All Dogs Go To Kevin LLC

23/08/2024

Dina was very pleased with how her session went with our trainer, Tovah. Here is what she said:

22/08/2024

Here are 3 ways to help your dog with their fear.

22/08/2024

Minnie rocked her training last night. She likes to bark when she sees other dogs. We passed a couple dogs and she stayed focused the entire time!

22/08/2024

Hey Knoxville folks! Do you like helping dogs in need? Do you like beer? On Saturday at 1pm we'll be at Hi Wire Brewing with a both set up where you can meet our trainer, Rexanna and ask her questions. We'll have a giveaway as well! Also, there will be adoptable dogs there.

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21/08/2024

"The goal is to turn scary things into predictors of high value treats. With repetition the scary thing is no longer scary and the behaviors that were happening due to the fear are now gone. "

Believe it or not, you actually can help your dog feel better about scary things!

20/08/2024

If something is scary to your dog, increase distance. Sometimes you'll only need to add in a couple of feet while other times you'll need to completely cross the street. Increasing distance prevents accidentally "flooding" of your dog.

19/08/2024

New Blog Post: Helping Your Dog Overcome Their Fears

Have you ever been with your dog and all of the sudden something happens and now your dog is afraid? When something scary appears dogs will generally try to run away from it, bark at it to try to get it to go away or they’ll just freeze.

https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/helping-your-dog-overcome-their-fears

17/08/2024

Can your dog tell that things are different on the weekend? (Assuming you work M-F.) Why do you think that is?

Well, the weekends for most start off differently. Instead of the alarm going off, there is more time in bed. Then things move a bit slower. Dogs are good at picking up on patterns. With the pattern different, your dog may realize that certain things happen on the weekend which benefit them.

So, what are you doing this weekend?

16/08/2024

Kirsten wrote me (Kevin) a glowing review that really made my day. She wrote so many nice things that I could only fit a small chunk in the picture.

Here is the full review:

We can't recommend Kevin enough to all of our neighbors & friends. We rescued a dog a couple of months ago that was not house-trained, had never been on walks, etc. We booked 3 visits with Kevin upfront because we truly wanted to commit to training this dog. Kevin made the training so easy and fun! We learned so much about the behaviors that we needed to change as well as ways to easily combat the jumping, soiling the house, leaving food alone,... the list really goes on.
We'll be contacting Kevin again in a month or so to continue our training with our new pet!
Thank you so much, Kevin! You created such a positive impact here in our house with our new dog.

16/08/2024

Hey y'all! Did you know that we have a couple self paced digital courses? Right now they're HEAVILY discounted! Get Manners 1 for $17, Manners 2 for $17 or both for $25. You get lifetime access and you get access to the ADGTK Digital Course FB group where you can ask me (Kevin) your training questions!

This class covers all the foundation behaviors that support a harmonious relationship between you and your dog. You will learn how to communicate with your dog via reward-based methods that are fun for all learners -- dog and human alike!

15/08/2024

I once heard a "trainer" say that a dog that thinks it's in charge becomes anxious when a person leaves without the dog's permission.

Where did this "trainer" get that info? Did they ask the dog and that's what the dog said?

Let's simplify it and just look at what is actually happening. For many dogs, when their person leaves, they become anxious. This means that we need to turn their person's departure into something that doesn't make them anxious.

The first step is figuring out where your dog's threshold is. We have to start on the non anxious side of that and then take baby (or puppy) steps working towards increasing the time that they can be home alone comfortably.

15/08/2024

Our new brochures are done and getting printed as we speak! If you're running low and would like us to drop some off, comment below! We're so grateful for all of the amazing dog lovers that recommend us.

14/08/2024

5 Potential Signs of Separation Anxiety

1. Refusal of Food And Water.

2. Destruction Towards entry And Exit Points.

3. Self Harm When Attempting To Escape.

4. Elimination In Home When Alone.

5. Continuous Vocalization.

13/08/2024

Suspending absences is one of the most important parts of helping your dog be comfortable while home alone. Doing so allows your dog to trust the process.

12/08/2024

We're excited to announce that we have a couple spots that have opened up for our Separation Anxiety program!

We start off with the initial consultation and talk about the program and give you some strategies to get you moving in the right direction. From there our clients receive daily assignments and support to help reach the end goal.

You can find more info here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/separation-anxiety

12/08/2024

New Blog Post: Is Your Dog Becoming Anxious When Left Home Alone?

Hopefully the answer is "no." But unfortunately many dogs aren't doing so hot when left home alone. Many are trying to escape crates or dig at doors.

The good news is that it's very possible to help your dog feel comfortable with being home alone.

https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/is-your-dog-becoming-anxious-when-left-home-alone

09/08/2024

You're setting your training up for failure if you're introducing new skills out and about. Yes, some dogs can handle it, but the vast majority of dogs will not be able to respond and this will lead to lots of frustration.

08/08/2024

Many trainers will say with certainty why a dog is doing something. "Your dog is pulling on leash because he wants to be in charge." Firstly, how does the trainer know this? Did they ask the dog and the dog told them? And if they were able to have that conversation couldn't they just ask the dog not to pull?

The truth is, we can't always know why our dogs are doing things. What we can do though is focus on preventing the rehearsal of the unwanted behavior and focus on teaching what we'd rather happen instead.

07/08/2024

Did you know that we have packages that allow you to get discounted sessions? We even allow you to take your initial session and add it into a package if you decide you want to do follow ups.

You'll find these packages towards the bottom of our Manners and Puppy pages with descriptions of what we can accomplish with the different packages.

06/08/2024

Nice work Rexanna! Rexanna covers Knoxville, TN for us. You can book with her on the site!

05/08/2024

New Blog Post: Focusing On “Why” Your Dog Is Doing Something Can Slow Down Training

A dog cannot tell us why they're doing something. We can guess based on what makes the most sense. But many people spend way too much time focusing on the "why" and it hinders the training process.

This blog post breaks down why focusing on "why" can do more harm than good.

https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/focusing-on-why-your-dog-is-doing-something-can-slow-down-training

31/07/2024

Remember that time you searched the snack cupboard and randomly found that delicious piece of dark chocolate? That probably led to you doing some thorough searches in the future.

31/07/2024

Velue is beautiful isn’t she? Today we practiced lots of out and about skills like “leave it” and polite greetings.

30/07/2024

Many dogs will grab things from the counter that aren't food related and either chew them or see if they can get a game of chase going with you.

29/07/2024

New Blog Post: Your Table and Counter Are Like Slot Machines

Does your dog like to "counter surf?" Have you tried to stop your dog from doing it but you've had no luck? You're not alone. This behavior can be hard to extinguish.

https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/your-table-and-counter-are-like-slot-machines

25/07/2024

How do you set this up? Prevention and management are key! Instead of being annoyed that your dog is underfoot in the kitchen, have their mat in a certain spot, ask them to go there and reward often enough to keep them there. (Be sure to teach this behavior before you try to actually put it to use.)

24/07/2024

What is something that "works" for your dog? My dog V learned that walking without pulling on leash "worked." A loose leash allowed him to continue on so he could stop, sniff and p*e on things.

23/07/2024

New Blog Post: A Simple Way To Think About Your Dog's Behavior

This is about 1 minute read. Feel free to give it a "like" if you like it. (It helps reach more people.)

Dogs are very good at figuring out what works and what doesn't work. This often leads to a dog trying over and over again if something that has worked in the past all of the sudden stops working.

https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/a-simple-way-to-think-about-your-dog-s-behavior

20/07/2024

Frankie is a fun-lovin pup who really enjoyed today’s session. We talked about how to only eliminate outdoors, how to decrease jumping and what to do to stop him from trying to grab food from the kids.

19/07/2024

Thanks for the kind words Paula!