🎥 In this reel, I’m showcasing the results of a dog trained to eagerly respond to the “come” cue and a whistle, all through a relationship-based approach with plenty of positive reinforcement. The magic lies in the layers of reinforcement. Immediate rewards like the salty air, cool water, and sand under paws blend with built-in, sleeper-agent rewards: unique experiences, group interactions, exclusive home spaces, extra off-leash time, and surprise encounters. These combined elements create an unstoppable motivation for your dog, in safe environments, predictably come when called. 🐾 RECALL!
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More time with Iggy and our top assistant dog trainer Elodin.
Meet Iggy: Our Brave Board & Train Student!
Iggy is a courageous pup who’s learning to navigate the scary world of sounds and other animals with confidence. 🐕🌟 Through our board and train program, we’re helping Iggy become less reactive and more at ease in his environment.
With patience, consistency, and lots of positive reinforcement, Iggy is making great strides every day. Let’s cheer him on as he continues his journey to becoming a calm and confident dog! 🐾💪
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Teaching Your Dog “Lay Down” vs. “Lay Down + Stay”
In today’s video, Elodin and I demonstrate how to teach your dog the difference between “Lay Down” and “Lay Down + Stay.” 🚀✨
• Lay Down: This cue is for when you want your dog to immediately drop into the down position and hold it until released. Imagine it like an arrow shot from a bow. Potential energy.
• Lay Down + Stay: This is all about teaching your dog to relax and not anticipate the next cue. Perfect for when you need them to stay in one place safely until you return to release them.
Both commands are vital for different situations. Watch as Elodin, my demo dog, performs these cues beautifully here in Ojai, California. 🐕🌟
👉 Follow for more tips on training your dog with positive reinforcement!
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Check out this video of 6-month-old Jack, the Border Collie, mastering both “loose leash walking” and “with me” walking! 🐾✨We are using our Hundr waist leash for hands free walking.
“Loose leash walking” means Jack moves forward only if there’s no tension between his collar and leash – no pulling allowed! It’s his default mode whenever he’s on a leash.
The “with me” cue, on the other hand, signals Jack to stay either beside or behind me, whether on or off leash, to keep moving forward. Watch how he nails both behaviors!
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Jack the puppy 2nd day. Loose Leash walking and "With Me" walking explained take 1
🐾 Meet Rosie, our spirited Husky who thrives on a mutualistic relationship! 🌲she's back again for more ! Stay tuned for her new videos during Fourth of July fireworks 💥
Using a long line is key to her errorless learning. This approach gives Rosie the freedom to explore without the constant tension on her collar or harness. Through consistent repetitions, we call Rosie away from her favorite activities, only to release her back to them immediately. This teaches her that responding to us leads to more of what she loves.
The lesson? Discover what your dog adores most and use it to build a harmonious relationship of mutual compliance. 🐶❤️
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📣 Calling all dog parents! 🐾
Did you know your dog will come when called if you’re more relevant than the environment and its rewarding distractions? 🌟 When coming to you means a chance for a high-value treat AND getting back to the fun they were interrupted from, it’s a win-win situation! 🎉
Practice this consistently, and your dog will agree and comply willingly. Make every recall a positive experience, and watch your bond grow stronger! 🐶❤️
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🌟 Comment about how you socialize your dog. 🐕 Meet our board and train student, Jolene the Samoyed! 🌟
During a socialization walk in beautiful Ojai, California, Jolene encountered some loud Harley Davidson motorcycles and handled it like a champ! 🚴♂️🦮
Trainer Kurt Burk emphasizes that dogs don’t need to meet every dog to be social. In fact, meeting dogs on leash is usually not a good idea since they aren’t free to maneuver and relax. Let’s focus on positive and safe interactions for our furry friends! 🐾
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Rosie and Jolene are proving to be calm dogs around horses. Each successful experience creates skills which can produce an experience of confidence / and they helped a green and nervous horse get over his fear of lunging dogs. #winwin #relationshipbasedtraining #boardandtrain
First walk out of the van with regular learners Jolene and Rosie. #looseleashwalking #yesiuseharnesses #collarpractice #martingalerights #husky #samyoed #boardandtrain
Working with 5 month old Willow on down and mixing in the Touch behavior cue. #touchtarget #downatdistance #boardandtrain #puppylearning #dogtrainer #cpdtka #cpdtksa
Comment what your dog likes to watch! Willow, our five-month-old board and train student, enjoying a Sunday in downtown Ojai! 🌞🐾 Willow is watching, learning, and interacting with new and familiar things. Our assistant dog trainer, Elodin, is there to serve as a role model and support system. Kids, cars, eager people, smells, food, wine, music - Willow is soaking it all in! 🌟 #DogTraining #PuppyTraining #BoardAndTrain #DowntownOjai #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFree #DogBehavior #PuppyLife #TrainingJourney #DogTrainerLife #CanineConservatory #Socialization #TrainingPartners #LearningThroughPlay #PuppyPower #TrainingSuccess #LifeSkills #RoleModel #SupportSystem #NewExperiences #boardandtrain #dogtraining #hundrleash
Meet our newest student, Scout! 🐾 Scout is currently being evaluated by my best assistant, Elodin. Elodin is quite impressed with Scout’s hutzpah! 💪 Stay tuned for updates on Scout’s training journey. #DogTraining #NewStudent #TrainingJourney #CanineConservatory #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFree #DogBehavior #DogTrainersLife #TrainingPartners #PuppyPower #boardandtrain #rescuedogsofinstagram
🐶✨ Exciting progress with Rico! From struggling to lay down on hard surfaces to mastering it through graduated criteria sub constraints. 🏅 We transitioned from a rubber mat to cardboard, and finally to concrete, reinforcing optimal behavior every step of the way. 🧠💪 #Generalization #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #CanineConservatory #ForceFree #TrainingJourney #BehaviorScience
🐶 Meet Winslow: Solving the Art of Stay! 🌟
Winslow never really understood the concept of “stay” until now. Through consistent training, he’s learned that staying put and relaxing is the key to getting his favorite rewards: food and a release cue.
We always ensure that “stay” means we come back to him every time. We never call him from a distance while he’s in a stay. This builds trust and reinforces the behavior, making Winslow confident and calm during training.
Stay means stay. And stay means good things come to those who wait. 🐾✨
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📣 Harnessing the Power of “Shi” for a Super Strong Recall! 🐾
In Chinese philosophy, “勢” (shì) represents potential energy, like pulling back a bow before releasing an arrow. We can use this concept to build a powerful recall behavior in our dogs!
By gently restraining your dog with a collar or harness while another person calls them, you’re creating a sense of anticipation and desire for what they can’t immediately have. This “shi” builds up their drive, making their recall strong and enthusiastic when you finally release them.
This method taps into their natural instincts and ensures they come running back to you with power and enthusiasm!
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Duncan like #clarkgable as Elo finishes drinking her water before can finally continue to enjoy his #bullystick
🐾 Summer learns to sit on cue - after years of shutdown behavior.🐾
Meet 7 year old Summer, a resilient dog rescued from a heartbreaking forced breeding situation where she was crated for up to 20 hours a day. Due to her traumatic past, even a simple “sit” command would cause her to shut down.
In the beginning of the video, you’ll see our trainer Kurt trying to lure her into a sit while holding her collar. He gets one sit, but it wasn’t what he was looking for. Instead of pushing her, we decided to let her be. By capturing her natural behavior with a “yes” and a treat, we began to see progress. It was a slow start with one or two successful attempts, but Summer was learning at her own pace.
To get this to happen, Kurt (off camera) captured her SIT behavior without a prompt, finally creating a clean loop where summer SITS, Kurt marks "yes" and tosses treat in bowl. Once a rhythm is created in a predictable pattern. We can insert the verbal cue "sit" just before she sits.
In the second part of this video, watch as her guardian Jill, guided by our dog trainer Kurt Burk, introduces the verbal cue “sit” during a moment when Summer is comfortable and confident. It’s a beautiful reminder that patience and positive reinforcement can transform fear into trust.
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