Welcome! It’s amazing to see exactly what your dog is capable of!
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Here at Pawsitive Lifestyle Dog Training we use positive reinforcement and negative punishment to train your furry friend and help build the relationship between dog and human.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming Christmas special!! Receive 15% off of any training package purchased! If you purchase an additional training package, receive an additional 15% off! Call or text today to schedule your evaluation! 330-371-8190 use code: Christmaspup
Want your pup to be a part of dinner? Try out this pet safe recipe!
Happy Gobble Gobble day all! 🦃 Just a friendly reminder to keep a close eye on your pets today! Check out the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center page for more helpful tips on what is and isn’t safe for your pet this thanksgiving 🐶
Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.
Here it is!! Black Friday sale! If you purchase any dog training package from today 11-22-24 through 11:59pm on Black Friday you will receive 20% off!! Call or text us today to schedule your evaluation!! 🐶 330-371-8190
It’s important to have a good relationship with your dog, while also still maintaining a leadership role. Here are some tips to help you achieve this! You can still have fun with your dog and good interaction while also following these rules! 🐶
REHOME !! : If you or anyone you know is interested in caring for this lovely girl, Rose, please shoot me a message! I am looking to rehome her. She is a very sweet girl, she is trained. High energy so she needs some one who can keep up with her . She’s good with other dogs/cats as well as kids but is very excitable.
18 months old ! Microchipped up to date on all vaccines. She comes with a crate, toys food, leash, harness and collar.
$50 rehoming fee
She is a 40 pound lab mix
Please send us a message if you’re interested 🐶
Please be careful this holiday season!! If you do plan to give your pets any people food make sure it’s safe for them!
Calling all pet lovers: 'tis the season for sharing. Before we break out all the holiday foods find out which ones are appropriate to stuff in your pet's KONG. Join us on November 7, 2023, at 4 pm (MST) as the APCC's very own Dr. Renee Tourdot presents - Safe Foods to Share: What to Stuff in Your KONG. Sign-up is FREE - come join us: https://bit.ly/47aNLqo
Motivational Monday!
Training your dog can be hard, it can be frustrating at times, others, you may just feel like you do not have the time for it. These are normal human emotions, just try to remember to get in the habit of remembering it’s not your dogs fault. Become a team! Incorporate your training and playtime into your daily routines. For example, when you feed your dog in the morning, practice a “Sit, Wait, Release” when you take your dog potty set a few extra minutes aside and throw a ball after they’ve gone, during this you can practice more cues before and after throwing the ball.
Stay tuned for more tips!
Fun Friday is back! Show us a photo or video of you teaching your dog something new. This could be anything from teaching obedience cues to socialization!
Fun Fact!
Did you know a dogs sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than a humans? Dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors compared to a humans 6 million. Dogs also have a scent organ that humans do not, which allows them to detect pheromones .
It is extremely important to allow your dog to sniff! This allows them to be able to take in their environment and learn about the world around them.
Socialization is the process of desensitizing dogs or puppies to the myriad things (objects, people, sounds, environment, etc.) they will encounter in their daily lives.
The most important time to socialize your puppy is in the first 3 months of their life. You should encourage your puppy to investigate their environment, but never force your pup to approach/investigate new things as this could cause negative associations.
If you’d like to learn more about socialization, check out our new puppy package here:
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This is a two part course, we focus both on socialization as well as basic training and manners 🐶
We are back and now accepting new clients! We have brand new packages and offers! Call today to schedule your evaluation! 🐶
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Check out our new packages here:
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Attention! We will be reopening soon!! Dog walking and walk and trains will be available in Medina County! 😊 Our private lessons and classes are still on hold, stay tuned for updates! 🐶
Please make sure you remember to have a gameplan prior to getting a dog!!
Stress signs....they can be very subtle or are slap in the face obvious.
I know some people do struggle to see signs of stress in their own dogs...and I made this to help show some of the more common ones.
There are plenty of others...
Sniffing....attempting to disengage from a situation by being suddenly very "interested" in a scent.
Tail position.....Wags can mean the opposite to happy and stiff tails, high stiff "flag" tails.
Coat.....It can bristle completely or only in parts, tail, rear rump or along the whole spine.
Hesitancy.....suddenly stopping, changing pace, lowering the head and stretching it out.
Not all are listed and you may know your own dogs stress signals.
It is important to note that some of these signs are also shown when a dog is in a state of excitement....context and situations all need to be taken into account.
It is ok if your dog shows some signs of stress....it is communication and is very valuable information for you to quickly address what is happening, or about to happen.
Stressed dogs tend to have closed mouths and tighter faces, but those closed mouths open when drooling, panting or lifting the lips to give a front mouth grin.
Ear positions should also be looked at, they are often a sign of stress in many dogs...but not all.
I often get asked why I called our business ABC Dogs.
All
Behaviour is
Communication
and stress behaviours are certainly communication. 🙂
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Please respect that these graphics take time and effort to make and that they are ABC Dogs property, though they are available through the Patreon shop...link in comments. Thankyou.
Encouraging dogs to sniff on walks is not only natural and instinctual for them but also has many benefits for their physical and mental well-being.
Sniffing provides mental stimulation for dogs, which is important for their overall mental health.
A good sniff also helps them to learn about their environment, identify scents, and understand the world around them. Through sniffing they can also release pent-up energy, which can help to reduce behavioural problems.
Additionally, sniffing can help to alleviate stress and anxiety in dogs, making them feel more relaxed and comfortable on walks.
As an update we are unfortunately temporarily closed until January of next year. We are still available to answer any questions you may have. Whether you would like a referral or a general question about your dog/training. Thank you all for your support, and I cannot wait to work with you once again!
15% off of all training packages !! Offer ends January 31st! Send us a message or call 330-396-2656
I cannot stress enough how important it is to teach your kids how to properly interact with your dogs!
Please please please do not force your pup to interact! Slowly introduce your pup to new people, places and things. Make sure your pup knows that they are safe with you, back away from scary things and over time slowly work to show your pup there is nothing to fear! Ask a trainer if you need assistance with socializing your pup!
Here at Pawsitive Lifestyle Dog Training we do offer a New Puppy Package! Check out what is included on our website: pawsitivelifestyledogtraining.com
DON’T GET A DOG –
DON'T GET A DOG UNLESS YOU CAN COMMIT TO SHARING YOUR TIME & LIFE WITH THEM
In an ideal world dogs would be included as part of the family and we would share our time and life with them. In reality, many people view dogs as an item of property, a commodity to be bred and make money from, a cheap, replaceable security system with a built-in barking alarm, a garden decoration, a toy to play with when the kids are bored or a fashion accessory that looks good when we’re out walking, running or taking selfies with.
Dogs are not objects, just like us they are sentient beings with the capacity to feel a range of emotions. A life spent confined to a backyard or fenced in with little or no human companionship is not a life. Dogs are naturally social beings and need to spend time with their human family. They need love and attention, exercise and mental stimulation. They need routine, consistency and predictable patterns to feel secure in our world. They need to feel safe, secure and protected if they are to be the best version of themselves.
Having a dog requires commitment, patience and dedication. It’s hard work, it’s sometimes messy, dirty and stinky, it costs money and often requires changes to our lifestyle. It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly, but the rewards of forming a family bond with another sentient being can bring so much joy and enrichment to both our lives and theirs.
So very true!
If your dog is performing a behaviour you don’t like, teach a behaviour that they can do in that moment that’s incompatible with the unwanted behaviour.
Let’s make the learning journey with our dogs a positive one!
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A great method of feeding your dog their meal would involve treat toys, puzzles, and interactive toys like the Kong Wobbler displayed in this video. This is great for mental stimulation, keeps your dog thinking and moving. This in itself poses great effects to the brain! Yes something as simple as this!! This can tire your dog, help your dog get those gears turning when they need to solve a problem (just like in training!), and make life simply more enjoyable, and much more! Get creative and try some new methods of feeding your dog! Feel free to tag our page or post them in the comments below!🐶
Highly recommend trying out Guinnesso’s Treats!! My pups surely love them! Here’s the link! https://guinnessostreats.com
Get those puppy costumes ready!! We will have a costume contest, all photos submitted will be posted and voted on, the winner gets a prize!
Training is life 🐶🐾💕
Working on distractions with Daphne! Was so proud of her on this one! Wildlife is a HUGE distraction for her. This was a big step for her!
Daphne zoomies before our session started!! 😂🐶🐾
Working on Place with Oliver! He’s doing pretty good! 😊 Adding distance and distraction!
Daphnes doing SO good!! Mind you, 5 weeks ago, she about dragged her owner down the driveway. Now look at them go!! Still need a little work with leash tension but aside from that, no pulling!!!!
Working on Sit/Stay with Oakley and her family! They are doing fantastic with her obedience training. Experts I tell you! 🐶🐾
Here Daphne and her mom starting some basic obedience work outdoors! They are doing fantastic! So proud of these two and the progress they’ve made! Can’t wait to see what we accomplish. Today was our first week working with her outdoors and I’m super confident in these two! Stay tuned to see what I have planned for next week with mrs Daphne!
Here’s a basic overview of ”Drop It”! Have had a lot of people having issues on this one so I hope this helps! Feel free to comment if you have any questions (or send direct message) and like if you want to see more videos like this! 🐶🐾
This is a great example of how beneficial training can be for you AND your dog! I was actually recording Roxy and I messing around (I cut the video to the unplanned training exercise). Someone closed their car door right outside our front door and she thought someone had opened the door (we are still working on “quiet” and we live in an apartment complex so quiet is very important) and she started to bark, due to our training together and her love for it, I redirected her and she stopped barking. I released her and she went towards the door however I simply called her back and did some more training!
Daphnes third week of training! Look at her go! Absolutely perfect Sit/Stay!
Meet Daphne!! This is the beginning of our first session, explaining Focus. She did fantastic!
Talking buttons! Zoey is now an expert.. definitely convenient for dog owners if taught how to be used properly! My pups enjoy these, this was zoeys 3rd time hitting the button. Great communication tool if the dog fully understands what they mean. This one was playtime if you couldn’t hear. Definitely recommend!
Still working on client videos but here’s one of my lovely Zoey! She loves to give paw🐾💕
Koda Update: Koda is doing great at Place! We are still working on having his whole body on his place but I’ll take it! We practiced cuing him to Place and he did great! So proud of Koda and his pet parent for working so hard! We are still adding distractions indoors to his known cues but he is struggling a bit with this depending on what we are asking of him, but he is still improving! His leash walking is going good as well! Next week we will continue to work on these things as well as how he greets new people🐾
Butters update: Butters is doing amazing and we are only on week 2! Can’t wait to see what this handsome boy is capable of! As you can see he is doing great with Leave It, I placed the treat on my knee right in front of him and he left it alone AND gave me a Focus! He is also doing well with Place. He’s doing better with his Sit/Stay and Focus, along with adding distractions to his cues and waiting to be Released!🐶🐾
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