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07/01/2025

John is all in on Border Collies

03/01/2025

This is so clearly stated. This is one of the reasons that training a dog to walk come later in the lessons. I would love to help you teach your dog the art of being calm!

That pulling, chaotic, reactive walk that’s driving you crazy — it was created by way of countless moments of allowance of pushy, bratty, overly excited behavior that happened long before you ever hit the streets.

It’s like letting your kids be bratty, entitled monsters at home, because it’s not that big of a deal — and then heading out to a nice dinner and telling them they’d better behave.

Haha…

If you want a fighting chance at a nice, polite, enjoyable, and safe walk, it’s time to take a look at all the non-walk moments occurring between you and your dog and have an honest conversation with yourself about how it all looks.

While it’s possible, it’s wildly unlikely that you’ve got an amazingly well behaved dog in all other contexts, and yet your walk is a disaster. Everything matters, and everything is a conversation that either tells your dog there are rules and standards — and consequences for breaching them… or not.

If the walk is a mess, START with reversing/transforming the first 5 items on the above list — that’s a solid beginning. And then, when you’re ready to make some major positive changes, take a look at the final one, prepare yourself for a serious challenge, and then get to work.

31/12/2024

January is Dog Training month!
Call 2103828501 to see how we can train your pet dog. For additional information our website is obedientlyyours.com

31/12/2024

January is Dog Training month! Call me to discuss what we can do for your pet dog. 2103828501

29/12/2024

Good information on threshold training

24/12/2024

I get asked about potty training ALL the time. I also see folks using potty pads A LOT.

And don't get me wrong, they do have a place... tiny dogs with owners with mobility issues (especially in winter), small dogs who travel a lot who can use a pad anywhere successfully, etc.

But the majority of dogs being "trained" to use potty pads are dogs who really should be going outside even when they are small, even when it rains, even when it's hot or cold.

Because most of the time these dogs aren't even reliably trained to the pad.

What they are reliably trained to do is p*e and p**p in the house. 💩

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21/12/2024

Very Merry Christmas from Holly at Obediently Yours

16/12/2024

Be patient with yourself and your new pet dog. Allowing your new dog to acclimate to new surroundings is time well spent

13/12/2024

Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking them at risk of injury.

Some dogs – especially smaller breeds – pull with a force more than twice their body weight on the collar, potentially damaging their throats, says Erin Perry at Southern Illinois University.

“It’s really very shocking,” she says. “The dogs are almost choking themselves on that collar repeatedly. But the harnesses in our study just didn’t inhibit pulling in any way, and that’s definitely a wake-up call – especially because of the risk to owners.”

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/

Image: CBCK-Christine/Alamy

11/12/2024

01/12/2024

Sweet Savannah love bombing me with her eyes

21/11/2024

Is your dog ready for the holidays? Home manners, boundaries and clear commands will get you that dog that you won't have to lock outside while friends and family are visiting! Call me to find out ways to keep your dog calm and well behaved during holiday visits. It's the gift that keeps on giving. 210.382.8501