Affinity Dog Behavior & Training

08/09/2026

Food for thought. They are so much more than being able to sit on cue.

08/09/2026

Dissecting and some object manipulation on this Su day morning. Lily Opal is afraid of the phone/camera so the ending was unexpected for me. welcome

08/08/2026

We’ve had a lot of rain but Come To Your Senses! is still going. We’re working on plans for an indoor space for inclement weather. Also a space for dog boarding. Much to come in autumn so stay tuned! Affinitydogbt.com ***ng

08/08/2026

Yes!

Myth: "Your dog is trying to dominate you."

Walking out the door before you isn't dominance.
Eating first isn't dominance.
Sitting on the couch isn't dominance.
Pulling on leash isn't dominance.

None of the above is a dog trying to outrank you. It's a dog doing what's reinforcing, or what's comfortable, or what nobody's taught them to do differently yet.

And yes, while dominance is a real concept in animal behavior, it’s frequently misunderstood and misapplied to justify punishment for behaviors that have little or nothing to do with social status.

The "alpha" framing gets used to explain almost any behavior a guardian doesn't like, and it usually leads to the same bad advice: be tougher, be more in charge, don't let the dog win.

Real behavior change doesn't come from winning. It comes from understanding what's driving the behavior and teaching a better option.

08/03/2026

This is great info 😃

07/29/2026

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07/27/2026

We don’t learn good behaviours through fear. We simply learn how to avoid consequences and to appease.

Fear in our dogs is not always taken seriously, with so many videos floating round social media that get a few laughs.

We wouldn’t laugh if a child cowered in fear. We would take action, show concern and the same should go for our dogs.

We have the power to motivate, provide clarity and guide. We should never waste that on scare tactics or intimidation.

Find exercises with a gentle approach on the membership.

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

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