Totally Epic Dog Training

Who else is pumped for swimming season?!

Baby Sol the English Cocker Spaniel had a blast at the river yesterday. My goal was to make the water a good experience and not pressure him to go in. Spaniels tend to be water loving dogs and Sol was no exception, he took to swimming like a lil fish. 🐠

It’s super cool to watch social learning in action. Sol watched Jade the husky + me go in the water and I think it helped him decide it was safe to join in on the fun.

New challenge: reward your dog each time I say “wow!” or “look at that boy!” to build great engagement with your dog 😆🍪

Group training 🤩🤓

Since it was pretty hot, we brought the Excursion crew to our home this afternoon after a fun morning playing at Rooster Rock.

The goal for this group session was for everyone to practice a calm down around each other. So proud of how well they did!

Baby Sol had a super fun 1st Training Excursion! 🤩

In this session, we focused on the difference between the “Yes” / “Good” / “Get it” markers. These words let Sol know where the treat will be delivered. Puppy brains are little sponges! What a smart, sweet, & handsome little dude. 🥰

Nail trims are an important skill for all dogs to learn. 💅

Most dogs don’t love them, it’s no secret. But there are a lot of ways we can help make nail trims more tolerable!

This video is pretty long, but the last thing I want to do is rush Frankie and make this a bad experience. I am so proud of how well she did! 💜🤩

Interested in learning more about how to trim your dog’s nails without a fight?

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Tobi is working on waiting at doors - this is a great life skill for all dogs! Building value for sitting by the door and waiting for a release cue to exit can help save your pup’s life. Check out how quickly Tobi catches on to this game 🤩

Working on Marz staying committed to heeling with me, even when her friends are around. 🤓🌟🐕

Toy play and impulse control games with Cooper at the park this morning 💚🎾

Working on a “freeze” indication for Nosework with Rex!

The end goal is for Rex to search an area for the smell of birch, anise, clove, and/or cypress oil, then “alert” when he’s found it by freezing over the smell. Really cool stuff! This game is not only super fun, but a great way to bond with your dog, build confidence, and work out their brain 🧠