Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!! 🎉🥳
Year in review
What a year it’s been! ❤️ We couldn’t possibly shout out every single client, every glowing review, or all the incredible dogs and people we’ve had the pleasure of working with, but we’ve done our best to highlight as many as we could. We're super grateful to every client who trusted us with their dog, and we feel so lucky to have worked with so many amazing pups! Each dog and their human are so special and unique. ❤️🥰
We also wanted to share some highlights from the awesome events we attended, the fun we had, and all the hard work we put in. Remember, we’re not just about dog training; we’re also proud members of the Loving Paw Adoption Center board.
Cheers to a fantastic year! 👏
- Lindzee and Agnes ❤️
We are sick of hearing other trainers say you have to use a E Collar, aka Shock Collars, in order for your dog to have off leash freedom. That Shock Collars are so “great” because they allow a dog to live a happier life with more freedom.
It’s bullsh*t. Please don’t believe the lies. ☺️
Both of us at Let’s Get Pawsitive LLC, and many many many others, have dogs that can run around off leash without having to resort to using painful methods.
#dogtraining #recalltraining
Puppy class
Puppy Class is Canceled this week! ‼️ Due to the holidays and everyone being busy, we decided it would be better if we canceled this Sundays Puppy Class, it will be resumed the following Sunday, January 5th at our normal time of 10am.
Enjoy this short video of one of our puppies from class, Henry, showcasing his leash walking skills and maintaining his focus on his mama, even while walking past other people! 👏
If you are interested in joining our puppy class, please send us a message! We have open spots available.
We LOVE lick mats! 🙌🤩
Having a lick mat for your dog’s enrichment activities is a must! These mats offer tons of benefits to meet all sorts of canine needs. 🤩
Using a lick mat can help reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, slow down eating habits, and serve as a positive distraction/association during grooming or other stressful situations. They can help with desensitization such as helping dogs get used to the doorbell without barking. They can also help manage anxiety by giving them a calming activity through repetitive licking—basically, it’s a great way to enrich your dog’s life.
Licking is soothing for dogs because it releases endorphins, Plus, licking on a textured mat keeps their minds engaged and can help prevent boredom, which might reduce destructive behaviors. 👏
The only limit to what you can put on a lick mat is your imagination (and, of course, making sure the food is safe for dogs)!
#dogs #dogtraining #lickmat #dogfun
Lowe’s enrichment
Lowes is PET FRIENDLY, making it a great spot to bring your dog for a walk, whether it's cold, snowy, rainy, or really hot outside!
Of course there is other pet friendly stores to choose from, which one is your favorite?
It was 28° outside today with a windchill that made it even colder, so we opted to stay inside.
I love pet friendly stores because its great enrichment for most dogs! (Some dogs may be nervous inside of stores)
You can let your dog sniff all the different objects, go up and down all the aisles, do socialization training, obedience training, and more!
Ellie and Moose have a sad history and lack socialization. People might look at them weird when they react because they don't know what these girls have been through. It's easy to judge, but hard to be compassionate! We are super proud of them and their accomplishment! They have come so far and can enjoy so many aspects of life they never could before.
👏 #Dogs #Rescue #Adoption #Progress #Overcome
Zara is totally obsessed with playing in the water haha
Zara is totally obsessed with water, no matter what kind! 😂
What fun things do you let your dogs do that most people wouldn’t?
This is how we want our dogs during our Reactive Rover Class. Under threshold and comfortable. 👏
Counter-conditioning involves changing a dog's emotional response to a stimulus. For example, when dog reacts negatively to other dogs, we pair that trigger with something positive, like treats or toys. This way, the dog learns to associate the presence of other dogs with good experiences, which helps reduce their reactivity over time.
Desensitization works hand-in-hand with counter-conditioning. It involves gradually exposing the dog to their trigger at a distance they can handle without reacting.
Over time, we slowly decrease the distance, allowing the dog to become more comfortable and less reactive as they learn to cope with the situation.
Together, these techniques help create a more positive experience for reactive dogs, makina them feel safer and more relaxed in situations that once made them stressed!
Reactive class
This is how we want our dogs during our Reactive Rover Class. Under threshold and comfortable. 👏
Counter-conditioning involves changing a dog's emotional response to a stimulus. For example, when dog reacts negatively to other dogs, we pair that trigger with something positive, like treats or toys. This way, the dog learns to associate the presence of other dogs with good experiences, which helps reduce their reactivity over time.
Desensitization works hand-in-hand with counter-conditioning. It involves gradually exposing the dog to their trigger at a distance they can handle without reacting.
Over time, we slowly decrease the distance, allowing the dog to become more comfortable and less reactive as they learn to cope with the situation.
Together, these techniques help create a more positive experience for reactive dogs, makina them feel safer and more relaxed in situations that once made them stressed!
Reactive Rover
Our Reactive Rover Class is off to a great start!
Our pups and their handlers are making good progress after just 2 sessions. We are working on helping the pups using counter conditioning and desensitization. We are also working on essential skills such as and proper leash walking techniques. 🐾
One of the key aspects of our classes is maintaining a safe distance between the dogs. This is intentional—we want to ensure that everyone stays below their threshold and can focus on learning without feeling overwhelmed and thus reacting! We slowly decrease the distance, because flooding the dog will not help them learn.
Keep up the great work, everyone! Together, we’re building confidence and creating positive experiences for all! 💪❤️
#dogtraining #desensitizationtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining
Recall
Been working hard on my sweet Ellas recall and I am so proud of her! She absolutely loves being at the park, so this is big progress!
You like her recall name? Thats her nickname because of the funny sounds she makes and her snoring 🐽😅
#recalltraining #pitbull
