Two Paws Forward Dog Training

Two Paws Forward Dog Training Tara Atkinson, CPDT-KA aims to empower, educate, and collaborate with pet lovers everywhere🐾

What other thoughts have you had with your puppy?Drop them below 👇
06/01/2026

What other thoughts have you had with your puppy?

Drop them below 👇

What was the most difficult puppy behavior you experienced? Drop your comment below👇
05/28/2026

What was the most difficult puppy behavior you experienced?

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05/27/2026

It’s not all about looks…

One of the most important things you can do before deciding on a breed is to research what the breed is bred for to see if their needs and behaviors align with your lifestyle!

If they don’t, it may be best to find a breed that does because unmet needs can bring about an abundance of unwanted behaviors: countersurfing, chewing, reactivity and more!

Libby here is a Portuguese Water Dog.
These dogs were bred for:
•Herding fish
•Retrieving lost or broken gear for fisherman
•Swimming messages between ships or to shore

These dogs may not “shed” much, but they require a high amount of exercise and mental stimulation to meet their needs.

Researching breed traits should matter more than aesthetics.

Genetics don’t disappear just because you wanted a trendy, non-shedding dog.

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Have you seen any of these abnormal behaviors in your puppy? Let’s chat 👇
05/20/2026

Have you seen any of these abnormal behaviors in your puppy?

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05/19/2026

It’s not just about how you raise them…

Some dogs are naturally more social, resilient, confident, sensitive, reactive, or environmentally aware because of what they were bred for and inherited genetically.

You can absolutely support, shape, and improve behavior, but pretending every dog starts as a blank slate sets owners and dogs up for guilt and unrealistic expectations.

It is so important to look at the breed of dog, what they’re bred for and if that fits with your lifestyle!

Good training works with the dog in front of you, not against their genetics 🧬

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05/18/2026

Stop being reactive and start being proactive

Here’s why 👇

The more times a behavior is rehearsed, the stronger it becomes. That means your puppy still jumping first and then hearing “off” and then getting all 4 on the floor is the behavior pattern strengthening. Yes, that means jumping is getting stronger.

Instead, start capturing and reinforcing the behaviors you do want throughout the day such as sitting to ask for pets or all 4 on the floor as soon as you get your puppy! We want to REWARD and REINFORCE these behaviors!

The more times your puppy learns they get pets, a toy, a treat, etc. when they’re sitting or all 4 on the floor, the more times they will offer it!

Give us a follow for more functional puppy tips to add into your everyday to build long lasting skills!

Drop your favorite way to socialize your puppy safely 👇
05/13/2026

Drop your favorite way to socialize your puppy safely 👇

05/12/2026

This is the easiest way to teach a “drop it” without force…

The “Switch” game teaches your dog that giving up one toy leads to more fun!

Here’s what you’re going to do:
1️⃣ Start by playing with one toy.
2️⃣ After a little bit, with your other hand you’ll start to make the second toy exciting by moving it around and engaging your dog with it.
3️⃣ The moment your dog drops the first toy to go to the second, mark (“yes”) and continue the game (2nd toy is your dog’s reward here).
4️⃣ You’ll continue to repeat this game helping to encourage a reliable “drop”

Let us know below ⬇️ Have you played this game with your puppy?

05/11/2026

Digging is a natural behavior in dogs…

Instead of fighting it, let’s channel it safely through providing a dig pit in the yard!

Digging provides:
🐾 Healthy outlet for natural instincts
🐾 Can help burn mental and physical energy and reduce frustration
🐾 Can build confidence through enrichment

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