Say hello to Chace the British Lab! 👋 This one year old is here to work on his impulsivity and manners. At home, Chace has been displaying some concerning reactivity toward guests- to the point where it’s becoming harder to control him. We
Don’t sugarcoat the bios. OK, I’m writing this with 1000% support of rescues and all who volunteer their time, their homes, and their hearts to provide stable homes for dogs. We are strong advocates of rescue groups that ethically place
This lil business turns 8 years old today! To anyone who has worked with us in any capacity, THANK YOU. Your support, your business, and your referrals have kept this thing going full throttle since the day it began. Unreal. 🖤 I’m just as f
Behavioral issues often aren’t the result of a single “problem,” but rather, a symptom of missed opportunities to provide clarity. Applying a more comprehensive approach to address impulsivity, reactivity, anxiety, etc., as a whole
Just look at all the dogs out there absolutely nailing it in their obedience classes, then you step out into the real world, and they’re a reactive, overly excited mess. It’s because obedience and behavior are two separate concepts. Yes
This is tricky for folks, mainly because we’ve been told for years that ongoing positive reinforcement is the ticket to consistent, reliable compliance. Here’s the truth 👇 There comes a point in the learning process where you stop rewar
To those who have said this in the comments in past videos: Would you prefer I take MORE time to help struggling owners and struggling dogs? Sorry, but taking the longer route doesn’t mean it’s more ethical or more fair; it just means y
Toby is here! And he brought all of his lab energy with him 😆 Young, sweet, and SUPER intelligent. Toby has it all working in his favor. His owners only barrier? Figuring out how to control his energy and communicate with him more effectively. L
So many trainers will instruct you to focus on obedience or eye contact during reactive or disobedient moments- “Ask for a Sit to stop them from jumping.” “Put them on their bed so they don’t rush the door.” “Have
Harriet, the 4-year-old Mixed Breed, has arrived! This sweet girl just checked into her program to get a better handle on some of her more concerning behaviors. Harriet has a couple of biting incidents (household dog and an unknown dog), some hous