Zoe and Goliath waiting patiently to have their dinner. This is a great exercise for building self control and reinforcing sit/release.
Stella: Wait!
Stella is doing a wonderful job of waiting outside of the kitchen and other off limits rooms.
Boarding School Buddies
Kiernan had a great afternoon playing in the yard with Stella and friends! He’s going home tomorrow!
Where Is Stella?
After a long day of walks and training, we spent some time settling down with all the dogs inside. Suddenly all was quiet and Stella…
Josie: Distance and Off Leash Practice
We worked with Josie today on her walk with obedience at a distance. We also did the "Follow Me" exercise in the front yard with…
Stella Respecting Space
Stella is so full of affection and love that sometimes she can’t contain herself and can become too wiggly and excited. She is learning that…
Kiernan Goes to Work
Kiernan spent the day at AniMall and had a real adventure! He met a cat, got petted by many different people, and learned to settle…
Stella and Kiernan: Doorway Manners
Sitting before passing through any doorway is an excellent leadership activity that also promotes calmness. Humans always go first, followed by dogs after given the…
Honey: Sharing Affection
Honey is learning to wait her turn for affection. The humans decide who they want to pet and when. There’s no demanding allowed and no…
Josie: Grooming/Handling
It was Josie’s day for a manicure! After a nice romp in the yard with her new buddy Carter, she was quite content to lay…