Clockwork Canine Dog Training

29/04/2025

Summer is creeping up on us, and it will be here soon! That means it's the time of the year where I like to do a PSA about these horrible little plants (foxtails)
Foxtails grow like weeds, and when the seeds mature and dry, they basically stick to everything. Your pants, your dogs for, etc. The real issue with them is that they end up growing a really sharp tip, and the entire seed is barbed. So if your dog gets one stuck between their toes, in their ear, and their nose, the foxtails tend to get stuck and work their way in. This can cause your dog all sorts of issues, from discomfort, all the way to infections or worse.
So if you see it feel the foxtails, especially dry ones, I recommend avoiding the area if possible, and if not be sure to give your dog a very good check over once you're done with your outing

19/04/2025

Fun fact, these are not the same dog. Its a momma and her pup actually! They were working on their leash skills and public skills, and I have a feeling that they're doing great! Not to mention, I just love these fluffy giant sized dogs 😆

14/04/2025

Bax he at the end of a reactivity in public training. He is definitely tuckered out at this point, and look at that big ol mouth. So cute!

He definitely tired himself out, but he did really great, and was able to get a lot of interactions in with other dogs. He still has a journey ahead of him, but I know he is definitely on the right track now!

Great hob Bax, keep up the good work!

09/04/2025

Watching the Seattle Kraken hockey game with Zero. An interesting fact that I learned is that each hockey team has a unique goal horn sound at their home rink.

So knowing this information, every time the Kraken get a goal, I throw a handful of treats on the floor for zero. It's at the point now where when he hears that horn go, he jumps down and gets all excited! It's super cute and fun.

That's how easy training can be sometimes!

05/04/2025

Zero and I got some tracking/scent work practice in on this lovely spring day. The ground was still a bit damp, and the winds hadn't really picked up yet, with a little bit of sunshine out. These are basically some of the best conditions for scent work! Zero definitely spent a good amount of time just air scenting as well, I wonder what sorts of those things he picked up on today. Guess we will never know ourselves.

30/03/2025

I wanted to get a perspective picture from zero's point of view, since he's so much closer to the ground. Just as I suspected, absolutely beautiful no matter how tall or tiny you are!

27/03/2025

Something I find really interesting is how physical characteristics have been selected for in our dogs that help our dogs perform the tasks they were bred for.

As an example, Maya is a poodle.. poodles are some of the original hunting dogs. So when we see Maya with her head to the ground picking up on scents, her long droopy ears drag along the floor slightly, which kicks up and helps release sense that have been laid down.

Just an interesting little physiological trick that they have to help them complete the task that they were bred to do. (Other than the task of being cute and snuggly, which she also excels at)

26/03/2025

Henry is all tuckered out after working on lease leash walking/reactivity (which we love to see, a tired dog is usually a well-behaved dog 😅)

He's also just such a handsome pup too! Good job on your walk and for being a sweetheart, Henry!

24/03/2025

Do you know what Jaxx is trying to tell us with his body language?

If you guessed he is saying it's play time, you are right!

This is a textbook example of what we would call a play bow! When your dog does this, often accompanied with some excited wiggling or barking, they are essentially telling you that they would like to play!

If you really want to give your dog a treat, when they offer a play bow to you, you can also hunch over into a squatting position and move around a little bit yourself to let them know you are ready to play yourself!

23/03/2025

This is really cool!

Besides being incredibly fun, AKC Scent Work, which is nose work for dogs, has many benefits, and any canine is welcome to compete.

21/03/2025

With Zak George – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

15/03/2025

For all the Porkchop fans out there, here is one of him being too cool for school 😎

(that's maybe half true, he's definitely super cool, but he also has taken well to the training / lessons)

It's all about staying persistent, and keeping the expectations realistic 🐕