WIO Dog Training LLC

09/07/2026

Trash box. Always has been and probably always will be one of my favorite go-to's when trying to help a dog decompress and meet needs. Not all dogs shred but even those that don't can appreciate sniffing to find goodies.

Dogs don't have BAD behaviors(that's a human term for things we don't like). They are a symptom of something bigger. They have unmet needs, inadequate environments and poor relationships. They have medical issues, physical or emotional or psychological. But BAD is our word for what happens when we don't address things.

In here is kibble treats toys and chews. Balled up paper shoved into smaller boxes etc. I like to see if they are a sniffer a shredder or both. And what do they get most excited about? The toy the chew or the food.

Sometimes I have to back track. Sometimes this is too intimidating. I have to take the smaller boxes out one at a time and open them and turn big box on the side etc. sometimes people will tell me. Oh, I gave my dog (insert toy here) and they didn't like it. Maybe they just didn't know what to do with it. Sometimes we have to show them. Break it down. Teach them.

09/06/2026

Limited edition Bub bag! (Dogs are NOT accessories but we bring him everywhere and sometimes the smoll boi does be getting tired)

09/05/2026

Adoptable chocolate absolutely loves car rides. I could see her being a truck driver Sidekick.

09/05/2026

CLASSES START SOON?!?

Back to Basics! (ATTN,RECALL,STATIONING,DROP/LEAVE IT,DOOR/GUEST MANNERS

Walk It Out!
(all things street and trail walking on long and short lines)

Parkour! (Mindful movement using the environment!)

These classes are low stress. Come. Learn. Practice at home. Pick my brain. Have fun. Get better. Bond with your dog. No pass/fail no win/lose. Just do.
Your dog will thank you with loving looks like these❤️. Mer and her momma came through the parkour obstacle course on a make up date❤️.

FOR THE REGISTRATION LINK
(315)254-0606
[email protected]
Or messenger on her

09/02/2026

We don't do this here.

THE FLAWS OF FLOODING

Using flooding to change a behaviour involves exposing a dog to an intense amount of anything that causes fear, anxiety or distress, with the goal of getting them used to it and eliminating that emotional response.

This approach is often recommended as a quick fix that achieves fast results.

Some examples of how flooding is used –

A reactive or nervous dog may be forced to “sit” or walk close to other dogs or people and be punished for any signs of reactivity.

A dog fearful of water might be forced into a pool and prevented from escaping.

A dog afraid of loud noises might be forced to stay in a room while loud sounds play, with no way of escape.

Flooding is traumatic and may cause extreme stress, anxiety, increase negative associations and create even more long-term fear related problems.

Flooding often causes learned helplessness - an emotional coping mechanism that may look like a dog is completely “cured”, but in reality, they have shut down, given up, disengaged, become emotionally numb and detached. There is no other choice because no matter how hard they try there is no longer any point in trying to escape or react.

Flooding can destroy the trust our dogs have in us. Dogs depend on us to advocate for them, protect them and keep them feeling safe.

Flooding prioritizes a quick fix attempt over emotional wellbeing.

Systematic desensitization and counterconditioning allow dogs to cope, think and learn without being overwhelmed. These methods involve gradually exposing a dog to a feared stimulus at a low intensity while pairing it with positive experiences. This allows dogs to form new, positive associations and adapt at their own pace without overwhelming fear.

These methods build trust, confidence, relationship, safety and in turn, true behaviour change.

No training objective is worth the harm that flooding can cause.

09/01/2026

End of class course! Next round starts up soon! Contact me for registration link!

09/01/2026

Parkour 1 students taking photo ops w The Lorax while working their way through the last class obstacle course. I had a blast watching everyone learn and gain confidence week after week. Safe,fun,low pressure. Shout out to local artist Jason Clifford Vincent for the fence mural!

https://theartofjasonvincent.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAUDmuNwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp_VSU6S9gwxJvYcY8rvJpFhDSzBgwD-HFuoYqOFTYTeZZ9OiNOJ2rqAER0LA_aem_ponQiIC81HsDFl5Wz8efrQ

08/29/2026

The 👑 tires quickly so we are "spot hopping"(iykyk) Two spots in made a sleepy lady🥰

08/29/2026

Topping your dogs food does not have to cost $$$$$$$. Work with your veterinarian and a nutritionist for healthy ad ons for your dog(I am neither of these,just an enthusiastic crazy dog lady who loves to treat the babes to whole foods)Here we have an egg lightly cooked w 🥦 (plucked right from the garden). Cottage cheese and some freeze dried raw topper. Oats w turmeric. Topped with a sprinkle of flax and h**p. I'll slide it over our shelter guests kibbles for added noms post morning walkies🥰.

08/28/2026

Oh hey Rem😘looks like we need to shorten that seatbelt a smidge lol. Console cruising.