Was reviewing video from a Friday session and am just SO proud of Marvin and his family in this clip! We were working on him showing relaxed behavior near another dog (off screen to the right). But OF COURSE FedEx had to roll in 🙄. Not only did he cope with the person and the dog at once, but when it became too much - they slammed the truck door- he chose to walk away!
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His usual MO is to bark and lunge, so this is a big step. It also shows that the bark and lunge was caused by fear, because now when he slows down his reaction and thinks, he moves away not towards.
Also I would have muted myself bc 😳 but I wanted the audio of the truck to be present. So please excuse my yapping.
#positivevibes #rplustraining #reactive #behaviormodification #ccpdtka #acaab #pitbull #rescue #gooddog #atlantapups
We are always prepared for some level of risk bc we work with animals. But rarely do we expect to be involved in a shark attack! This Tuesday was a close call for Destiny & Lillian and it’s not even Shark Week! 🦈🫣
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#positivereinforcementtraining #rplusdogs #gooddogs #sharkattack #rescuedogs #fostertoadopt #fosterparents #sleepydog
Sylvie is commited to making the most of her training sessions. She is an active listener and a very hard worker. 11/10 very good girl.
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#positivereinforcementtraining #goodgirl #pitmix #heelermix #dogtraining #behaviormodification #focused #atlantadogs
Hiko enjoying a foraged popsicle. Is it weird that I get vicarious enjoyment watching him get that *cronch* sweet spot? 😌🧘♀️
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#frozenatlanta #cold #aussie #stick #crunch #enrichment #australianshepherd #winter #positivereinforcementtraining
PSA: he just crunches and peels the stick - he doesn’t eat it it. But I am supervising! 🕵️♀️
Brought to you by - Sienna’s buddy Quinn! Sienna has some hound in her, so her sniffaris are very exciting. Take your dog out on a sniffari in the nice fall weather this weekend! 🕵️♀️ 🍁 🐶
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#enrichment #dogwalk #sniff #gspmix #atlanta #atlantadogtraining #positivevibes #positivereinforcementtraining #behaviormodification
Sniff Spot is an app that allows you to rent time at yards and off leash areas for your dog. We wanted to give it a shout out today because it’s such a valuable service for city dogs who don’t have a yard of their own. Many dogs can’t enjoy off leash time in parks or on hikes because they are nervous or reactive around other dogs. Sniff spot gives them a chance to romp around in peace! This video is courtesy of our client who’s dog is loving the opportunity get out and sniff 😍 🐕
So check out Sniff Spot if you want to enrich your dog with new smells and sounds!
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#animalbehavior #rhodesianridgeback #enrichment #sniffing #positivereinforcement #dogexercise #dogtraining #atlanta #citydog
A few seconds of Sunday relaxation brought to you by Mowgli. Allow his velvet wrinkles and gentle snores to fend off the Sunday scaries this drizzly night ☔️🌛🕯(Sound up)
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🎥 Credit: @evvvvvvva
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#pibble #velvethippo #dogtraining #sundayscaries #rainy #positivereinforcementtraining #rplustraining #atlanta #georgia
This one is pretty straightforward but so are the best tips- When you want to keep your pup engaged, ask for a few skills in a row before giving a reward.
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In this video I’m keeping Rory facing me with “Touch” so he doesn’t look back at the dog working behind him.
(Dogs working on reactivity struggle more when the other dog is looking at them.)
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Asking your dog to do more per treat is great when you want to keep them distracted or just get their brain working. It also saves treats 😬.
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I asked for 3 touches, but you can mix up the cues with anything your dog knows well. If you always ask for “sit, shake” for example, ask for “sit, touch, down” or some new order.
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This is also a good way to check if your pet knows the cues or just does the same sequence every time because you asked for the same ones in the same order so often! 💡
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#positivereinforcementtraining #dogs #puppies #training #behavior #cats #kittens #animalbehavior #atlanta #georgia
Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 In honor of the holiday we are ending the Be Brave series on a spooky cat!
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When they first started living together, Carlyle occasionally swiped at Ollie as he passed. As a result, Ollie was worried about walking by him.
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We worked with Carlyle first on different skills to make him a better roommate for Ollie, including mat training. We then practiced specific scenarios. For example we rewarded Carlyle for staying on his mat and ignoring Ollie, while Ollie was rewarded for passing him.
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Gold stars all around. Remember that cats can be spooky to dogs too! And it’s great to be proactive like Ollie & Carlyle’s owners and help your pets early rather than waiting for the fur to fly!
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For more tips on cat-dog households check out the “it’s training cats and dogs” podcast by @praiseworthypets
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#positivereinforcementtraining #dogs #puppies #training #behavior #cats #kittens #animalbehavior #atlanta #georgia #halloween #dogsandcats
“Ch-check it out! Wh-what’s it all about?” - Beastie Boys/Dog Trainers
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For this week’s Be Brave we are featuring Russell who is easily startled by novel objects. He’s not sure what to do with them, so he barks.
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We’re working on a “Check it Out” cue so Russell’s people can give him the go ahead to sniff something. Practicing this sequence will build Russell’s confidence and give him a specific plan when faced with something new!
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#positivereinforcementtraining #dogs #puppies #training #behavior #cats #kittens #animalbehavior #atlanta #georgia
Interspecies Bravery! Milo & Russell’s parents have been working hard on teaching them to relax in one another’a presence. In this session Milo bravely learns to take the high road when Russell is in the room. 😻🐶
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#positivereinforcementtraining #dogs #puppies #training #behavior #cats #kittens #animalbehavior #atlanta #georgia #catahoula #catdog #clickercat
Interspecies Bravery! Milo & Russell’s parents have been working hard on teaching them to relax in one another’a presence. In this session Milo bravely learns to take the high road when Russell is in the room. 😻🐶
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#positivereinforcementtraining #dogs #puppies #training #behavior #cats #kittens #animalbehavior #atlanta #georgia #catahoula #catdog #clickercat
