So I work at an awesome dog training facility and they had an opening in their Treibball class and I took it! We've never done Treibball before and I literally did not know anything about the sport until last week. We got there early so I could try to take a few pictures and to walk her around the block a little. The training building has a beautiful mural painted on it and I thought it would
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Phoenix's First Treibball Class!
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Dog Training, positive reinforcement, training class, treibball
So I work at an awesome dog training facility and they had an opening in their Treibball class and I took it! We've never done Treibball before and I literally did not know anything about the sport until last week. We got there early so I could try to take a few pictures and to walk her around the block a little. The training building has a beautiful mural painted on it and I thought it would
Recalling Off Prey, Seabirds!
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beach, Dog Training, premack, prey drive, recall training
Believe it or not, while we were at the beach, the dogs could not have cared less about the seabirds. They trotted around and for the most part ignored them! At one point Phoenix did decide they might be fun to chase but I was able to immediately call her back. Thanks to Premack!
Phoenix half hearted attempt at chasing the birds was a great opportunity for me to practice calling her off
7 Tips On Getting The Perfect Recall At The Dog Park! Positive Training
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adventure, dog park, Dog Training, dog training tips, positive training blog hop, recall training
One of my most frequently asked questions is how I got such an amazing recall with both of my dogs, especially in regards to going to the dog park or any off leash area. So today I'm going to share some of my best tips with you and they are not in any particular order.
1. Stay engaged with your dog!
If every time you go to the dog park, you sit on the bench and play with your phone your
I Only Have Eyes For You!
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Dog Training, dog training goals, PHOENIX, proud dog Mom, training class
My favorite thing about Phoenix has been a thing from the very beginning with her. Once she got over her fear of me, she got very attached to me. She's the dog who is always cuddled up next time me while I blog, who is always willing and ready to play my games. Phoenix is my heart dog and I think she's truly amazing.
Phoenix is a dog who's had to overcome a lot of things in her life and I'm
New Job!!!
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Dog Training, Nearly Wordless Wednesday
Sorry, I know it's an old photo! I need new ones taken!
Those of you who are facebook friends with me will already know this but I am so excited that I had to announce it here, too! I got a new job as a dog training assistant at a positive reinforcement focused training facility in Portland! I'm starting tonight! I'm going to be assisting the dog trainers with their classes! I don't really
Mani/Pedi Snuggles!
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Dog Training, nail trims, ZOE
Snuggles!
The girls were due for a nail trim so I figured I'd share a photo of how I do Zoe's front nails. She's been trained to do an upside down settle in my lap and I give her an empty tub of peanut butter (the safe kind with no xylitol). Then when I'm done with her front ones, I let her get up and clip the back ones while she's standing. She's really good about it and she loves getting
Waiting on Wordless Wednesday!
Phoenix demonstrates her "wait" cue, while I get photos of her and the dramatic sky!
She's such a good girl!
Happy Nearly Wordless Wednesday!
The Great Cat Food Caper. Management Is Easier Than Training!
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dog reactivity, Dog Training, management, PHOENIX, reactive dogs, relaxation protocol, weirdo
"I don't know what happened but remember I LOVE you so much."
Let me set the stage for you. I spent the entire day cleaning my house and steam cleaning the carpets. Oh the joys of steam cleaning carpets. Hours on end of changing out the disgusting water and picking pet hair out of the machine. Fun times. So when the evening rolled around, my back was killing me, I was tired and maybe a little
Phoenix can Frisbee Flip!
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blog hops, disc dog, Dog Training, dog tricks, fit dog friday, frisbee flip, PHOENIX
Over the past week or so, I was finally able to teach Phoenix to "frisbee flip"! This was a trick I've been hoping to get for a very long time! I'm really happy that Phoenix is enjoying it so much. In addition to playing some disc games, like flipping and vaulting we've also done quite a bit of fetch this week, too!
I also managed to get some video so everyone can see what it looks
Are You Walking In A Straight Line? Loose Leash Walking Tip
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Dog Training, dog training tips, leash walking, loose leash walking, positive reinforcement, positive training blog hop
Phoenix gives the most beautiful attention on walks! She's a dream!
Last week I told you all about how I am trying to work on my dog's leash skills. As I was thinking about a training plan, I started thinking about routines. We humans love our routines and it's really easy to get set in our ways. I am no different, in fact, I got super annoyed when a new neighbor moved in and promptly
Getting It Together for Leash Walking!
Oh leash walking. How I wish it was easier to train with Zoe! Zoe is very environmental and nervous so it's not our most fun way to spend an afternoon. Zoe has a hard time focusing on keeping the leash loose because everything out in the world is so distracting and some things can even be a cause for concern! Phoenix is a lot better on leash and never got a chance to develop any bad habits
We All Make Mistakes and The Elephant In The Room.
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blogger challenge, cats, Dog Training, dogs and cats, Hurley
You guys may have noticed that I didn't participate in the blogger challenge. This year it just didn't feel right to me. I've been feeling down more than I'd really like to admit and I wasn't sure I had much advice to offer.
I'm happy that you guys are all here with me on this journey. 2015 was a pretty good year for the blog, even if I personally didn't have the best year (more on that
First New Trick of 2016! Get In The Suitcase!
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CLICKER training, Dog Training, dog tricks, PHOENIX, SHAPING, tricks, ZOE
Happy Train Your Dog Month everyone!
This is our first brand new trick for the New Year! On Tuesday we participated in a "Flash Trick" in the "Tricks and Training" group on facebook. One of the members chose a trick or two and we had 2 hours to train it and then post a video. The tricks they chose were "Get into the Suitcase" or "burrito" (roll yourself into a blanket). I chose "get into
It's Not About Being Alpha
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Dog Training, dog training tips, impulse control, National Train Your Dog Month, positive reinforcement, positive training blog hop
Zoe & Phee wait politely at the gate.
It's about good manners and safety.
I ask my dogs to wait and I walk through doorways and gates before them and if I don't walk through the door before them they need to at least be polite and not rush through or drag me out. It's not about being alpha. It's about teaching them impulse control and good manners. It's about safety. Rushing out the door can
3 Tips for Exercising Your Dog Indoors on Rainy Days!
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Dog Training, fit dog, fit dog friday, fitness, fitness fail, indoor exercise, PHOENIX
It's raining, it's pouring.. the dogs are sort of snoring... Oh and it's flooding and we have a giant sink hole across the street, too. I know..... I know..... I'm terrible at poems. Sorry! Anyways, Happy Fit Dog Friday everyone! We've been having the worst rain ever this past week and it's not going to get any better. So what is a fit dog to do when a fit dog can't run outside because she's a
If You See Something, SAY Something! Positive Pet Training
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blog hops, Dog Training, force free training, giving back, positive reinforcement, positive training blog hop
Today I wanted to talk to you about something that is very important to me. You all know that I am big on Positive Reinforcement training, I truly believe that it is the best way to train our dogs. It makes me incredibly sad that there are still some trainers and owners out there that rely heavily on punishment based training techniques, some of which I consider to be abusive.
I think it's
Please Comfort Your Dog When They Are Scared!
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anxiety, comforting a fearful dog, counter conditioning, Dog Training, fear, noise phobia, PHOENIX, positive reinforcement
The other night we had our smoke alarm alert us to a low battery. It does this by going off and screaming about how the battery is low. It went off at bedtime. If you all remember, Phoenix was rescued from a house fire and she is terrified of the smoke detector. We have no idea how long she was in the house with a screaming smoke detector but it obviously left a lasting impression. She was
Keep Your Dog Busy and Engaged with the BUSTER Activity Mat
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Dog Training, interactive toys, mental stimulation, PHOENIX, positive reinforcement, puzzle toys, review, ZOE
Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a great day! Today I have a review for you on an exciting new "puzzle toy" from BUSTER! My dogs absolutely love playing with puzzle toys and I highly recommend them for every dog owner. Puzzle toys are awesome because they work the mind and the body. They are wonderful to have on those awful winter days when it's raining too hard or it's too cold to
Littermate Syndrome and the Importance of Getting Dogs Out Separately
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behavior modification, dog behavior, Dog Training, dog training tips, littermate syndrome, multi-dog households, PHOENIX, positive reinforcement, separation anxiety, ZOE
When I was thinking about getting a second dog, someone told me "two are easier than one!" She was wrong, SO wrong. Let me tell you, two are not easier than one, especially if you get two littermates. (My two dogs are NOT littermates.) Sure, having two dogs and watching them cuddle and play is wonderful but it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Let me explain. Two dogs are actually three
