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As Summer is starting to wind down, crispier weather is right around the corner. đ»
We still have plenty of warm days ahead of us but Summer training spots are nearly sold out. Here is an updated list of our late Summer/Fall availability. We will be starting another Group Puppy K mid September so make sure to snag your spot now!
For more information on programs and pricing, visit our website and schedule your phone consult today. Spots are first come first serve.
Messages like this are why we do what we do! đ
Lucy the Husky was a huge puller on walks and had a habit of lunging at cars. đ
Her family reached out a while back because they were about to welcome a new baby and wanted to be able to take walks as a family. Lucy went through our Hybrid program and we recently got this update đ
We absolutely LOVE hearing how your pups are doing after training! Once you train with us you are a part of our family. We offer our alumni a lifetime of support and are there to provide continuing education, tune up training lessons, and even boarding if you need it!
Want to learn how you can become a part of our Olympia alumni family and start living your best life with your dog? Check out our website for more info and to schedule your phone consultation today!
Meet Hudson! đ
Hudson graduated Puppy Kindergarten just a few months ago and is back for round 2 of training! His family wanted a head start raising a well rounded, balanced adult dog so they signed up for a Puppy Bundle as soon as they brought him home so they had the help and support they needed to get them through the first year of his life.
The Puppy Bundle starts off with a 6 week in-home Puppy Kindergarten program to get you a solid foundation, then once puppy is old enough, we start our off-leash Hybrid program to round off their training.
Hudsonâs family has been working HARD since day 1 to set him up for success and now at just 7 months old he is going to be fully off leash reliable, have a rock solid recall, walk like a gentleman, have an off switch to be calm on command, and be able to enjoy all the adventures his family wants to include him in.
You guys! Putting in the work early on in your puppyâs life is crucial to giving them (and yourself) the best quality of life as they grow into an adult dog. Hudsonâs family has gone above and beyond and now get to live their best life with him! This is what itâs all about for us. đ
If you have questions on our Puppy options or how you can get started living your best life with your dog, visit our website and schedule a phone consult today!
New puppy parents!
We are so excited to FINALLY be able to offer a group option for our Puppy Kindergarten and we are starting in just a few weeks! đ
We are SO EXCITED to be able to bring our clients the same great information we offer in our in-home Puppy K in a small, intimate group setting and for a fraction of the price. With only 4 puppies per class, clients will get the one-on-one attention they need with the support and socialization benefits of a group setting.
âąClasses will be held on Tuesdays at 7pm starting July 23rd and run for 6 consecutive weeks.
âąPuppies should be 10-16 weeks old AT THE START of class.
âąLessons will be held outside weather permitting at our training space in Saint Clair Shores
Small group means that spots are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. If youâre interested, send us a DM, give us a call, or shoot us an email ASAP and mention group puppy class and we will get you set up for a phone call to reserve your spot. Depending on interest, we may add another class so donât hesitate to reach out and PLEASE SHARE this post with all your puppy people!
As always, thank you all for your love and support! Itâs because of all our amazing clients, friends, and family that we can continue to grow our business and do what we love everyday. đ«¶đŒđđŒ
Congrats to sweet little Millie and her family on their graduation from our in-home Puppy Kindergarten!
Millie was adopted by one of our awesome Olympia Alumni families that trained their first Lab puppy Mabel with us just a few years back. They went on to complete off-leash training with Mabel and knew as soon as they got Millie that they wanted her to have the same life filled with freedom and inclusion. They called the day they brought her home and signed up for our Puppy K bundle which includes our 6 week in-home Puppy program + an off-leash ecollar Hybrid program that weâll schedule when Millie is a bit older.
Check out this amazing review Millie and Mabelâs mom left for us đđ We really have the BEST clients!
New puppy? Want to be a part or our awesome Alumni group?! Our Puppy K Bundle gives you and your puppy the training and continued support you need to get you through your first year together. We love seeing our puppies back for round 2 so much that we are offering these 2 programs for a discounted price if you bundle them. Message us or check out our website for more details!
Have you heard!? We are also offering a NEW 6-week Group Puppy K program starting July 23rd. Spots are limited, message to snag yours!
Continuing our intros, we have the handsome .villellewellin staying with us for a couple weeks for a Board and Train while his mom is traveling!
The cool thing about a B&T is it doubles as a place for your pup to stay while youâre away and when you come back, they come back fully trained.
Nash is one of our many Puppy Kindergarten graduates back for round 2 of their training right now! We love seeing our puppies all grown up. His mom has kept up nicely on all his training and now sheâs looking for full off-leash reliability for safety (Nash likes the catch-me-if-you-can game) and so they both can enjoy their huge, unfenced yard. She is also looking to clean up the walk and curb some of his teenage and lingering puppy behaviors đ
He is so much fun and is shaping up to be a very well-rounded gentleman. Halfway through his B&T, we canât wait to see how he progresses!
We have 1 B&T spot open for the end of July into August. Check out our website to schedule your phone consultation today.
Spring has been BUSY! Weâve gotten the opportunity to work with some pretty amazing dogs and their families and we think they deserve an introduction!
Starting with our current trainees, first we have Miss Poppy, the Floofiest Husky weâve met! Poppy is just 8 mos old and she is one of our June Board and Train pups.
This goofball is as sweet as they come with the typical dose of Husky sass! Her mom came to us because she was dealing with a teenagerâŠđ
and having a hard time with general listening skills and training. She also needed some help with Poppyâs potty training, leash walking (pulls like a sled dog), crate training, her inability to chill, and mom wanted the peace of mind and safety that training and reliability brings.
Poppy is quite a fan favorite around here going into the final week of her stay. Weâre so happy with how sheâs doing, for a young Husky sheâs really rocking it. On the list:
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Bomb proof door manners for safety
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An off-switch/calm on command with âplaceâ
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Off leash recall
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Leash manners that will make her neighbors jealous
We are very excited to get her back home to show off everything sheâs learned but that will just be the beginning. Once we transfer leadership to her mom, thatâs really where their training journey begins.
Board & Train program slots are currently sold out until August! Schedule your phone consultation on our website today to see how we can help you get started living your best life with your dog.
Nash wants to know!
If you havenât heard, we are FINALLY offering a group option for our Puppy Kindergarten thatâs starting in just over a monthđ
We are SO EXCITED to be able to bring our clients the same great information we offer in our in-home Puppy K in a small, intimate group setting and for a fraction of the price. With only 4 puppies per class, clients will get the one-on-one attention they need with the support and socialization benefits of a group setting.
âąClasses will be held on Tuesdays at 7pm starting July 23rd and run for 6 consecutive weeks.
âąPuppies should be 10-16 weeks old AT THE START of class.
âąLessons will be held outside, weather permitting, at our training space in Saint Clair Shores.
Small group means that spots are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. If youâre interested, send us a DM, give us a call, or shoot us an email ASAP and mention group puppy class and we will get you set up for a phone call to reserve your spot. Depending on interest, we may add another class so donât hesitate to reach out and PLEASE SHARE this post with all your puppy people!
villellewellin is one of our most recent puppy grads! Graduating from any of our puppy programs means you become an Olympia Alumni with all the perks and support you need as your puppy grows! Soft launch, we MAY be adding an Alumni Facebook group to connect our current and past clients and give them a platform for continued support, who knows⊠keep your eyes open for more news đ
Lucy is still looking for her forever home! She is a 4 year old Pyredoodle (Pyrenees/Poodle)
She is a big girl but she is sweet as pie. Fully off leash trained by us and comes with transfer of leadership lessons. Lucy must go to a home with no other animals she would rather not share attention and would thrive in an environment without the competition and stress of other animals. She is a calm and chill girl, not overly exuberant with strangers sheâs kind of an introvert but loves her people and has never shown signs of aggression towards people, just a tad shy.
She loves to go for walks and lounge she just is pretty perfect just looking for the right fit!
Lucy is still looking for her forever home! Sheâs is such a sweet and well mannered pup and fully off leash trained by us. Let us know if you or anyone you know might be good fit for her!
Miss Lucy is looking for her forever home! She went through a full board and train with us and is on and off leash reliable and fully ecollar trained. A little bit about Lucy:
Lucy is a Pyrenees and Poodle mix and she is a big girl! Sheâs about 90lbs I would guess. She will need regular brushing and baths but sheâs not the kind of Doodle that needs regular trips to the groomer. She sheds a mild amount, nothing too crazy.
Lucy is mostly a calm, chill 4ish year old gal that loves to lay around in the yard and affection from her people. She does get the zoomies every once in a while where she runs around the yard, rolls on the ground, then goes back to being chill. đ
She can be shy/wary of strangers and will probably not be the type of dog that loves crowds and lots of field trip, nor is she one to run up to strangers to say hi, sheâs a bit of a introvert and a homebody. But she has never shown any signs of aggression when nervous. She will be very loyal and loving to her people.
She will need (and it will be included free of charge) upkeep on her training and someone who is willing to give her the clarity and structure that she needs to be successful as she transitions into a new home. That means crate training and setting clear expectations for her so she feels like her life is more predictable. We will help with that.
Her ideal home is a quiet one where she is the center of attention. Because kids of all ages can bring noise, friends, and unpredictability we think she would do best in a home with no kids but weâre willing to introduce if you think she will be a good fit and you have older calm kids. She may not go to a home with other animals, she doesnât get along with dogs or cats, she does not like to share attention, resources, etc with other animals and we feel like to make sure she has the best quality of life she should be the only pet. She does fine passing other dogs on walks and is well mannered around them but she does not want to share a home with them.
Lucy is a super sweet big gal that is looking for the right fit. Iâve spent the last month with her and I really enjoyed having her! She is going to make someone very very happy!
Guess whaaaat!?!
We are FINALLY offering a group option for our Puppy Kindergarten and we are launching itâŠright now. đ
We are SO EXCITED to be able to bring our clients the same great information we offer in our in-home Puppy K in a small, intimate group setting and for a fraction of the price. With only 4 puppies per class, clients will get the one-on-one attention they need with the support and socialization benefits of a group setting.
âąClasses will be held on Tuesdays at 7pm starting July 23rd and run for 6 consecutive weeks.
âąPuppies should be 10-16 weeks old AT THE START of class.
âąLessons will be held outside weather permitting at our training space in Saint Clair Shores
Small group means that spots are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. If youâre interested, send us a DM, give us a call, or shoot us an email ASAP and mention group puppy class and we will get you set up for a phone call to reserve your spot. Depending on interest, we may add another class so donât hesitate to reach out and PLEASE SHARE this post with all your puppy people!
As always, thank you all for your love and support! Itâs because of all our amazing clients, friends, and family that we can continue to grow our business and do what we love everyday. đ«¶đŒđđŒ
Looking for someone who specializes in website design to revamp our site! Shoot us a message if you or anyone you know can help. đŸ
Miss Lucy is looking for her forever home! She went through a full board and train with us and is on and off leash reliable and fully ecollar trained. A little bit about Lucy:
Lucy is a Pyrenees and Poodle mix and she is a big girl! Sheâs about 90lbs I would guess. She will need regular brushing and baths but sheâs not the kind of Doodle that needs regular trips to the groomer. She sheds a mild amount, nothing too crazy.
Lucy is mostly a calm, chill 4ish year old gal that loves to lay around in the yard and affection from her people. She does get the zoomies every once in a while where she runs around the yard, rolls on the ground, then goes back to being chill. đ
She can be shy/wary of strangers and will probably not be the type of dog that loves crowds and lots of field trip, nor is she one to run up to strangers to say hi, sheâs a bit of a introvert and a homebody. But she has never shown any signs of aggression when nervous. She will be very loyal and loving to her people.
She will need (and it will be included free of charge) upkeep on her training and someone who is willing to give her the clarity and structure that she needs to be successful as she transitions into a new home. That means crate training and setting clear expectations for her so she feels like her life is more predictable. We will help with that.
Her ideal home is a quiet one where she is the center of attention. Because kids of all ages can bring noise, friends, and unpredictability we think she would do best in a home with no kids but weâre willing to introduce if you think she will be a good fit and you have older calm kids. She may not go to a home with other animals, she doesnât get along with dogs or cats, she does not like to share attention, resources, etc with other animals and we feel like to make sure she has the best quality of life she should be the only pet. She does fine passing other dogs on walks and is well mannered around them but she does not want to share a home with them.
Lucy is a super sweet big gal that is looking for the right fit. Iâve spent the last month with her and I really enjoyed having her! She is going to make someone very very happy!
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Fear. đ±
Itâs a critical mechanism built into us to help us stay safer, work harmoniously in a social setting, and survive.
And yet, because itâs been given such a negative representation, we attempt to give it softer, sweeter, more palatable, and less ominous names. Responsible. Smart. Cautious. But if you look deeply enough at the foundational motivation of this list, and countless others I could create, and if youâre willing to be honest, you know itâs fear thatâs truly at the bottom of all these more pleasant names and the feelings that motivate the actions or inactions of the list.
The efficacy of negative, undesirable, uncomfortable consequences isnât based on some more pleasant sounding rationale, itâs based on fear. And if shared correctly and appropriately, fear isnât something to be terrified of and shamed away from. Itâs a crucial piece of our behavioral puzzle.
If fear wasnât being leveraged, either internally or externally, negative consequences, and all the benefits they have to offer, would be completely ineffective and valueless. Itâs precisely âthat which cannot be namedâ, which to a very large degree helps us, and our dogs thrive.
Hereâs a novel idea: How about we deal honestly with life, and how it, and we, and yes, dogs work. How about we stop pretending fear isnât everywhere, isnât healthy, and isnât useful in dog training?
Or we can keep playing the game of knowing better but being too cowardly to acknowledge that which know.
Your choice.
PS, Iâm reposting this (itâs from 2021) for one, to better clarify the value of fear for those who might be confused and are genuinely curious (I posted about a âhealthy fearâ yesterday), and for two, in response to the cowardly/integrity-free dog trainers in the so-called âbalancedâ community who refuse to speak honestly about that which is currently considered unsavory/unsayableârealityâand would rather attempt to gain social/reputational points by preaching precisely what is the popular narrative (oooh, how brave of you), over telling owners and trainers a less fashionable but nonetheless obvious truth. Sadly, this âcommunityâ is bursting with trainers who are happy to say whatever they think you want to hear in order to gain from the telling, rather than tell you what is actually true and risk the fallout. I respect the PP/FF zealots more than the âbalancedâ cowards and frauds. At least the PP/FF people believe what theyâre saying, the âbalancedâ cowards/frauds know precisely what theyâre doing and saying, and know precisely that theyâre lying to you. I despise less those who are ideologically indoctrinated than I do those who are simply opportunistic, cowardly frauds.
5 Tips for being successful with your dog out in public!
There are so many dog friendly options around town especially now that the weather is starting to shape up.
A few things to remember when deciding to take your dog out in public from a dog trainer and fellow dog owner that just wants to be able to also enjoy dog friendly places đ
1) Not all dogs enjoy being out in public. Ask yourself, does my dog actually want to be around all that activity? Are they enjoying themselves? Or is it just for me? Be fair to your dog.
2) Do you have a level of control of your dog so you can keep them and the general public safe and happy? Unruly, misbehaving dogs in public make it a lot less enjoyable for the rest of us. If your dog is not trained to a basic level of obedience where you can keep control of them, maybe leave them home for now! And give us a call, we can help! đ
3) If your dog does enjoy being out and about with you and is generally well behaved, make sure to be respectful of others. Donât let your dog approach other dogs unless the owner gives you permission. Most people donât take their dogs out in public to socialize with other dogs, let them enjoy their time without disruption. You also have no idea how dog friendly stranger dogs are or if they are vaccinated/healthy.
4) Itâs ok to tell people no when they ask to pet your dog. Maybe your dog is shy, in training, learning to be neutral in public. Maybe having strangers interact with them makes them feel unsafe or is detrimental to your goals and training. Just because your dog is well-behaved and enjoys exploring the world with you, DOES NOT mean they have to love strangers petting them. You got a dog for YOUR enjoyment, advocate for them especially if they are shy, you donât have to allow people to pet them. Be polite, âthank you for asking but sheâs in trainingâ or âsheâs very shy so you can say hi from a distance.â Your dog and your relationship will be so much better for it.
5) For dogâs sake, leash your dog in the barâŠđ
Sincerely, dog mom of a super well behaved but shy adventure pup who loves to observe from a distance but HATES to be grabbed on by random people out in public đ
P.S. if your dog is a bite risk or aggressive in any way, they should not be out in public unless you're working through it with a trainer and/or they're muzzled. You are never fully in control of every situation, there is far too much risk when dealing with the general public.
What are some of your favorite pet friendly places around? We want to hear all about them! Iâm sure youâve figured out ours! đ„°
Happy National Puppy Day! đđ¶
I was lucky enough to know both of these dufuses as puppies. Tallulah aka Tully, Tullster, Tull Tull, Cholula I got at just 8 weeks old and letâs just say raising her from a puppy was one of the most challenging things Iâve ever done. She tested my sanity and my confidence in myself as a trainer almost every day. đ
Sheâs an absolute doll of a dog now but it took a couple years for us to see eye to eye haha.
Nellie I adopted/acquired at around 3 years old. She came from a family friend that needed to rehome her so I offered to foster and train her until she found a new homeâŠđ€Ș she didnât go far! Nellie was Tilly in her previous home but the Tully, Tilly thing got old quickly so she is now Nellie, Nellie Belly, smelly, smelly dog, smelly one. I had the pleasure of knowing her years before she found her way to me when she was first adopted as a 4 month old little SASS of a puppy. She was one of my early Puppy K clients and actually grew up with my Ollie đ„čđ it always blows my mind how alike they look!!
Parenting our dogs, being the leader they need sometimes means we have to do hard things so they can live a life filled with more inclusion, less stress, and more clarity. Donât let your emotions
prevent your dog from living their best life!
So many owners who âlet things goâ convince themselves theyâre simply being kind and loving, when in reality theyâre being terribly unkind and selfish.
Is it kind and loving to not provide your dog with clear feedback about what is right or wrong, what is good or bad for them? Of course not, but it sure beats the heck out of having to do the âdirty workâ of disciplining your dog.
And if you sell yourself on the right rationalization for why you allow what you allow and why you turn a blind eye to the stuff you see and know you should addressâbut donâtâyou can convince yourself that all the difficult âdog parentingâ youâre skipping is actually the decisions of the kinder, more caring, more virtuous, and of course more loving dog owner.
But the truth is, that stuff you allow and ignore isnât actually for your dog, and itâs certainly not virtuous. How could it be? Allowing your dog to misbehave, to have a smaller micro-managed life, to needlessly struggle with anxiety and stress, to put themselves or others in danger⊠couldnât be for them.
No. We all know that stuff is for you.
You avoid the structure, the rules, the enforcement⊠the discipline⊠for you, because it feels better than the alternative.
How cute is little Hutch in his grad cap?! đ„°đ
If you or someone you know is, or is planning on becoming a new puppy parent, we have 1 April slot left for puppies and 1 in May.
Our Puppy Kindergarten is a 6 week in-home program for puppies under 5 mos. During these 6 weeks we cover ALL THINGS puppy parenting from building engagement and relationship, to prevention of common behavior issues, to proper socialization practices. Not to mention we help you get through the not-so-fun parts of raising a puppy - the biting, the potty training, the crate training. We sprinkle in some basic obedience commands and round out your program with a field trip to start to introduce public access training. If this sounds like the right program for you, go check out our website for more info or comment âmeâ below to snag our last couple spring slots!
The reality is, unwanted pressure, bullying, scuffles, fights, and out-and-out attacks teach dogs that other dogs arenât safe, which cause many dogs to become proactively aggressive and/or reactiveâŠbecause they learn to see other dogs as risks to their safetyâŠan âIâll get you before you get meâ mentality takes hold.
PS, for multi-dog homes, much of the above applies as well. If youâre allowing your home to be a micro version of a dog park or chaotic daycare where pressure, bullying, competition for resources, scuffles and fights ensue, donât be surprised if you have a home where dog fights are the norm.
Everything has its price. Want more soft, doting, affection time with your dog, but donât want to turn your dog into a mess? Simple, pay the price of being a solid, healthy, selfless, and disciplined leader when needed and when appropriate, and you buy your way into what you desire.
Sadly, like many things in life, most want the fun/enjoyable stuff without paying the price to have it in a healthy fashion. The price of discipline, discomfort, and delayed gratification are simply too high, and so these peopleâs dogsâlike so many other aspects of their livesâtake the hit for their inability to discipline themselves.
I personally love having my dogs on the couch and the bed, I also love being able to be super soft and affectionate and doting. But Iâm not interested in having my dogs take the hit for my desires, nor am I interested in all of us taking the hit by having less freedom, less enjoyment, and more stressâŠsimply because I want the good stuff but am unwilling to do the hard stuff.
So we have a handful of very clear rules, we are mindful of each of our dogâs individual needs/personality/limits and their personal requirements for structure, and when trespasses occur there are appropriate negative consequences that clearly resonate with each dog. This simple approach allows myself, my wife, my dogs, and all those around us, to enjoy life together to its fullest.
This stuff isnât complicated, although as of late weâve worked awfully hard to make it appear so. If you want the good stuff, man-up and woman-up, and pay the price. Otherwise, your dogs will. And, without realizing it, you will most certainly pay as wellâjust in a different fashion.
As Jocko so simply says: âDiscipline equals freedom.â Itâs true with dogs, and itâs true with everything else.
If you have a reactive dog, allowing them to sit in the window all day or look out the front door exploding on every trigger is SO STRESSFUL for the dog and deeper rooting your issue. **Behaviors repeated are reinforced.** Make sure the right things are being made into habits đđŒ
So many struggle with reactivity issues because they struggle with setting firm boundaries because they feel guilty with not allowing their reactive dogs to âwindow shopâ when their dogs have proven over and over that theyâre terrible at âbrowsingâ and almost always make impulse âbuysâ.
While I get the desire to allow your dog to âenjoy the sightsâ, if your dog is unable to do so without becoming a reactive mess, Iâd suggest a shift in priorities.
Dogs who can peruse their environment without getting into trouble are dogs whoâve earned the privilege to do so. Dogs whoâve shown repeatedly their inability to peruse without explosion have earned different rules.
Eye contact is the gateway to reactivity. As Iâve said many times, âThey have to look to loadâ. And so, if our dogs have shown us they are unable to look at triggers without escalating, then our dogs need our help if theyâre ever going to get out of the reactivity cycle/trap.
But what to do? Correcting our dogs when they look and lock in an unhealthy fashion on triggers is only going to make them worse, right? Wrong. Stopping the cycle of âsee-feel-escalate-explodeâ at the âseeâ portion of the sequence logically stops the rest of the sequenceâand if this blocking of the cycle is practiced long enough and consistent enough, it removes the reinforcement of the âfeelingâ portion of the sequence, which creates a temporary neutral mental space which enables the dog to start to develop new feelings about the trigger, which eventually enables a permanent shift to a neutral emotional state around the triggers which then enables the dog to develop a completely different and actually healthy association with the trigger. (What I call, âNatural Counterconditioningâ.) Which means youâll get a healthy, non-reactive response⊠which means your dog has now earned the privilege of looking.
Many will bristle at this and draw all kinds of alternative potential negative conclusions. Thatâs fine. I share it as someone whoâs seen it with his own two eyes with his own two wildly reactive dogs 20 years ago, as well as with the thousands of dogs Iâve worked with since.
This stuff is simply not that complicated, but we do an impressive job of making it so.
Have you recently added a new puppy to your family? Are you planning on getting a new puppy in the near future? Do you know someone who needs help with puppy parenting?
We have the program for you! With 3 puppy training options including our NEW puppy bundle, we have the program to fit into your life and schedule. Whether you prefer 1:1 training in your home for the individual attention, or maybe completing training on your own timeline sounds like it would better fit your busy schedule, we can help!
Virtual puppy kindergarten is rolling out in just a couple weeks! Discounted presale pricing is available. Click the payment link in our bio or head to our website for more info. Coupon code âpuppyâ gets you 20% off virtual program for a limited time. *Once you purchase, you will get notifications about how and when you can access your virtual program.*
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Anyone who has ever said training âtakes awayâ from your dogs: freedom, personality, happiness, dog-ness, has probably never had a well or properly trained dog đ or has no first hand, in depth experience with balanced training. Sure, we ask you to do hard things. To make sacrifices on the things you WANT to do things that your dogs NEED. And yes, having a balanced relationship may mean you need to trade out some of that mooshy gooshy stuff that makes sure your dog will never take you seriously, and replace it with some structure and discipline to help your dog trust and choose to follow your lead always, not just when it suits them. If you are not enjoying your dog the way you want to be and youâre willing to make some changes in yourself and your attitude to help your dog change, we can help! If youâre willing to put in the hard work and make some sacrifices, take away some things that arenât suiting your dog and your relationship, you can open up a whole world you didnât think was possible. But you have to want it enough, more than we want it for you. Precious the rescue shihtzu and her mom recently went through our training program. Before training, Precious would bark incessantly at guests that would enter the house and was very possessive of her home and car, reacting anytime the neighbors pulled up in their drive or someone approached the car. She also had some bolting tendencies and her mom was afraid she would end up a stray again if she didnât get a handle on her obedience and listening skills. We got this message from her mom Marilyn this week: âI had a house full on Thanksgiving and everyone was amazed at how obedient Precious is. No barking. She listened and obeyed with all the commotion. Best Thanksgiving ever. Thank you.â Love all the adventures they get to go on now and the stress free life they get to share because of training! Schedule your phone consultation today to learn more about how you can have the best life with your dog
Our Virtual Puppy Kindergarten Black Friday presale is LIVE! Our VPK will be priced at $250 but the first 15 customers to purchase will get 20% off with coupon code blackfriday. Follow this link to purchase https://buy.stripe.com/4gwcQpbhYcfkgta7ss Donât forget to use the coupon code blackfriday. Presale spots limited! Black Friday sale ends November 30th! **You will be give access to your pre purchased course in December when it become open to the public**
We have some AWESOME NEWS! We finally get to offer our puppy clients a virtual option for Puppy Kindergarten! For puppy parents that live out of range of in-home lessons, for the busy family that could use a more flexible option they can complete on their own time, for anyone that loves training in their PJâs đđ»ââïž Now we can reach more of you while keeping it casual. Our Virtual Puppy Kindergarten will be available to the public on December 1st! We have a nice Black Friday presale deal coming atcha soon enough. Limited spots available. Stay tuned for details. And if you or someone you know is planning to or brought home a puppy recently, tag or share this post so we can reach more puppy parents. And as always THANK YOU to all of you that support, share, write reviews, refer, we could not do this without you! đ„čđ #puppykindergarten #blackfridaydeals #virtualdogtraining
Oliver the Great Dane recently completed his Hybrid program with us and we couldnât be more proud of this duo! Before training, Oliver outside of the house was anxious, skittish, flighty, and reactive when approached by strangers. He is THE SWEETEST boy when he warms up, but his insecurities outside the house made him a liability to walk and he often used his size to protest anything he didnât like by just planting himself and refusing to move. đ His mom was worried she would never be able to safely walk him or help him grow outside his small comfort zone. Just being able to include him in more of life was a big goal for Oliverâs family. A little bit of help from us and A LOT of hard work from his family made this possible and we are so excited to see how much they can continue to accomplish together. The walk is just the beginning! I can almost always tell early on when a client is going to be extra successful based on their attitude going into training. The magic isnât our training, the real magic happens when clients take the tools and knowledge we give them and go above and beyond. When they want it just as much as we want it for them. I messaged Kathy after our last lesson to tell her how I proud I was of their walk and she responded, âJust wait until the next time you see him you will be proud!â If youâre willing to put in the work, come to training with an open mind, and trust the process, that life youâve always wanted with your dog is right around the corner. We will be seeing more of this team and Iâm pretty geeked about it!
Our absolute favorite thing in the world is seeing our clientsâ hard work paying off! Training is not about taking things away from our dogs or repressing them, itâs about giving them the best gift of all, a life of inclusion and freedom. Itâs not easy, but itâs worth it!If your New Yearâs resolution is living your best life with your dog, schedule a consult call today to get started. Link in bio đâŠâŠREPOSTED FROM @riley.unlikelyâMy number one goal when we got RileyLou was to be able to give her the best lifeimaginable filled with adventures, love, buttscratches and, most of all, freedom to be the happygo lucky exploring pup she is.And the truth is, we wouldnât be here having thesemoments if it wasnât for @olympiadogtraining whowas our guiding light and is THE magical dogwhisperer-all the thanks to you and itâll never be enough!â
Little Okie the #maltipoo graduated Puppy Kindergarten! đ This dood might be small but heâs got a huge personality! Okie and his big brother Theo had some fun with our confidence building exercise where we practiced the âplaceâ command on the skateboard! âșïž âPlaceâ is ANYTHING raised or elevated and itâs a GREAT way to help puppies build confidence. Exposure to different textures, heights, sounds, and movements helps puppies learn about the world and helps prevent fear and anxiety around new things. This is one of the many important concepts we talk about in PK. What is your favorite âplaceâ object?? The possibilities are endless!Congrats to sk8r boi and his fam on their graduation! đđč #congratsgrad....#OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #doodlesofinstagram #doodlepuppy #trainyourdog #maltipoosofinstagram #noassholedogs #puppykindergarten #puppytraining #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #puppygraduate #puppykindergartengraduation #puppygraduation
I may be biased but is there anything cuter than a meatball in a Tooth & Honey sweater?! Vinnie is back after some time off from Puppy Kindergarten to work on his off-leash reliability and get some rock-solid obedience so his mom can take him anywhere with her. As Vinnieâs gotten older, heâs become a little wary and nervous of new dogs. Adding accountability through Ecollar training and using his solid obedience to expose him in a safe way to triggers, will help him be a perfect gentleman and advocate for his breed no matter where he goes. We will be checking back in with Vinnie and his mom next week to work on dog distraction but in the meantime, they have been working on creating a solid, reliable heel position. Working on off-leash heel using the long line helps our dogs understand the position better and makes both parties pay much closer attention to each other. Without a leash to give him the answer, Vinnie has to watch mom more closely to stay in position, and without a leash to communicate with him, his mom, Audra has to pay close attention to his position and give him lots of feedback. Loving those check ins! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #pittie #dogtraining #pitbull #dogobedience #obediencetraining #daytrain #pitbulls #michigandogtraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #trainyourdog #pitbull #pittiesofinsta #pitbullsofinstagram #balanceddogtraining #noassholedogs #ecollarconditioning #balanceddogtrainer #offleashtraining #ecollarconditioning
Mushu and his sister Kimma the #cattledog mixes had their last follow up lesson today. The whole crew rocked it! Mushu completed a Board and Train with us a couple weeks ago and Kimma did a day-train to give their family a head start with the training while her bro was away. Their family recently welcomed a new baby, so healthy boundaries and manners in and out of the house were a must. They both developed some protective/possessive behavior that was making walks and life for their family stressful. We cleaned up the pack walk, worked on âplaceâ around higher distractions, and gave their family the tools and knowledge to continue to work towards more reliability. Very proud of this foursome! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #blueheelers #trainyourdog #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #blueheelersofinstagram #noassholedogs #boardandtrain #ecollartraining #offleashtraining #blueheeler #australiancattledog #australiancattledogs
Go Pauly! This family has put in a lot of hard work, consistency, and patience to get to this point, and I am SO PROUD! Pauly is a very enthusiastic #dood and was making life a little hectic for his family. With LOTS of practice embracing calm in all aspects of his life, he and his family are now able to enjoy neighborhood walks and Paulyâs world can continue to get so much bigger as he gets more reliable. We havenât seen the last of Pauly he will be back for some boarding next month! Canât wait to see how much heâll continue to improve. . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #doodlesofinstagram #trainyourdog #daytrain #goldendoodles #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #goldendoodlesofinstagram #noassholedogs #ecollartraining #offleashtraining
Rosie the #sheepadoodle completed her in-home lesson program this week! For her last lesson, we took everything she and her family learned and implemented it in a new and more distracting environment. Rosie is only 6 mos old, so still very much a puppy, but she did great! Teaching our dogs how to behave and take direction in public helps make them more reliable in everyday life, builds confidence, and allows us to be able to take them places and we BOTH enjoy it! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #sheepadoodle #sheepadoodlepuppy #sheepadoodlepuppy #dogtraining #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #trainyourdog #doodle #doodlesofinstagram #balanceddogtraining #noassholedogs
A goal for a lot of dog owners is to be able to take their dogs with them anywhere. [I say anywhere because even I donât really want to take my dog EVERYWHERE nor should you, but itâs nice if the the option is always there.] Willow the #minisheepadoodleâs family lives within walking distance of lots of dog friendly places and they love their morning coffee runs together! Setting high expectations by exposing our dogs in a structured way (solid heel, down, sit) to new and challenging environments, and making our focus showing them exactly how we expect them to act is how we create anywhere dogs! Outings tend to be very distracting for us too, donât let training fall apart in public places because you are trying to do too much at once. Make a point to dedicate time to exposure training and then you wonât have to anymore, you can just go! Proud of Willow and her family! They have taken everything she learned at her Board and Train and implemented it so they can all enjoy life so much more together! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #sheepadoodle #sheepadoodlepuppy #minisheepadoodlepuppy #dogtraining #dogobedience #obediencetraining #boardandtrain #michigandogtraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #trainyourdog #doodle #doodlesofinstagram #balanceddogtraining #noassholedogs #offleashtraining #ecollartraining #ecollarconditioning
These two happiest boys finished their day-train program this week! For their final lesson we took everything their family has been working on, and put it into play in a far more distracting environment. Helping them find a calm mindset in a place like Loweâs will help improve every other area they may be struggling in. The work has just begun for their family who has the tools and support they need to continue to build on the foundation we started to get to their goal of 2 calm, happy, obedient, anywhere puppies! â€ïž . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtraining #offleashtraining #michigandogtrainer #ecollartraining #ecollarconditioning #labradorretriever #metrodetroitdogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #trainyourdog #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #noassholedogs #yellowlabs #blacklabs #labpuppy
Sunday funday with Roman the #staffy! We put Romanâs new skills to the test by working with a dragging long line at the park. Plenty of dogs, runners, and distractions and he stayed focused on me! How do we get a dog that is always clocked out and on his own program to be spot on with engagement? Just like a sit or a down, engagement (eye contact, leash work) has to be taught and practiced. We have to be fun, exciting, valuable, and motivating for our dogs to care about us when thereâs so much other cool stuff happening. How to get started? Practice eye contact with your dogâs meals. Using food instead of treats make a huge difference. Wait until they make eye contact, mark âyesâ or âgoodâ and reward with a handful of food. Start inside then build up to being outside. Dog doesnât take food outside? Neither did Roman for a while, keep at it, throw the food, make it a game and get them excited about training(after the inside stuff is spot on) Dog doesnât take food inside? Stop free-feeding your dog and create set mealtimes to build food drive. Proud of this little meatball! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #pittie #dogtraining #dogobedience #obediencetraining #boardandtrain #pitbulls #michigandogtraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #trainyourdog #pitbull #balanceddogtraining #noassholedogs #ecollarconditioning #balanceddogtrainer #offleashtraining #ecollarconditioning
Blue the #minigoldendoodle pup went home this week! Blue has stayed with us before and mastered his commands and e-collar training. This time around, we focused on environmental exposure to get him more âsocializationâ and get his obedience proofed just in time for the weather to break so he can go on lots of adventures with his family. Once our dogs have mastered obedience around minimal distractions, we have to build challenges so they donât just listen when itâs easy. The audio on this video was pretty rough so no sound on this one. Good job Blue! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #puppy #boardandtrain #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #puppytraining #dogobedience #puppyobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #doodlesofinstagram #minigoldendoodles #doodles #doodlepuppy #trainyourdog #doodlesofinstagram #goldendoodlepuppy #noassholedogs
Remember these three doodettes?! Stella and Ruby the #goldendoodles and Molly the #sheepadoodle are home and settled in from their board and train a couple months ago. Their family has been working SO HARD on maintaining training and building on the foundation laid here. I recently went to check on them and âplaceâ with 3 high energy dogs couldnât have gone better! *Side note: Ruby is in the crate with the door open itâs hard to tell* Making sure to focus on each individual first, they have gotten the basics down. Now we will start to add more challenges to help their family get to their goals of pack walks, free yard time, and more freedom around the house. Training can be tough especially with multiples, but whatâs tougher is living with the behaviors prior to training. So proud of these guys and gals! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #doodlesofinstagram #trainyourdog #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #sheepadoodles #noassholedogs #boardandtrain #ecollartraining #offleashtraining #goldendoodles #placetraining
Finn the anxious #miniaussie went home from his 2 week board and train a couple days ago! He has a solid foundation of obedience, clear understanding of e-collar and what behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable, and an overall healthier mindset that will allow him to cope with fear and anxiety in a more productive, safer way. Working on our dogâs mindset and helping them develop better coping mechanisms makes them a lot more comfortable. Too many choices, options, and freedoms make insecure, anxious dogs feel lost. We taught Finnâs mom how to manage his anxiety and how to be a clear, fair, and confident leader so everyday life can be a lot more comfortable for everyone. I got a good report from home but we will check in with those two in about a week! So proud of his progress! . . . . #OLYMPIAdogtraining #dogtraining #michigandogtraining #metrodetroitdogtrainer #dogtrainer #dogobedience #obediencetraining #michigandogtrainer #metrodetroitdogtraining #australianshepherdsofinstagram #trainyourdog #balanceddogtraining #balanceddogtrainer #miniaussies #noassholedogs #boardandtrain #ecollartraining #offleashtraining #miniaustralianshepherd #reactivedogs #aussie
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