Positive Pooch Behavior

24/07/2024

If you would like to learn more about behavior medications, here are the steps we suggest:

Step 1- Speak with your DVM about your concerns first. Provide video and photos displaying your dog's behavior.

Step 2- Find a qualified behavior consultant (that specializes in the field of your concern). This expert helps change behavior while closely working with your DVM to identify positive behavior changes.

Step 3- Behavior medications my not be forever. Only your dog and your DVM can decide when/ if you should increase or decrease behavior medication.

There is hope! We can help!

25/06/2024

Medication is a valuable tool when changing behavior (separation anxiety, compulsive disorders, anxiety, reactivity).
💊 Discuss with your DVM before starting a behavior protocol.
💊 Medication is not a magic wand. It’s a tool that chemically increases a dog’s threshold, is safe and effective.
💊 We can help change your dog’s behavior while working closely with you and your DVM. It takes a village!

06/06/2024

Great information for younger dogs! Sometimes, behavior medications are needed for separation anxiety and compulsive disorders. Bring this along when discussing with your DVM.

27/04/2024

Cheese tax

25/04/2024

Daily enrichment is vital for dogs! Switch it up depending on your dog's activity needs, weather and situation.

🥓Eli LOVES chasing his bubble gum scented Jolly Ball and bacon scented bubbles!

❔What does your dog LOVE for enrichment?

09/04/2024

It's true! Address the root cause of anxiety by teaching the dog how to self settle (relax on her/his own) when anxious.

21/03/2024

We can HELP! There is HOPE!

14/03/2024

Stuffed crust, please.

10/03/2024

Yup, put that back on the rack…. Then add a custom made “Stud Muffin” harness, for Eli Joseph, in my cart.

08/03/2024

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https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genetic-mutation-in-a-quarter-of-all-labradors-hard-wires-them-for-obesity?fbclid=IwAR0v-wv5LJIva_vsPw4T2JZLCtqmWFMxo-ZYXk2Bvun7Zip8QYTu472NmDg_aem_AWyBzJaZT3Tp-847QbEQDKCy1PZff_A7yzBIaDN27XDQi7_86iqhi6jAfykYZY9PMTM😳🫢

New research finds around a quarter of Labrador retriever dogs face a double-whammy of feeling hungry all the time and burning fewer calories due to a genetic

03/03/2024

It was a natural birth.

01/03/2024

For real! And in jackets and old purses… 😑

28/02/2024

Did you enroll in the new course yet? Well, hurry!
👉🏼 We have a new student and grad perk!
⭐️ Private FB group
⭐️ Let’s continue learning together! 🙌🏻

25/02/2024

I’m home! I had a fabulous time with everyone at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference! 🙌🏻 My presentation went well and I made lots of new friends. Now to hug this naughty beast and rest… it was a quick turn around within 48hrs. Thanks to my sister (Mandi) and her fam for hosting me, it was soooo goood to catch up!

24/02/2024

About to present at Texas Pet Sitters Conference! Unveiling the new program! 🙌🏻 Wish me luck!

23/02/2024

Pet sitters, welcome to the world of behavior modification- my industry needs you!

As a dog behavior consultant, many of my reactive dog clients requested trusted pet sitters with dog behavior savvy skills and knowledge on how to care for their reactive dogs while they were away. Because their dogs displayed reactive behavior in stressful situations, they were unable to board them, and many guardians made difficult decisions to cease all vacations completely. Once I identified and referred to behavior savvy pet sitters, these sitters quickly booked a year in advance- I was stuck again!

I created this course to teach pet sitters dog behavior skills that will improve a reactive dog’s behavior while keeping the pet sitter safe. Additionally, pet sitters will learn a new set of skills to practice with a myriad of dogs, regardless if they’re reactive, easily excited or aloof.

Now, dog trainers, behavior consultants and guardians have a trusted referral resource for skilled pet sitters. By working together, we can improve the quality of life for reactive dogs (all dogs, really!) and their guardians.

https://positivepooch.net/e-courses/

16/02/2024

Yes indeed! 🙌🏻

01/02/2024

Yes indeed!!!!!

23/01/2024

Oh My GOSH! If you do this, I wanna see! SWIPE to see Eli Joseph as a moon! Yes, he got the roll afterward and destroyed it.

23/01/2024

Oh My Gosh! If you do this, I wanna see! I’ll share Eli Joseph as a moon 🌕

23/01/2024

Oh My GOSH! If you do this, I wanna see! I’ll show ya Eli Joseph as the moon. 🌕

22/01/2024

MYTH! Any breed or mix can develop separation anxiety. While some people say "certain breeds are more predisposed to separation anxiety", there's no data to back it up. I see 20 different SA dogs per week, for over 7 years, there's no breed or mix that pops up more than others. SA is likely genetic and learned.

16/01/2024

Fear of strangers increased dramatically also! With Eli (my dog), if a group of people (more than 2) enter a room- he displays stress. He was 8 months when the pandemic began.

11/01/2024

MYTH! Crate training is NOT an essential part of separation anxiety training. We can teach your dog to be home alone WITHOUT a crate, and we move much faster!

09/01/2024

Yes, there is help! Do know, results vary depending on the dog. We promise to move as fast as the dog allows!

03/01/2024

Super interesting! It seems canine anxiety increased tremendously post pandemic.... I would love to see human anxiety data post pandemic too!

21/12/2023

Have a safe holiday, enjoy family and friends, eat lots of really good food and hug your dogs! See ya in 2024!

21/12/2023

Lots of valuable information packed into this graphic 🙌 Ready for relief? We can help!

30/07/2023

Sorry of my life…

26/07/2023

Eli Joesph!!!!! 👈