Josie gets very excited around other dogs. To help take the novelty out of being around other dogs, we walk her with other dogs regularly.
Kiernan Conquers the World!
Kiernan is becoming a much more confident boy and sees that the calmer he is the more he gets to explore. Walking through the park…
Saturday Morning Fun
No horse play in the house! The other dogs show Stella that when they come inside it’s time to settle. She loves lounging with her…
Double Sit!
Stella and Kiernan are becoming good friends and love to play, but the challenge is focusing on me and not each other. They are practicing…
Kiernan Settles Outside
Watching the world go by on the front porch has become a new exercise for Kiernan. He sees that we are relaxed and can settle…
Stella: Wait!
Stella is learning dogs are not allowed in the kitchen. Telling her “wait” at the opening of the kitchen lets her know she cannot step…
Josie, wait! Release!
Josie is waiting nicely for her dinner. She is looking at me to release her. This not only teaches her self control, it teaches her…
Stella’s Afternoon Walk
Stella is sitting nicely on her walk on the Greenway. She is learning to wait patiently while I walk away, not moving until I call…
Josie Practices Self Control
Josie attended class to work on her manners around other people and dogs. She was very excited to have so many friends around but did…
Stella Sitting Nicely
Stella is practicing walking politely and burning off some energy. A good way to exercise is not just through walking, but regimented commands: sit, down,…