😉

But it really is everything I needed when I first started training my detection dog - and all the things I wish I had done differently to increase her accuracy and reliability.

I saw a gap that needed to be filled - low cost, high support, flexible professional scent training with up to date, scientifically based and blind focused scent training available anywhere.

And it's served over 200 happy members so far.

But don't take it from me.

Here are a few things my past students have said:

"Before Delta Tails I was passing out multiple times a day due to POTS every day for the last 10 years.
Since joining Delta Tails Apollo has learned to alert to my heart rate and given me days without passing out or getting injured for the first time in a decade.
This program has been LIFE CHANGING"

"I had a really hard time finding trainers in my area that didn't use ecollars or prongs, and I'm so glad I'm able to learn scentwork for service work safely under professional supervision."

"I got connected with them to do scent training for my dog (something that can be done for medical alerts or sport). Blythe is so talented and has so much knowledge! I joined thinking I wasn’t going to stick around long, but now I can’t get away. Their training programs are adaptable towards your pace and they are really helpful!"

"Delta Tails has literally changed my life. I am training my dog as a gluten detection dog under their direction. It would not be possible without them."

Think it would be great for you? I do too.

Comment "Scent2025" for a link right in your dms!

06/02/2025

Service Dog Handlers: how would it feel to be part of a program where you ACTUALLY feel welcome?

In my program:
🍄 There is no shame around struggling to train due to your disability
🍄 No shame in breed choices
🍄 No fake spotting of other handlers
🍄 No cliques.

Instead, what I see in this community is uplifting, motivational, and unconditional support - giving suggestions when asked, and congratulating everyone on their wins.

It’s something I’ve always wanted for myself as a handler, and it’s something I am forever grateful for.

I’ve built this community to reflect the amazing people inside it and what I wanted as a service dog handler just starting out training.

Does this sound like something you need?

Comment below, “SD2024” for a link to all the information in your dms.

We’d love to have you.

And tell me in the comments…

What’s one thing you wish you could find in a service dog community?

02/02/2025

Don't settle. 👇🏻

It's just not worth it.

Not worth the money, energy, time, or emotions.

Someone you settle on without the right qualifications can actually stress your dog to the point of not making it as a service dog. That’s not something you want to risk spending money on, let alone doing to your dog.

Instead, work with someone who you feel confident in. Who works with service dogs and their handlers every day.

Here are some wins my past students have had:

“At a women’s pro soccer game this evening, our team scored a goal. In the midst of the chaos, Apollo ALERTED. I was able to sit down and prevent symptoms. We wouldn’t have made it to this point without your program.”

“We went to a pet friendly mall. While we were there, a big white dog started barking at us, and Sam kept focus PERFECTLY.”

Sound like the right fit for you?

Comment, "SD2024" and my helper bot will send all the info in your dms!

26/01/2025

How you can access these training plans 👇🏻

✅ Join the Pack! It’s my $49/month membership to teach you how to train your own dog to listen to every cue, joyfully. Comment “DTPack” for a link.
✅ Watch past Q and A lessons to hear us troubleshoot these exact issues OR
✅ Join one of our weekly Q and A sessions on Zoom to get real time troubleshooting and training advice about your specific situation & dog.

The most amazing thing about my membership, the Pack, is that it is truly customizable in any way you need.

If you prefer to DIY and learn on your own, you can go through our courses and replays.

If you prefer to talk to a real person on zoom, you can join a Q and A session with me.

If you prefer to text or send voice memos, you can join our weekly voxer days and text my phone privately about your dog!

My students rave about it.

Ready to join us?

Comment, “DTPack,” for a link in your dms!

22/01/2025

Service dogs don't have to love being pet.

Mine doesn't.

She'd much rather sniff ya and be on her way.

Service dogs do need to calmly tolerate being touched by strangers in order to feel safe in public spaces, however.

But that doesn't mean that we can't prevent the pets on a regular basis.

My favorite method on this list is to wear a mask.

Why?

Because I find it silly that it works, I stay healthy, AND I prevent anyone else getting my germs too.

What do you do to prevent pets in public? Tell me in the comments.

And if you're looking for some training help with your service dog, my program the Pack, was made for you. Comment, "SD2024," for a link with more information in your dms!

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Your lives can be full like this too. I promise. I work with dogs like yours every day in my program - Reactivity Resolved. Here’s what a few of them have to say: “I love seeing her ability to focus on us rather than the distraction.” “The mat work has been a game changer for him. He was able to relax more than he ever has before.” “I am proud to say that in the last week, he hasn’t had a single reaction in any context that he was showing before! I feel so confident now.” Are you ready to expand your world and options together with your dog? You’d love Reactivity Resolved. Reactivity Resolved is a 90 day online program to teach you everything you need to know to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or dogs without adding more stress to your day. Comment, “BARK2025” to sign up before doors close Sunday at Midnight. What is one thing you’d LOVE to do with your dog? Comment below! Alt text in first comment. #ReactiveDogsofIG #RescueDogsRock #DogMomLife #OnlineDogTraining #OnlineDogTrainer #ReactiveDogsareGoodDogs #DeltaTails #GreeleyColorado

Here's what past students had to say: "The daily checklist and training makes it very manageable for me. It's amazing how little time it actually takes to make positive changes." "Having a training structure to at least attempt to follow and motivate me to train regularly has been amazing." "I like the simple, steady step by step increments. It feels very approachable and doable and even though sometimes I want to move faster, it feels totally appropriate for Watson and me to make sure things are consistent." "I'm realizing now that I do only need 5 minutes a day to train and get results. :)" Reactivity Resolved is a 90 day online program to teach you everything you need to know to stop barking, lunging on leash, and whining towards people or dogs in 5 minutes of training per day. Doors are open now for only 7 days! To join, comment, "BARK2025" below for a dm. And tell me in the comments... what do you feel like you NEED to help your reactive dog? Alt text in first comment. #ReactiveDogsofIG #RescueDogsRock #DogMomLife #OnlineDogTraining #OnlineDogTrainer #ReactiveDogsareGoodDogs #DeltaTails #GreeleyColorado

One thing I see most owners missing in reactivity training: 🐶 Exposing your dog to their trigger more to “get them used to it” I know I know you want your dog to get over their fear or excitement quickly. But practicing the habit of reacting over and over will make your training completely ineffective in the long term AND add more stress over the triggers as well. Your dog will do best with training by avoiding the triggers until they are ready to train through them. Which of these tips were you missing? Tell me in the comments! PS if you want to really work on reactivity, Reactivity Resolved - my program for reactive dog owners - is opening it’s doors next week. You’ll learn to stop barking, whining, and lunging on leash without adding more stress to your day. Comment, “RRWaitlist” to join the waitlist for early access and a bonus discount. Alt text in first comment. #DogTrainingTips #DogTraining #ReactiveDogTraining #DogsofIG #DeltaTails #ServiceDogTraining #OnlineDogTrainer

Don’t waste your time and money. Sending your dog away for training, while convenient, can be expensive, and there are no guarantees of results (or there shouldn’t be). Barking, lunging, and growling doesn’t have to be solved with boarding your dog somewhere else. You can actually do all the training on your own together, and it usually has much better and long lasting results for both you and your pup. You get to learn the skills you need to support your dog, and your dog learns with YOU instead of someone else. Want to give it a shot and have a summer of fun, calm walks instead of stress this year? My Reactivity Resolved online class is FINALLY OPEN! It is a 12 week fully virtual training program to teach YOU how to train your own reactive dog with the support of a pro. It includes: 🍄 Video tutorials for short and easy games you can play to resolve barking, lunging, and straining on leash towards distractions 🍄 Weekly checklists to guide your training session so you know what and when to train from start to finish 🍄 Live calls for support so that you can get answers to your pressing questions or adapt the training to fit YOUR dog 🍄 Daily q and a channel for immediate answers via text like having a trainer in your pocket 🍄 Video feedback on your training sessions so that you can make sure you are working on the games correctly and clear up any confusion And it’s at the lowest price I’ve EVER offered it. Want to make your summer one of relaxing walks with your dog instead of hiding away inside? Comment, “BARK2024” down below to get more information. #ReactiveDogLife #ReactivityTraining #FearfulDog #ManagingReactivity #ReactiveDogTraining #HelpForReactiveDogs #ReactiveDogCommunity #ReactiveRover #ReactiveDogSupport #TrainingF

Couldn’t be further from the truth. While certain ways of training might not actually solve reactivity, with the right approach and wholistic care, I’ve yet to see a dog NOT improve while working with me. Here’s what’s so different: 🍄I start by supporting the health and wellness of the dog. You can’t feel better mentally until you feel better physically, you know? 🍄Once the health and wellness are covered, I move on to meeting ALL of the dogs needs... without triggers. In human terms - this means self care for doggies. We can’t learn well and do heavy work until we are cared for - the same goes for dogs. 🍄Once both areas are going well, THEN I layer in desensitization and training games. The goal with these games is not to produce obedience. The goal is to change the underlying feelings of the dog towards the things they are reacting towards. Maybe they are fearful - we work to make it not so scary. Maybe they are OVERLY excited - we work to make it not so interesting. With all three approaches together, I have yet to meet a dog who hasn’t improved during our time together. And guess what.... I’m bringing all that I’ve learned after working with over 200 reactive dog teams to you. Right in your living room. Keep your eyes peeled for what’s to come. 😉 PS don’t forget to follow and turn on notifications if you want to be the first to know about it or comment, “newsletter,” below to sign up for extra discounts and first access. 🤫 #ReactiveDogsofIG #Reactivity #BarkyDogs #DeltaTails #ReactiveRover #GreeleyUnexpected #GreeleyColorado #DogsofColorado #RescueDogsRock #RescuedistheBest #NewDogLife Video description: Blonde

Something I see all the time is that people just don’t realize how much training can do. Training can: Stop pulling, destructive chewing, pottying inside Improve anxiety levels Provide stress free vet visits Teach cute tricks Resolve reactivity (barking on leash or in the home) Fix separation anxiety And so much more And this is why it’s so helpful to work with a dog trainer. We know how much training can do, what needs evaluated by a vet first, and how to customize training best for each individual dog. What behaviors are you struggling with right now or want to change? Leave them in the comments, and I’ll tell you if training can help! PS this video features Pickles of @bigbonescaninerescue who is learning some very helpful behaviors with me and is up for adoption! #DogsofGreeley #DeltaTails #GreeleyColorado #DogMomLife #FurBabyMom #LifewithDogs #DogMomGoals #DogMomLifeIsTheBestLife #PuppyMom #RescueDogsRock #DogMomLove #CanineEnrichment #DogMomAdventures” Video Description: Clip of a border collie mix nose nudging the camera. The text reads, “I don’t think people understand that training can do more than just sit, down, stay.”

You can pick up your dog without stress… Even if you haven’t had time to work on it yet. My fellow small dog expert @engineeringoptimismdogtraining made a post earlier this week about the power of predictable pickups! But what if you haven’t had time to train this, and you have to pick up your dog for one reason or another? Enter: predictable pickups for emergencies! 1. Use a cue. This tells your dog what you plan to do. 2. Lure into position with a REALLY good treat. 3. Support their body while you lift. 4. Give them several of those really good treats! This keeps the pick up as positive as it can be while still getting it done for emergency purposes before you’ve had time to train. Remember: use an AMAZING treat for this! Mallory and I are having so much fun collaborating. What questions do you have about small dogs? Leave them in the comments and we’ll pick some to cover soon! 🥰 #smalldogsofinstagram #smalldogproblems #smalldogsrock #greeleyunexpected #dogtrainer

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