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10/20/2026

For a reactive dog like Doug, the Place cue is more than just staying in one spot. It's about learning to settle, control his impulses, and understand that he doesn't need to respond to everything happening around him.

In this exercise, I'm walking around a tree, completely disappearing from his sight, while he stays on Place. Each time I return, I reward him before walking away again.

We're gradually increasing the difficulty by teaching Doug to maintain that behavior even when I'm not standing right beside him.

This is especially important for Doug because he's used to constantly monitoring his surroundings and reacting to things that catch his attention.

But we're not just looking for him to stay put. We want him to actually relax while he's there.

The goal isn't just a dog that stays on Place. It's a dog that's learning he doesn't have to be involved in everything happening around him.

10/19/2026

Doug is here practicing his recall. Oftentimes the only time we call a dog is to come inside, leave the park, or stop doing something they're enjoying. Eventually, they can start associating being called with their fun coming to an end.

So with Doug, we're doing something a little different!

We call him, he comes over, sits, gets rewarded, and then we release him to go enjoy himself again. We're teaching him that coming when called doesn't always mean the fun is over!

But recall is especially important for Doug because he's a reactive Heeler/Beagle mix who has a habit of patrolling his fence line. He's constantly keeping an eye on what's happening outside his yard, and we don't want him feeling like he needs to investigate or react to everything he sees or hears.

Being able to call him away from that fence is a big part of changing that behavior. Instead of allowing him to keep practicing the same habit, we're teaching him to disengage and come back to us.

Right now, we're practicing in a quiet yard without many distractions. That's the easy part! Eventually, we want to practice this everywhere, around different sights, sounds, smells, and distractions. We'll gradually increase the difficulty as he becomes more reliable.

For Doug, the goal isn't just to come when there's nothing better to do. It's to eventually be able to disengage from something that would normally trigger his reactivity and choose to come back instead.

Recall isn't just about getting your dog to come to you. It's about teaching them that leaving a distraction is worth it, too. 🐶❤️

Snoop went home today. This little Miniature Dachshund has come a long way since he first got here! Snoop came to us pr...
10/17/2026

Snoop went home today. This little Miniature Dachshund has come a long way since he first got here! Snoop came to us pretty nervous and unsure of himself, so a big part of his training was helping him build confidence and get more comfortable with the world around him.

We worked on potty training, crate training, loose leash walking, recall, Place, impulse control, and learning to stay calm around distractions. He's also spent plenty of time around other dogs, tagged along to training sessions, explored different environments, and learned that new experiences don't always have to be so scary.

It's been fun watching his personality come out more as he's gotten comfortable and started figuring things out.

But the good news is, this isn't really goodbye!

We'll still be seeing Snoop during our follow-up in-home sessions with his owners. Now it's about making sure everything he's learned with us transfers over to his family and their everyday routine. That includes keeping up with his potty training and crate training, maintaining his obedience, and continuing to build his confidence.

After all, getting a dog to do something for us is only half the job. Making sure the owners can get those same results at home is just as important!

Good job, little buddy! We'll see you soon! 🐶❤️

10/17/2026

Doug, the reactive Heeler/Beagle mix, met Mogwai, our cat! She sometimes helps us to assess/socialize dogs around a neutral cat.

We wanted to get a better idea of how Doug reacts to smaller animals and whether his prey drive might be something we need to address during his training.

Mogwai is hanging out in her 7-foot-tall catio, where she feels safe and comfortable. This also helps prevent any sudden movements that might trigger Doug's instinct to chase.

And Doug did great! He walked over, gave her a sniff, and then lost interest and went about his business.

That's a good sign! It tells us that simply being around a cat doesn't automatically get him worked up. Of course, a cat running across the yard might get a completely different reaction, but that's why we start with controlled situations like this.

Before we can work on a behavior, we need to understand what actually triggers it! 🐶❤️

10/16/2026

Snoop has been helping us out this week with our in-home training sessions. Here he joined us to help another, much bigger dog practice working around distractions.

But this was just as much a training opportunity for Snoop!

Snoop is a nervous Miniature Dachshund puppy. He's gotten comfortable around our own dogs, but that doesn't automatically mean he'll feel comfortable around unfamiliar dogs. That's where generalization comes in. We're helping him learn that the confidence he's developed around our dogs can carry over to dogs he doesn't know.

And you'll notice I'm not particularly concerned about whether he's sitting, standing, or lying down. At this stage, I care much more about his state of mind than his obedience.

If he'd had a hard time dealing with it, I may have changed my approach, but as long as he's staying near me, keeping a loose leash, and handling the presence of another dog without becoming overwhelmed, I'm happy!

For a nervous puppy like Snoop, learning that he can simply exist around unfamiliar dogs without needing to interact with them is a pretty big accomplishment. 🐶❤️

10/15/2026

It might look like Snoop is just playing fetch, but there's a lot more going on here than chasing a toy!

Snoop is naturally a nervous dog, so a big part of his training is building confidence. And confidence doesn't always come from practicing obedience commands.

When Snoop plays fetch, he's learning to engage with his environment, interact with us, and enjoy himself without constantly worrying about what's happening around him. Every positive experience helps him become a little more comfortable and willing to try new things.

Play also helps strengthen our relationship with him. The more he associates us with positive experiences, the more likely he is to look to us for guidance when something makes him uncomfortable. 🐶❤️

10/15/2026

Puppet got to meet our cat. Mogwai has a 7 foot tall "catio" that we will use for assessments and socialization. This allows her to be comfortable and relaxed in the presence of dogs, which prevents the dogs from getting too excited by her movements. Puppet did great. 🐶❤️

10/15/2026

The first few days of our Board and Train program are largely about decompression. We're introducing new people, new rules, and a new environment while giving the dog time to settle in.

You might notice that Doug is tethered while he's exploring the yard. That's intentional!

One of Doug's biggest issues at home is patrolling his fence line, constantly watching for things to react to. With his Beagle instincts and Heeler energy, he's developed a habit of feeling like he needs to monitor everything happening around him.

If we gave him free rein of our yard, there's a good chance he'd start doing the exact same thing here.

Instead, we're limiting his freedom while allowing him to sniff, explore, and relax without taking on the responsibility of patrolling the property.

We're not just teaching Doug what TO do. We're preventing him from practicing what we DON'T want him doing.

That's an important part of behavior modification that often gets overlooked. Every time a dog rehearses an unwanted behavior, they're getting better at it.

For Doug, learning that he can simply exist outside without constantly monitoring his surroundings is just as important as any obedience command we'll teach him. 🐶❤️

This is Doug, the one-year-old Blue Heeler/Beagle mix who will be spending the next few weeks with us working on his rea...
10/14/2026

This is Doug, the one-year-old Blue Heeler/Beagle mix who will be spending the next few weeks with us working on his reactivity!

Doug has an interesting combination of breeds. Beagles are known for being vocal, curious, and easily distracted by everything going on around them. Now add the energy, intensity, and quick reactions of a Blue Heeler, and you've got a dog who can go from curious to completely worked up in a matter of seconds.

Neither breed is doing anything particularly unusual here, but the combination can make those behaviors harder to manage.

Our goal isn't to change Doug's personality. It's to teach him how to manage that excitement, make better decisions around distractions, and learn that he doesn't have to react to everything he sees.

Welcome to the pack, Doug! 🐶❤️

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