Better Way Dogs

05/29/2026

Engage-disengage: I put that stuff on everything!

05/28/2026

Troubleshooting recall

05/28/2026

Bello shows off leave-it with a high value distraction - his friends working in the yard!

Bello is super social and struggles to not pull on lead over to people & dogs, especially his good friends. This can be an issue for his parents as he is not a small guy.

Here we are practicing a reward-based “leave-it” originally taught with the clicker (& treats). He’s working great for rewards like petting, running, & play, but we’re still using food in some reps.

Good boy Bello!

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Please don't try this at home!

I wanted to see first-hand what it was like to wear an e-collar. I have a pretty high pain tolerance (I do pretty well getting tattoos) & have a healthy heart, so I thought why not!

What I didn't expect was for this device to cause such tension in my neck & head. Half an hour after this experiment I felt uneasy & twitchy. I thought the e-collar would hurt more in the moment, but it left me feeling tense outside of even wearing it.

I train without the use of e-collars or prong collars because I care about dogs' health & safety. I do not promote the use of shock on dogs, people, or any other animal.

This video & its caption are my opinion.

05/19/2026

Have you ever seen a dog “grin?”

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05/18/2026

This dog was scared to walk down the stairs to the basement of his home. At over 80 lbs, he was nearly impossible to carry down the steps during tornado warnings. Watch him learn to walk up & down these stairs like a pro!

We did this all because why wouldn’t you? Teaching confidence without the use of aversive collars or techniques ensures that learning lasts past the session, an absolute must for this big boy.

05/18/2026

We hear you!

Making time on Saturday mornings can be a challenge.

Reactive dog support group meetings are moving to Monday nights at 6.

If you have a dog who barks & lunges on the leash or behind a barrier, this group is for you.

This is a totally FREE, human-only gathering that meets once a month. Pet parents swap stories & tips for living with & training reactive dogs. Hope to see you there!