Gentle Ways Dog Training

10/01/2026

Clear language from Leo that Ruah is way to close to him and the ”toy”. Ruah isn’t sure if he can snag it, but Leo sees every move and finally Ruah does a clear displacement behavior of turning away to let Leo know he is avoiding the potential conflict.

07/28/2026

Skip the rattlesnake vaccine. Instead, do your research and find out in advance, what veterinary clinics usually carry anti-venom in the area you will be walking your dogs. Make sure you advocate for the anti-venom and learn what tests the veterinarian should perform.

https://www.snakebitefoundation.org/blog/2023/6/13/veterinary-experts-do-not-recommend-the-rattlesnake-vaccine?fbclid=IwZnRzaATWDe1wZG9mBWZkaWQWULZZD3IYt4375dPA_Pcqb0L3ql_q6GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6azlWoKYMpzATEehtXnspaDGjI8EaD8RECrltpACp2DW8lxrTI7Bd9HVNppQ_aem_0gInMmcEkHv2ezDJelIkYA

Unfortunately, some vets will recommend the rattlesnake vaccine. Touted to “buy time” getting to an emergency clinic or even to ward off the envenomation, the rattlesnake vaccine is an often used but poorly supported treatment for dogs. There is no evidence to support the vaccine being effective...

05/18/2026

Spring / heat is here and rattle snakes are out in central and eastern Washington. Is the vaccine effective to lower the symptoms for a dog bitten by a rattle snake?
The answer is no and here is why:

https://www.snakebitefoundation.org/blog/2023/6/13/veterinary-experts-do-not-recommend-the-rattlesnake-vaccine?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR4ZcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeenKDOqnbi2yqf9C_M9WAtWANGVkHSdtKy3qSah0X9Q7QsovmQAeMQziffKU_aem_gJhKHAZ6YbFYmvOGixKawA

Unfortunately, some vets will recommend the rattlesnake vaccine. Touted to “buy time” getting to an emergency clinic or even to ward off the envenomation, the rattlesnake vaccine is an often used but poorly supported treatment for dogs. There is no evidence to support the vaccine being effective...

05/09/2026

Huskies 🤷‍♀️

04/20/2026

The best narrator of all times. Dogs against bunny.

03/31/2026

Dog language lesson: this is not aggression. And it’s not dominance. This is a correction. Leo (the brown lapponian herder is telling Ganan (the brown / white husky) to back off as he needs space when he is about to do his business. The huskies are younger and very enthusiastic about his older brother and sometimes Leo gently tells them to give him space, but sometimes, he is a bit more dramatic. Ganan is very good at listening after this correction and immediately backs off.

03/31/2026

The adorable brothers 🩷

03/19/2026

Poulsbo is on the opposite side of piglet sound, Seattle area, Washington state

03/12/2026

These boys had a period of fighting, almost daily. With the right protocol and amazing work from the dog parents, these brothers are best friends again. ❤️