Buchman Best Behaviors

07/11/2024

Quick training session with the pups in the Buchman pack. Feel free to ask questions or say hello.

03/10/2024

I have been happy to help Prairie Pet Mobile Vet to aid Roscoe in getting over their fears and work towards some functional behaviors such as loading up in a vehicle.

We're having GREAT day here at PPMV! Celebrating Roscoes milestones :) He got up and in on his own!
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30/09/2024

12/09/2024

I say this all the time, but I love being the favorite non-family person to so many dogs in Southwest Kansas.

09/09/2024

Garden City Community College will offer a non-credit "Pet Friendly Pet Training" course by Whitney Buchman of Buchman Best Behaviors starting September 19th!

🟡Register NOW: https://bit.ly/EnrichmentGCCC

🟤Read more: https://ow.ly/rWXr50Tjefg

01/09/2024

I will be in Liberal at Prairie Pet Mobile Vet to train one of their rescue dogs Wednesday September 4th. They are offering their facility to train others after his session. If you'd like to work with your pup around 11am on Wednesday, contact me and we can set something up.

I will be dividing out my travel fees with those that would like to take advantage of this and save a little bit of cost.

26/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day from our pack to yours!

18/08/2024

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29/06/2024

Every moment is a training moment and it never stops.

21/06/2024

Fireworks: The Dogpocalypse

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Loud Noise Counter Conditioning: Fireworks

Today I am going to discuss counter conditioning to loud noises.

It is the DOGPOCALYPSE! At least until 10:30pm July 5th here in Garden City, KS. We celebrate our declaration of independence and for us it is a time for celebration. For our pets and the wildlife living around us . . . not so much. There are a few things that we can do to help minimize the issues for our pets.

1) Training/desensitizing- You can actually create a happy association with the loud noise by consistently offering rewards whenever they hear the sound. If you have started clicker training keep your clicker and food around you.



If the pup is staying away out of fear, just toss it to them if appropriate.

2) A hidey hole- Give them someplace to hide on their own volition. Preferably a place with little to no exterior walls, glass or vents. The vents portion is usually what people miss. The vents reverberate sound and sometimes amplify it or create a whistle (remember they can hear higher ranges than us) that will add to the issue. This is especially true during storms when the wind creates a whistle effect. Don't forget a fireplace is a vent.

3) Be calm- Our animals look to us for guidance. We are the pillar in their life. If we start freaking out, then they know their fears are valid. Don't coddle your pet. You do it to help them but it just scares them more. If they come to you wanting reassurance, go ahead and give it to them. Don't go to them and start trying to reassure them. Once the dog starts thinking you might be worried they will be justified in freaking out. They don't understand that you are worried that they are worried. Exude confidence.

4) Contact your vet- If you have tried all measures or your pups reaction is just too extreme (self injury, mass destruction) then look into medication. Not all brains are the same and some animals (people included) need some help to just take the edge off.

Thunder shirts and pheromone emitters are fine to use. I don't generally use them as a go to because they have about a 50/50 chance of working. If they work for you, fantastic. Just don't count on them. There is no magic wand fix when working with minds.

The best thing you can do is train and desensitize.

20/06/2024

Loud Noise Counter Conditioning: Fireworks

Today I am going to discuss counter conditioning to loud noises.

It is the DOGPOCALYPSE! At least until 10:30pm July 5th here in Garden City, KS. We celebrate our declaration of independence and for us it is a time for celebration. For our pets and the wildlife living around us . . . not so much. There are a few things that we can do to help minimize the issues for our pets.

1) Training/desensitizing- You can actually create a happy association with the loud noise by consistently offering rewards whenever they hear the sound. If you have started clicker training keep your clicker and food around you.



If the pup is staying away out of fear, just toss it to them if appropriate.

2) A hidey hole- Give them someplace to hide on their own volition. Preferably a place with little to no exterior walls, glass or vents. The vents portion is usually what people miss. The vents reverberate sound and sometimes amplify it or create a whistle (remember they can hear higher ranges than us) that will add to the issue. This is especially true during storms when the wind creates a whistle effect. Don't forget a fireplace is a vent.

3) Be calm- Our animals look to us for guidance. We are the pillar in their life. If we start freaking out, then they know their fears are valid. Don't coddle your pet. You do it to help them but it just scares them more. If they come to you wanting reassurance, go ahead and give it to them. Don't go to them and start trying to reassure them. Once the dog starts thinking you might be worried they will be justified in freaking out. They don't understand that you are worried that they are worried. Exude confidence.

4) Contact your vet- If you have tried all measures or your pups reaction is just too extreme (self injury, mass destruction) then look into medication. Not all brains are the same and some animals (people included) need some help to just take the edge off.

Thunder shirts and pheromone emitters are fine to use. I don't generally use them as a go to because they have about a 50/50 chance of working. If they work for you, fantastic. Just don't count on them. There is no magic wand fix when working with minds.

The best thing you can do is train and desensitize.

14/05/2024

I don't make a statement like this often, but Impact Dog Crates has crossed a line by paying the infamous "Dog Daddy" to be a representative of their company. I will no longer be supporting them or recommending their products to clients unless they change course.

28/04/2024

Yesterday I was proud to sponsor a few holes at the 2nd Annual Broncbuster Open with Garden City KS Disc Golf Club. Even took out my demo pup to start caddy training.

24/04/2024

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22/04/2024

Do not wait just two more spots open! Deadline is Tuesday, April 23, at 4pm. Call 620.417.1170 to register.
Join Seward County Community College Business & Industry at SCCC for this 10-week course will teach students how to train their dogs using a fear-free and pain-free method taught by Buchman Best Behaviors. Basic obedience, pet advocation, and how to think like a trainer will be taught during this course.
Students will meet weekly on Thursdays from 6-7pm starting April 25 -July 11 (No class May 23/ July 4). The class will be capped at six dogs (one person per dog, ages 10 with a parent). All dogs must be current and up to date on vaccinations.
Don't wait spaces are limited only three spots left.
Class is $325 per dog, one student per dog.