Dog Training by PJ

11/09/2026

🐾 MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
Four Paws, Friendly Greetings!

Does your dog greet people like they’ve been apart for a hundred years—even when it’s only been five minutes? 💜

Jumping often starts as an enthusiastic attempt to get closer and say hello. Your dog can learn another way—with practice, consistency, and rewards for keeping those paws on the floor!

Start with easy greetings at home. Notice and reward four paws down before your dog launches into the air.

📝 Einstein’s Insight: “Show me how to say hello, and help me practice!”

Need help getting started? Our Stop Jumping Workshops are offered regularly!

📅 Next workshop: Thursday, November 12 at 7:15pm
📞 Call/text 775-828-0748 to grab your spot!
📍 Dog Training by PJ
395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

💜🐾 ASK DOG TRAINING BY PJ FRIDAY
“How Do I Help My Dog Face Something Scary?”
Confidence Without Pressure

Start by making the experience small enough for your dog to feel safe. There’s no deadline for bravery! 💛

PJ Pals, here’s how to begin:

🐾 Find a comfortable starting point.
That might mean watching from across the street, hearing a sound at a very low volume, or exploring an object from several feet away.

🐾 Create positive associations.
Pair that manageable experience with something your dog enjoys. Avoid using food to lure them closer than they’re comfortable going, however use food as a reinforcement.

🐾 Watch the whole dog.
Look for easy movement, a softer body, and the ability to look away or disengage. Taking a treat alone doesn’t prove they feel comfortable.

🐾 Let them leave.
Moving away and taking breaks are part of the process. If your dog becomes tense, freezes, or tries to escape, pause and make things easier.

🐾 Let comfort guide progress.
Keep practice brief and increase difficulty gradually. Some days, your dog may need more space—and that’s okay.

If fear is intense, persistent, or affecting daily life, work with your veterinarian and our trainers to work behavior and create an individualized plan.

Give them space. Offer choice. Build confidence. 🌱

📝 Einstein’s Insight:
“Let me discover something good without feeling trapped.”

Need help finding your dog’s starting point? Call or text us to schedule a private session. 💜

📞 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com
📍 395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431

11/05/2026

💜🐾 TRUTH BOMB THURSDAY — “They’ll Get Used to It” Can Backfire
Confidence Without Pressure | Dog Training by PJ

“He needs to face his fears.”
“Just keep her there until she settles.”
“Let everyone pet him so he gets used to people.”

These suggestions may be well intended, but an overwhelming experience can make something scary feel even scarier.

Keeping a dog exposed to something frightening at an overwhelming intensity, without a meaningful opportunity to retreat, is called flooding.

It might look like:

🐾 Holding a frightened dog while someone pets them.
🐾 Pulling them toward an object they’re trying to avoid.
🐾 Keeping them in a crowded setting when they’re struggling.
🐾 Insisting on greetings when they’re trying to move away.

If barking or struggling stops, that alone doesn’t tell us the dog feels safe. Watch their whole body. 💛

Instead, make the experience manageable:
✨ Add distance and reduce intensity.
✨ Let your dog choose whether to approach.
✨ Pair comfortable exposure with things they enjoy.
✨ Allow breaks and retreat.

Confidence grows through experiences your dog can handle, at a pace that helps them feel safe. 🌱

PJ Pals, you can speak up for your dog: “We’re giving them space today” is a perfectly good answer!

📝 Einstein’s Insight:
“Getting through it isn’t the same as feeling safe.”

📞 Call/text: 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com
📍 395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431

11/05/2026

🐾 COMING NEXT WEEK: FOUR PAWS, FRIENDLY GREETINGS! 💜
November 9–13 | Dog Training by PJ

Does your dog’s hello come with a little too much lift-off? 🚀

Einstein is getting ready to share a week of tips to help your dog learn greetings that keep those happy paws on the floor!

🍂 Motivational Monday: Four Paws, Friendly Greetings!
🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Reward Before the Jump!
🍂 Wisdom Wednesday: Set Up the Greeting Before the Door Opens!
🐾 Truth Bomb Thursday: “Sometimes It’s Okay” Can Be Confusing!
🍂 Ask Dog Training by PJ Friday: Does My Dog Have to Sit to Say Hello?

We’ll explore kind, practical ways to teach greeting skills—with preparation, consistency, and positive reinforcement.

📝 Einstein’s Insight: “Big feelings. Four paws. Let’s practice!”

Want some hands-on help? Our Stop Jumping Workshops are offered regularly, and the next one is coming during our series!

📅 Thursday, November 12 at 7:15pm
📞 Call/text 775-828-0748 to grab your spot!

Follow along next week, PJ Pals—and tell us: Is your dog a four-paws greeter or an enthusiastic airborne ambassador? 😂🐶

📍 Dog Training by PJ
395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com

11/04/2026

💜🐾 WISDOM WEDNESDAY — Quiet Doesn’t Always Mean Comfortable
Confidence Without Pressure | Dog Training by PJ

Your dog stopped barking. They’re sitting still. Does that mean they feel safe?

We need to look at the whole dog. 💛

A frightened dog may become quiet or freeze while still feeling overwhelmed. Silence alone doesn’t tell us that an experience is going well.

PJ Pals, look for signals such as:

🐾 A stiff body or suddenly becoming very still.
🐾 Turning their head away or leaning away.
🐾 A tucked tail, lowered posture, or ears held back.
🐾 Lip licking or yawning outside their usual context.
🐾 Trying to hide, retreat, or find an exit.

These signals need context. Notice what’s happening around your dog and how their body changes.

If your dog goes quiet but remains tense, pause and give them space. Allow them to move away without requiring a greeting, another repetition, or “just a little longer.”

Look for a softer body, easier movement, and voluntary engagement over time. Taking a treat alone doesn’t prove they’re comfortable.

Our goal is a dog who feels safe enough to relax, explore, and learn. 🌱

📝 Einstein’s Insight:
“Listen to my body—even when I’m not making a sound.”

📞 Call/text: 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com
📍 395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431

11/03/2026

💜🐾 TRAINING TIP TUESDAY — Make It Easier, Not Closer
Confidence Without Pressure | Dog Training by PJ

When something worries your dog, getting closer doesn’t have to be the goal. Helping them feel safe enough to learn does. 💛

PJ Pals, try adjusting the situation to make it more comfortable:

🐾 Add distance. Cross the street, step away, or watch from farther back.
🐾 Choose quieter surroundings. Fewer people, dogs, and noises can make practice easier.
🐾 Keep it short. A brief, comfortable experience is a worthwhile success.
🐾 Offer an exit. Let your dog move away and take breaks.

For example, if your dog is worried about a new person, skip the greeting. Let them observe from a comfortable distance without pressure to approach or be touched.

Watch their whole body. If they become tense, freeze, turn away, or try to leave, give them more space. Taking a treat alone doesn’t mean they’re comfortable.

Progress can mean feeling more relaxed at the same distance. There’s no need to rush closer. 🌱

📝 Einstein’s Insight:
“A little more space can make room for learning.”

📞 Call/text: 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com
📍 395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431

11/02/2026

🐾 LET’S MAKE TIME TO PLAY, PJ PALS! 💜

From tiny puppies to growing adolescents, there’s a play session for your buddy at Dog Training by PJ! Join us for socialization, exploration, and fun in our climate-controlled facility. 🐶✨

🐶 PUPPY SOCIALIZATION & PLAY
Tuesdays 4:15pm–5:15pm
Sundays 2:00pm–3:00pm

🐕 TOY PUPPY | TOY DOG SOCIALIZATION & PLAY
Tuesdays 12:30pm–1:30pm
Thursdays 12:45pm–1:45pm
Saturdays 12:45pm–1:45pm

🐾 ADOLESCENT SOCIALIZATION & PLAY
Tuesdays 10:00am–11:00am
Fridays 6:30pm–7:30pm

🎉 MEDIUM DOG SOCIALIZATION & PLAY
Fridays 5:30pm–6:30pm

💵 $10 per dog or $15 for two dogs from the same household, per session.

📋 Puppies and dogs must be current on their age-appropriate vaccinations. Bring proof for review.

Not sure which session fits your pup? Call/text us—we’re happy to help! 💜

📍 Dog Training by PJ
395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431
📞 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com

11/02/2026

🐾 MAKE FRIDAY A PLAY DATE! 💜
Medium Dog Socialization & Play
at Dog Training by PJ

Calling our medium-sized PJ Pals! Add some fun to your dog’s week with opportunities to socialize, explore, and enjoy playtime with other dogs in our climate-controlled facility. 🐶✨

📅 Fridays: 5:30pm–6:30pm

💵 $10 per dog or $15 for two dogs from the same household.

📋 Dogs must be current on their age-appropriate vaccinations. Please bring proof for review.

Kick off the weekend with wagging tails and time to play! 🐕💜

📍 Dog Training by PJ
395 Freeport Blvd., Suite 1, Sparks, NV 89431
📞 Call/text: 775-828-0748
🌐 www.DogTrainingbyPJ.com