Double Down Dog Training

12/31/2025

Rarely is it love at first sight, usually it boils down to tolerance.
One is pushy *I will let you guess who that is
One requires a bit more space during greetings when the body language of the other dog is not showing safety (loose and low).
Part of the problem here is the boxer has no tail, and is not loose or low, she’s stiff and tall and does not move away, she stays, if she were to move away, he would follow, saying I ‘might’ want to be friends but I need to figure you out and he starts to have a lot more rules in the play than he typically does.
Her energy both overwhelms him and entices him, he wants to control it and he learned he could.
You can see in most of the pictures that he is stiff, wide eyed and usually above her.
Every time he starts to loosen she goes to 100.
The boxers is really trying, but it isn’t what she is used to, this is new.
Eventually, he lit into her, no blood but an important conversation for them.
The Boxer is young (and a Boxer) she is not fixed, which also adds a variable.
It is really important that if your dog needs to escalate to tell another dog to settle down, they can do so without chewing them up, as soon as I said ENOUGH it was over, I gave the white dog and the Boxer a break.
Social stuff amongst dogs is quite nuanced and it takes a long time to learn each dog, what they can handle, and how much freedom to interact you can safely allow them to have. One mistake and someone gets hurt.
Slow is fast.
Just because dogs have shown they are historically friendly, does not mean fights won’t happen, every dog they come in contact with is different, with a different set of rules and boundaries in play and in regards to their space. Dogs change too as the mature they typically became less tolerant but imo this is not always a natural process, it happens because they are often overwhelmed or underwhelmed when it comes to dog/dog interaction. My own dogs, have become more tolerant not less, they get lots of short, managed interactions each day and I listen to what they tell me they need, they get pressured systematically.
Neither dog was ‘wrong’ during this greeting, even tho it ended with some fireworks. 🎆

12/24/2025

Was your pup naughty in 2025? Book that Board and Train and help them get back on track! Letting behaviors go on, only ensures they will get bigger not better.
Here at Double Down we have an open door policy once your pup has graduated so cheers to peace with your pup in 2026!

11/20/2025

‘Quiet’ does it exist in the GSD language system.

11/06/2025

Coco and I are enjoying the fall colors and the rain.
Getting your puppy out in all seasons will help them become resilient adult dogs that don’t shrink because the weather has changed or something in the environment looks or feels different.
If you keep your puppy or adult dogs holed up inside the majority of their days, they won’t learn what’s normal and the older they get, the louder they get about what’s considered abnormal in their environment.
Don’t delay, take the rainy windy walk!

10/27/2025

My sister makes an amazing supplement for total wellness in your pet. Hit me up if you are Interested in purchasing one. 49.99$ for the 12oz. The big one is mine ;)

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

Mario is a nervous guy. He has a tendency to bark and lunge at people that don’t ’feel safe’.
Down-stays can either help or hinder depending on the dog. In Mario’s case, knowing what he should be doing at all times, helps him as long as the human in his life is advocating for him consistently.
Here we are working on down-stays in a safe spot (up against a wall/window where no one can encroach too much on his space) and I am using my own dog as both buffer and a distraction.
Does your dog suffer from stranger danger? ⚠️

09/01/2025

Best days of Summer are spent practicing recall and helping dogs gain skills to get the very best of life!

08/13/2025

Summer Vibes!! It’s Puppypalooza here at Double Down with 5 puppies under or around 1 year old for the next few weeks! Makes for a lots of late night pool parties and some HAPPY TIRED puppies! (And me too, I am tired too but also HAPPY! Cause ya know, helping puppies grow into stable confident adults is my jam! 🐾🐾🐾♥️

07/11/2025

Miss Mercy is finally home 🥰 I could not be more thrilled for her.

07/06/2025

Get ready for a serious dose of cuteness! 🎉 How do you feel about EARS???!! How about a Pitty who has the most adorable shepherd ears, that we are hoping won’t ever stand up!
Do you miss your party days? Well never fear! Sadie will bring the party to you and be there to roust you in the am so you can do it all over again! Ahhh those were the days!
Sadie is an 8-month-old ball of energy who loves dogs, toys, and treats. She talks a mile a minute and is always ready for the next dance.
She could use a friend like you to help her slow down and smell the roses from time to time because at this point she only slows down to eat them and then keeps on moving! She's a little shy, but once she warms up, she's ready to party! Know anyone like that? Who needs dating sites anyway when there are so many adorable adoptable dogs!
If you're looking for a furry friend to keep you entertained, send me a message! 🐶

06/24/2025

Please share!! Kelly is a a sweet GSD (65%) and a few other breeds to keepp it lively. Kelly is looking for her forever home here in the PNW (preferably).
Kelly needs someone looking for their ride or die or a couple that is willing to invest some time getting to know her and learning how to get the best of her.
Kelly has lived the majority of her life in a shelter and in foster homes and even though I think she is pretty darn cool, I am hoping to find her, her forever family that can give her all the things she deserves. Kelly enjoys playing tug, fetch, swimming, jogging and would be a great hiking buddy for the right individual.
Kelly also enjoys her afternoon trip to the coffee stand to get her cookie 🍪
I know there is an overwhelming amount of dogs (especially shepherds and shepherd mixes) looking for homes at this time but Kelly should be at the top of your list!
If you are Interested in giving this sweet girl her forever home or think you may know someone that could, please reach out, share this post or apply at www.doggoneseattle.org for Kellys’s sake!