Brains Bones and Behavior

09/02/2025

You say that you respect your dog, you say that you love your dog and that you only have their best in mind at all times, but do you really? Would you still affirm that at 3 am after trying to get the dog into the house since midnight and he just won't go?

What do you do? Do you label the dog dominant? stubborn? stupid? obsessed? Do you get the shock/prong/pinch/choke collar out and force him back in the house? Do you try a zillion pieces of food to coax him back in the house?

Or do you communicate with that dog and find out why. It could be as simple as there is a snake under that second step leading up to the porch or a terrifying frog just hopped across the path. It could be that your dog managed to step on a goat's head and has an ouchy in his foot and is patiently waiting for you to get the sticker out.

What comes to your mind, that first thought, when your dog is doing something you don't like or is not doing something you asked for?

09/02/2025

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09/02/2025

How your dog behaves is simply a reflection of the relationship you have with her. There is no mirror, a dog is herself. But based on the type and intensity of the relationship you have with your dog, you will see it in her behavior..

09/02/2025

Day 4 of the Socialization Superstar Challenge is Get Dressed! 🐶

Prep your pup for collars or T-shirts, perfect for storms or vet visits. Rub gear on their back, treat, and cue “Get Dressed.” Brynda rocked her anxiety shirt! Start small.

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09/01/2025

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09/01/2025

Week 4 of the : Time to Create A Game! 💡

Remember the rules: the human controls the environment, the dog makes choices, and reinforcement is for the desired choice, not "handling." Keep it simple: start, change, stop!

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08/30/2025

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08/30/2025

🎨 Get creative with your canine companion on Day 3 of the ! 🐶🎨 Tap A Nap with your dog! Teach them how to relax with you.🧩 Get Rescued! at https://a.co/d/2uor8oL Get The Challenge PDF at https://gamecraftlearning.com/preview/rescued.html

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08/28/2025

Day 3 of the No-Pull Walk Wonder Challenge! 🐾

Walk In Patterns: Pattern Creation has your dog moving toys to form new patterns, enhancing focus. Micah’s a pro at this! Try it indoors.

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08/26/2025

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Keeping Dogs Safe https://shorturl.at/K8CUq
Canine Behavior https://shorturl.at/3BstS
All About Scent Workbooks https://shorturl.at/u0GbF
Workbooks for Dog Training Skills https://shorturl.at/pRojb
Service Dog Playbooks https://shorturl.at/wss0Z
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08/26/2025

Day 3 of the Boundary Mastery Quest Challenge brings Gatekeeper! 🐾

Teach your dog to respect boundaries like gates or doorways. Say “Wait,” pause, then reward with tug. Piri mastered a holey fence this way!

Get the game in Paws & Paths at https://a.co/d/aT9L8Jo and the Challenge PDF at https://gamecraftlearning.com/preview/boundary.html.

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08/25/2025

Day 3 of the Socialization Superstar Challenge brings Reach and Withdraw! 🐾

Help your dog touch the unknown—buttons, walls, anything—without fear. Point, say “Touch That,” and reward. Micah conquered a rattler spot this way! Try it indoors first.

Get the steps in A Possible Socialization Schedule at https://a.co/d/3EneMcr and the Challenge PDF at https://gamecraftlearning.com/preview/socilization.html.

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Socialization isn’t just for pups—it’s for every dog, and I’ve got the grit to prove it. With fifty years of dog socialization training, I’ve turned reactive dogs into rockstars and prepped service dogs for public access. is your 32-week game filled roadmap to dog confidence building, whet...