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We take out of control dogs and transform them into well behaved family companions.

11/05/2026

Bear 🐻
We trained Bear when he was a youngster for some blossoming reactivity and obedience. He was an easy willing dog with what acted like low drive. I knew there was more in there but struggled to dig it out. Despite this, he had a beautiful turn out and did really well. As time went on and his balls dropped, they started to see little struggles at home. Intensities popping up here and there. He doesn’t prance in heel. Getting pushy. Hu***ng. Focus on the cats. Pulling on the leash. Eventually targeting dogs. Can’t get his nose and tongue off scents. Eventually barking at people. Fast forward more time and we have a problem. They had so many successes. So many great things. But the issues described justifiably strained the owner. She tried SO hard. It was so strange to have a client with these troubles. Maybe she misunderstood my explanations. Maybe it was that she was working weekly or more with another trainer (to which I was unaware of at the time). I always recommend sticking to one program, I don’t care who’s, just pick one and stick with it. When getting info from two or more different programs results are always confusing. Anyway none of this matters. She did everything she could, and despite her efforts Bear did not thrive in the way she hoped. He eventually gave a small bite to her hand after a clear warning. And another more serious bite to the husband’s face when he bent down to kiss Bear’s head while he was laying down. He may or may not have been asleep. She called in tears. I said I would probably take him but needed to see the face wound first. After seeing it I said no. I can’t rehome this dog. I have too many personal dog projects and can’t take a lifer. Then I couldn’t sleep. I know this is a good dog. I also know she absolutely cannot rehome this dog nor keep him in her home. F**k. So the next day I called her. She was on the phone scheduling his euthanasia. Justifiably so and I don’t want to hear any s**t about it either. Anyway, I took him in with the understanding that he absolutely may still get put to sleep. She agreed and we moved forward. He has a chance. Will make a separate post with what happened next.

11/01/2026

Who else is hearing the same thing from their dog?
😂 🐶 🍫 😋 the Grog is convinced he’s surely being underfed.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Knox! Stay safe, play tricks, eat treats and have fun! (And don’t torture your low confidence nervous nelly dogs.)

10/31/2026

16hrs of sleep a day is double the sleep we need. Just like us, some need more few need less. And that’s just the average adult dog. Puppies and seniors need more. I’m a huge proponent for working your dog. Exercising and giving your dog an appropriate job. But some of my folks take it to the max and feel guilty if they aren’t doing something with their dog. Their dogs get cranky, their dogs get anxious and often times reactive. These folks are the most difficult to get to believe they need to do less with their dog. Do less and still require their dog to practice calmness. Once they do finally see the light and take that leap of faith in about a week (sometimes two) they start to see a noticeable difference. Work your dog. Challenge them. Practice calmness when they want to pace around the house instead. Let them rest. Sometimes they need a quiet room or a crate to actually allow their brain to shut off and get rest. And it takes practice. Without it they will just be anxious and waiting for the next thing.

Not sure this is you and your dog? Ask us about it, we love to help.

On second thought 💭 I wonder if I should just start recommending these guys to getting a second dog and only take one ‘out’ at a time 4 days a week…hmm🧐

10/29/2026

Tired of your dog jumping up? Scratching your folks aging skin? Getting mud on your clean pants before work? Winter is coming and in Oregon’s Willamette Valley there will be plenty of rain and mud.

Every other dog that comes in has an issue with jumping. We stop it all the time, and once in a while after the dog goes home it will come back. Why? Excuses. “But she’s cute, I can’t help it.” “He only jumps on strangers now cuz they always say it’s ok it’s ok, so we let it go.”

Let’s face it: jumping dogs enjoy jumping. If you aren’t clear with your expectations they’re going to continue this try every time.

Full disclosure: my daughter loves a jumping dog so we let double trouble (Douglas and Betty) do some jumping. BUT they can stay off if we tell them to. But guess what? Whenever someone interested approaches if Do What He Wants Douglas is excitable, I have to tell him to stay off BeFore he reaches them. I accept that. And when on leash they never jump unless invited. Be clear with your expectations.

Who does your dog like to jump on the most? And do you want to change it or is this something you don’t mind or even enjoy? Not gonna lie, I love it when Douglas and Betty come over and both reach up and do some duo jumping on me. But I also love that the behavior is controllable for those times I can’t have it.

10/28/2026

Are you having a problem with your dog resource guarding at home? Resource guarding is usually a problem with trust and respect.

The most common recurring themes in the homes of our clients with resource starting problems are either an unknowing lack of respect for the dog or even more frequently, folks that cater to the dog so much that the dog starts to make the rules of the home. Many times it’s because it’s such a good dog that it’s easy to cater to the dog because they want to make the dog happy. So then they repeatedly give the dog something of high value that the dog then learns to show tension or growl and the people move away from the dog’s space which then makes the behavior stronger.

Avoiding this is of course, ideal. Unfortunately, it’s not always realistic, and folks don’t really believe there’s a problem until things are starting to get a little dangerous.

This tip is a safe and effective way than anyone can do to start getting things moving in a better direction. Please share this share with someone you know that may be having trouble.

Want a dog that’s easier to live with? Give us a text or call at 503-779-7985. Don’t know where to start? Let us know your dog’s age and what your biggest problem is and we can get you some relief.

10/25/2026

You have a dog with some separation anxiety and you want to help her chill out a little bit.

These dogs suffer more when they don’t know what to expect. So being clear with them from the beginning and letting them predict what events are going to happen next after they hear and see key phrases and actions relieve a lot of that stress.

Tip2: let them know what to do. Instead of pacing and panting and just fretting and stressing, tell them where they should go to wait.

Tip3: the more you interact with them the more they have to process and the more overwhelming it can be. Say and touch less.

Tip 4: Give them more opportunities to de stress.
•Long strolls in open areas that don’t have people and dogs bombarding them where they can just be curious and relax and enjoy their time.
•Play dates with dog friends and regular active play sessions with you let them exhaust their bodies and feel great mentally.

Tip5: Help them feel comfortable in their own skin.
•If they can’t relax on their own and have to be on your lap, touching you or following closely with every moment you exist, help them by requiring that they lay on their own bed without being petted until they are relaxed and comfortable.
•Leave them regularly instead of rarely. Let the practice be predictable at first if able. And if you set it up like you’re going to leave them, don’t change your mind and bring them. Be as honest and predictable as possible.

10/22/2026

You want your dog to be better? You need him to be? We don’t just test our dogs, we test our training.

In training we use everything — tools, rewards, my body helps, tons of verbal encouragement and communication. At Elektra’s BH test, all of it went away. No tools. No rewards. No feedback from me at all. It was her first trial. She’d trained on that field before, but nothing about that day was normal — different setup, different people, people acting weird, strange dogs, things going on everywhere. And my nerves on top of it. She could feel every bit of that.

Your dog’s test isn’t a trial. It’s the park, the vet, the front door when someone knocks — no treats in your hand, no second take. The owners who pass it are the ones who did the reps when nobody was scoring. I test my own training first because I won’t ask you to trust a process I haven’t put on the line myself. And Elektra’s held — because of the work before it.

What happens to your dog’s training when the treats run out? Tell me in the comments.

Share this with someone whose dog only listens when the treats are out.

Want a dog who’s easier to live with? Call or text 503-779-7985.

10/17/2026

Got a reactive dog? Stop watching TV.

The owners I see struggling most all do the same thing: they head out wondering what the dog’s going to do. That question hands the leash to the dog.

Be the actor instead. Have a goal — even a small one — and go achieve it. When he says no, you say “take a step back and follow my lead.”

What’s the moment you brace for most on walks? Tell me below.

Want help with your dog’s reactivity? Call or text 503-779-7985.

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Aumsville, OR
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