Here We Go Dog Training

05/20/2024

Dex is a truly nice dog who will make someone an outstanding partner in service or facility work. I've had the opportunity to evaluate and work with this sweet boy, and he is something special. See original post/comments on original post for more details, application, and videos.

It’s time for the goodest boy to find his placement 🥹 Dex was pulled from Shelter From The Storm in March and has been in training ever since. He’s brilliant, sweet and will make someone a great working dog. He’s a true rags to riches story! We are currently taking applications for him as a started service dog or facility therapy dog. Once his final placement is decided, he begins his task training.

Interested? Read more on his application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2c9K55yBOrJB3gmYVCFBalrN5_xYfW0yiLn-3GStUcu3Fig/viewform?usp=sf_link
Videos of his current training level in the comments.

11/27/2022

Very excited about this collaboration and growing this already amazing program!

11/09/2021

A walk doesn't always have to be a "walk", but a way to explore. Author is https://m.facebook.com/Dogkindtraining

11/04/2021

A friendly reminder for you to always keep in mind while training with your dogs.

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10/26/2021

My Jonesy kid doesn't bat an eye at the large, inflatable decorations that move, but the simplest of simple scarecrows? Yeah, we had to work on that! Listen to your dog and help them feel safe enough to be brave and learn to be even braver. Empower your dog when things get spooky!

10/23/2021

Got some one-on-one in a scholar session with gorgeous Nali yesterday 😍

This kid's toolkit is always expanding and I just love working with her. What did we do?
✅ Met a new human and dog without totally losing our cool in excitement
✅ Watched lots of unfamiliar dogs and people walking around and appearing suddenly
✅ Practiced mat work, including awesome settles and watching the world go by
✅ Processed sudden environmental changes and followed recovery patterns when they were a little much
✅ KILLED IT with loose-leash walking
✅ Started chin rests for cooperative care and general cuteness
✅ Nailed some challenging leave its
✅ Enjoyed some toy and personal play for work and wellbeing

Brilliant girl.

10/21/2021

10/15/2021

CHOICE.... It is something that many dog owners do not think enough about. How many aspects of your dog's life are in your control? Where they walk, what equipment they wear, what they eat and when, and more. Often times our dogs don't have enough choice.

One area of their life I give them ALOT of choice is regarding animal husbandry with nail care, grooming, foot trimming, veterinary care and more. Here is one example of a great grooming game you can play with your dogs at home.

🐶Sit or stand by your dog's bed, mat, or place with some treats and the brush and wait.
🐶When your dog comes over, reward them.
🐶Then every few brush strokes you reward your dog.
🐶And at any point they feel stressed, overwhelmed, or like they have had enough they get to get up and walk away. It is their choice!

Often times for dogs who might be a little nervous about grooming, knowing they have a choice and won't be forced into a stressful situation not only strengthens your relationship and trust with your dog, but also improves their stress levels and ability to tolerate and eventually enjoy these important life long necessities.

Where do you give your dog choice in their life?

10/15/2021

Environments can cue SO MANY different behaviors. The world is one of opportunity--not frustration!

Jolene got some dog parkour foundations back in her Explore & Learn days, and now those are part of her everyday toolkit. Her human is showing Jolene all the good choices available so she can access all kinds of reinforcement, and that makes this little teenage hound more confident and capable. Love watching this team grow.

Featured here with ace work buddy AJ.

10/12/2021

People hear me say that my wonderful AJ is perfect--by which I mean she does so many of the things I care about so well that she comes darn close, and everyone is safe and secure. Places where she isn't perfect/"perfect"? They're good enough. ❤

My dog is not perfect. Wait, what? I'm a dog trainer and my dog isn't perfect?! Nope.