Gatekeeping working breeds
Make fulfilling your dogs needs as cool as the ability to work with them, without pain! 🫶✨️🤝🐕
To anyone considering a working or power breed, I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect. Breeds like Belgian Malinois, Cane Corsos, and American Pit Bull Terriers are extraordinary dogs, but they come with extraordinary needs. They require more than just love—they demand a lifestyle.
These dogs thrive with structure, training, and a purpose. Being a guardian of one is not just about showing them off or tackling a challenge; it’s about dedicating yourself to their well-being every single day. They aren’t suited to every home, and that’s not a bad thing—it’s simply the truth.
I’ve seen the fallout of well-meaning but unprepared owners taking on more than they could handle. These dogs end up in shelters or in homes where they’re misunderstood, frustrated, or even dangerous. It’s heartbreaking, and it’s avoidable.
Before bringing one of these incredible dogs into your life, ask yourself the tough questions:
Do I have the time and energy to devote to consistent, lifelong training?
Can I meet their physical and mental needs every single day?
Am I prepared to manage potential challenges like reactivity, guarding, or high prey drive?
Does my lifestyle truly align with what this breed needs to thrive?
Choosing a dog is a decision that will impact their entire life and yours. It’s not about proving your worth or rising to a challenge—it’s about empathy, honesty, and setting both you and the dog up for success.
If you’re not ready for the demands of a working or power breed, that’s okay. There’s a perfect dog out there for you, one that fits your lifestyle and brings joy without undue stress.
The best guardians for these breeds are those who can put their egos aside and approach guardianship with humility and dedication. If that’s you, take the leap with full commitment. If it’s not, you’re still an amazing po
Reinforcement Drives Behavior
The number one question I get as a force-free dog trainer is: When can I stop using treats?
You're not necessarily going to use treats every single time in every situation ... but your dog does need feedback, right?
That means giving them reinforcement—whatever they find enjoyable—when they perform behaviors you like and want to see again.
Whether it's treats, praise, playtime—find what motivates your dog, and use that to reinforce those good behaviors!
Be the kind of person your dog wants to follow.
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#1 Dog Training Tool= Long Leads
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One of my absolute favorite things is sharing life-changing tips that make an immediate difference for you and your dog! 🐾 Especially ones that lead to the peace and serenity of this video, from a dear friend 🧡
One tool that I’m passionate about?
Long lines!
They create freedom and confidence for both you and your dog, allowing them to explore while you keep them safe.
Ready to learn the beauty of long lines and unlock a new level of freedom in your dog’s life? Let’s work together! 🌟 Drop a comment or DM me FMI
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Don't forget to find the beauty in doing nothing, with your dog 🥰🫶🐾🧡🖤
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION: brown and white dog standing, observing the environment, wearing a harness and long lead.
Your friendly reminder 😊
To do nothing at all with your dog 🐕
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🎃 Spooky Season is Near! 🕸️
Socialization isn't just about meeting new dogs or seeing different sights. It's about helping your pup feel *good* in new environments and situations. 🐾
As Halloween (Samhain) approaches, let's make sure our furry friends GUARDIANS are ready to face all the costumes, decorations, and sounds without fear and ADVOCATE for their dogs comfort and wellbeing.
Start working on these skills now, so you can confidently handle whatever this spooky season throws their🐾 way! 👻🎃
Need help? Book a session today and get your pup prepped for a pawsitively #fearfree fall! 🍂
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1st Reactivity Support Class met last night @whitewillowretreatfordogs
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And it was fantastic!!! #girlpower
Setting them up for success by controlling the environment 🐾✨️🪬
Reinforcing desired behaviors
Working under thresholds
Making dogs and their people smile😊
Starving egos
Feeding dogs 🐕
Creating a ripple of understanding and kindness.
Stay tuned for next week! ✌️🩷🐕
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Making people say "WOW" is great
Doing it WITHOUT using pain, force or intimidation is my mission 🫡
Your competence as a trainer is directly related to the tools you use to get a desired behavior.
Listen and watch my client Rosie and I work, with Mum, and the barking neighbor dogs.
If you need help with your walks, or your dog barking at everything, you might want to claim the☝️ last spot in Reactivity Support Skills Class ✨️💖🐕👏
Class starts THIS THURADAY, 6:30p @whitewillowretreatfordogs
Hope you all have a kind day ✌️🩷🐾
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⚠️THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OVER NIGHT⏳️Use long leads and/or other people to train this skill. Or you can DM me 😉
2 of my boys, Ragnar and Blade, demonstrate what a DECADE of positive reinforcement can look like🐕
A 20-second, 50-foot STAY 🫷✨️ with 🚗 driving by.
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Repetition builds success.
Consistency speeds it up 😉
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I'm not sure who was happier to trade punishment for positive reinforcement...the mum, the dog or the trainer 🤔 🎊
Helping dogs feel happy and safe🫶 so they can learn skills, make better choices and not feel so freaked out by their environment😳🫣🫠
It's what I do ✌️🩷🐕🤓
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Ecstatic to announce 📢as of 12/10/23 🪬ANYONE who relinquishes aversive training tools to me receives a 50%💥 DISCOUNT on 1 session. Terms and conditions apply.
Be the person your dog thinks you are 💕
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Image is a happy dog looking at the camera wearing a body harness with an #ecollar on the floor.
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