Unleashed Joy Dog Training

17/01/2025

15/01/2025

09/01/2025

Do you have a reactive dog?
Are you having a hard time walking your dog?
Does your dog bark or go crazy when he sees another dog? Or person? Or bike? Or anything?? Is he barking out of your windows at home or in the car?

Sounds like you need Unleashed Joy's class for reactive dogs!

Join us for five consecutive weeks in our Fundamentals of Reactivity class beginning Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 AM.

The class is a live online Zoom class, not prerecorded, where you learn everything there is to know about this behavior. You will learn how to read your dog's body language, how to manage your his reactions, how to cope in different scenarios and what you can do to change your dog's emotions towards what ever he is reactive to.

Class dates are: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 and 3/1. Each session is 60-75 minutes long.

Check it out here:

You will have access to a private page for our Reactive Dog classes, and email access to ask questions as well.  

01/01/2025

21/12/2024

If anyone is looking for a wonderful, potty trained, sweet, smart girl, here she is! I fostered Layla for a while and she was perfect!!

15/11/2024

Looking at current position statements from organizations like AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior), who are the leaders on veterinary care and behavior, they are abundantly clear that the outdated belief of avoiding socialization until vaccines are completed has no place in current standards. This is relevant because in many cases this fear of strangers or a particular group of people, results from lack of socialization during this critical period and can have lifelong impacts into adulthood.

07/11/2024

Thinking about bringing a puppy home? Stay up-to-date with socialization guidelines!

06/11/2024

Reactive dog? There is still room left in our upcoming class!

Are you having a hard time walking your dog?
Does your dog bark or go crazy when he sees another dog? Or person? Or bike? Or anything?? Is he barking out of your windows at home or in the car?

Join Unleashed Joy's five week* long Fundamentals of Reactivity class beginning Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 PM.

The class is a live online Zoom class, not prerecorded, where you learn everything there is to know about this behavior. You will learn how to read your dog's body language, how to manage your his reactions, how to cope in different scenarios and what you can do to change your dog's emotions towards what ever he is reactive to.

*Class dates are 5 Saturdays.
11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7 and 12/14. No class 11/30.
Each session is 60-75 minutes long.
Check it out here: https://www.unleashedjoy.com/fundamentals-of-reactivity

19/10/2024

ABILITY TO COPE MORE IMPORTANT THAN OBEDIENCE.

🟡In today’s fast-paced world, there’s often too much emphasis on ensuring dogs are obedient, while their ability to cope with an increasingly chaotic environment is overlooked. While being well trained is important, it should be secondary to helping our dogs develop resilience and emotional stability. The modern world presents dogs with constant noise, busy streets, and frequent changes to their environment, which can lead to anxiety or stress if they aren’t prepared to cope with these challenges.

🔴Research supports the idea that emotionally balanced dogs are more adaptable and capable of learning. A 2019 study from the University of Helsinki found that training that focuses on a dog’s emotional state, rather than just their behaviour, leads to a stronger overall ability to handle stress and unfamiliar situations. Dogs that are trained solely for obedience without addressing their mental resilience can often struggle in unpredictable environments, which increases the risk of behavioural issues.

🟢When dogs are allowed to learn to cope first, their ability to navigate a busy world with confidence vastly improves. And more confident dogs respond better to training cues, not out of fear or command alone, but because they trust us and understand how to manage their environment. Building that foundation makes all other training a natural extension, rather than the primary focus.

🟣If we want our dogs to be truly well-adjusted, we must prioritise their emotional well-being and coping abilities. By shifting the focus, we are ensuring that dogs not only follow commands but also feel calm and capable in an ever-busier world.

21/09/2024

Dog of the Day: Bear
Bear is cozy in Dad's arms. A new rescue, he is loving life.
I'm really not sure what his breed(s) are!

20/09/2024

Dog of the Day: Phoenix
Can you guess the breed? (This is kind of a trick question)

19/09/2024

Dog of the Day: Suki
Suki has unusual markings for a corgi. Do you have a corgi?
Let's see them!