Meal time is a great opportunity to establish leadership. The food belongs to me and I am simply allowing the dogs to eat it. Therefore,…
Luca Goes to Class
Luca practiced her manners this weekend with all new distractions and challenges. She attended Basic Manners at AniMall where she worked on Sit, Wait, and…
Mozie and Carlito: Built-In Distractions
Having another dog around can be a big distraction, especially when the dogs are brothers. They have to learn to focus on their human instead…
Gretel's Polite Walking & Self Control
After a big walk through the neighborhood, Gretel is learning that she can’t pull me back to the house. If she starts to pull ahead,…
WAIT Winnie!
Winnie gets excited when we arrive at class. A great opportunity to teach her to WAIT until released before jumping out of the car. Just…
Molly in down stay with distractions
Molly is in a down stay with lots of dogs passing near her. She didn’t break it. What a good girl!
Jaxon working in class
Jaxon had a great time at class. He did a great job working around other dogs!
SETTLE Winnie!
Winnie is learning that SETTLE means stay put and relax in your designated settle spot. Even if I leave the room, she must stay there…
Minnie: Car Manners
In order to show Minnie that we are in control of things everywhere, we do the same exercise at the crate door ( or car…
Carlito and Mozie: Respecting Doorways
Carlito and Mozie are mastering their doorway manners too! These brothers love to play and wrestle but are learning there is a time and place…