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This. Why Im against prong collars.
08/04/2026

This. Why Im against prong collars.

I currently have a foster puppy who I am his third home. No fault or choice of his. First the whelping home, then anothe...
08/04/2026

I currently have a foster puppy who I am his third home. No fault or choice of his. First the whelping home, then another with his siblings and now mine. Hopefully soon his forever home. Think of all that change for one little puppy trying to learn about his new world.

I have been training him a bit for fun because he is super smart. However my first priority is that he feels safe. Safe enough to be able to learn and enjoy his puppy life.

This is my rescue Brew. He has been part of the family for 7 years now. I dont know his complete past, but working at the shelter he came into I know he was shut down and fearful there.

He didn't come up from my basement for hours, then I had to coax him into the house after I let him out with alot of cheese. To this day he still tiptoes on hardwood, will not p*e in the yard and hates the vacuum. Obedience has never been top priority for him.

This weekend we ran into our next door neighbor on a walk. Brew backed into him because he only allows bum scratches. My neighbor said 7 years ago you wouldn't even come near us.

Next day on a walk two other neighbors that Brew doesn't know were standing outside. Brew stopped 5 feet away and stared at them. I know they love dogs and used their doggy voice talking to him. From his "interest" of stopping to watch them, they thought he wanted attention. I absolutely know he was only good at his distance. They moved closer and he backed up. I called it. I spoke up letting them know he is weary of strangers still, but they tried one more time and said if we stand still maybe he will want to... he didnt want to.

7 years later and Brew still has his strong boundaries of unknown people.
Which is OK with me. My priority 7 years later is that he still feels safe first and foremost.

That rescue 3 3 3 rule is not set in stone. It could be longer, shorter or a lifetime of not being that pet dog that is like others.

I said to my neighbors "what a difference from Bronx hey" they replied definitely. A dog that was raised in my home to a rescue. There is a difference.

My foster pup had a great time with Mari. Part of his socialization is going to new places and meeting appropriate dogs....
07/30/2026

My foster pup had a great time with Mari. Part of his socialization is going to new places and meeting appropriate dogs. We did an on leash walk together first, then had a play.
Han Solo is still looking for his forever home.

Happy Stampede for us all in . A friendly reminder that our dogs don't think fireworks are as spectacular as we do. Dog...
07/03/2026

Happy Stampede for us all in .

A friendly reminder that our dogs don't think fireworks are as spectacular as we do.

Dogs have much more sensitive hearing than us, and can detect higher frequencies.

Those pretty booms are louder and can cause sensory overload. Keep them safe inside, as their instinct is to run away.

Talk to your vet if need meds, and dont forget we are allowed and should console them when they are scared.

My trigger: Seeing people yank their dogs when they go to sniff. They arent robots, sniffing is such an important part o...
06/15/2026

My trigger: Seeing people yank their dogs when they go to sniff.

They arent robots, sniffing is such an important part of their walk. They take in info, they leave info, it's enriching their lives, etc, etc... we shouldn't need to explain to let a dog do something natural to them.

A sniff takes 15-30 seconds. We control so much of their lives, let them have this. They arent with us very long, seconds is nothing to let them sniff when someday they wont be with us on a walk.

Last week, I met with a new dog walker.She walked Brew first and said, "He's the easiest dog ever." And while that's oft...
06/11/2026

Last week, I met with a new dog walker.

She walked Brew first and said, "He's the easiest dog ever." And while that's often true, it's not the whole story. Brew's fears still need to be understood and respected, especially by someone new.

Then she walked Bronx, and they did great together. I felt confident watching them and feel comfortable with her taking him out.

As a trainer, this is something I never compromise on:

💯 It matters who walks my dogs.

Not just someone who likes dogs.

Someone with education, experience, and an understanding of fear, reactivity, and behavior. Someone who uses the tools I use—a harness, leash, and positive reinforcement with treats only.

It also matters that they take the time to do a proper meet-and-greet. To observe, ask questions, and learn about my dogs before taking the leash.

Yes, my standards are high.

But my dogs deserve that.

If someone is caring for your dog when you're not there, ask questions, set expectations, and advocate for what your dog needs. The right fit matters.


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We can actually yell this from the top of a mountain.
06/02/2026

We can actually yell this from the top of a mountain.

Have my p**p bags ripped off, and open, ready to go. Can't waste time not scanning my surroundings. Anyone else have a n...
05/23/2026

Have my p**p bags ripped off, and open, ready to go. Can't waste time not scanning my surroundings.
Anyone else have a natural habit that helps their reactive dog?

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