The Proficient Pup - Dog Training & Massage

12/18/2023

Training this little pup on some platforms. He is ready to get swoll! 😄

05/12/2023

As the weather warms, snakes become more active and we are more likely to encounter them when we are out with our pups. The belief that humans need to use shock to "teach" dogs to stay away from rattlesnakes is false and antiquated. Shocking dogs does not equate to saving their lives, and can, in fact, increase the likelihood they seek out an interaction with a rattlesnake that results in a bite. 😕

04/10/2023

Hi friends! Hopefully, you have received and enjoyed my latest newsletter. If not, you can sign up at my website. I just had my site redesigned, so if you have not seen it lately, you can take a peek here! 😊

San Diego private dog training and puppy training to help you with your dog's behavior issues. Experience canine massage for your buddy.

12/09/2022

I worked with this handsome gentleman today. He experiences high arousal on walks and is showing some serious skill in this pic. I interpret his ability to jump up on the rock, offer a sit, and focus on me as indicators that he is feeling confident and secure (we never know what dogs are truly feeling; we can just try to read their behavior), even on a street corner that he typically approaches with high energy. What a superstar! 😍⭐️🥳

09/01/2022

Hi, all! Just wanted to share that I will be on Live from The Ranch today at 12pm Pacific as the KPA Spotlight. 😊 My spot is at 12:45pm, but it would be great if you can join for the whole thing! You can use the link below to find the Zoom link and learn more about Live From the Ranch, as well. 🌈⭐️

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07/27/2022

Although I don’t love what humans have done to this breed, I love working with this little cutie. He has really progressed in several sessions and really enjoys the training. Yay!! 💕🥰💕🥰💕

07/10/2022

Here's a great webinar coming up that may interest you! "During this 60 minute webinar, certified behavior consultant Nancy Tucker will discuss living with, loving, and training dogs who exhibit undesirable behaviors, like barking at passers-by. Nancy will discuss the concept of the 'good enough dog' and finding empathy and joy for both you and your canine companion." Go to the link to sign up! 😊

Nancy will discuss the concept of the "good enough dog" and finding empathy and joy for both you and your canine companion.

06/11/2022

Hello! Posting again about this great webinar coming up that is part of the HDTA webinar series. This month's presenter is Lori Stevens, who will be divulging all the secrets of keeping our doggies fit physically and emotionally (OK, not *all* the secrets, and they are not really secrets, but I am confident you may not have heard of them before)! Future webinar presenters include: Nancy Tucker, Terrie Hayward, Mara Velez, Tabitha Kucera, and Allie Bender and Emily Strong. All monies go towards education and financial aid to help people avoid having to surrender their pets. The webinar will be recorded if you can't make it live. Sign up before June 14th and pay only $26!

Learn about the basics of keeping your canine companion in great shape with Lori Stevens a certified canine fitness specialist. Lori can help you understand easy-to-implement strategies for building strength and balance for all life stages.

05/23/2022

Interested in a free webinar about how rattlesnake avoidance training works without the use of shock? Well, here it is. It's tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4pm and it's gonna be good! I hope to see you there! Bring questions! 🐕🚶‍♀️🐍

It’s “Snake season” in SD!! Join us Tuesday (5/24) at 4pm for a webinar on how to protect your pet from rattle snakes! Register here: https://loom.ly/Aqgi1YE 🐍🐾

FACE is partnering with Lynn Webb (The Proficient Pup) for a free webinar on Humane Rattlesnake Avoidance! This all-ages event emphasizes respecting wildlife and our pets at the same time! 💛

05/09/2022

Great webinar coming up this week on cat communication (I love cats, too). Here's where to sign up:

In this hour-long webinar, you will learn about the basics of feline behavior from certified cat behavior consultant, Dot Baisly. Improve your relationship with your feline companion by learning more about what they are trying to tell you.