DogWorkz - Training and Behavior Solutions

18/06/2024

If you have a dog that needs exercise and/or training while it’s hot out, you’ll need to find some creative ways to get that in while staying safe and cool!

15/06/2024

12/06/2024

Some of the comments we got on our hike that are going straight to Drax’s head…

“Such a handsome boy!”
“He’s so polite waiting for people to pass!”
“What a nice boy!”
“He’s so well-behaved!”

All thanks to our training. (Except the handsome boy part…that’s all him. 😂)

11/06/2024

Always be clear and consistent with your dog. Changing expectations constantly or providing an endless stream of gibberish will get you nowhere and you’ll BOTH wind up frustrated.

04/06/2024

If your dog has trouble joining in some adventures, it’s okay to spend time teaching them skills and building their confidence. Not every dog can jump right into every situation and that’s okay. Be patient, help them learn to step outside their comfort zone, and, in the meantime, offer activities they can enjoy without struggling.

03/06/2024

Updated information on when (or if) to spay/neuter dogs from researchers at UC Davis!

28/05/2024

If you think learning “sit” and “down” alone will solve behavior issues, think again! If you’re struggling with unwanted behaviors or over-the-top reactions from your dog, they probably need some different skills!

26/02/2024

If you raised your dog from a puppy, what are some things you wish you knew before getting your pup or during puppyhood? (Especially if you were a first-time dog owner.)

04/12/2023

Puppies are not gifts.

Also, your older dog doesn't deserve to be rehomed or handed over to a shelter because of a new puppy.

22/11/2023

Are you preparing your fuzzy family members for Thanksgiving? Here are some tips to help you through!

Have a wonderful, safe, holiday weekend!

18/11/2023

This is why…
1. You need to understand what a dog’s body language is saying.
2. You never stick your hand in a dog’s face so they can “smell you.”
3. You don’t take your dog into situations they can’t handle.
4. You need to be your dog’s advocate and learn to say, “NO, Mr. President, you may not pet my dog right now.”

10/11/2023

Food recall: ALL Victor foods have been recalled, in addition to several other brands from the same manufacturer due to possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella is more likely to affect you than your dog, so if you’ve been in contact with one of these foods, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and watch both your family and your pets for signs of illness. Clean and disinfect any surfaces that have come in contact with the food.

FDA, CDC, and state partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu that is potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food.

05/11/2023

This is a legitimate thing that I experienced several years ago with one of my own dogs.

TL:DR: If your dog is acting "weird" and you've recently gotten new electronics, check to see if they may be the cause.

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶

21/09/2023

Two opportunities for a great canine athlete seminar! Tonight or Sunday morning!

How to Increase Speed, Power & Stamina in Canine Performance!

18/09/2023

I cannot share this photo enough.

A friendly dog is one that knows how to relax when greeting new people and dogs. A friendly dog has manners. A friendly dog doesn’t push into the face of other dogs. A friendly dog doesn’t make dogs play with them. A friendly dog will softly approach another dogs personal space bubble and ask politely if the other dog would like to play.

EXCITEMENT DOES NOT = happy or friendly. It is a competitive or overstimulated state of mind.

Excitement will 90% of time push new dogs to defend themselves if rushed up to with this energy.

Anxious energy will 90% of the time put other dogs on edge.

Dogs do not say hi by going face to face. That is a challenge for rank position. Aka “play”.

Some dogs will choose panic in defense drive of (kill or be killed) fight or flight. Other dogs enjoy being pushed around and will “play” right away. And others will choose to correct the dog for being without care for other dogs boundaries.

Pushing up to others personal space is considered rude and disrespectful. If a dog is not having respect for the other dogs personal space at first greet, then then the chances of conflict increases.

Show your dogs to relax when they see dogs. Show them how to approach other dogs ONLY if you lead them there or to approach in a relaxed fashion. This leads to all dogs involved feeling safe which leads to safe hierarchy game.
Primal K9 Coaching

31/08/2023

This is a fantastic podcast episode with the most up-to-date information on the effects of heat on dogs. Excellent listen for ALL owners, handlers, and veterinary staff!

‎Show K9 Conservationists, Ep Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker - Aug 29, 2023

26/08/2023

It’s National Dog Day! Time to party! 😊

01/08/2023

Dr. Schnee is still accepting new patients!

YES ! We still are accepting NEW patients ! Believe it or not , summer is almost done and soon it will be back to school and school activities . Now is a GREAT time to book an appointment with us , just go to our website : www.518housecallvet.com or give us a call (518)304-6048 ! Right now we are booking in late August/early September !

27/07/2023

This dog, and every dog that has been attacked by other dogs, deserved so much better.

Train your dogs, leash your dogs that don’t have perfect recalls, and recognize the type of dog you own and what situations are or are NOT right for them to be in. If the attacking dog’s owners had done that, both dogs would still be alive. I’m so sad for Loki’s owners to have to go through this.

05/07/2023

Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free products, is highly poisonous to animals - especially dogs. Unfortunately, products containing xylitol are not required to list the ingredient on their packaging and many pet owners are unaware of its dangers.

In 2018, the ASPCA registered 6,760 xylitol-related calls, more than 30 times the number of calls related to xylitol in 2005.

The bi-partisan Paws Off Act of 2023 better informs pet owners of the risk and presence of xylitol in everyday products like sugar-free gum, breath mints, vitamins, cough drops, sugar-free desserts, PEANUT BUTTER, and more. This legislation would require food containing xylitol to include a warning label outlining its toxic effects to pets. Please take a moment to sign!

Please protect pets from xylitol poisoning by supporting the Paws Off Act of 2023 (HR 617) today!

03/07/2023

Pre-holiday hike at Peebles Island! Are you using some of your 4th of July free time to hang out with your dogs??

28/06/2023

I’m so proud of this team and all they’ve accomplished! One of the main goals in training was for Roxy to join in trail rides off-leash and her owner has absolutely knocked it out of the park with all her hard work! Look at that happy pooch! 😊

24/06/2023

Our clients are having a blast with our Summer Camp Challenge! Can you and your dog keep up? Here's an activity that will help build your recall while having some fun!

22/06/2023

Does your dog have trouble with fireworks on the 4th of July? Start preparing now to keep them as comfortable as possible during the festivities with our “Scary Sounds” guide!

12/06/2023

Sometimes the most important moments are the ones that seem the most boring. Drax developed a fear of other dogs after being attacked by loose dogs multiple times. His being able to show zero reaction at all to a dog barking at him is the result of a year’s worth of training, patience, and skill building. It’s nothing and everything at the same time. ❤️

07/06/2023

It’s pretty awful outside today in NY! Take care of yourself and your pets!

Smoke from wildfires and other large blazes affects pets, horses, livestock and wildlife. Protect your pets and livestock.

01/06/2023

Is your dog behaving more like a kangaroo? It’s embarrassing, right?

Surfing on the kitchen counter? Jumping up on strangers? Jumping all over you? This NEW step-by-step course will have you covered.
https://game.absolute-dogs.com/stop-jumping-pdp?prod=stop-jumping-mini-course&ref=1664

*You may see other mentions of the Stop Jumping Mini Course elsewhere. This link is unique to me and not only does it help you to jump into the experience, but by using this link, you are also signing up for 100% support from me!*

This supercharged, value-packed solution-focused mini-course tackles keeping four paws on the floor head on!

For the AMAZING price of just $36 you are going to get a deep dive into:

● WHY dogs jump and how to give a dog the gift of calmness, establish rock-solid boundaries and set your dog up for a lifetime of success.
● How transformational your own mindset shift can be when you flip thinking about what you don’t want into what you DO want instead!
● Management strategies and solutions to get your training off to the best start!
● How to skill up your dog to ace having visitors in your home and how to train your guests to be the perfect training assistants (yes, you read that right!) and set your dog up for success!
● And the list keeps going…

This action packed mini-course is designed to help you turn your dog’s jumping up struggles to strengths thorough 16 powerful lessons with Game Ups (take your dog’s training to the next level) and Skill Ups (enhance your own learning to optimize your success). This is the path to achieving real-life results and overcoming jumping up struggles!

This is SUCH a solvable problem - we CAN do this, together!

I can’t wait to see your relief when this struggle is a distant memory - I know how jumping up can escalate into becoming a real relationship downer and can even risk some dogs getting into serious trouble - THIS course is the answer.

Message me with any questions or for more information! You can also go right to the link and sign up!

Let’s do this! 💪

Jumping up is one of THE most common dog owning struggles. To the point that it can limit who have over to visit us in our own homes. How would it feel to have a dog that greets everyone calmly instead of bowling them over?

05/05/2023

SHHH! What was that?!

Do you have a noisy, barky household? Are your dog’s barking struggles keeping you up at night?

Of course, we can understand why you might not have heard the news over all that doggy singing and shouting, but never fear because we’re here to share it with you!

AbsoluteDOGS have just released a BRAND-NEW Stop Barking mini-course, brimming with all their best strategies, top tips and barking solutions! As an AbsoluteDOGS Pro Dog Partner, I’m excited to share this mini-course with you!
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For the SUPER price of just $36 you are going to get:
● Real-life solutions to arm you with all you need to achieve a quiet household
● 5 Game Up videos, demonstrating practical games to train your dog in just a few minutes a day!
● 5 Skill Up videos, where you get to geek out and learn all about how games-based training can help you reduce your dog’s barking once and for all, regardless of your dog’s age, breed, or history!
● Terrific troubleshooting top tips on all the most common barking struggles faced by dog owners all over the world!
● Immediate and lifetime access to the course – so you can play again and again, as often as you want!
● Video captions

All your barking struggles can absolutely be completely transformed and it’s all within your grasp!

This course is guaranteed to bring you that quieter, calmer household you’ve been dreaming of! Sign up for the Stop Barking mini-course today!
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Did you know that you have the ability to transform your dog’s barking struggles through the power of specific, targeted training games?

05/05/2023

I love getting “pupdates” on how things are going once our formal training sessions have ended. This sweet rescue boy who struggled with reactivity is enjoying expanding his adventures and meeting new friends! 😊 Way to go, Ace!

03/05/2023

If your pets have anxiety over their veterinary visits or you're frustrated with trying to find appointments that fit into your schedule, give Dr. Schnee a call! 518 House Call Vet is still accepting new clients!

Just wanted to let people know that we are still accepting NEW patients ! So if you know anyone who might be looking for a new vet, please give them our phone number and email or sent them a link to our webpage: www.518housecallvet.com . And THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us make this business a success ! Please leave any comments or questions that you might have, we always LOVE to hear from you !