Laura's Proper Pets, LLC

05/20/2026

When outside is sizzling like a steak on the grill, it's crucial to check the pavement before taking your pup for a stroll. In cooler weather, I always recommend distancing your dog from the grass where p*e-mail distractions are high, yet on super-hot days, the grass is the coolest spot to be. 🥩♨️🥵
That being said, don't let your dog think that means they are the boss of the walk and you're just along for the ride. Keep them on a short leash, stay in training mode, and make sure they're walking by your side until you release with "Break" or "Free" to a designated p*e or sniff spot.
This will help reinforce your maintained leadership, boost your pup's self-control, and add much-needed structure to your toasty walks on these hot days! P.S. Don't forgot some water for both you and Rover! 💦😎

05/06/2026

Messages like this make my heart happy! 💕

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Last week, Millie successfully completed her training program with Proper Pets, and although this young pup maintained her over-the-top enthusiasm for life, she was able to compose herself and showcase her new skills. Well done, Millie! I am equally impressed by her owner's dedication to training her high-energy dog. The entire family demonstrated exceptional commitment to following the training plan, and the results were evident. Millie is well on her way to becoming a well-rounded household companion.

05/01/2026

Is your dog easily distracted in outdoor settings? Does he pull excessively on the leash or have zero engagement once outside? A practical but fun training approach that mimics playtime involves multiple repetitions of on-leash recalls, giving high-value rewards, and keeping the training session positive and enjoyable for the dog.
This was Brody's first session training outside. It was evening time when distractions were high, but after approximately 10 minutes of this 'play', he was much more engaged and responding to cues outside.
A small, sped up clip to demonstrate the multitudes of recalls with short shade breaks in between. Allowing Brody to briefly observe and say Hello to passing dogs and neighbors while remaining focused on the session.
Try this training exercise with your dog before attempting a walk! Or call me for help!
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04/29/2026

Preach it, Tom Davis Dog Training!

04/29/2026

I find that explaining the justification for my rule of only giving the cue once is the hardest training criteria for dog owners to fully understand, but it makes a huge impact on your training. Borrowed this description from another trainer. 😀

04/29/2026

Session Two in the books and this little achiever is on a roll with his training plan! We have already added more on the agenda! We've got big plans for Whiskey! I'm looking forward to seeing him reach new heights!

04/28/2026

Miles is doing great holding engagement while walking on a loose leash. This helps greatly to reduce pulling and stay focused through distractions! You got this, Miles!!!

04/26/2026

I always enjoy when Google photos makes me memory videos of my wonderful clients! This is Laurie and Oscar during our training session last year! 🤩

04/26/2026

"...I know you remember what a crazy time it was to put Luigi's leash on. Well, here is a video that I took this AM...He's a changed dog and I hope you will highlight him with your clients."
Absolutely!!!! Luigi's leash excitement was off the charts when we began training, but look at him now!! One handed clip while holding place!!! Great job Donna and Edward!! I love getting updates from clients continuing their training success!!