TRU dog

09/26/2026

We believe in Diversity and Equal Opportunities for all here! but..... before HANCOCK becomes a permanent pack member, consider this my due diligence to find his flock. 🐓

HANCOCK has been on our training property for over a week now. Clearly BOLD, BRAVE and RESILIENT due to his survival and smart decisions to stay on the opposite side of the fence, however I have a strong suspicion that he may have some Reactivity or Protection Agression and looking for an intervention? or, more likely dropped in the woods because he's a Jerk!! 🙄

We are on Frost Street in Lincoln!

09/23/2026

REST and RECOVER .... 📣📣
... helps your dog repair muscles, reduce joint inflammation, and reset mentally after exercise or injury.

🐾 Physical healing: Sleep allows the body to repair micro-tears in muscles, replenish energy stores, and protect joint and bone health.
🐾 Mental reset: Downtime lowers stress hormones like cortisol and prevents overstimulation or behavioral irritability.
🐾 Sleep needs: Most adult dogs require 12 to 14 hours of rest daily, while puppies, seniors, and active sporting breeds often need 16 to 20 hours.

09/22/2026

09/19/2026

"In the storm of life, find your center of calm."
~ Debasish Mridha

My CENTER has been with animals, my whole life ❤️
Who wouldn't be CALM being able to be a part of this ladies day. ❤️🐾

Where is your CENTER?

Pictured: Board & Train, HAVEN giving me a beautiful and happy "Center" on this gorgeous morning. ☀️
Michele Gardner

09/19/2026

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09/16/2026

Of course we did! 🫶

"Partnerships support each other's growth, and work together through challenges."

Partnerships believe in:
🐾 Teamwork over Competition
🐾 Mutual Respect
🐾 Intentional Collaboration
🐾 Shared vision for the future
🐾 Surrounding yourself with "Cool Humans"! 😎

Our Partnership Programs are, "All my favorite and utilized, Pet Products and Organizations that better our clients lives!"

We are Giddy about Xenophon Photography choosing Us! 😊

For a list of all our Program Partnerships and their rewards, visit our website: www.trudogtraining.com

09/10/2026

Jen from Xenophon Photography captured what I wanted for my Branding Shoot with ease. ♥️

My most important request was she capture my growth (wrinkles 🙄🤣) along the journey the business has taken me,, and the Joy I have when I am with my Pack. ♥️🐾 I am proud of TRU dogs organic approach to canine and handler education.

08/24/2026

"Where Oh Where, can my Board and Train be?"
I should have known my husband would knab her for Sunday chores! 🤣

08/19/2026

I'm not a "Fan" of thinking about summer going by, however the Show Must Go On!

We are a small and intimate training site with the focus being on relationship building, education, and communication.

Give me a call!

08/10/2026

HERDING DOG families!!!! 🐾💣

Great information and a "Gentle" reminder that suppression of natural instincts will NOT eliminate, calm, or prevent unwanted/undesirable behaviors! Your Pup will find a way to fulfill these needs!

Herding and Engagement games are a fantastic alternative.

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Ever wonder why a Border Collie puppy seems totally fine with cars, cats, or lawnmowers at 8 weeks… but suddenly starts locking eyes and chasing them a few months later?

Here's a brief guide to when herding instinct switches on:

8 WEEKS (The Safe Zone)
At this stage, the full drive engine hasn't kicked in yet. They’re curious, but the biological drive to control movement isn't fully switched on.

4–6 MONTHS (The Critical Window)
This is where the lightbulb goes off. You’ll notice them start to stare, lock up, or crouch at fast-moving targets. Whatever target "switches" them on during this window becomes their focus. If they aren't given structured herding games, this drive locks onto inappropriate targets like cars, toddlers, cats, or lawnmowers.

1 YEAR & BEYOND
If managed properly and their working needs are fulfilled through purpose-built herding games, they won't feel the need to seek out dangerous movement to fixate on. Border Collies MUST be given a job, or they will assign themselves one.

Preventing movement reactivity isn't about suppressing their drive, it's about channeling it into structured herding games that satisfy their biological instincts safely.

Ready to turn that intense drive into controlled focus with structured herding games? 🔗 Head to collieswithyen.com/better-than-fetch to get started