Grimm Pack Dog Training

06/24/2025

Meet Sage!

Sage lives alone with her senior mom, who has now been moved into an assisted care facility. Sage is very sweet and is great with people, dogs and cats. She’s currently with neighbors (my in-laws) and we’re trying to find her a good home. Please DM or text me if you’re interested in more info and I’ll connect you with my in-laws. 315-256-8364

Please share to help us find this girl a good home!

06/22/2025

One of the goals I’m working towards with the GP is Flash being able to chill near Evan while we do agitation work (more on that later). Place training helps create a physical boundary to give Flash clarity about what his zone is.

Flash is quick to confront Ev as soon as Ev starts to get into an elevated emotional state. Ev’s default is to avoid confrontation but he will snap and fight back when pushed, which has put us in a bad situation with these two multiple times.

Place training isn’t necessary to accomplish this goal. Advancing Down is also an option, and we’re working on both. Most owners probably aren’t facing as extreme of a situation but this is still an important piece of training to help achieve a neutral state of mind around distractions regardless of what your end goal is.

I’ll post some videos as we progress. What questions do you have on place training?? Shoot me a DM or text if you’re interested in learning more! (315)256-8364

05/16/2025

Meet the Grimm pack! My personal pack of dogs who are the why behind this training business. From left to right is Kaya, Evan, and Flash. And of course the last pic is our cat, Franklin, bc I can’t forget to include who keeps us all in line😜

When we transitioned to only training services at the beginning of the year, I knew I wanted to do a rebrand with my dogs being the inspiration. Like most trainers, I became interested in training while looking for answers to the challenges I faced with my small pack. These guys have thrown almost everything at me- reactivity, aggression (human + dog bites), owner addiction, resource guarding, anxiety in general.

When I first started, I was under the impression that treats and obedience would solve all. In reality I had little to no success in the moments that mattered most. Digging into these challenges on a deeper level opened my eyes to how important health/nutrition, breed fulfillment, exercise, play, and fresh air + sunshine are for our dogs.

Everyone seems to want an obedient dog who can walk nicely next to you and listens to you wherever you are. Achieving this starts with addressing the above. Meet the dog’s biological needs and desires first, and you’ll find obedience falls into place much more reliably.

Are you ready to dig into your dog’s training journey and become part of the ?? Shoot me a message to get started!!

04/02/2025

Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

03/21/2025

Happy 10th Birthday Flashy Grimm!!🥳🥳

Flash is the oldest of the Grimm Pack and the first dog I’ve ever had. Matt and I brought him home a year into our relationship right after officially moving in together, so he’s almost literally been with us from day one and has been there for every milestone. Can’t imagine life without him by our side!❤️❤️

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01/31/2025

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01/15/2025

Sorry we’ve been quiet lately!

We’re in our final week of walks and focusing on this transition. I cannot thank our SOR community enough for your support over the years. I’m excited to take the experiences I’ve had with you and your dogs into this next phase of business. We are doing a rebrand and will be back soon with a new look and info on our services!

12/20/2024

11/27/2024

Meet Maisy! This sweet girl stole our hearts and quickly became a fan favorite around here. She loves her walks (as long as it's not raining) and even more so, loves to play, hunt for treats, and get some good belly rubs!