Your Dog N You Training & Behavior Modification

22/05/2022

This is from a veterinarian, but is right spot on!!
Dear Dog Owners,
This week I have seen post after post after post on the veterinary social media pages about the struggle with larger breed dogs that are undisciplined and fearful and trying to bite at staff and veterinarians. Half of the posts stated that they, the vet, were going to stop seeing any large breed dogs, some of them said that they were going to fire all clients who had dogs that were not well controlled, others said that they were starting to refuse service to dogs that growled or tried to bite or got freaked out when they tried to examine them. Clients, this is a huge problem and it is your problem and let's be real, it is your fault.
Dogs are NOT children or humans and we need to stop treating them like they are. They are animals! They do not learn by being coddled and babied and allowed to get away with whatever they feel like doing. It does not work that way in the animal kingdom. If you are a little s**t of a dog your mom or some older dog is going to bite your head off to teach you! Once that puppy leaves its mom, you now become the teacher and trainer of what is and what is not acceptable behavior and if you don't, you and you alone are ruining your dog!
Dogs need discipline! They are like your kids! They need you to teach them, to train them, to discipline them so they learn what is and what is not acceptable. I can not tell you the number of times I have been in an exam room and a dog is growling at me and the owner does nothing. In fact, often times they pull back from the dog and they always get that sheepish look and often will say, “he doesn’t bite.” The hell he doesn’t bite! He is a dog, he bites and he is going to bite me because you have not shown him who is boss and he has no fear of humans and he has no idea that being a jerk is not allowed.
Please, if you love your dog, do your job and discipline them, train them, show them the proper way to behave and make sure they know that being a jerk gets them in trouble. If you do not, you will not be able to find a vet to help them when they are in need and that will be your fault and not the vets fault. No where in our oath does it say that we have to subject ourselves to being bitten by someones dog because they treated it like a human and felt sorry for it and never disciplined it and so it now has no respect for humans and bites. If you don’t start being a responsible pet owner, your dog is not going to be seen and you do not want that to happen.
Do not let your dog be the top dog in your house! It is not fair to them and it is not fair to us in the veterinary profession when we have to fear for our safety in order to try and help them when they are sick.
Teach them to be nice, take them to uncomfortable places, make sure they know that humans are the big dog in the relationship, that does not mean you beat them that means you show them that you are the boss by not allowing them to be jerks and get away with behaviors that they shouldn’t. Your dogs life and health depend on you being a good dog owner and raising them to be good dogs.
Sincerely,
Dr Debbie and Every Vet

14/03/2021

Good information about separation anxiety.

Seperation anxiety in dogs is a common problem that can be very difficult behavior to help or fix. We created a guide on how to deal with this behavior.

27/01/2021

22/01/2021

Your Dog N You believes you're always teaching your dog something. Chances are if your dog is not listening to you, you may be "innocently" giving the wrong messages to your dog.

Hi and thanks for visiting. I made a huge career change when I needed help with my problem dog and hired a personal dog trainer. I started my business as I was learning way back then. After nearly 40 years working with not only dogs, but educating their owners, my success in training your dog to be obedient and more fun is accomplished by working closely with you. I teach you the confidence required to get your dog to behave for you. I come to YOUR home, assess your situation and recommend the appropriate training program to fit your situation. My approach is loving yet firm, humane and effective - teaching you to be the " Leader of the Pack".
Behavior modification produces positive, life-long changes in your dog's behavior. Your dog's behavior modification program may deal with one specific problem or a pattern of problems. Each problem requires individual study. This is done by diagnosing the problem and assessing the underlying causes of the problem. Then a remedial program is prescribed to effectively correct and monitor the behavior. The end result...Your Dog N You...happy and harmonious!
SOLUTIONS:
Private In-Home Training......Any dog can be trained no matter how old it is. When your dog has good manners it becomes a happy part of the household rather than a nuisance. It is your responsibility to learn how to communicate this with your dog. That is why obedience trainig is so important.
Puppy Training...Your dog's education should begin very early - ideally, the day your new puppy comes home. Puppies learn more easily and retain more than they will later on. Start as early as 7 weeks so that you can prevent undesirable habits or behavior problems from surfacing.
Personal Training...This program is recommended for busy people who are unable to regularly work with their dogs. Your dog will be schooled two to five days per week with or without the owner.
Group Classes Available... Maximum of 6 dogs for a six week course so everyone gets the attention they need!
It's never too late to teach your dog the right behavior.

17/07/2019

This is what happens when the pavement is too hot for your dog!
https://www.thedodo.com/how-to-tell-if-the-pavement-is-too-hot-for-your-dogs-feet-1242363093.html?fbclid=IwAR3UKIAT6wH79WoFB9YUsNsQ-aFZvR8mRZVm0rKfFhcQkuaiVbim7uD3wSk

Close to Home This Is What Happens When The Pavement Is Too Hot For Your Dog By Sarah V Schweig Published On 06/11/2016 Pets Share on Facebook Tweet this article Pin it Email Comments Close to Home This Is What Happens When The Pavement Is Too Hot For Your Dog By Sarah V Schweig Published On 06/11/2...

27/04/2019

17/05/2018

Very exciting news! Ojai Dog Obedience Class starting in June!

I am semi retired, and moved to Ojai about 2 years ago, with the encouragement of Alex Mooney, I have agreed to put together a 6 week basic dog obedience class at The Gables for you all on Tuesday evenings.
The class will start on June 12th at 5:30 pm (we’ll see how hot it is) and will go for 6 weeks. Dogs of all ages are welcome as long as they have all of their immunizations.
The class will be limited to 6 dogs so as to allow for maximum, personalized attention to each dog and owner. The focus will be in positive reinforcement, enhancing the bond between you and your dog.

You can send me a PM to reserve your spot, or call me with questions at 818.427.0690
We need a minimum of 4 to make the class, but no more than 6 so that everyone gets the attention they need!