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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.

You know, a lot of people assume that urine is just… p*e. A liquid. Something that’ll just evaporate or wash away with a...
04/21/2025

You know, a lot of people assume that urine is just… p*e. A liquid. Something that’ll just evaporate or wash away with a quick wipe. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize: urine isn’t actually just a liquid. Not entirely.

When urine hits a surface—like carpet, hardwood, tile, or even concrete—it begins to break down. The water part of it evaporates, sure, but what’s left behind is a whole different problem. That’s where the real trouble starts: urine crystals.

These crystals are formed from uric acid, which doesn’t dissolve easily in water. As the urine dries, these crystals bind to surfaces, sinking into carpet fibers, seeping into floorboards, even clinging to porous tile grout. And the problem is, we can’t see them. But your dog? Oh, your puppy can smell them.

To your puppy, that dried spot still smells like a great place to go. Because those crystals are like little neon signs in scent—they’re saying, “Hey, this is the bathroom.” So even if you’ve cleaned the area, maybe even scrubbed it with soap or sprayed something that smells clean to you, that won’t matter unless you’re using the right kind of cleaner. And by “right kind,” I mean enzymatic.

Enzymatic cleaners are specifically designed to break down those uric acid crystals at a molecular level. The enzymes actually digest the crystals—yes, eat them—so that they’re no longer detectable. No smell for you, and more importantly, no smell for your dog. That’s what breaks the cycle.

So if you’re potty training a puppy and wondering why they keep going back to the same exact spot—even though you cleaned it—this is probably why. Water won’t do it. Soap might even make it worse by masking the scent for you, but leaving the crystals intact underneath.

This is why pet owners, especially new ones, need to look beyond the surface. You’re not just dealing with a little puddle. You’re dealing with chemical compounds that bond to your home in invisible but very smelly ways, at least to your dog.

So next time your pup has an accident, don’t just reach for the paper towels and whatever cleaner is under the sink. Grab something enzymatic. Target those crystals. Because until you do, your puppy’s nose will always lead them right back to the same spot.

04/15/2025

The Housetraining Puzzle trips up a lot of new dog owners. We need to understand that creating a schedule is just one piece of the puzzle—and why it’s so important to align that schedule with your puppy’s natural rhythms and deviate from that schedule depending on your puppy’s activity level.

So, you’ve probably heard that having a consistent schedule is key to house training. Feed at the same times, go out at the same times, nap at the same times—rinse and repeat. Sounds great in theory and it is a good start. But here’s the catch—puppies don’t always follow our schedule. They also follow their bodies own digestive system rhythm. Which means, if your carefully crafted schedule doesn’t take into account your pup’s natural digestive system rhythm you’re going to run into problems

Want to sleep in until 7:30 am? You cannot do it because your puppy needs to urinate the moment they wake up at 6 am.

Want to cook breakfast and chill after that first potty break? You can’t do it. Your puppy only needed to urinate at 6 am but now that he is up and moving he is ready to defecate at 6:45 am

So pay attention to your puppies own digestive system rhythm and incorporate them into your schedule.

But, keep in mind – that is still NOT enough.

Movement aka activity level will kickstart your puppies digestive system. The more active they are the more potty breaks they need.

In other words, your puppy’s activity level is directly tied to when they need a potty break. So even if your schedule says, “Bathroom break at 10:30,” but your pup just played tug-of-war for ten minutes at 10:00—waiting could mean an accident.

So never hesitate to deviate from your schedule and throw in a couple extra potty breaks. Never hesitate to interrupt a play session for a quick potty break.

Remember, a schedule is important but activity trumps schedule EVERYTIME!!

My brother keeps making fake AI Scooter toys. I am so disappointed they don’t actually exist
04/15/2025

My brother keeps making fake AI Scooter toys. I am so disappointed they don’t actually exist

04/10/2025

Navigating the neighborhood can be tough. Be sure to take along some tasty treats so that you can reward your dog for ignoring all the chaos.

04/08/2025

If your recall always ends the fun your dog will stop coming when called.

Instead, be unpredictable. Sometimes call him just to reward him - whether that’s a treat, a pet on the head, throwing a toy.

I think about your recall as a bank account. Every time you call your dog and end his fun you are making a withdrawal. And every time you recall him just to reward him you’re making a deposit. The trick here is to never be over be overdrawn.

04/06/2025

It is true. Learning is a process. Skip a phase and our training very quickly falls apart.

When your training studio is your tornado shelter…you and Scooter spend the evening putting together Puppy Packages. Hav...
04/05/2025

When your training studio is your tornado shelter…you and Scooter spend the evening putting together Puppy Packages. Have a puppy? Stop by our open house tomorrow and pick up your free copy.

03/30/2025

My solution for dogs that are nervous during those loud rambunctious thunderstorms.

03/11/2025

If you haven’t seen many dogs or other people during your winter walks, it might be time for a little spring maintenance. Remind your dog that great things happen when he sees other people or other dogs.

11/18/2024

Dogs are not impressed by scenery but they can be distracted by too many distractions.

If you are having this issue, I highly recommend finding an empty parking lot and letting your dog explore.

Let him concentrate on his sniffing and not be distracted by a bunch of people or other dogs.

11/12/2024

Touching your dog all over, and I mean all over, is a great way to identify medical issues way before he lets you know anything is going on.

For adult dogs, I recommend doing it at least once a month. For younger puppies I recommend doing it weekly so they get used to handling.

If your dog is uncomfortable with the handling, feel free to use plenty of treats.

11/12/2024

The this way cue is very handy on walks. It’s a great way to keep your dog going on the correct side of obstacles. And if you do this enough, your dog will eventually start picking the correct side of obstacles to walk around. I call it leash physics.

10/24/2024

Raised hackles are NOT a sign of aggression. They are actually a result of piloerection, a nervous reflex that causes hair to stand on end.

Raised hackles ARE an indication that your dog is uncomfortable/anxious in the situation.

Allowing or forcing your dog to approach people or other dogs while his hackles are raised can be a recipe for disaster. Anxious dogs can be quick to panic and quick to make a bad choice.

Instead, for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s, take note of the situation and move on. Then add that scenario to your desensitization list for future training sessions.

10/22/2024

Teaching your dog to LEAVE thrown toys is a great way to strengthen your Leave It cue. Here is how to do it.

Have a low value toy and high value treats

Right before you throw the toy, I mean right before, let your dog smell the high value treat. Let him know what he is working for.
Only throw the toy 2-3 foot away. The further the toy travels and the further your dog runs to it, the harder it will be to get him to leave it. So just toss the toy about 2-3 foot away.

As you toss the toy, cue Leave It. Before your dog has even had time to run after it. The moment he stops going toward the toy (even if he doesn’t look at you), the moment he stops, click or say Good boy and then give him the high value treat.

Only do this 2-3 times in a row. Even though you have high value treats, calling him away from the fun will very quickly become frustrating for him.

Slowly increase the distance that you throw the toy and the value of the toy over the coming weeks/months.

If your dog doesn’t leave the toy – don’t reprimand him. We want the game to remain fun for him. Just look at the scenario and try to figure out a way to be successful next time. Maybe the toy is too high value. Maybe the treat is too low value. Maybe the toy was tossed too far too fast.

Be patient and keep the training fun. Make it a personal challenge – Can I get my dog to do this? How can I get my dog to do this. Versus will my dog do this. It is your responsibility to be more exciting than the toy. Don’t blame your dog if you are not.

10/14/2024

Take the dog bed. It might make you both feel more at home.

10/11/2024

Leave It first and ask questions later. This is a great strategy to interrupt problems before they start.

10/09/2024

The tale of two 1 minute walks.

Slowing down to let your dog sniff and explore may actually mean stopping or moving at a snails pace - but it IS worth it.

Allowing your dog to sniff and explore will actually help them use up more energy than that brisk walk around the block.

Don't believe me? Give it a try!

10/08/2024

Goodbye Kansas!! Follow along as I look for a new home & training studio and as my dog, Scooter, acclimates (hopefully) to a more urban environment.

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