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Personable Pets Dog Training Personable Pets Dog Training was created for one reason – to help families live with their canine partners. ‘Focusing on the Family dog’. 913-269-7918

Personable Pets Dog Training was created for one reason – to help families live with their canine partners. We ‘Focus on the Family dog’, by delivering training plans tailored to the families everyday interactions with their canine family member. Serving the Louisburg, Paola, Spring Hill, Osawatomie, Drexel, Stilwell, Bucyrus, Stanley, Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas areas. Offering In Home Privates and Board and Train services.

10/30/2025

Same path, completely different walks. 🌾While I’m soaking in the view of the river and that little bridge, Scooter’s completely focused on the world under his nose, every scent, every trace of who’s been here before. Dogs don’t care about the scenery the way we do, and that’s perfectly fine. Their “sightseeing” happens through smell, and that’s what makes every walk their own kind of adventure.

10/29/2025

When I take Scooter on a day trip, it’s never random, I always do my homework first. I’ll check Google Maps, look for quiet spots, and make sure there’s space for him to sniff and explore without a lot of people or dogs around.That little bit of planning makes all the difference. It’s why I can take him new places with confidence, knowing the experience will be fun for both of us. If you’re thinking about a dog-friendly day trip, do your research first, find a spot that works for your dog, not just the humans. It’s worth it every time.

10/28/2025

Most people teach wait for doors or dinner bowls… but it’s useful for so much more. This morning, Scooter and I stopped mid-walk so I could read one of the StoryWalk panels at the park. Reason #53 for a WAIT cue: it’s not just about patience—it’s about partnership.

Meeting Someone Else’s Dog? Don’t Be ExtraYour best friend just got a new dog and brings it over to meet you. You’re exc...
10/27/2025

Meeting Someone Else’s Dog? Don’t Be Extra

Your best friend just got a new dog and brings it over to meet you. You’re excited, of course. You ask, “Can I pet her?” She says yes.

And then, without even thinking, you look straight at the dog, start saying “Sit, sit, sit!” and wave your arms around like you’re leading your own training session.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing, a lot of dogs aren’t totally comfortable meeting new people. If you make direct eye contact, give loud cues, and gesture with your hands, it can feel confusing, or even intimidating, for the dog.

So here’s what to do instead:

Take the dog as they come.

If they approach you standing, pet a standing dog. It’s not your job to “fix” their greeting behavior or insist on a sit. Your job is to make the dog feel safe and respected.

Takeaway:
Greeting a dog isn’t a training opportunity, it’s a chance to build trust. Keep it calm. Keep it quiet. Let the dog come to you, and don’t try to make a big show out of it.

10/26/2025

🎃🐾 Protect the Pumpkins!Scooter and I were out for a walk when he spotted the perfect Halloween display, pumpkins, hay bales, the whole setup. I knew what he was thinking… 💦😅But before he could make his move, I simply said, “Leave it,” and he turned right back to me like a pro. ✅Teaching a solid “leave it” isn’t just about food or toys, it’s about respect in the real world, too. From picnic tables to holiday decorations, this cue can save you (and your neighbors!) a lot of awkward moments.🧡👏 Training win #7: Protecting Halloween displays, one walk at a time.

🐾 The 3 Ds of Stationary Cues: Go Slow to Go Far 🐕When teaching your dog cues like place, stay, or wait, remember the 3 ...
10/25/2025

🐾 The 3 Ds of Stationary Cues: Go Slow to Go Far 🐕

When teaching your dog cues like place, stay, or wait, remember the 3 Ds:
Distance, Duration, and Distractions.

And here’s the golden rule, don’t rush them.

You can’t expect your dog to go from sitting still one foot away to staying rock solid 20 feet away in a busy park. That leap is too big. Like any skill, it takes time and small steps.

Start with distance, increasing just a foot at a time.
Add distractions slowly, maybe a toy drop or someone walking by.
And build duration gradually, one minute, then two, then five.

Think of it like teaching a teen to drive: you don’t go straight from an empty parking lot to rush hour traffic. 🚗
Training is the same, go slow to go far.

✨ Takeaway:
To master stay, place, and wait, train one “D” at a time. Build gradually, reward generously, and your dog will become confident and reliable no matter what’s happening around them. ❤️🐶

🐾 Don’t Sn**ch the Trust Away 💛Dogs study patterns. They notice what happens right before something good, or not-so-good...
10/23/2025

🐾 Don’t Sn**ch the Trust Away 💛

Dogs study patterns. They notice what happens right before something good, or not-so-good, takes place.

If every time your dog gets close you grab his collar, even gently, you’re creating a pattern — and not a good one. Over time, your dog may start backing away when you reach toward him, or avoid coming close at all.

💡 Here’s the fix:
Make it a habit to greet your dog gently when he comes near. Sometimes just pet him. Sometimes give a treat. Then let him go back to what he was doing. If you do need to leash him, start with a calm pet first, then attach the leash.

✨ Takeaway:
Don’t let “getting close” always lead to being grabbed. Build trust by making proximity rewarding. Pet first, leash second, and your dog will stay close with confidence. 🐶💛

🐾 Don’t Let “Come” Mean “The Fun Is Over” 🎾You’ve worked hard on teaching your dog to come when called, but one of the f...
10/23/2025

🐾 Don’t Let “Come” Mean “The Fun Is Over” 🎾

You’ve worked hard on teaching your dog to come when called, but one of the fastest ways to ruin your recall is by accidentally turning “come” into the signal that the fun is over.

👉 Picture this:
Your dog’s having a blast in the backyard, and you call him in to crate him before work.
He’s playing with a friend’s dog, and you call him to leash up and go home.
He escapes, you finally catch him, and then scold him.

From your dog’s point of view, “come” = fun ends. No wonder he starts ignoring it! 😅

💡 Here’s how to fix it:
Start calling your dog randomly, when you have no plans to stop the fun.
Call him over, give a treat or a quick snuggle, then release him back to play.
Make “come” part of the fun, not the end of it. 🐶✨

🏆 Takeaway:
If coming to you always means playtime is over, your dog will stop showing up.
Mix it up. Make “come” worth it, every time. ❤️

🏈 Touchdown! Don’t Forget to Train Your Dog for Game Day 🐾Are you the kind of sports fan who jumps up, yells at the TV, ...
10/22/2025

🏈 Touchdown! Don’t Forget to Train Your Dog for Game Day 🐾

Are you the kind of sports fan who jumps up, yells at the TV, and loses your mind when your team scores? 🙌
That sudden burst of energy might be fun for you, but for your dog, it can be downright scary. 😳🐶

Before the season kicks off, prep your pup for the chaos!
Start slow: grab some treats and sit in your game-day chair. 🪑🍖
If your celebration level is normally a 20, start at a 5. Stand up, shout your mini “Touchdown!” and toss treats your dog’s way. 🎉
Let them collect the treats, then repeat!

After a few days or even weeks, your dog will start to realize that your wild celebrations mean good things are coming. 🙌🐕

💡 Pro Tip:
If your dog bolts or hides when you get animated, back off to a level 1 and upgrade your treat game. Yes, chicken nuggets are allowed. 🍗

🏆 Takeaway:
If your team’s winning streak stresses out your dog, help them celebrate too! A little prep can turn game-day panic into a touchdown party for both of you. 🥳🐾

🐾 If Your Dog Breaks the Cue, Back UpTraining stationary cues like place, stay, or wait sounds simple on paper — your do...
10/20/2025

🐾 If Your Dog Breaks the Cue, Back Up

Training stationary cues like place, stay, or wait sounds simple on paper — your dog stays put until you release them. But in real life, there’s one common issue: your dog moves before you say they can. That’s called breaking the cue.

🐕‍🦺 If your dog breaks the cue more than three times in a row, it’s a sign you’re asking for too much too soon.

For example, maybe you’re trying to walk five feet away while your dog holds place, but every time you move, they hop off the bed. That’s your signal: five feet is too far right now. Try two or three feet instead, build success at that distance, and then slowly increase the challenge.

💡 The key to teaching stationary cues is simple:
✅ Your dog needs to get it right more than they get it wrong.

Success builds motivation and confidence, but too much failure can make training frustrating and less fun for both of you.

✨ Takeaway:
If your dog breaks the cue repeatedly, don’t push harder. Scale back, get wins, and rebuild confidence. A confident dog is a motivated learner.

🚪🐾 Your Dog Waits at the Door… Then Launches? Try This!You’ve worked hard teaching your dog to wait at the door, and it’...
10/18/2025

🚪🐾 Your Dog Waits at the Door… Then Launches? Try This!

You’ve worked hard teaching your dog to wait at the door, and it’s paying off! You can open the door, step through, even walk away, and your dog stays put until released. Success, right? 👏

Well… maybe. 😅 Because the moment you say “okay,” your dog rockets through the doorway. That might be fine for backyard time, but at the vet’s office, a sudden burst into the lobby could cause chaos. 🐕💨

✨ Let’s fix that with a calm exit.
Start at home where it’s quiet:
1️⃣ Cue “wait.”
2️⃣ As you release your dog, lower a treat to nose level.
3️⃣ Gently lift your hand and cue “sit.”
4️⃣ Reward slowly (bonus points for scattering a few treats!).

This teaches your dog to move through doors calmly and under control, no more door dashes! 🚪❤️

🎯 Takeaway: “Wait” isn’t just about staying put, it’s about exiting with control and confidence.

👉

Mastering the Controlled Walk, 10 Feet at a Time 🦮✨Most of your dog’s walks should be all about sniffing and exploring. ...
10/16/2025

Mastering the Controlled Walk, 10 Feet at a Time 🦮✨

Most of your dog’s walks should be all about sniffing and exploring. 🌿👃 But eventually, you’ll need a different skill: the controlled walk, the kind where your dog walks calmly by your side, so the two of you can navigate busy sidewalks, crowded parks, or big box stores without being a nuisance. 🚶‍♀️🛒

The problem? Teaching that kind of walk can feel overwhelming. 🤯
• Where do you hold the treat? 🍖
• When do you deliver it? ⏱️
• Left hand or right? ✋🤚
• Every step? Every few feet? 👣

You’re trying to sort it all out, and meanwhile, your dog is trying to drag you toward the next scent. 🐕💨

So let’s simplify: start with just 10 feet. ✅
1️⃣ Cue a sit. 🐶🪑
2️⃣ Take a moment to get everything in place, treats, leash, posture. 🎒🦴
3️⃣ Pick a spot about 10 feet ahead and walk to it without your dog pulling. That’s the only goal. 🎯
4️⃣ Reward every step if needed. 🙌

As it gets easier, stretch it out. Go for 15 feet, then 25. 📏➡️

Controlled walking doesn’t have to start with a full lap around the neighborhood. It just needs to start with a plan, and a short, successful distance. 🗺️✨

Takeaway:
Big skills are built in small reps. Nail the 10-foot walk, then build from there. Confidence, for both of you, grows step by step. 🌟👣

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