Sit.Stay.Obey! Dog Training

09/12/2025

🐶One of the most important safety skills for dogs is learning not to rush out the front door. Here are a few professional training tips to help:1️⃣ Teach a reliable “Wait” command at the doorway, rewarding calm behavior before stepping outside.2️⃣ Use a consistent release word (such as “Okay”) so your dog only moves when given permission.3️⃣ Practice in short sessions, gradually increasing distractions while reinforcing success.4️⃣ Ensure consistency by having all family members follow the same rule.With patience and practice, your dog will learn that waiting politely leads to freedom and rewards. 🐾.

09/04/2025

This poor puppy!

08/29/2025

🐾 Breed Highlight: The Lovable Mutt 🐾

When it comes to dogs, purebreds often get the spotlight… but did you know the most common breed in the world is actually the mixed breed, also known as the mutt?

✨ Why Mutts Are Amazing:
✅ Unique: No two are ever the same! Every mutt carries its own special mix of traits, looks, and personality.
✅ Health Benefits: With diverse genetics, many mutts enjoy fewer inherited health issues.
✅ Smart & Adaptable: They often learn quickly and adjust well to different homes and lifestyles.
✅ Heart of Gold: Mutts seem to know they’re one-of-a-kind, and their loyalty shines bright.

🐶 Fun Fact: Shelters are full of incredible mutts waiting to be adopted. Choosing one means you’re giving a second chance to a dog that will likely repay you with endless love and gratitude.

💬 Tell us about your mutt! Drop a picture in the comments—we’d love to see those unique faces!

08/29/2025

You NEVER touch the bat! 😂

08/28/2025

🥺This entire world is unfair.

🚨Just a few days ago, Luna Storm was found lying in a ditch in rural Georgia after witnesses reported a man shooting her multiple times. When she was finally rushed to safety, the vet discovered that her injuries weren’t just from the gunfire, she had also been beaten, leaving her face and head shattered.

And yet, against all odds, Luna Storm survived.

Because her injuries were so severe, the medical team had to move carefully. They focused on stabilizing her before moving forward. Once she was strong enough, a CT scan revealed just how devastating her injuries truly are:
• The bullets didn’t pe*****te her skull, but they fractured it, causing serious trauma.
• Those fractures damaged portions of her brain, putting her at high risk of a life-threatening infection.
• Additional bullets went through her shoulder but, thankfully, exited cleanly.
• Her face suffered catastrophic trauma, and one of her eyes is so badly damaged that it now has to be removed.

Today, Luna Storm is undergoing a delicate, complex surgery. Surgeons are carefully removing bone fragments from her brain tissue, one image from her scan even shows a piece of her skull embedded deep in the brain. They are cleaning and closing the wounds, placing drains to reduce swelling, and removing her damaged eye to eliminate her pain and prevent infection.

It’s impossible to put into words how devastated we are by what has been done to her. The cruelty she endured is unimaginable. But through the darkness, there is light: the outpouring of love and support from this incredible community. It’s because of you — your compassion, your generosity that Luna Storm has a chance to fight.

Last night, she ate for the first time since the attack. This morning, she stood up. She is showing us, with every small sign of progress, that she is not ready to give up and neither are we.

Luna’s cost continues to rise and we desperately need the support of our community.

We love you, Luna. Hang on little girl.

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08/28/2025

🐾 Thinking about a purebred working dog? Remember, these pups aren’t just beautiful, they’re bred for a job! 💪

✔️ High Drive and Energy: Working breeds like Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, and German Shepherds were designed to work long hours. Without structured outlets like exercise, agility, or obedience training, they can become restless and destructive.

✔️ Specialized Skills: Many breeds were created for very specific purposes — for example, Australian Cattle Dogs for herding livestock, Dobermans for guarding, or Labrador Retrievers for hunting and retrieving. Owners need to understand and direct these instincts so they don’t turn into problem behaviors.

✔️ Mental Stimulation Needs: Intelligent dogs such as Poodles, Rottweilers, and Huskies thrive on training, enrichment games, and problem-solving activities. Without challenges, they may invent their own “jobs” like digging, chewing, or excessive barking.

With the right knowledge and commitment, working dogs become incredible companions. ❤️

07/30/2025

Me after every training session. 😅

06/05/2025

This picture makes my heart happy. Sweet River is here for training and he’s such a nervous nanny that I wasn’t sure how he’d respond to the kids. Needless to say he’s bonding perfectly with everyone…except for the cat. 😅

05/21/2025

Big boy River practicing not answering the door.

05/08/2025

‼️ As a trainer these are my top 5 breeds! 🐕

⭐️ German Shepherd - Easiest to train

⭐️ American Pitbull Terrier - Great family dog

⭐️ Cane Corso - Great protector

⭐️ Rottweiler - Great protectoror

⭐️ Samoyed - So stinking cute

05/07/2025

Fiona is practicing varied speeds in a “heel”

The reason I train loose leash heel as a behavioralist 🌟

✅ Freedom to look around can reduce anxiety.

✅ Sets the groundwork for off leash heeling while being aware of their surroundings.

✅ Reduces physical strain from pulling or having to maintainingn eye contact.