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TRI-dogs "TEACHING DOGS TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES💜"

💜it's international dog day and I miss her more than ever.Thank goodness for this little creature who could never fill h...
08/27/2025

💜it's international dog day and I miss her more than ever.
Thank goodness for this little creature who could never fill her paw prints but does his absolute best every day 💚

08/20/2025

Teaching a group of dogs to follow you is almost, if not more, important than teaching recall.

While recall is very important in situations where you need your dog to come back to you in a stimulating environments. Teaching them to pay attention to your movement, pace, and direction is just as valuable.

On, TRI-dog pack walks, we are a team, therefore, we move and work as a unit. They keep tabs on me just as much as i keep tabs on them.
The bond I create with each dog individually, helps them trust me to guide and teach them to be the best versions of themselves💜
Allowing off leash freedom, good decision making and over all FUN !

"I want my dog to be more obsessed with me "Me as a dog trainer "are you sure that's what you mean?" 😆😆😆
07/15/2025

"I want my dog to be more obsessed with me "

Me as a dog trainer "are you sure that's what you mean?" 😆😆😆

When the pack finds a mud puddle .... all I can do is offer free dog washes onme😅😆 They defentiley had a blast though
07/01/2025

When the pack finds a mud puddle .... all I can do is offer free dog washes onme😅😆

They defentiley had a blast though

04/05/2025

Just Sheppard things 😅🙄❤️

In the event of an emergency, do you know how to help your dog?I highly recommend The Dogsafe Canine First Aid course ...
04/03/2025

In the event of an emergency, do you know how to help your dog?

I highly recommend The Dogsafe Canine First Aid course with Nina Houghton! Even as an everyday pet owner.
It was so informational and over all a fun experience. While I had first aid knowledge prior to taking this course, I'm happy to say I'd be fully confident in giving your furry loved ones the care they need in the event of an accident until they can reach a veterinary professional.
I take several measures to prevent injuries that would require first aid care but we all know dogs have minds of their own and have little to no regard for their personal safety 😅

This is just one of many other certifications to come, so you can feel good about choosing TRI-dogs as your pet training/ care provider 😁

The many phases of Pepper. Puppies always start off small, sweet and very loving but as they grow and mature, their per...
03/28/2025

The many phases of Pepper.

Puppies always start off small, sweet and very loving but as they grow and mature, their personalities and a sense of independence is developed. They may be super attached to you in the first few months that but as they approach adolescence they will want to explore more independently. (Which is normal for any species)
what's most important is that in these development stages, we remain consistent with our rules, boundaries and training. Your puppy that is becoming a dog, needs to understands the boundaries and limitations they need to follow within your household and lifestyle. If we are inconsistent with boundaries, from a dogs presepective there are no actual rules. Which is where problem behaviors can start.
The perfect dog isn't born. It is created through respect, love and consistency. Everybody's idea of the perfect dog is going to be slightly different but the behaviors we reward (knowingly or not) will be the ultimate deciding factor on how your dog behaves as an adult.

If you need any advice or training for your new furry loved one i am available for free video consultations or $25 in home consultations. I will also be opening my schedule for private lessons again come may 1st!
Feel free to reach out and inquire 😁 there's no better time to start building your relationship than right now !

03/27/2025

What do i do if everyone gets a bit too rambunctious? I implement a consiquence.
Consiquence doesnt exclusively mean punishment. There can also be good consequences, if everyone is listening and behaving well...

On TRI-dogs group hikes I always allow dogs to make choices. Sometimes those choices don't align with the boundaries and rules ive set for the pack.
Are you allowed to play and have fun? Absolutely.
What i do not allow is bullying, poor recall or too much excitement. When dogs become overstimulated they often make bad decisions, including running off, not backing off when other dogs have asked for space (potentially starting a fight)and displaying other rude behaviors.
So, when I notice the group getting a bit too rowdy I put everyone on a leash and we practice our manners.
Having a good walk experience with a group doesnt mean it's always a party.

What an excellent display of good play etiquette 😆❤️
02/11/2025

What an excellent display of good play etiquette 😆❤️

Dog trainers often preach about exercise, enrichment, fulfillment, breed specific activities, Confidence building etc. ...
02/07/2025

Dog trainers often preach about exercise, enrichment, fulfillment, breed specific activities, Confidence building etc.
But today I want to make a post about rest.

Rest is an often overlooked but crucial training tool. Teaching a dog how to relax is important for a number of reasons.

1) an over tired dog is an over stimulated dog.
When dogs are overstimulated they act out, behave poorly and make bad decisions.

2) teaching a dog how to settle and relax can help with impulse control and improve overall training. A rested mind is more biddable, meaning you can teach more easily.

3) dogs need rest just as much as the need stimulation to provide a healthy balanced state of mind.

4) when we constantly provide our dogs with stimulating activities, we are not making them "more tired" we are building stamina. Once that stamina is developed they will need more and more and more to actually become tired.

Some breeds will have a naturally higher stamina than others, which is completley normal, but it doesn't mean we need to run them 6 hrs a day full tilt.
Using what I like to call the rise and fall of action will teach the dog to be excited / aroused at appropriate times.

01/18/2025

Does your dog have an appeasment/submissive grin? How is it different from baring teeth?

The simple answer is, state of mind and the emotion behind each.

Jake has always done this when I come home or back to the vehicle after leaving him for any amount of time. It could be 2 minutes or 45 minutes . He always does it. Its a sign of acceptance, respect and love.

How do I know it's not aggression or fear? I look at the rest of his body language. Wiggly loose movements, ears are back, tail is doing a swooping wag. No rigid movments and soft eyes.

Now, if he had a tucked tail, was crouching, lifting paws, avoiding eye contact or giving direct/ constant eye contact, with a whale eye, while showing me his teeth, this would be a very diffent post.

Learning about our dogs body language and behavior is the simplest and most important way we can strengthen our relationships.

01/16/2025

PSA: Enrichment doesnt have to be expensive !!!!

Mental stimulation is one of the most important boxes to check when trying to meet your dogs needs. Physical fatigue is great but mental fatigue is fulfilling!

I think it's time we all ditched the dog bowls and use meal time as a better form of enrichment and fulfillment!
There are tons of ways to enrich your dogs meal times, including food scattering, snuffle mats, puzzles, frozen bowls or wobbles and more. The issue i find, is many dog accessories can be quite pricey and don't have very good longevity if your dog is a smart cookie or big chewer, they likely figure out puzzles very quick or get frustrated and give up( that's no fun!) It is best to start simple and build towards more difficult feeders as your dog gains experience.

As you can see in my video I've simply used an old towel, rolled up with kibbles and other treats and tied it in a knot(not too tight, but as he gets better at it i will make it more difficult). I placed this in Jake's bowl on top of a bit more kibble. Its simple but effective! It satisfies more that just scarfing down a bowl of food. It takes longer and he has something to do for about 10-15 minutes. That doesn't seem like a very long time but compared to the 48 seconds it would take some dogs to finish their meal in a bowl . I'd say that's pretty good 😁
Give it a try and see the difference in how your dog behaves after breakfast or dinner !

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