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Hello everyone! Let’s consider things we can and can’t control this weekend and how that may affect our training.When wo...
10/10/2026

Hello everyone! Let’s consider things we can and can’t control this weekend and how that may affect our training.

When working with dogs and their owners, I strive to help others and their dogs succeed. Some of this is working on the dogs behavior and some of it is helping the owners thought and feelings as well. Sometimes people are worried about being seen a certain way, sometimes they are worried that people will judge their dog because they are still working through some things. Sometimes they are worried about drawing attention to themselves while working with their dog.

I like to remind myself that some things are out of our control. We cant change someone else but we can control ourselves. So whether that’s blocking someone online who is draining you, getting yourself an iced coffee because you deserve it, learning to let go of your frustration with your dog, or remembering to take a deep breath and telling yourself that you are doing the best for your dog and that’s what matters, try to be kind to yourself, your dog, and others.

Why would someone use a clicker over a verbal marker word?While clickers and marker words can be conditioned the same an...
10/08/2026

Why would someone use a clicker over a verbal marker word?

While clickers and marker words can be conditioned the same and have the same success rates, some people may chose a clicker over a marker word because it has a more distinct sound, it could be more accessible for them, their dog may have a stronger response to it, it may be easier for them to add it into their own mental pattern, and they may benefit from its consistency.

A clicker is going to be the same volume and tone when used. Our voices change. Our emotions impact our voice without us realizing, a “yes” may sound different when we are frustrated, tired, happy, and more. Some days it may be a drawn out “yessss” and other days it might be a short, one-beat “yes”.

I’ve had situations where clients mix up their words (good, yes, great, etc), forget to use a word entirely, or struggle with the timing of their speech. It’s harder for them to add in a verbal word and think of what to say when they are trying to focus on other things. Some people benefit from “hand patterns” where they can focus on their hands and can turn off their voice. It may be easier for someone to follow the pattern of the dog doing something -> hand presses clicker -> hand goes inside treat pouch -> hand puts treat to dogs mouth.

I also have had clients who talk a lot to their dog. I get it, I can also be quite a yapper, it is pretty human nature to use our voice, and some more than others. Sometimes though the dog will learn to tune out an owners voice, because they hear it a lot and realize that most of what the owner is saying doesn’t really matter. It can make conditioning a marker word harder for some, and while a marker word can be conditioned to have a rapid response, sometimes changing their habit of speech can be a bigger trial than adding in a new habit of using a clicker. Utilizing something distinct that is only used to indicate a reinforcement can help a dog develop a stronger response to the marker, which is critical for things like using positive interrupters.

So do you use a clicker? 🦴

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09/24/2026

Oh how far we have come little one.

Having my own buisness has been stressful but rewarding. Sometimes I struggle with advertising, posting, and the other “office work” because my strengths is of course knowing dog behavior, but I have to know how to do the other work too. Thank you all for your ongoing support of my business. My clients mean the world to me and I’m so grateful for all of them.

Welcome to the Dragon Canine Training family Zephyr!BakFortys Western Wind “Zephyr” was produced by BAK Forty Ranch from...
09/11/2026

Welcome to the Dragon Canine Training family Zephyr!

BakFortys Western Wind “Zephyr” was produced by BAK Forty Ranch from George x Dolly. I’ve only had him a day and I can already see such wonderful traits in him.

I have been keeping an eye on BakForty for quite some time now, and when they announced the George x Dolly litter I knew that was the breed pairing for me.

Zephyr is already getting good at marker recognition and unprompted eye contact. He loves to cuddle and play, so far his favorite toy is the flirt pole. He also loves water, going right to the sprinklers so he can go sit in the mist.

I hope you all can follow along on this journey. I’m excited to talk about the difference of what it’s like raising a puppy as a credentialed trainer vs when I raised Toothless and following outdated advice. Plus the genetic differences, as Toothless is from a show-mill breeder.

This dog has already stolen my heart and my husband and child also love him.

Cape by Rebecca

09/01/2026

I can’t believe this dog has been with me for 5 years. I love you Toothless. Never forget that you have made me a better person and better trainer.

08/30/2026

This is just one minute of a whole session! We did other confidence building, engagement games, and more! I’m so proud of this team!

Ghost is a Service Dog in Training who has been dealing with lower confidence around things like bikes and strollers. Today we kept things pretty chill and worked around new things at Cabelas. I had my husband come for a bit with our child in her stroller so Ghost could become more confident in a controlled way.

Because Ghost is a 9 month old dog, that means he’s near another big fear period and it’s important to make sure he doesn’t go above threshold when we are trying to get him use to these things.

This is also where it’s important to know a dogs body language baseline. Unlike my dog Toothless, Ghost normally doesn’t hold his tail high, even when relaxed. I see this with many Goldens, where they prefer their tail a bit lower than midline, so we pay attention to other body language as well like how stiff he is, how engaged he is with his handler, how comfortable he is sniffing, how comfortable he is taking food, etc. He’s not fully relaxed and confident of course but he did really well and we focused on making things comfortable with a high rate of reinforcement for him.

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08/28/2026

Please share this.

This is allegedly part of Sit Means Sit dog training contract.

If this is correct, can you imagine a bigger, fatter, red flag to anyone about to hand over their dog to these people for training.

“Client agrees not to post NEGATIVE reviews on social media or speak negatively about Sit Means Sit in any public forum...”

Read on ...

08/28/2026

First longer video with voiceover!

Toothless and I started our day by getting Dutch Bros and heading to Lowe’s. The Halloween animatronics are a great training opportunity. It’s important to always be mindful of your dogs body language and stress threshold. There’s a difference between distress and eustress. Toothless didn’t have large signs of distress like backing away, barking, growling, tucking his tail and ears, or cowering.

It’s also important to know what stress signs could be from, like panting and lip licking are stress signs but can also be a symptom of thirst like in this instance.
It’s important to look for multiple overlapping signs of distress and identify the root cause of them.

Always be mindful to avoid flooding (pushing a dog past their threshold and overwhelming them) and use rewards, not bribes! Notice how I’m not luring Toothless with the food to get closer? I mark and reward, I also encourage him verbally to look at it as it’s part of the Look At That game, but I do so at a distance and allow him do approach if he desired without trying to entice him with food. Which can create a conflict of interest.

Let me know how you like this style of video by liking and sharing!

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