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This statement is very true. Not all behavior issues can be "fixed", but merely modified or controlled. Dogs and humans ...
19/02/2025

This statement is very true. Not all behavior issues can be "fixed", but merely modified or controlled. Dogs and humans are complex creatures. Dogs are not computers that can be programmed to behave.

Anyone who’s worked with me or studied with me has likely heard me mention how nice it must be to be a car mechanic. The car comes in, you diagnose the problem — which has a specific, knowable cause (or causes), you get the replacement parts, and then you put it all back together and you either did it right or you didn’t.

You either fixed it or you didn’t.

Dogs on the other hand, well, you get the unique personality quirks, you get the genetic stability (or lack thereof), you get the breed tendencies, you get the experiential impact, and you get the habits which have been allowed to be practiced often for years.

What this means is that you’ve got anything but a truly fixable problem. Why? Because unless you fix all of the items in the above paragraph — which is impossible — you aren’t fixing anything, you’re finding the very best answers for the challenges in front of you.

Can the genetically messy, bite-happy dog be made better? You bet. How much? That all depends. Can the wildly fearful dog who slithers, flinches, or flees whenever something novel occurs be made better? You bet. How much? That all depends. Can the bratty, pushy, happy-to-bully humans and other dogs be made better? You bet. How much? That’s all depends. Can the explosively reactive dog whose breed and genetics make other dogs and prey a cause for explosions be made better? You bet. How much? That all depends.

Just to be clear, I’m not in any way, shape, or form looking to be negative or pessimistic — I’m in fact always optimistic. I’m simply saying that dog training is all about the impossible-to-perfectly-navigate tension between what is possible and what isn’t possible — and that perfection and “fixing”, due to all the stuff our dogs come with, is recipe for frustration and heartache.

Have I seen mind blowing transformations where attitude, demeanor, and personality — and behavioral choices — are radically transformed? You bet. But even with these amazing transformations the fundamental dog is still there, and their quirks and all the rest that make them the individuals they are, are still in there. That said, I’ve also seen countless dogs where 5, 10, 15% improvement was all that was possible — not because the training or owners were the problem, but because the dog was only capable of so much.

The real point I’m trying to make here is that if our dogs are this stew of complex ingredients which they are made of, and which we can only influenced so much (how much is unknown until attempted), trainers and owners are best served by striking a nearly impossible balance: push as hard as possible for progress, and simultaneously find the spaces where nothing more can be achieved. And then work exceptionally hard to find the elusive, sometimes painful, but ultimately reality-aligned, and peace-giving space for you and the dog… acceptance.

17/01/2025

Zoomies also known as Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs). This is normal behavior for a dog. Zoomies can happen when the dog is excited and happy. It can also happen when a dog needs to release tension or anxiety ( like after a bath).

Happy new year from my pack to yours!
01/01/2025

Happy new year from my pack to yours!

31/12/2024

Calmness and politeness are important before starting a walk

28/12/2024

Puppy training and proper socializing is extremely important for a well balanced adult dog.

Give your dog or puppy the gift of training. $30 off still going on until the end of the year for private trainings.
26/12/2024

Give your dog or puppy the gift of training. $30 off still going on until the end of the year for private trainings.

14/12/2024

End of the year promo! $30 off 1 hour behavior dog training. Serving salt lake area and park city.
30/11/2024

End of the year promo! $30 off 1 hour behavior dog training. Serving salt lake area and park city.

These sweet, young and amazing dogs are looking for homes! I over heard them tell Santa all they wanted for Christmas wa...
24/11/2024

These sweet, young and amazing dogs are looking for homes! I over heard them tell Santa all they wanted for Christmas was a home. Can you help make thier wishes come true? They are available through
Second Chance for Homeless Pets

Great puppies and young adult dogs available for adoption through Second Chance for Homeless Pets!
10/11/2024

Great puppies and young adult dogs available for adoption through Second Chance for Homeless Pets!

This is the hardest for many of my clients.
04/11/2024

This is the hardest for many of my clients.

-Have you honestly examined what your dog truly represents to you (infant, child, friends, family, mate) and what emotional gaps (connection, loneliness, despair) they’re filling to degrees that they’re not meant to?

-Have you decided to truly prioritize what improves your dog’s mindset and behavior OVER what provides you with instant gratification and selfish joy?

-Have you deeply examined your personal foibles—meaning, do you struggle with: frustration/anger/patience issues; discipline/consistency issues; erratic/volatile mood issues; personal accountability issues; delusion and denial over reality issues?

-Have you truly explored all the training and tool options available or does your list of “I’ve tried everything” consist only of that which is in your superficial (and likely ignorance-based) comfort/knowldge/experience zone—and none of the stuff which would require you to open-mindedly and emotionally robustly explore the options that are actually available?

-Have you dedicated and sacrificed the necessary time and effort to mastering the training skills, tools, and lifestyle shifts required to create the reality you claim to so deeply desire?

Once you’ve answered these dog training problem solving questions you should have far more clarity about what’s wrong with your dog’s behavior and their lack of training progress. (If clarity isn’t achieved, please consult the graphic below.)

PS, for anyone offended, or anyone who feels they’re being unfairly attacked or unfairly characterized—this is MY personal list of MY personal issues which I had to overcome to help MY own dogs… and MY own self.

PPS, for anyone who breathed a sigh of relief after reading my “PS”, just know that every owner I’ve ever seen consistently and continuously struggle with their dog had some of, or all of my list. The details change, but the foundational issues never do.

Look at these adorable puppies and young adults needing homes! They are available through Second Chance For Homeless Pet...
27/10/2024

Look at these adorable puppies and young adults needing homes! They are available through Second Chance For Homeless Pets. Find out more information by visiting utahpetadoptions.org

Teaching your dog to stay and focus on you in a new environment is important. Plus, it helps make for a cute photo! Need...
18/07/2024

Teaching your dog to stay and focus on you in a new environment is important. Plus, it helps make for a cute photo! Need help training your dog? Contact us. All new clients will receive $30 off thier 1st private training with us through July.

Happy 4th of july from our pack to yours!
04/07/2024

Happy 4th of july from our pack to yours!

Happy Memorial Day from our pack to yours!
27/05/2024

Happy Memorial Day from our pack to yours!

When the dog you are grooming is your worst critic.
07/02/2024

When the dog you are grooming is your worst critic.

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