Spoiler alert… it is in fact little Livi. 💗
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That’s 475 opportunities to reinforce good behavior!
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I gave Livi an enrichment item! A “licki-mat” was PERFECT for her young experience level. She was scared of a blue frisbee I turned upside and put goodies in, so I made sure to start this off with something DELICIOUS!
💪Once I saw that Livi was comfortable with it (not leaning in to eat, not avoiding it), I decided to try her next meal out on it with her kibble in the crevices.
Interesting result afterwards? Livi was a lot more active in independent play with some of her toys. 🧸
#cockerspaniel #cockerspanielpuppy #puppy #cockerspanielsofinstagram #cockerspanielworld #boardandtrain #dogtrainer #dogtraining #enrichment
Padme adventures Ace Coffee
It is so good to see chihuahuas in training! 💪
This small girl had some scary run ins with other dogs, which caused her to be on edge when out in a variety of public places.
After we got her sniffing around outside, she started sniffing things inside! This helped her gain some confidence and ability to relax a little more.
Chihuahuas often get a “bad rep” but in reality… their world is HUGE in comparison to them. Those ears can pick up sounds extremely well, AND because they’re so cute, often their boundaries and emotional needs are ignored.
Chihuahuas are one of my top favorite breeds. And it’s so refreshing to see one in training and actively being worked with, her emotional welfare being a priority. 💖
Speaking of puppies, and speaking of cockerspaniels— here is my socialization session with Greta! 💜 (featuring my hair and mismatched socks)
You’ll see that I had her go up on some “funky” objects at @loweshomeimprovement, and this helped build her confidence because I went at her pace.
Lowe’s is also a perfect place to train because it’s 1. Spacious, 2. There’s people, 3. There are noises, 4. It’s indoors (heated/cooled), 5. The aisles are GREAT for practicing loose leash walking. I could go on!
HOW CUTE?! 😍 Little Livi will be staying with me for a week, and we will be working on potty training as well as some other fun socialization opportunities!!
👀While I’m able to supervise, I’m keeping her crate door open that way when she feels comfortable— she can come explore and play!
🐾She took a big ol nap earlier, I took her out to potty which was successful (I log activity in my phone notes!), she came back in and explored the studio for a moment and then found her way back to the crate.
💞I don’t want her to feel forced (I will have to pick her up to take her to go potty though), so she can take as many naps as she needs to feel safe here.
This is going to be such a fun week!!! 🥰
#cockerspaniel #cockerspanielpuppy #cockerspanielsofinstagram #boardandtrain #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining
Woohoo! Here’s a short clip from our Adoption Event at Hart County Animal Shelter! This was the first time we’d been open until 7PM! I think it’s a great opportunity since most people don’t get off work until after closing time.
If you couldn’t make it, you missed out on some DELICIOUS home made cupcakes by our phenomenal volunteer, Devon, and there were definitely some pups there that would’ve loved to see more faces!
I am thrilled that we did have plenty people stop by and they filled up the table with donations! A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated. This means so, so much.❤️
There were several adoptions that occurred (with the last one of the night being Snowball!🌨️), so I want to congrulate the new families. And last but most definitely not least, we have land secured to start a building process for a new facility.⭐️
First adoption event of #2025 in the books!
💚❤️Merry Christmas— Hank, Mia, & Kitties House Sitting edition! ❤️💚
(The cat plays fetch too!)
My boyfriend and I are having so much fun caring for these babies over the holiday.
#housesitting #dogtrainer #merrychristmas #happyholidays #dog #cat #playing #fun
My first real foster
I was scrolling through old videos today, and I came across this one. My heart ached— from love, and sadness. This was Tiger. He was my first “real” foster, via ARK for Hart back in the day (2019) after I kept two lab siblings for a week. But this guy… I was his last hope. I was his third foster home after he’d been dumped. He wasn’t fond of men. He was reactive to people (for a while). I worked with him and we worked hard. I took him to coffee shops with me, eventually. He taught me a lot and ignited an interest. He was my foster while I started dog training school. I even got to take him to work with me whenever I worked in doggy daycare. The perfect family finally came along. He had a Christmas, being so loved. But eventually, a car took his life when he was hanging around with a group of other dogs (but he knew he had a home and where). My first real foster. Oh the adventures. I’m so glad I met Tiger. I’ll never forget him throughout this journey that I’m on. #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives #dog #dogtrainer
Buster Brown, 2nd session
This is my second visit with Buster Brown! I decided to bring a soft toy that way I could encourage play. Dedicated play is so important because it releases happy chemicals, and it’s a great way to develop a good relationship! It definitely helped him loosen up a bit, which will help me help him. I’m looking forward to getting him to a point where I can take him on walks! But, my goals are small. ❤️#shelterdogtraining #education #dog #shelterdog #shelterdogsrule #adoptme #dogtrainer #training
Lola
This is Lola, I believe she’s the shelter’s longest resident. In the beginning of the video, this is not play. This is stressful— highly arousing, hard to come down from, and she does this every day. Never truly relaxes. Always in a high state of arousal. The second half of the portion is a dog who didn’t get to practice the chaotic behavior as before. My management plan prevented that. She’s alert, but her body language is more loose. She’s enjoying herself. She’s had sniffing opportunity in a different environment away from triggers, with someone who understands how to help her. I want to help every volunteer learn to help dogs like Lola, too. (The kennel door was open, she DECIDED to go in there and roll around on her chew. See another video I’ll post later about the power of choice) Bottom line? We need more volunteers. We need more volunteers that want to learn. That can be a part of a team. But most importantly… Lola desperately needs a home she can finally, truly relax in. #adoptme #shelterdogsrule #shelterdog #shelterdogtraining #traintheshelters #volunteers #education #dog
Roscoe and new chews!
YUMMMM! Roscoe is enjoy a chew during a training break.
This guy would chew on inappropriate items, and often I get asked “how do we stop chewing?”
We don’t “stop” it. We provide it.
I suggested going ahead and purchasing a variety of durable, longer lasting chews and putting them on a rotating system so the chews keep their novelty, and they last longer.
Working with a scared shelter dog
5 reasons why THIS activity is beneficial for this scared shelter dog! This is just 5 of many, many reasons why this activity is a game changer. All dogs can benefit from this! You all met my new brindle pal via my post yesterday, well here is a video of him! Before long, he was licking and nose touching my hands. This was an interaction HE chose, I did not try to touch him, I let him initiate this himself. He’s such a sweetheart! #Adoptme #shelterdog #shelterdogsrock #training #dogtrainer
