Sadie was very excited, concerned, unsure, and unfocused when we arrived. Dogs, kids, geese oh my! By the end of class, she finally started to…
A tired Knox is a good Knox!
If you can’t wear them out physically, then do it mentally. It makes for a happier dog and a happier owner!
Long Distance Drills for Sadie
Once you’ve mastered the command, add distance & distractions! For now, Sadie is just learning that even when I drop the leash and walk away,…
Mentally wearing out an intelligent dog
Knox is smart as a whip. He’s also super food motivated. A walk helps wear his body out a bit, but we also want to…
Jack: Focus!
We are building Jack’s focus around distractions. It is natural for German Shepherds to be alert and aware of their surroundings but they should be…
Still off limits!
Somebody likes Raisin Bran! I left it on the coffee table to answer the phone! When they do something you don’t like, it’s a perfect…
Down Titan
Titan is holding a “down” from a distance at the top of the driveway after our walk. He wants to be by his handler’s side…
Griz Building Confidence
Griz is working on sit from a distance in public. This builds his confidence showing him that nothing will happen to him if I’m not…
SETTLE Spunky Sadie!
By day 3 (after your dog begins to feel more comfortable in their new surroundings), suddenly their real personality starts to emerge! Spunky Sadie woke…