Atta Pup Dog and Puppy Training

Socialization doesn’t mean playing!Well…it doesn’t mean ONLY playing. True socialization is having happy, new experiences. This could mean playtime, but it could also be exploratory time pairing new props, sounds, etc. with high-value treats. This is a no-force activity. We allow puppies some freedom to investigate new things and enjoy yummy snacks in the process. If the puppy likes the treats, it will help them like the object by pairing them together in a gentle way.We explore LOTS of things in my puppy kindergarten classes, because we want the babies to grow into confident adults. And you know what? It makes the class even more FUN!Speaking of classes (here’s my shameless plug😜,) registration just opened for September and October sessions @centraldawgma . Send a DM, and we’ll get your pup registered! (We also have a couple spots left in the open enrollment summer classes if your dog needs training before that.) ………………. #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingtips #fearfree #dogmom #dogdad #petparent #highdrive #watchme #obedience #puppyschool #hagerstown #gooddog #labsofinstagram🐾 #malinoispuppy #goldenretrieverlovers #doodlepuppy #frenchbulldogpuppy #cavalierworld #cavalier #rottweilers #rottiepuppy #socialization #dogtrainer #cpdtka #pmct #hagerstownmd #smallbusiness #marylandbusiness #tristate

Life gets overwhelming, but it doesn’t just happen with us. It happens for our dogs, too! We all get overwhelmed by life. It is absolutely okay to need to get away. Go out in nature and get back some serenity. Just walk or sit or sniff (for your dog 😉.) Decompress.Share to your stories to help us all relax a bit more.#stressmanagement #stressfree #relaxation #meditate #zentime #calmness #naturewalks #forestwalk #hikingtrails #hagerstownmd #greencastlepa #dmv #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement

Everyone loves gummy bears, right?! Let’s make some gummies for our dogs! These gummies aren’t just yummy, but they’re HEALTHY and made with SUPERFOODS!Here’s the easy, DIY recipe: Ingredients- 1️⃣ cup of bone broth (this one was more liquid than my normal variety, but it didn’t matter for this recipe.)- 2️⃣ tablespoons of beef gelatin (this creates the jelly texture)- Any dog safe herbs, spices, or flavors you’d like. I added a superfood power that had turmeric, ashwagandha, and more. (Optional) Directions- Heat the bone broth until it starts to simmer. - Remove from heat and allow it to cool for a minute or two.- Add in the powders or mixes and stir WELL.- Pour into molds.- Freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate until set (at least two hours.)- Give dog one gummy. - Give dog another gummy. - Tell dog he’s had enough gummies.- Remove rest from molds and store in a container in the fridge.Note - the gelatin will dissolve, but herb or spice powders may sink to the bottom of the mold and stick upon removal. For me, small gummies all came out clean, but larger molds with slight detail would stick.Would your dog like these? Comment GUMMY, and I’ll send you a link to the adorable to dinosaur mold and a list of add-ins to make these homemade gummies even healthier!#cookforyourdog #dogdiy #dogmomlife #healthydog #foreverdog #longevitylifestyle #seniordogmom #dogdad

Behavior modification shouldn’t be intense. I’ll say it again. Behavior modification SHOULD NOT be intense. That stuff you see on television with trainers battling giant dogs with gnashing teeth? That stuff is made for TV (and usually terribly unfair to the dog.) It grabs your attention, BECAUSE it’s dangerous and exciting. Truth is… that’s a recipe for disaster. The ideal method, though? It should be gentle enough to use on a bunny. Here’s what I mean… The animal should be under little to no stress. (No stress is extremely difficult to achieve.) All triggers should have been accounted for and minimized or eliminated, and there needs to be a buffer, escape plan, or something similar in place if things become too much. In this video, I’m working on Zoe’s fear of her stroller. She will sit in it fine inside, play games, and even do tricks. Unfortunately, she gets afraid during walks. She kind of starts to shut down and solely exist in space. Part of this is just being outside, and part is the motion of the stroller. Today we simply sat outside. I put the stroller in a place where Zoe had both shade and sun and could move to either spot. She was given treats in both areas, too. I know that Zoe is alright if she’s eating. If she stops taking treats, she’s over her threshold and too stressed. This is what happens on walks. So, I gave her lots of leafy greens, sat with her, and read my book. We took a little time of just being held, too. By the end of the session, she was moving around, rearranging her potty pad, and “being naughty,” as I call it. 😈 That shows me she was feeling more comfortable. We still have a lot more practice to do, but I’m happy with her progress today. The next time you train your dog, ask yourself if you would try the same thing with a bunny. 🐇 If the answer is “no,” you might need to rethink your technique. Intense approaches are never necessary, regardless of the animal or problem. Share if you agree trainin

‼️HERE’S THE ANSWER‼️If you followed my stories over the weekend, you would have seen me asking what might be a very interesting sound to socialize a puppy to. I gave a few hints, those being: that is commonly found in a house and that those of the millennial or Generation Z groups may not ever hear it. I had a lot of really fantastic guesses that are perfect sounds for socializing a puppy, but no one guessed exactly what my idea was. Does it make sense now? Many American families no longer use a traditional chimney or fireplace setup. A lot of them have propane and fireplaces that light up with the click of a button. But for those that have older houses and still use a traditional fireplace or woodstove, they are going to need cleaned, and that can be a loud process!It’s best to socialize a puppy to that sound as babies, even if it’s not in the right weather season. Once the season changes, and you realize that you haven’t cleaned the chimney yet, that can be really scary to a dog if he’s never heard it. Now, I know not every dog is going to need socialized to this sound. But it gets you thinking, right? If you have a thing for old houses, it might be something that you want to consider. Or maybe there’s something else that applies to your lifestyle, such as ocean wave sounds. In addition, it’s just a really good idea to socialize our dogs to all sorts of sounds, sights, textures, people, etc. It helps them be more well-rounded adults who are confident in their environment......#puppysocialization #soundsensitivity #puppymom #puppyeducation #servicedogs #servicedogtraining #chimneysweep #positivereinforcementdogtraining #labpuppy #puppyschool #puppytraining #newexperiences #loudsounds #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #desensitizationtraining #listen🎵 #listentothis #usethissound

Happiness…. Sometimes it seems so far away and difficult to find. This struggle happens in all areas of life from just having a baby who won’t sleep through the night to coping with a senior dog dealing with pain on the floor next to you. We all have moments where it’s a struggle of which we have no control. But what we can control is internal creation of happiness.Happiness doesn’t always have to be some extrinsic thing. Happiness can come from the inside. It might be something small like finding the silver lining in a bad situation, or it might be something huge like realizing that you have made so much personal growth in the past year that you’re proud of who you are now. Happiness can come from within.If you ever struggle to find that happiness, please know that you are NOT alone. We’ve all been there, and some of us might be with you there now. I always encourage this account to be a safe space. So…❤️If you want to leave a comment asking for some good vibes or prayers, please do so. ❤️If you have a friend you think would benefit from this post, please share it. ❤️If you just want to drop by and say “hi,” we appreciate you.“Happiness is an inside job.” - @jerichomcmatthews ....#yougotthis #perseverance #dogthoughts #igotstuck #helpme #lifeishard #lifeishardsometimes #youcan #selflovetips #motivationalquoteoftheday #intervention #towtruck #motivationmonday #mindfulliving #divineintervention #positivereinforcementdogtraining #cartrouble #canineenrichment #miracle #thankgod #imalive

Blooper! 🙈 Toby completely derailed my video. But you know what…? He redeemed himself by independently offering a check-in. ALWAYS try to reinforce good stuff, even if it’s not the most convenient timing......#blooperreel #goofydog #sillydog #basicmanners #dogobedience #hikingwithdogs #outsidedog #positivereinforcementdogtraining #trainyourdog #snowdogs #hikinginthesnow

Stop letting your dog pull on leash! What I mean is stop walking behind them as they pull you. If that leash gets tight, stop moving. If you’re following behind your dog as they pull you along, you’re reinforcing the behavior. This is because the dog’s goal is to move forward. When you move behind them as they pull, they’re still meeting that goal. Instead, stop moving. Once they provide slack in the leash, or you encourage them back to you, you can resume motion.It’s also a good idea to give a dog treats for any time they spend beside you with a loose leash. I always suggest starting this part inside first so you both know what you’re doing before you head outside.If you’d like a full tutorial on how to teach loose leash walking, comment, “walkies” below! I’ll send you the link!.....#looseleashwalking #positivereinforcementtraining #doghiking #dogharness #obediencetraining #positivereinforcement #gooddoggo #dogwalks #dogdadsofinstagram #dogmomsofinstagram #dogmomproblems #leashskills

I didn’t die last week…but I could have. I was driving down the interstate when I realized my car felt funny. “Could be the road,” I thought. I switched into the right lane, but it keep happening. In a sec, the check engine light started coming on. “Oh, shoot. Is this real or a fluke? I’m gonna have to pull over. Oh, there’s can exit coming up.” It’s never a good idea to pull over on the side of the interstate, if you can avoid it. It can be really dangerous. I decided to try for the exit. As I’m driving, I’m starting to wonder if this is okay. “Should I have turned the car off? Will I hurt something?” I felt like I could be pushing it. 1/2 mile started feeling long. I put my four-ways on and babied it to the exit ramp. Once I was off the ramp, I realized there was a park ‘n ride across the street. “Should I go there? I don’t know if I’ll make it.” Instead, I decided on the shoulder. I made it and realized I’d lost my power steering… then I realized the brakes were gone. But I was okay.“Well, how’d you stop?” my mechanic a“I coasted…?” I thought about it later that day, and then I wasn’t exactly sure how I stopped. I just knew that I did. So, I coasted, was blessed by Divine intervention, or both.There are so many ways that could have been my last day:💭 This started when I was on the passing lane, farthest from the ideal spot to pull over. 💭It was mid afternoon in winter, so the sun was almost blinding in my direction. Not a great time to have issues, because people may not see me if I’m stopped. 💭I lost both power steering and power brakes. If I had gone for the park n’ ride, I’m not sure I would’ve made it across the street. I might have been stuck sideways in the middle of the road. (Or I could have rolled into someone once I got there.)I’m truly thankful that I was kept safe.Share to inspire others ❤️.....#yougotthis #perseverance #dogthoughts #igotstuck #helpme #lifeishard #lifeishards

Training Tip Tuesday - Don’t do what I did! Make sure you adequately prepare whenever you go out with your dog. Be it hot, cold, rainy, salty, or anything else, think about what you might need. Do you need a towel to dry off? Boots for hot pavement? A sweater for a short-haired dog? Be prepared and understand all possible consequences for both you and your dog.In this scenario, we were going to a familiar place. It was relatively small, and a trip back to my car wouldn’t have taken long if I had gotten too cold. Should I have done this on an unfamiliar 2+ mile trail? Absolutely not. Having a plan is part of preparedness, too!Follow for more videos where I help you learn from my mistakes!.......#trainingtips #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #dogmom #huskymom #akitamom #dogtraining #givechoices #walkthedog #snackleadernotpackleader #dogtrainingtips #chambersburgpa #dogtrainersofinstagram #aggression #humanedogtrainer #greencastlepa #boxersofinstagram #goldensofinstagram #donttryit #pittiesofinstagram #labsofinstagram #noshocksneeded #humanetraining #hagerstownmd #ilovemydog #dogbehavior #dogmomaf #dontdothis

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️Raise your hand if you got a puppy for Christmas! If that’s you, now is the perfect time to get them into a puppy class. All puppies have a socialization period during which they start deciding what is safe or scary. This is the premium time to get them exposed to new situations while simultaneously keeping it a happy experience. This socialization period starts when your pup is still at the breeder’s, but it can end as early as 14 weeks old. So, it’s really important to join an appropriate puppy class during this time. (You can still work on this process outside of the socialization period, but it could look a little different.)Our next puppy class starts January 17th. You can register on our website or DM us for a direct link. 😉......#positivereinforcementdogtraining #puppyclass #trainingtips #puppyparent #dogdadsofinstagram #trainingtiptuesday #puppyforChristmas #puppiesofinsta #offleashlife #hagerstown #greencastlepa #waynesboropa #chambersburg #dogmom #dogdad #dogsofinstagram #dogobedience #puppiesofinstagram #adventureswithdogs