Teaching a puppy good leash skills is vital...and easier when you have an adult with good skills. We tried Aslan and Cinnamon on a coupler to see how they did... Aslan is a very good teacher!
We probably won't use a coupler when Cinnamon is older but for now it's a good way for her to build awareness of her space and Aslan while leash walking , and because she tends to follow Aslan's lead, learning to walk without pulling comes pretty easy .
Even on vacation - training happens. Little Cinnamon is learning manners and building a recall in the middle of fun and games at the beach. If I want her to have a life full of adventures, she needs to build solid skills that will keep her safe and make adventuring fun!
Bittersweet, but this is what it's about! Sweet Apollo left the prison today to go to a foster pending a meet and greet- this boy has come so far from the small scared pup that was rescued from the shelter!
Apollo now knows sit, down, come, leave it, walks well on a leash and has learned to lay down and wait when his handler is engaged in a task. He knows a few other things too- like how to center between his handlers legs, hand targeting, and tuck...
He is super smart, and he has a sweet temperament that alternates between cuddly bear and goofy puppy!
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Yesterday was a special day for our prison pups! The much awaited rotti babies, Regan and Apollo finally arrived! After a long delay, they received their medical clearance and were ready to go!
A special thank you to their awesome foster who not only kept them for us much longer than anticipated, but thanks to her training skills, they are already off to a great start!
These pups both have wonderful personalities, and handled their entrance into the world of prison training like little pro's...the sounds, sights and smells didn't bother them at all! They are being trained as potential service dogs and I am excited to watch their progress!
Stay tuned for updates !
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All scheduled training sessions for this week are postponed while we all work through the clean up ! I will reach out to everyone once our power has been restored to reschedule.
If you have an emergent problem ( non medical) please text me and I will respond as I am able.
Stay safe!
Thank you Paws Pack Dog Training & Sports LLC !! Aslan had his first pool lesson today and he loved it!!! We will definitely be back to build my little dolphin's skills!!
Run the Tangents timing is hosting our second annual 5 and10 k fun run to raise funds for Tadsaw. Race day is November 9th and we are still seeking sponsorships and runners! 100% of the sponsorship funds go to TADSAW.
To register for the race: https://furloveforvets.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15684
For information regarding sponsorship levels, or about the Tadsaw program, please contact me at Training with Heart & Cookies@ gmail.com
Or call/ text to 706-840-0957.
This year we are also offering a memorial sponsorship option for individual sponsors.
Training happens all the time, but there's nothing dramatic or exciting about working with a reactive dog- the sole goal is to create a relaxed dog....sound on...
Hugs practicing good choices- learning to ignore food and other goodies , in this case a peanut butter cookie and some beef lung...
Part of the public access test includes eating out and ignoring dropped food and food on the floor- we'll keep increasing the value of the dropped goodies and continue to reinforce his good choices!
Another busy week with Dog and Cat Networking Agents and the prison pups! If you are interested in adopting any of the prison pups, please contact DNA for information!
Watching these pups blossom under the care and attention of their handlers is the most rewarding thing I have done as a trainer!
New pup Bentley, sweet Sally, and little Phoenix will all be looking for their forever homes soon!
Part 2 of the prison pups with Dog and Cat Networking Agents ! This beautiful girl is out on parole for a weekend trial but we got a little time for training outside the prison walls yesterday! When she first came in the program she was underweight, poor coat and a total wild child! Look at her now! Very proud of her progress and can't wait to get updates on her weekend visit- forever home hopefully!
This page has been a little quiet for a few weeks..mainly because I've been busy with our new prison program! Partnering with Dog and Cat Networking Agents to get dogs out of the shelter, trained and into forever homes! These dogs are so loved in the program, and their handlers are working hard to get them ready for new families! Basic skills, leash manners, and being OK with other dogs around them are just some of the things these pups are learning.
Not all of the pups shown are available for adoption right now, but follow us, and DNA to learn more about the wonderful pups that will be available for adoption!
