Inherently Good Dogs

One day, my hope is that people will learn to take care of their own emotional needs instead of using dogs as their personal petting zoo to soothe feelings they haven’t resolved.

Too often, humans completely ignore the energy and body language of the dog in front of them. They reach out to touch a dog who is clearly not asking for it, and then defend themselves by saying, “I, just love dogs so much!”

Here’s the reality: most of the time, what they really love is the way petting a dog makes them feel. If someone truly loved dogs, they’d take the time to study dog psychology and learn how to read and respect what a dog is communicating. Not from a book, but from observing them in real life situations.

Loving dogs means putting the dog’s needs before your own need to feel significant, comforted, or accepted.
It means understanding that:
• Most dogs do not want to be pet by strangers.
• Dogs don’t appreciate being pet or nurtured at the wrong time, especially when they’re anxious, over-aroused, or uncomfortable.
• Just because a dog approaches to smell you does not automatically mean they want to be touched.

So many bites and behavior issues could be prevented if humans slowed down, paid attention, and respected what dogs are actually telling us. Real love isn’t about what we get from the dog, it’s about honoring who they are and what they need in that moment.

See things through your dog’s point of view and please, continue learning and advocating for your beloved canine!🤗🐾❤️

Meet Salami & Bologna 💗

Ok ok those aren’t their real names — just nicknames lol. This is Salome & Shiloh. Salome is the orange collar with darker black/almost brown markings (first 2 photos + video), Shiloh is the pink collar with lighter black markings (last 2 photos + video). These ladies are 8 year old huskies that came from a breeder release. They will be with us for the next 6 weeks, essentially learning how to be dogs and working on skills needed to live their retirement years in actual loving homes. Salome is already really coming around and showing her sweet & goofy personality. Shiloh is still more reserved but we’re seeing glimmers of her opening up more. Both gals have made amazing progress so far with getting more comfortable with handling, their leash skills, and doing things like walking up and down the stairs. It sounds crazy to say that learning how to do stairs is something we have had to really work on but this is the reality for dogs who do not come from ethical breeders. We are very excited to be their first step to much better lives and can’t wait to see all the progress they will continue to make in the coming weeks✨

*Stay tuned for an upcoming post about what makes an ethical breeder and why it is so important to choose one should you decide to purchase your dog from a breeder.*

Milly checked in yesterday for our board & train program. This sweet 8mo lab / border collie? mix is here to work on a host of things including: leash skills, reactivity towards dogs both on leash and inside the house, demand barking, and typical puppy/adolescent behaviors such as jumping and mouthing. We will also be working on place training and basic obedience along with making sure her physical and mental exercise needs are being fulfilled. We hit the ground running yesterday and already taught her how to walk on the treadmill (home girl had a lot of pent up energy) as well as learning about threshold manners and that trying to drag us on the leash is a no go. She is doing great so far and we’ll share more of her journey as she continues to get settled in.

I still have some openings for this month! As a reminder these discounts can be used for future dates but just need to be booked with a non-refundable deposit by August 31st!

Available for August:
• 1 decompress & assess spot (2 weeks)
• 2 weekend or week adventure retreat spots
• 4 day train spots (8 hours)
• a handful of Evals / private lessons

Available for September:
• 2 board & train spots (4 or 6 week)
• 2 decompress & assess spots (2 weeks)
• 2 weekend or week adventure retreat spots
• 6 day train spots (8 hours)
• Multiple Evals / private lessons available

See website for more info & to book Evals or lessons — inherentlygooddogs.com

Email me with questions or to book other programs — [email protected]

Hi friends! It’s been a while since we have posted on here. Life has been busy and we have been crazy busy helping dogs. We took a little time off from training programs the past couple of months but we’re ready to end the summer with some great deals! Check em out! For Rescue Organizations: • Additional $500/$700 off Behavior Mod B&T programs! This means you will pay $1700/4 weeks & $2300/6 weeks. • Book a Decompress & Assess at normal price and get a FREE private lesson and training plan for that dog & their foster. For Regular Clients: • Receive 50% off any Behavior Mod B&T program after you’ve had an Initial Eval. • Receive 30% off a Day Train after you’ve had an initial Eval. • Receive 30% off Adventure Retreats. No initial Eval needed. • Receive 30% off a Decompress & Assess. No Initial Eval needed. * Offer only valid for the month of August. Programs and services may be scheduled to start at a later date but must be booked with a non-refundable deposit by August 31st. Please see website for detailed description of services and pricing. Initial Evals & Private Lessons can be booked via our website. Reach out via email with questions or to book other services 🫶🏼 #inherentlygooddogs #mn #dogtraining #adventures #rescuedogs #filthyfun #dogsbeingdogs #minnesotadog #nobaddogs #dogtrainer #dogpsychology #relationshipbased #bestlife #summerspecials #discounts

I have a last minute opening for a board & train program this month to start asap! This is my last b&t opening until sometime next month. Shoot me an email if you want it ☺️ [email protected]

Happy Tails sweet girl 🥰 We miss you already ❤️

MARCH SPECIALS!

I am extending the new year board & train special for rescue groups because it was such a hit! This special is ON TOP OF the 50% off discount you already receive! I am also adding another special for all new and existing clients! Both specials will run through the end of March. All programs and training must be scheduled to start by March 31st to receive the discount. Space is limited for board & trains and reset & assessments. You can find more information about the different services at https://inherently-good-dogs-llc.square.site - Shoot me an email to schedule :)

Happy Tails S***f ❤️ We love you!!

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