Dogpoint, Lewes, DE (2025)

05/01/2025

“He behaves so well and I trained him”

Oh really 🤨, then why call a trainer?

Force’s expression in this pic is similar to mine when I get calls like this.

And many trainers like me get these calls.

If you’ve trained your dog and they’re so obedient…

Why are you calling us?

By your own admission there’s nothing wrong.

But then comes the real confession-

“But he doesn’t do this and doesn’t come when I call him”

And

“He only listens when I have a reward in my hand”

Sooooo young grass hopper…

Your dog isn’t trained 😁.

It’s fine if you’ve tried training your dog and have gotten some successes.

But sometimes dog owners whether intentionally or not, overestimate their dog’s level of obedience.

Sometimes it’s because they feel like it somehow reduces my fee

Or

It makes it seem as though the dog isn’t problematic and we won’t have to train for as long.

Or

They’re just innocently ignorant to what a trained dog is.

The reality is… the truth will always reveal itself.

In dog training we need to remember that importance of being objective with your dog’s progress or lack of obedience.

Trying to skew this will only make things worse for yourself and your dog.

What should you tell the trainer you’ve called?

“I’ve tried training him to do this, this, and this”

But

“I’m experiencing challenges getting him to do this”

And

“Their obedience isn’t what I’d like it to be. I would like to get some coaching to achieve these goals”

A dog trainer can only effectively help you if you’re honest.

As a matter of fact, it would make the cost of training cheaper for YOU.

So it’s really in your best interest 😆.

Less time wasted = less precious income wasted

So before you call a trainer,

Make a list of what your dog:

🟢 Objectively can do

🟢 Commands that they know

🔵 Their reliability

🔴 Problem behaviors

🟡 And the goal you’d like to achieve.

I promise you it will benefit you in more ways than you can think of.

And if you’re not sure about any of these, simply ask your trainer.

Any decent trainer will try their best to help diagnose the problem at hand.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/30/2025

Young me would be stunned.

He had no clue what was coming 👇

He just knew he loved dogs.

The version of me in this photo had a lot to learn.

Still does, honestly.

But I use that old version of myself as a reminder.

Because the same way I didn’t know where I’d end up…

Most struggling dog owners don’t either.

→ All they see is the frustration
→ The reactivity
→ The lack of control
→ The fear that things won’t get better

But I’ve seen the other side.

A lot of my clients are business owners and professionals.

They’re smart. They’re successful. They’ve solved big problems.

But when it comes to their dog, they feel stuck.

And here’s where things shift:

One of my strengths is connecting the dots.

I explain dog training in ways that make sense to them.

Analogies from their own industries, careers, or personal lives.

Suddenly the lightbulbs go off.

Training clicks. Progress follows. Confidence builds.

And when I break it down into the:

→ What
→ When
→ Where
→ Why

…they start to realize they can do this.

They’re not “bad dog owners.” They just needed the right lens.

I see their capability even when they can’t.

If this sounds like you,

I offer 1-on-1 online coaching that’s designed to meet you where you’re at.

No fluff, no gimmicks, just real progress.

You bring the dog. I’ll bring the roadmap.

Reply with “DOG” and I’ll reach out.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/30/2025

Your dog wants to fight every dog in sight 😱

It's stressful but it can be addressed 👇

You're not alone, millions of dog owners struggle with this.

First you need to establish a few things:

Are there genetic reasons?

(dog breed, dog aggressive parents or littermates)

Is it with dogs of the same s*x or all dogs?

Is this a recent development or present for a while?

Has your dog had a traumatic incident with another dog?

Have you allowed this dog aggression to worsen?

Have you consulted a trainer about this?

Answering these questions will determine if:

🔷 You can fix or manage this dog aggression.

🟢 In some cases dog owners address it early enough and it can be fixed with intervention and training.

🟠 Unfortunately, some dog owners wait too long and this dog aggression can now only be managed 🫤.

The latter sucks but it's the reality.

If you're still unsure, reach out to myself or another trainer right away.

Dog aggression is not to be trifled with and should be addressed as soon as possible‼️

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive... No Joy

04/29/2025

You followed every tip and got nowhere 🤬

You hired several trainers

You watched countless YT videos.

And your dog still ignores you.

You wonder if they even care🤔

You wonder if you’re the problem.

Chances are you are.

And you’re willing to fix that,

But you don’t know how 🫤

The most likely problem…

It’s the bond you never built.

And mutual affection ≠ strong bond.

How do you know when you have a strong bond?

✔️ There’s mutually clear communication.

✔️ Mutual trust is present

✔️ There’s respect for space and rules.

✔️ When you speak, they listen.

✔️ When you move, they follow.

A bonded dog chooses to obey.
A bonded dog chooses to stay.

No bond, no real control.

Fix the bond first.
Or keep fighting the wrong a loosing battle.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/25/2025

It needs to be said and I agree for the most part.

So many times I get calls from dog owners who have been led astray by their vet’s training advice.

Dog owners tend to get idealistic training advice from Vets that sounds good and gels well with their human emotions.

But isn’t practical or effectively actionable.

Let me ask you this:

Would you take me seriously for Canine medical advice??

Of course not and you shouldn’t!!

I may have my own opinions and beliefs…

But I always tell the dog owners I speak to,

“This is what I think it could be, but don’t take my word for it, consult your Vet.”

And

“I’m not medically qualified”

Vets might mean well when giving “training advice” but often times it does more harm than good.

Now like with many things, there’s nuance:

For example, I work closely with a particular vet clinic.

Are they dog trainers??? No!

Have they received training from me? Yes❗️

But even then, they would give their opinion but it’s followed by

“I highly recommend you consult a trainer about this, here’s his contact info”

There’s a reason why specializations exists.

We all know a bit about many topics.

That doesn’t make us experts.

We as professionals in the dog industry, need to respect boundaries.

They exist for many reasons.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/25/2025

Does your dog demand attention?

Then you need to read this 👇

Dogs shouldn’t be demanding your attention.

If they are consistently doing this…

That means you’ve been allowing it.

Therefore, you’ve been enabling them.

Dogs keep on demanding attention when they know it gets them results.

Dogs don’t waste time on things that yield no results.

You need to teach them your requirement for getting attention.

The requirement?

CALM AND PATIENT BEHAVIOR

Your dog should:

✅ Sit and wait patiently for attention

✅ Lay down and wait patiently for attention.

✅ Display the behavior you desire for attention.

It’s normal for them to try and stare a hole through your skull 🤣.

But they must do so patiently.

They shouldn’t:

❌ Jump on you for attention

❌ Paw you for attention

❌ Incessantly bark for attention

❌ Destroy things for attention

Don’t get me wrong, you can definitely give your dog attention when you feel like it.

Just not when they’re misbehaving.

Attention + Affection = Reward

Don’t reward misbehavior.

Is this something you struggle with?

P.S. This is a pic of Force trying to guilt trip me into petting him but I had to stay strong.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/22/2025

Tequila is experiencing pure bliss in this photo

He melts when I scratch his ears

That simple touch flips a switch

Oxytocin floods his brain fast

Endorphins trail right behind

His body language says “I trust you”

His soft eyes say “Please don’t stop”

Now to make it clear, not all dogs are ok with you touching their ears.

However, the ones that are…

Really enjoy it.

I mean just look at Tequila’s face!!

The ears are loaded with nerves

So if you’ve ever wondered why your dog melts when you scratch their ears.

This is why!

Small instances of this mean the world to them.

It feels like a short time for us but it’s much longer for them.

Always remember that every moment you share with your dog…

Is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

Be the person they see you as!

P.S. This photo was taken at Angostura Limited’s Paws in the Savannah” public event

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/22/2025

No No No!!!

I didn’t tell you to leave your corner.

Here’s a perfect example of imperfect obedience.

Force was given his “corner command”…

Which means he has to stay on his allocated spot of my bed.

This picture shows him disobeying.

Do my son and I want to pet him???

Of course, look at how adorable he is.

But we have to stand firm on his obedience.

So he was give a stern “Nooo”

And told to stay in his corner.

He had to stay there for a while,

And then I gave him the release command for him to get up.

And he soaked up every once of affection he could get.

I’m sharing this to show that even I, a dog trainer…

Experience times where my dog is so cute that I want to give in.

But I must stand strong on:

✅ Rules

✅ Boundaries

✅ Obedience

Have you given into your dogs cuteness recently??

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/16/2025

Sometimes I think he’s human 🤣.

This was Force during my webinar.

Snoring like a grown man too.

And on my side of the bed on my pillow.

This is one of his favorite things to do when he thinks I’m gone.

Or he goes on my side of the bed and watches TV.

But I don’t have any problems with this because I trust him.

I trust him to stay in my room and just sleep or relax when I’m gone.

This freedom was earned overtime during his crate training phase.

He gained this level of freedom when he earned my trust.

🔹Trust is 1 of the 3 pillars of dog training.

🔑 Trust is absolutely essential for your relationship with your dog to flourish.

💬 As I always say “Wihtout trust you don’t have much”

P.S. I wonder what Force was dreaming about.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/15/2025

What is Elbow Dysplasia and how is it diagnosed?

These are the common signs to look out for 👇

Dr. Sammy had the wonderful idea to make a video with us speaking about this.

Many obese dogs suffer from elbow dysplasia.

Many large breed dogs also suffer from it.

Unless your dog is genetically predisposed to it, here’s how to lower your dog’s chances:

✅ Avoid making your dog do overly exerting excecises….

✅ More specifically, those that put excessive stress on their elbow joints which causes unnecessary wear and tear.

If you suspect that your dog may have elbow dysplasia, take them to your trusted vet for an examination.

Dr. Sammy goes into a lot more detail in this video.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/12/2025

My Ai action figure.

It messed up a few of my features🤣.

Maybe I should look into selling a version of this in the future 😆.

I’m surprised it got the Rottweiler breed somewhat accurately.

Thoughts?

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/12/2025

I’ve just launched my new training package.

Save $300 when you book 3 months of training.

Based on my webinar sign ups,

I saw a good lot of you wanted to know more about my services and packages.

So I decided to make it dead simple.

My online training has done wonders for my clients and it’s all due to one core difference.

I train dog owners to train their dogs.

Because ultimately….

It only matters if your dog listens to you.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/09/2025

“Crate training is cruel.”

IT’S NOT, you just don’t understand dogs.

What’s cruel is no boundaries.

What’s cruel is no routine.

What’s cruel is constant anxiety.

Because you couldn’t put your selfish emotions aside.

And do what’s best for your dog.

A crate prevents all of that.

It builds calm behavior.

It teaches dogs to rest on command.

And switch off all non-essential functions.

Perfect for rest and recovery.

It gives your dog peace and safety.

It isn’t a punishment.

But sure… blame the crate.

And not your own human emotions that you’re projecting.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

04/08/2025

My wife Cameela is my rock.

She’s my everything.

She gave me my wonderful son.

She’s been by my side through thick and thin.

Every up and down.

She’s put up with all my German quirks.

She’s takes great care of me when I’m ill.

She has a beautiful smile.

She’s one of the most caring people I know.

She’s a great mother, always tries her best.

She has an admirable passion and care for elders.

She’s a very devoted and charitable person.

All great qualities.

Being married to her for the past 25 years has made me the man, father, and dog trainer that I am today.

Thank you Cammy!

P.S. This pic is from our vow renewal a few years ago.

-Marc Windgassen
No Drive… No Joy

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