Good Dawg Training LLC

10/22/2026

Reactivity can come from fear or excitement.

One dog may be saying, “Please stay away.”
Another may be saying, “I NEED to get over there!”

Different emotions, but the training foundation is similar:

🐾 Create enough distance for your dog to think and learn
🐾 Reward disengagement from the trigger
🐾 Teach them that noticing doesn’t have to mean approaching or reacting
🐾 Gradually build calm, confident choices

Distance creates space for learning. Disengagement creates choice.

10/20/2026

There are many benefits of Private Area Search Training with Good Dawg Training:* 🐾 Your dog works at their own pace
* 👃 More uninterrupted search time
* 🎯 Searches tailored to your individual dog
* 😌 Less pressure and distraction from other dogs
* 🧠 Ideal for reactive, nervous or easily overwhelmed dogs
* 💪 Builds confidence without comparison or competition
* 👀 One-on-one coaching and feedback
* 🚫 No waiting around for other dogs to take their turn
* 🌿 More freedom to explore and problem-solve independently

10/17/2026

There is a lot happening in this video. Noise and other dogs are big distractions. Bisghetti has been trained to disengage from all types of distractions at home and in varying situations. We didn’t just focus on the difficult ones. Give me a call or text to help you. I’m in Santa Rosa, CA. 7978923210

10/16/2026

Excitement can quickly tip into frustration and reactivity when a dog wants to get closer but can’t.

Meet those social and movement needs in appropriate off-leash environments, then make on-leash time about something different.

🐾 Create enough distance from other dogs
🐾 Reward noticing without needing to approach
🐾 Reinforce disengagement and choosing to move away
🐾 Teach your dog that seeing another dog doesn’t always mean meeting them

The goal isn’t to stop the excitement. It’s to help your dog learn what to do with it.

10/16/2026

Flavor – different tastes from pepper + filling
Texture – crisp pepper, soft filling, changing texture as it thaws
Temperature – frozen/cool sensory experience
Smell – different aromas from the ingredients
Licking & chewing – encourages oral exploration
Manipulation – hold, turn, bite, pull and tear
Problem-solving – work out how to access the filling
Foraging – slows eating and encourages food-seeking behavior
Sensory – combines taste, smell, texture and temperature in one activity

10/15/2026

Rest is enrichment too.
Dogs don’t need to be busy all day. Walks, training, play, and other enrichment all add stimulation, and the brain and body need time to recover from it.

Most adult dogs need around 12–14 hours of sleep and rest each day, while puppies and seniors may need considerably more.

And remember, an overtired dog doesn’t always look tired. Sometimes it looks like zoomies, grabbing things, barking, pacing or simply struggling to switch off.

A tired dog isn’t always a happy dog. Sometimes they just need rest.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Three pups and adorable brothers need a loving forever home. They are roughly 5 months old. Please share this video to help get them adopted (and privately trained for FREE).

10/09/2026

Excitement can quickly tip into overstimulation. Learning to pause, observe, disengage and settle is just as important as learning to play and explore.

Socialization isn’t about MORE excitement. It’s a balance of physical play and mental stimulation.

10/08/2026

What a treat to see a skunk, unperturbed by the tennis court renovation activity while walking my dogs today. The dogs were far enough away from the skunk to be too in interested!