The Canine Homestead

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Professional Dog Training & Plant Nursery

Building a community around Dogs, Plants and Fresh Food with a focus on Syntropic Farming and Permaculture practices.

The shame of hurting myself is made worse by only having children’s Band-Aids available 😂Should I be wearing gloves? Ye...
04/06/2026

The shame of hurting myself is made worse by only having children’s Band-Aids available 😂

Should I be wearing gloves? Yes

Did I look at the gloves 10 minutes ago and almost pick them up? Also, yes. 🤦‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️

03/07/2026

Not too long ago we posted a video of us salvaging a few American Elderberry branches that were damaged by deer. Today we move those cuttings and their newly grown roots into 1 gallon pots for grow out.

In 3 years each of these plants will be growing upwards of 10 feet tall and producing up to 12lbs of berries per year.

Interested in buying some of our plants or signing up for dog training? Give us a call or send is a message, we would love to help.

How long does it take to train a dog?10 days can get them understanding a set of commands. 20 days can get them to where...
03/04/2026

How long does it take to train a dog?

10 days can get them understanding a set of commands. 20 days can get them to where they are starting to be consistent with the commands around an assortment of environments and distractions. With that said, even then, those numbers are pushing it.

The average human takes at least 21 days to form a new habit with some research suggesting 2-3 times that. It would be shameful of us to expect anything better from our canine companions.

Sure, you can get your dog to sit during that first lesson, but long term accountability comes with consistent, proper repetition of taught expectations. Stay committed to your pups training, even if it is just 15-30 minutes a day. There is no need to stress about your pup being heads and tails better than the day prior, and don’t be discouraged if they aren’t learning as fast as you want. Just like humans, some dogs will learn faster than others.

The work you put into your dog now will show itself with time. Even the smallest step forward is still a step in the right direction and even then, a step backwards is not the end of the world.

Dog training is a lifelong commitment, don’t rush, enjoy the moment and stay consistent.

03/03/2026

Choosing the correct leash for dog training will set you and your puppy up for success, picking the wrong leash can lead you both straight towards failure. It should go without saying, but please, throw away the retractable leash. Instead, let’s find something that has the desired length while also giving you more control.

Leashes come in a variety of sizes, most varying from 1 foot to 30 feet in length and coming in 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in width. In addition to the size you can choose from a multitude of materials such as nylon, Biothane and leather.

My personal choice for training is the 15 foot 1/2 inch Biothane leash for most breeds and the 15 foot 3/4 inch Biothane leash for the dogs that are over 100lbs.

03/02/2026

Henry the Mastiff Mix is joining us for a morning of stability and and recall training. We started our day with a long walk to burn some energy and address recall, now we move onto working on stability during farm chores.

If you are struggling to build stability with your pup’s “Stay” command, start your lesson with a good solid walk. Getting your dog’s excess energy to a manageable level will help ease the process of learning to maintain a long term stay.

As for what you do during practicing the “Stay” is up to you as an owner. For us today, we are installing our cattle panel and t post trellis for this year’s crop of tomatoes.

02/28/2026

Over the last few years we have been slowly working to clear the over grown portion of our farm. Previously we found an old set of tires, now we have uncovered another piece of the lands history, a two person crosscut saw.

Back before the use of chainsaws became widespread, the two man cross cut saw was one of the best options for felling standing timber. Finding pieces of American history like this make me appreciate how far we have come. Being able to quickly clear a swath of land in a handful of hours would all but be a dream without our modern luxuries and I cannot be more thankful for them.

02/27/2026

After a long stretch of hard work here at the homestead, yesterday’s rainfall was a welcome one.

I find myself always trying to fill any voids in my day with projects or chores, but nature always seems to find a way of forcing your hand when you need it. For me, rain is that force, a brief moment in time where it is okay to just sit and listen.

Even the best trained dog needs time off, that goes for their owners too.

02/26/2026

Dogs come in all different shapes and sizes and so do their energy levels. One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a dog trainer is “how do we get our puppy to behave in the house?” To that my main answer is… A tired dog is a well mannered dog.

With that said, it is important to remember that not all exercise is the same and some dogs will require more than simple physical exertion. Combining your walks, with obedience commands as well as a fun game of fetch, can help manage excessive energy levels and create stability in those moments when calm is needed.

02/25/2026

We have made a tremendous amount of progress on our Homestead over the last 3 years. With the last of the Elderberry cuttings in the ground, the overwhelming joy that I get while walking the foot paths is beyond my vocabulary. For 3 years we have toiled, sweat, bled and dreamt of what could be. Now in what seems like a blink of an eye, the plants and trees are all in place and we enter the phase of general upkeep and maintenance.

I do not foresee myself ever truly being done planting new types of plants and trees in the spaces that are available, but for now, I am overwhelmingly happy. The garden I envisioned in my minds eye is coming to fruition.

What you put in is what you get out, no more no less.

02/24/2026

Last year we decided to try our hand at growing Bird House Gourds. In October we harvested the bounty and set them to dry, today we turn them into a home for our local birds.

The process:

1. Harvest gourds with a clean cut when the stem has completely browned

2. Wash the gourds with Dawn dish soap & water

3. Set the gourds out to dry in a protected space, allowing for ample airflow. (Make sure they don’t touch to prevent rot)

4. Be patient, let the gourds dry for 3-6 months or until completely dried (you will be able to hear the seeds inside)

5. Sand the mold off of each gourd

6. Add small holes in the bottom for drainage and holes in the top for your wire.

7. Add a 1-1.5” Enterance hole

8. Seal or Paint your gourds

9. Hang them 4-5’ from the ground in your favorite tree

10. Let the Birds enjoy your labor

02/23/2026

This week we wrapped up Dog Training with Kane the Rottweiler. Even though Kane has worked incredibly hard the last 20 days with us here at the homestead, it is now up to his family to continue what we started.

The tools and knowledge are now in his owners hands and with consistent use, the commands will bring accountability for years to come.

Even with all the sharpening in the world, if a tool goes unused, it will eventually rust…. Dogs are no different.

Address

6260 Ledbetter Road
Climax, NC
27233

Telephone

+13363384080

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@thecaninehomestead

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