JM Dog Training

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

Yes!! So very true. 💯🐾💜

Dog doesn’t want a stranger touching them: “Needs socialisation.”

Human doesn’t want a stranger touching them: “Reasonable boundary.”

Dog doesn’t like every dog they meet: “Not friendly.”

Human dislikes approximately 74% of the people they meet: “Good judge of character.”

Dog barks because someone unexpectedly walks into their house: “Territorial.”

Human hears a noise downstairs at 2am: Turns on every light in the house and investigates while holding an object that was absolutely not designed for self-defence.

Dog gets overwhelmed at a busy café full of people, children, dogs, food and noise:
“He needs to learn how to behave.”

Human gets overwhelmed in IKEA on a Saturday: Completely understandable. Possibly grounds for medical leave.

Dog growls when uncomfortable: “Dominant.”

Human says “DON’T TOUCH ME”: Clear communication. Boundary successfully established.

Dog has one bad interaction and remembers that type of dog forever: “Reactive.”

Human has one bad experience with a cat: Hates all cats forever.

Dog loses their mind because the postman comes every single day and somehow STILL refuses to learn his lesson: “Problem barking.”

Human watches the same neighbour park slightly over the line every day: Has been documenting it photographically since March and is “just keeping a record.”

Dog doesn't immediately come when called because they're halfway through smelling something interesting: “Stubborn. Knows exactly what he's doing.”

Human hears their name being called from another room: Remains completely silent in the hope that whoever it is will solve the problem themselves.

Dog gets nervous at the vet after previously having something unpleasant done there: “He knows there's nothing to be scared of.”

Human has one uncomfortable dental procedure in 2009: Hasn't been back since.

Sometimes dogs aren't the weird ones

08/13/2026

Thank you to the AVSAB for this fantastic new position statement making it clear that force- and fear-free is the gold standard for effective and humane dog training. Pass along this great resource to anyone looking into dog training!

07/20/2026

FUREVER HOME FRIDAY: EMILY DICKINSON (ID A433052)

Friends, today we want you to meet Emily Dickinson! This beautiful 3‑year‑old American Pit Bull Terrier is a gentle soul with a heart full of love. Weighing in at 35.40 pounds, Emily is the perfect medium‑sized companion for a family looking for a loyal and affectionate dog. Her foster family reports she is wonderful with kids, dogs, and even strangers and makes friends wherever she goes. And if you’re wondering about her favorite pastime? This sweet girl absolutely loves her rope toy!

For more information on Emily Dickinson or any other adoptable animals at the Denver Animal Shelter, call 311 or visit https://goo.gl/kJm3WW. For information on the adoption process, go to http://goo.gl/akZwBs.

06/20/2026

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