Robin's Lifestyle Dog Training and Boarding

04/27/2025

“I’m moving and can’t take my dog with me."

"We just had a baby."

"I'm too busy."

"We had a change in lifestyle."

“The baby is allergic."

”My landlord doesn't allow dogs."

"He's too old now."

"We're getting a divorce."

"I got a new job."

"The dog keeps (insert problematic behavior here--- that was likely conditioned unknowingly by the human, as most are)."

"She got pregnant." (..... )

"This was an 'oops' litter." (it's never a matter of "if", but *when*)

"We tried introducing them and they don't like each other." (most people wing it when it comes to blending dogs)

This.

This is where your dog ends up.

And here in CA, it's only a matter of days- if that.

Owner surrenders are the first to be euthanized, and dogs are euthanized to make space for those coming in.

Are there some legitimate cases for surrender? Sure.

Do these make up the majority? Absolutely not.

This tragic dog problem and crisis we have going on right now is the direct byproduct of the human problem and crisis we have.

One, we have a massive mental and emotional health problem.

Two, we have a totally non-committal, non-invested, wipe-our-hands-clean-as-soon-as-life-changes, careless, irresponsible, only-when-it's-convenient-for-me, whatever's-easiest-fastest-cheapest-and-effortless approach to raising our dogs.

Dogs left outside in yards totally unsupervised and unattended.

Dogs not being altered.

Dogs' needs not being met or provided for.

Dogs not getting trained and taught what they're expected to know and understand.

Dogs' humans (which is 90% of "dog training") not getting trained and equipped with what they need to know and understand in order to raise their dogs right.

Dogs are a commitment and daily responsibility of 10+ years.

Teaching and training is our personal and social responsibility.

Dogs are paying the price... many, the ultimate price... because of us.

We're the problem, and also the solution.

It's my sincere hope things somehow get better and improve.

We've GOT to do better.

04/27/2025

Lyle just came in for a 4wk board and train.

He was rescued from an older couple who did not have time to train him. We will be working on reactivity and prey drive.
He pulls on his harness towards other dogs.
He lacks impulse control. Once he is rehabbed he is up for adoption. The adoption fee is 2,500.

Dm Robinsk9lifestyle for more info
serious inquiries only!!!

04/25/2025

Pet owned Please Read. Your dog’s life depends on it!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES ALGAE ALERT FOR AREA LAKES

Starke, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Bradford County (DOH-Bradford) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Sampson-Rowell and Sampson Canal. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on April 9, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Sampson-Rowell and Sampson Canal.
Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
• Do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercrafts, or come into contact with waters where there is a visible bloom.
• Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have any contact with algae, or discolored or water that smells unpleasant.
• Keep pets and livestock away from the area to avoid any contact with water. Waters where algae blooms are present are not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should use an alternative source of water when algae blooms are present.
• Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate toxins.
• Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe. Rinse fish fillets with tap or bottled water, throw out the guts, and cook fish thoroughly.
• Do not eat shellfish in waters with algae blooms.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and partners collect algae samples from reported bloom locations. After samples are analyzed at their laboratory, the toxin results can be viewed on the Protecting Florida Together or on DEP’s Algal Bloom Dashboard.

What is Blue-Green Algae?
Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common in Florida’s freshwater environments. A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors.
Blue-green algae blooms can also appear as scum, foam, or paint on the surface of the water in various colors. To learn more about the appearance of algae blooms, visit Protecting Florida Together.
Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days, warm water temperatures, still water conditions, and excess nutrients. Blooms can appear year-round but are more frequent in summer and fall. Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins. Blue-green algae may not always be visible as a bloom, but it can still be present in the water.

04/23/2025

You will not go!!!! 😆

04/22/2025

Market it how you want. Be honest im the process! 🤷‍♀️

Be honest. How many of these have you done? I have done all 38.

1. Walking away from a pushy dog
2. Pausing or stopping a game until they release the ball/tug
3. Putting your dog back on a leash if they ignore a recall command
4. Removing a bed or couch privilege (after a growl or just needing personal space)
5. Leaving the yard if you call them but they don’t come.
6. Putting toys away because they keep bringing them to you or are resource guarding
7. Leashing up during playdates when your dog gets a bit too much
8. Closing your hand on kibble for training and waiting until they’re polite.
9. Taking away water if they play in it and make a mess inside the house
10. Stopping sniff time on a walk because you have to go or because they’re dragging you around.
11. Ending belly rubs because your dog is getting too excited.
12. Removing them from the area where they chewed on furniture
13. Waiting longer to open the crate if your dog is being pushy
14. Waiting longer to open the car door if your dog is not waiting for the ‘okay’.
15. Waiting to put their food down/pick it up until they sit calmly
16. If your dog refuses to sit before jumping into the car, you shut the door and try again later.
17. Stopping a flirt pole game or game of tug because your dog keeps grabbing your hand instead of the toy.
18. Leaving the room if they whine
19. Ignoring whining or attention seeking
20. Refusing to let them greet people, because they jump and waiting until they calm down. You might use the leash to hold them back, put them in a different room or in a crate.
21. If your dog gets too excited when you pick up the leash, you put it back down until they sit.
22. If your dog spins or bounces when you try to put on their harness, you step back and wait for them to settle.
23. Ignoring a barking dog
24. Taking away or withholding a treat for not complying with a command
25. Pausing a walk → If your dog pulls on the leash, you stop walking until they stop pulling.
26. Turning away on a walk, if your dog pulls and you go 180 in a different directions and moving away from what your dog wants
27. Turning your back on jumping
28. Closing the door if they rush doors and try again until they’re calm.
29. Not petting a pushy or overexcited dog
30. Delaying food bowl → If your dog jumps or barks while you prepare their meal, you wait until they are sitting quietly before putting the bowl down.
31. Making an “ah-ah” or “no” sound when the dog does something unwanted.
32. Using spatial pressure (stepping toward the dog) to get them to move away.
33. Withholding affection or turning away when its not the right time
34. Applying leash pressure to stop your dog from eating something they shouldn’t on a walk.
35. Telling your dog to MOVE when they lie on your spot on the couch
36. Putting a harness / piece of equipment on that your dog doesn’t like wearing
37. Following and petting a dog that walks away from you
38. Picking up a small dog when they don’t expect it or feel uncomfortable

Guess what. Most of these are examples of negative punishment.

04/22/2025

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04/18/2025

The absolute funniest belly scratch ever!!!

You’re funny for the day 🤣😂😆

04/17/2025

The handler and dog at Camp Run a Mutt are truly exceptional. The facility's dedication to providing ongoing training and education for its employees, complemented by Brandi's expertise, is impressive. Gainesville may not have another facility that prioritizes continued education to the same extent, ensuring optimal pet care.

Upon arrival, it was clear that the dog had prior knowledge from a local trainer, demonstrating the benefits of learning from multiple trainers. Clients learning from multiple trainers only helps the dogs and clients. We just reconditioned the ecollar and created some fun recall games.

04/16/2025

Dog of the week is Actually a cat named Garfield, who thinks he is a dog and assists me in training dogs. This was a meet and greet for a dog that will be boarding with me. A few weeks ago, the owner came out for her take-home session for her Corgi, and I was proud of her solid recall and down stay. Garfield came into the yard, and she ran up to her, then relaxed and went to sit in the chair to observe the rest of the lesson. 😆My new location's environment is conducive to the rehab process and benefits the dogs boarding with me.

04/12/2025

Two months ago, I had a potential client visit my facility who was emotionally invested in her dog not being crated. However, I had already decided that I did not want to work with her. For me, crating is non-negotiable for safety reasons.

Dogs need time to relax and regulate their adrenaline, and excessive stimulation can worsen behavioral problems. The dog in question had a history of escaping and running away, but I was confident in my ability to manage this behavior.

My services offer a structured environment, enrichment activities, and training, but I recognize that I am not the best fit for every client. In this case, the client chose to work with an inexperienced caregiver found on Rover. Sadly, this decision had devastating consequences, as the dog escaped from the caregiver's yard, jumped the fence, and was hit by a car.

This tragic event underscores the importance of working with professional caregivers who prioritize the safety and well-being of the animals in their care. While this outcome is heartbreaking, it is a stark reminder of the risks associated with inadequate care.

04/11/2025

My little wild child. She has a heart of stone or should I say Nose/boop!

04/11/2025

•Day 2 Her progress is truly impressive. She has adapted to her crate quickly, avoided potty accidents, and demonstrated excellent recall. What's the purpose of her visit again?

Oh right, the owner's desire for me to keep her permanently. Oh no, that's not accurate! Wishfully hoping!!! 🤣

04/09/2025

If I could not decide which picture to post had a picture…. This would be it. 😁

Day 1 Board and Train

04/07/2025

Supporting Professional Women's Dog Pros of Gainesville, FL, fills me with pride, and I'm impressed by our collective accomplishments. Alachua County's numerous dogs create a high demand for services, so I appreciate having a skilled network of professionals to recommend to clients when I'm unavailable. My primary focus is private training and board-and-train services in my home, while my colleagues offer various other services.

•Camp run a mutt- Dog Boarding, Day Care, grooming, Cage free facility.
•Infinity and Beyond Pet Care domestic and exotics From domestics to exotics I can handle your pets care! Dog walker
•Cuddles & Care-pet sitting and in your home or hers!
•Faren Elizabeth’s pet care Williston, Fl
•Sit Stay Heel- pet sitting, animal communication, massage & energy work.
•Heart Pet SittingPet obsession dog sitting and pet care
•A dogs Life Pet sitting

04/06/2025

🐕‍🦺 DAY 97 of 100 days of Kloud K9! 🐕‍🦺

This is the face I get when I tell people to leash their dog inside the house.

People say they don’t have time to train their dogs, but they’ve got all the time in the world to run around yelling “No,” getting ignored, repeating themselves 15 times, and then wondering why nothing’s changing.

Let me make it simple:

If you’re not using a leash inside, you’re missing one of the easiest coaching tools you’ve got.

Not for control. Not for punishment.

For follow through.

For actually doing something when your dog blows you off after asking them to do something instead of just standing there repeating commands into the void.

If your entire relationship depends on whether or not your dog is wearing a leash, that’s not a relationship.

That’s a lack of leadership.

Stop pretending the leash is the problem.

The problem is your refusal to follow through.

You ask your dog to do something, they don’t do it, and instead of calmly enforcing it, you shrug your shoulders and walk away, until next time, when you do the exact same thing again.

And then complain that the training isn’t working.

No,

it’s not that the training doesn’t work. It’s that you’re not working the training.

I know this sounds harsh.

Sometimes we need to be told like it is.

You can either keep making excuses or you can decide that today is the day you start showing up differently.

Pick up the leash.
Coach your dog.
Follow through.

04/04/2025

Creepy dog pic. 😳

Someone managed to capture a perfectly timed photo of their dog mid-jump... but looks like they accidentally summoned a creature from our deepest nightmares. 😆😂