Goofy Paw Parade

What happens when you have 2 herding dogs? This. My coworkers don’t understand personal space

Dawson has completed his first 5 classes! All tailored towards his reactivity at anything that moved or got too close to him. Nonstop barking. Pulling. You name it. The first 2 weeks I focused on building up his confidence at my location in a low environment. Week 3 I took his learning out to the park. He was no longer barking or pulling but curious about what was going on around him. Week 5 and he has learned one of the hardest commands…staying. Human moving away. He is outside! So proud of him! Lets see what another 5 classes can do 💪🏽

Dawson made it to the park! His owner has been doing a wonderful job at keeping up with her homework at home. Dawson transitioned from a low rich environment to a high rich environment where his problems come out. So proud of his accomplishments and being able to stay engaged with his owner.

Are you struggling with your dog on walks? A straightforward advice: bring yummy treats! (PS: Probably won't work if your dog is reactive and doesn't have any basic training) This is a great way to engage your puppy or very social dog on walks. It gives them something yummy to smell and look forward to. Redirecting attention doesn't have to be super difficult. Try a yummy deli meat or cheese. Not food motivated? Take their favorite toy on a walk.