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Billie and Teddy had a great walk yesterday with 6-month-old, Opie, and our master socializer, Juno. When they arrived for boarding, they were dog reactive and very skittish around the other dogs. The changes in their demeanor is night and day. You can see them sniffing the other dogs, observing, and following my lead. Very happy we are able to help these little ones better enjoy the world around them.
PREGNANCY CONFIRMED!
Messerschmitt de Alphaville Bohemia FR3, IPO1 x Jill Ostraryka.
Working-line Belgian Malinois puppies due July 11th. Videos available upon request. Reservations now accepted.
Messerschmitt is a proven producer. His son, Misha of de Alphaville Bohemia is a national French Ring Champion, and he is being used in a police breeding program.
Jill is actively training in IGP. Her hips are OFA excellent, and elbows normal. Messerschmitt has hips that are good, and elbow normal. Both are genetically clear for diseases.
The handsome one-year old Belgian Malinois on the right traveled from a neighboring state for a behavior modification board and train to address reactivity towards dogs, and a few other things. Due to him being a working position, his family has requested that we not share his before video on social media. I’m hopeful they will change their minds once they see the after picture. Fear reactivity is common in young dogs. Dogs go through a first fear period when they’re leaving their litter, and a second during puppyhood. Sometimes a dog with limited exposure to the world around them can experience a more intense fear period. Knowing how to guide them through this is key. It’s one of the things we love to do… help build up fearful dogs so they have the skills to cope with what they see around them.
Contact us today to start training! Info in our bio.
Who remembers Champ? He was 3-months-old when he did our Puppy Fundamentals board and train program. Champ has grown quite a bit since we last saw him, and is now 10-months-old. Scroll left to see a photo of him from his puppy board and train. 😍
If you’re in the Oceanside/Vista area and have a dog who would like to join our Pack Walk program, contact us today! Pickup/drop off is available. $40/dog per day.
Introducing 12-week-old Opie to a target and working on stabilization. She has such a high food drive that she hears her marker and lifts a paw or jumps slightly in anticipation of the reward, so I’m using the closed fist to stabilize her.
Notice how nothing in the environment matters more than what we’re doing? You can learn how to build this type of connection with your dog so that they’re not pulling you towards other people, dogs, things to mark, etc.
Contact us today and start training!
4-1/2 month old Springer Spaniel pup, Daly, has completed his Puppy Fundamentals board and train program. This is a clip of his owner working with him for the first time. Checkout the focus and engagement as they loose leash walk at The Strand in Oceanside! If you know this area, it gets very busy.
Beautiful sunset for this pack walk group 🌊
A couple of the dogs staying with us at the moment - from left to right: Quasar, Huckleberry, Rufus, and Goose. The two on the left are here for board and trains to address reactivity and couldn’t be with other dogs when they arrived. Quasar would have huge reactions at the sight of a dog 50-100 feet away. Huckleberry would growl and lunge at dogs on walks. He could not loose leash walk and was so anxious being in proximity to other dogs that he wouldn’t eat. He was tense upon slow introductions, would flash teeth, and snap at puppies. The two on the right have completed board and trains. Rufus the wirehaired pointing griffon was a wild child who could not follow basic commands, settle in the house, recall, or loose leash walk. Goose was over aroused and reactive to dogs and other fast moving objects. He would bark and lunge at dogs on walks, dragging his owners with him.
Reactivity and fear are some of our favorite things to work on. It’s life-changing when you can see a dog’s inner circle grow where they can interact and enjoy others around them.
Start the new year off right and get your canine companion in for training with us. We would love to help with any problem behaviors or to help polish up any existing training. Pack walks for Oceanside/Vista residents begin in January. Reach out for more information on any of our programs.
Meet Huckleberry Finn! He’s a doodle who is here for our behavior modification program. Huck is an anxious guy who is uncomfortable around other dogs. He pulls on leash and is reactive to other dogs. During his time with us we’ll be working on his socialization as well as his obedience so that his owners can stop stressing about walking him past other dogs. Stay tuned for Huck updated!
Any dog that has gone through one of our training programs is welcome to return for boarding. Howie the Goldendoodle came to us for a behavior modification board and train. He was leash reactive and would bark and lunge at other dogs. He can now pass other dogs without having a negative reaction, and when he comes to stay with us he becomes an honorary Malinois. 😊
Contact us today to get your dog signed up for one of our training programs.
This is dog training.
When a fearful dog that needed muzzling and sedation for nail trims accept handling, you’re making a difference in the life of the dog and the human.
Contact us today for more information on our training programs! All breeds and ages welcome.
Check my stories for a text from Quasar’s owner. She couldn’t believe it when I told her I dremeled his nails.
Logan is a 6-month-old German Shepherd puppy that was pulled from the Riverside shelter by Rescue. He will be staying with us for the week while his foster parents are out of town. As you can see, he’s uncomfortable with a hand reaching for his collar, so we’re working on countering those feelings by doing collar grabs paired with his kibble. The first rep I brought the food to him, but from there on out I make him come closer for it. Let’s see what we’re able to do over the next couple of days to help Logan gain confidence around people he doesn’t know.
Meet Quasar! He’s a one and a half year old Australian Koolie who is here from Montana to complete our behavior modification board and train program. Quasar is a Search & Rescue dog with some pretty serious on leash reactivity towards other dogs. He will bark, lunge, and try to get to dogs he sees at a distance. For him to be able to do the life saving work his owner is training him for, Quasar can have zero reactivity. These are the owners and dogs we love helping. While the owners might know their craft, they recognize they need help with this aspect of their dog’s behavior. Quasar will be with us for the next 6 weeks where we will help him change the way he feels about other dogs. We will share updates via our Stories as well as through posts.
Holly the doodle is boarding with us. During her stay she gets to go on walks, which today was at Oceanside Harbor. 😍
Meet Fiona, the 12-week-old French Bulldog puppy, who will be starting Day School with us next week. Fiona’s owners are our favorite kind. They realized puppy ownership is a big responsibility, and as their first puppy, there was a lot to learn. Today, we started with a private lesson to answer any questions Fiona’s owners had about crate and potty training, proper socialization, what to feed and why, management of the puppy inside the home, and so much more. We are looking forward to working with Fiona and her owners, and helping them set her up to be the best companion for their family. ❤️
Logan is a 5-month-old German Shepherd who is being fostered by a client of ours through rescue. He was pulled from the Riverside shelters week and a half ago and is taking in the world. Yesterday, we dremeled his nails, did some food luring, and let him socialize with some of our dogs.
He isn’t currently available for adoption, but will be in the near future. Stay tuned!
Introducing puppies to short pack walks with neutral adult dogs can help build confidence. Dena, the 4-month-old female on the left was imported as a sport/breeding prospect from Europe. She comes from a long line of excellent working dogs that do highest level protection sports or are working canines. She is in that secondary fear period puppies go through and will “boof” at other dogs on leash. Having Juno and Riot with her when she sees other dogs has been a huge help, since both girls are non-reactive to passing dogs. In addition to these helper dogs, we’re working her through our reactive dog protocol, and seeing her transform into a more engaged puppy who turns to her handler instead of vocalizing towards other dogs.
Meet Daly! He’s a 9 week old Springer Spaniel who is with us for our 3-week Puppy Fundamentals board and train. Daly’s owners wanted him to have the best start at life. They enrolled him in training before getting him from their breeder, and brought him straight from his breeder at 8 weeks old to us. It’s been a pleasure working with this adorable puppy, exposing him to the right people and dogs, so that he makes positive associations with the world around him.
For more information on our training programs, reach out today: 617-435-6266.
Meet Gunner, a 2-year-old cattle dog who is with us for our four-week behavior modification board and train program. Gunner started showing fearful tendencies shortly after his canine housemate passed away. His owners reached out for help when they realized they no longer could walk him. Being out in public was too stressful for Gunner, and all he wanted to do was run back home or plant himself in place. Rather than letting the issue get worse, and because the family wanted to add another canine companion to their home, they reached out and enrolled Gunner in our program. Here are Gunner and Junk on his first walk with another dog. It’s only been a week but we’re beginning to see a more relaxed side to him.
We look forward to sharing additional photo and video updates of Gunner and his new housemate. 😊 If your dog is struggling with fear or fear aggression, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We have years of experience helping dogs and their owners with dog reactivity, fear, and anxiety.
Meet Champ, a 9-week-old bull breed, who is enrolled in our Puppy Fundamentals board and train program. Champ had a seemingly rough start at life. At six weeks old he was abandoned by a couple at a park. We know this because his new owners’ friend saw the couple abandon Champ and scooped the puppy up. This was probably the best thing that happened to him since Champ ended up in a great home that immediately sought out training to make sure both he and his new owners got off to a great start.
Puppies who leave their mom and littermates prematurely are more likely to develop behavior problems as adults, such as anxiety, reactivity, separation issues, attachment-related problems, and inter-dog aggression.
Part of jump start program for puppies is proper exposure to people and dogs. While Champ is with us he will get to interact with age appropriate puppies, and neutral adult dogs, so he can begin gaining confidence around other canines. Stay tuned for updates on Champ! 😊
For more information on our training programs, please call or email us today. We are now booking for November 2023. If you’re local, we offer Day School, where you drop off and pickup your dog (just as you would when dropping off a child at school), in addition to private lesson packages, and board and trains. We just finished up a couple of board and trains in Montana, and are happy to be back in Southern California.
We will be in Montana for the next two months working on a few behavior modification cases. Flower has joined us on this trip and is enjoying farm life. Stay tuned for updates!
Addie, Juno, and Looney being tourists at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas.
One of the benefits our board and train dogs experience when traveling with us is the opportunity to train in real-world scenarios as if they were vacationing with their families. Addie (left) is an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever who is here to work on recall, leash manners, and impulse control while her family is out of town. Looney (right) came to us glued to her owner’s side and afraid of other dogs. She is sensitive to social pressure and would avoid interacting with them to the point of trying to hide behind her owner. Looney would not have been able to freely run with other dogs or sit for a photo with two other dogs when she arrived for training. In addition to proper socialization, we are fixing her ecollar foundation work, which was done somewhere else, working on recall and greeting manners.
Stay tuned to see where this road trip takes us! 😊
Meet Xyno! He’s a one year-old German Shepherd from Fallbrook, California that enrolled in our Day School program to work on basic obedience (loose leash walking, sit, down, recall, place, waiting at thresholds, and manners) and socialization. Puppies benefit greatly from our training programs as they are exposed to new environments/things in a manner they can handle, building resiliency and life skills. For more information on our programs or private lessons, contact us today! We have space for one or two more clients before we take a hiatus. Virtual lessons will be available for those interested.
We look forward to sharing Xyno’s progress with you throughout the next couple of weeks! Stay tuned!
Do you remember Stormi, the Rottie mix, who did our Puppy Foundations board and train program when she was 13 weeks old? Well, she’s back for more advanced training. This young lady is developing nicely. Now to tap in to that muscle memory and build on what she learned during the imprinting period. Stay tuned for Stormi updates!
Contact us for more information on our training programs. We would love to help you achieve your dog training goals so you can enjoy your canine friend to the fullest!
We love when graduates of our board and train programs return for boarding. Dogs who board with us and completed either basic/advanced obedience or a behavior modification program receive refresher training while they’re with us. Ben arrived today and went to the beach to practice loose leash walking past dogs.
Meet Goose! He’s a 1-1/2 year old weimeraner who is with us for a month long behavior modification program to work on his leash reactivity towards dogs, some stranger danger, and basic obedience (loose leash walking, sit, down, recall, and place). We’ll be building a relationship with Goose as we build his confidence so that he’s more comfortable in different environments.
This handsome 15-week-old pup is Clone God of War from the world-renown Malinois God of War kennel in North Carolina . Clone is with us for puppy raising.
Meet Ryder, a 1-1/2 year old Border Collie that is joining us for our 7-day on-leash board and train. Ryder pulls like a freight train on leash, lunges at dogs he wants to greet on walks, and doesn’t listen to basic commands. At drop off, the first thing he did was p*e on the bag of dog food his owner placed on the ground. When his owner went to move the bag, Ryder p*ed on it again. Behavior modification takes longer than a week, and his owner understands this. After his one-week board and train Ryder will be joining us for a minimum of two-weeks of day school to continue to work on the new foundation we created. Stay tuned for his updates!
For more information on our training programs and private lesson packages, call or email us today. We are accepting new clients for May 2023.
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Introducing 12-week-old Opie to a target and working on stabilization. She has such a high food drive that she hears her marker and lifts a paw or jumps slightly in anticipation of the reward, so I’m using the closed fist to stabilize her. Notice how nothing in the environment matters more than what we’re doing? You can learn how to build this type of connection with your dog so that they’re not pulling you towards other people, dogs, things to mark, etc. Contact us today and start training! #sandiegodogtrainer #dogtrainingsandiego #puppytraining
In our puppy programs we use food to teach/reinforce behaviors that we want, but we also use play. Games are a great way to build trust, teach rules (drop the ball when I give a verbal cue and I’ll restart the game) and boundaries (no jumping up and trying to grab the ball from my hands), and provide mental/physical stimulation. It’s also a great way to build a stronger bond with your dog by doing something they really enjoy. Do you want to build a stronger bond with your dog? Reach out today and start training with us!
4-1/2 month old Springer Spaniel pup, Daly, has completed his Puppy Fundamentals board and train program. This is a clip of his owner working with him for the first time. Checkout the focus and engagement as they loose leash walk at The Strand in Oceanside! If you know this area, it gets very busy.
This is dog training. When a fearful dog that needed muzzling and sedation for nail trims accept handling, you’re making a difference in the life of the dog and the human. Contact us today for more information on our training programs! All breeds and ages welcome. Check my stories for a text from Quasar’s owner. She couldn’t believe it when I told her I dremeled his nails. #dogtraining #australiankoolie #behaviormodification #sandiegodogtrainer #nailtrim
Muzzle conditioning with Quasar the Australian Koolie. There are many ways to help a dog become comfortable wearing a muzzle. The technique I use is dog dependent. In the first clip I’m showing Quasar the food through the muzzle. Once he sticks his snout in, I mark and remove the muzzle. This is to help him understand that if he sticks his snout in the muzzle, the reward will follow. In the next session you see be figured it out. Australian Kookie’s are very intelligent working dogs. Quasar is high-energy and keeps up with my 7-month-old working line Belgian Malinois female. They have the same energy and style of play, which I’ll share in another clip. Both have great bite inhibition and seem to enjoy the sparing match. Is your dog comfortable wearing a muzzle? I muzzle condition all of my dogs. This way, if they were to ever get injured and needed to be handled by an unknown vet, which happened when we were traveling, my dog won’t be stressed out by the use of a muzzle. The vet can then help the dog without fear of injury. If you would like help with training, we have availability for private lessons for the month of December. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We would love to help you and your dog.
Logan is a 6-month-old German Shepherd puppy that was pulled from the Riverside shelter by @tailsofmana Rescue. He will be staying with us for the week while his foster parents are out of town. As you can see, he’s uncomfortable with a hand reaching for his collar, so we’re working on countering those feelings by doing collar grabs paired with his kibble. The first rep I brought the food to him, but from there on out I make him come closer for it. Let’s see what we’re able to do over the next couple of days to help Logan gain confidence around people he doesn’t know.
Fearful dogs. I’ve had a lot of success working with fearful dogs. From puppies to adults. Behavior modification is one of the most rewarding avenues in dog training. It isn’t always easy. It takes skill and patience, but the end result is always worth it. Do you remember the 6-1/2 month old golden retriever puppy who did our three week board and train program? Her program was tailored to build her confidence around noises, dogs, people, and different environments while learning basic obedience. The clip you see here shows the day she arrived versus two weeks into her program. I’m happy to report she is doing well with her family. If you would like more information on our private lesson packages, day school (2 week minimum), or board and trains (availability starting in May), please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to help you achieve your dog training goals!
Eye contact is essential when we're talking about obedience. It tells us how connected the dog is to its handler in that moment. A dog may sit on cue inside the home, but can it follow the same level of obedience around real world distractions? On a walk, your dog might see/hear people out walking their dogs, squirrels, skateboards, trash trucks, children playing, and the list goes on and on. Do they remain connected to you or does their obedience go out the window? In a non-distracting environment, take the time to teach your dog to make eye contact, then put it on verbal cue, slowly up the distractions to test your dog’s willingness to focus on you, and see what this does to improve their overall obedience. #dogtrainertip #sandiegodogtrainer #sandiegodogtraining
What are the parameters for being in “heel”? Is it when the dog is within two feet of the handler’s side? One foot? Here we are proofing Maliboo’s understanding of the “heel” position. She understands where we want her, but she’s a nervous dog, and sometimes stops a little close to her handler’s leg or slightly behind it. This will all be cleaned up as we continue to build her confidence while working on loose leash walking. When we started working with Maliboo, she wasn’t confident enough to hop in her crate. She would put her two front paws inside the door and wait to be lifted into the crate. We showed Maliboo that SHE CAN hop in the crate without help, and that alone boosted her confidence. Maliboo no longer waits to be lifted. She only waits for her release command to hop in the crate. There are so many benefits to dog training! It will improve your relationship with your dog. Training builds trust, cooperation, and a more resilient dog. Training is a must for puppies, but something that can benefit dogs of all ages. It’s never too late to start training your dog. You CAN teach an older dog new tricks and improve their behavior. 😉 #sandiegodogs #sandiegodogtrainer #dogtraining #sandiegodogtraining
There are many benefits to dog training.Through training we can build a dog’s confidence, create resilience, and earn their trust. If you have a dog that barks at people, dogs, or is uncomfortable in new environments, we can show you how to help them overcome this.Reach out today to learn more about our private lesson packages and board and trains. Common problems we can help with: confidence building, loose leash walking, eliminating unwanted behaviors, impulse control in distracting environments, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you! [email protected]#dogtraining #sandiegodogtrainer #sandiego
Let’s talk about muzzle conditioning! I’m a firm believer in conditioning every dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle. Why? Most dogs only see the vet when they’re due for their annual shots. Many find vet visits stressful. Imagine how an injured dog would feel if a stranger wanted to move their hurt limp, check between their paw pads, or get their temperature. Two years ago, one of my dogs got really sick while we were traveling. We visited a new vet who she didn’t know and wasn’t comfortable with. This was in the middle of Covid when clients weren’t allowed to go inside the vet hospital. I was able to muzzle my dog, which allowed the staff to safely treat her. The National Park Service allows muzzled dogs to ride the shuttle buses to Devil’s Postpile National Monument, as do some ferry boats like the one to Catalina. A muzzle can also be a useful tool in a behavior modification program. Why do YOU muzzle condition? Need help preparing your dog for nail trims, grooming visits, or general handling? We can help! Reach out to us for more information on our private lesson packages. #sandiegodogtrainer
I love training puppies! They’re a blank canvas. This is what you get when you take a young puppy and create a strong foundation for learning. Stormi the 4-month-old Rottweiler mix is almost done with her training. Here she demonstrated targeting, rear-end awareness, eye contact, and how to get into the heel position. This is a dog that understands how to earn rewards. For more information on our training programs for puppies and adult dogs, contact us today! We are accepting new clients for November and beyond. #dogtrainer #sandiego #sandiegodogtrainer #dogtraining #sandiegodogs #orangecountydogs #sanclementedogtrainer #puppytraining
Does your dog remain engaged with you with distractions around? Here’s a snippet of a training session with Stormi, the 4-month-old #rottweilerpuppy, as we go through her basic obedience commands while three dogs play in the background. Board and trains are great for dogs who need to work on impulse control, build confidence, work on socialization, and work on basic obedience. If you’re struggling with unwanted behaviors or need help with general obedience, don’t hesitate to reach out. We have availability for two more clients this month.
Stormi the #rottweilerenglishbulldogmix is 4-days into her #puppycamp. She will be with us for 4-6 weeks working on basic obedience, proper socialization with people and dogs, potty and crate training, and manners around food, doors, and greeting people. If you have a new puppy, new dog, or existing dog who could benefit from learning better manners, basic obedience (loose leash walking, recall, etc), please reach out. We are accepting new clients. #sanclementedogtrainer #orangecountydogtrainer #sandiegodogtrainer #puppytraining #rottweilermix #dogsofsandiego #sandiegodogs #sandiegodogtraining #carlsbaddogtrainer #encinitasdogtrailer #temeculadogtrainer
Hanalei used to go after dogs on leash and was very forward when meeting dogs off leash. Here’s a snippet while I do some off-leash obedience with her while a group of dogs are playing in the yard. I can call them over while she’s on place and she doesn’t break the command until released. Super proud of this girl’s progress, but the best is yet to come! Stay tuned!
Hanalei update: Day 5 of her #boardandtrainprogram. When we started working together 5 days ago Hanalei was zig zagging and pulling on leash. She could not be within 15 feet of another dog without barking or lunging at them. Here she is walking at my heel on a loose leash while passing other dogs. I count 5 dogs that walk by in the video. She makes a small move towards the black boxer but not with the same intent as the clip I posted from day 1, and she corrects herself, goes back into the heel position, and calmly continues doing what I ask of her. When you see her final video you’ll appreciate her full transformation. I hope you’re enjoying the content on our page! We sure enjoy sharing it with all of you and helping dogs and their owners live happier lives together.
This is a clip of Hanalei on the morning she was dropped off for her board and train program. Her owners said it was difficult to walk her since she would loose her mind at the sight of other dogs. At 15-20 feet from dogs she’s already past her threshold, meaning she cannot focus or listen to commands, and is ready to go after the other dogs. I’m showing you this so you can appreciate the transformation Hanalei went through during her board and train program, but you have to see it to believe it. A big component to help in the transformation of a dog like this is socialization with a balanced group of dogs. That might include one-on-one socialization with Juno or another dog, small group socials, and pack walks. I work on changing the dog’s emotional association to seeing other dogs, and I have a great group of helper dogs to get the trainee where they need to be. We still have two open spots available for Board and Train programs before we take a break from training. Please reach out if you’re struggling with problem behaviors or need help with obedience training.
Leo has completed his Two-Week Board and Train program! You can see where he started and what he learned. On day one he tried to go after two small girls on scooters, barked and lunged at dogs, and would try to chase birds. Email or call us today for more information on our board and train programs. We are now booking for the month of March. #puppytraining
Leo has completed his Two-Week Board and Train program! You can see where he started and what he learned. On day one he tried to go after two small girls on scooters, barked and lunged at dogs, and would try to chase birds. Email or call us today for more information on our board and train programs. We are now booking for the month of March. #puppytraining
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