Dogs Deciphered LLC

10/21/2021

As I pivot all of my in-person services to NOCO Unleashed, I have decided to keep Dogs Deciphered as an educational resource for pet owners as well as pet professionals. I will be starting a webinar series, where I will cover one topic every month relating to dog behavior and training. It is my hope to create a low cost educational opportunities, and have a wide reach so that anyone who is in need of this information can access it.

I invite you to join me for my first webinar, which will be presented Monday, October 25th at 5:30pm MT. I will be talking about one of my favorite topics, Back Door Solutions, or what to do when what you are trying isn't working! If you are interested in learning more, you can register at https://dogs-deciphered-online.thinkific.com/. A recording will be available after the presentation, and all registrants will get ongoing access to the recording.

05/04/2021

Thanks for sharing this great information Kit!

Today is Disabled Pets Day! I've seen a lot of folks calling it "Specially-Abled Pets Day" and I wanted to share why I think it's important to consider the words we use. It's actually pretty difficult to find a disabled adult out there who prefers being called "specially-abled" or "handicapable." So, what's the reason for this?
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I think it's because using these terms instead of just using "disabled" implies that disability is inherently bad and we need to change it. It also infantilizes disabled individuals. The reality is that disability exists on a spectrum. There are disabled people who need full-time caretakers and there are disabled people who work full time -- not unlike how disability also exists on a wide spectrum within the world of pets!
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I think it's important to change this language because when we use things like "specially-abled," we teach other people that this is the proper language to use when it's actually the language that is often harmful to disabled people. So, today I will celebrate Dylan (who is truly one of the loves of my life), who has numerous disabilities. Not only is he a badass for dealing with what life throws his way, but he is just an amazing dang dog. Happy Disabled Pets Day to everyone out there -- consider not only adopting dogs with disabilities, but also please consider the language you use and why!
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04/14/2021

Love this graphic!

01/07/2021

Do you have a little dog? Check out this webinar offered by our friend Amber at Summit Dog Training!

Join us for Part 2 in our Winter Webinar Series - Little Rockstars: Training with Small Dogs!

We are so excited for this webinar! We'll be covering lots of training topics specific to small dogs, like reinforcement strategies for small bellies, safety skills for adventuring in a big-dog's world, and making sure that our small dogs are learning good skills instead of relying only on the easy leash (and other) management that we can often get away with when our dog is under 30lbs!

Join head trainer, Amber, on Wednesday January 13th at 5:00pm MST via Zoom to learn more about training with your little rockstar! Tuition is $20 and includes a recording of the webinar in case you can't make it at that specific time or just want to rewatch!

Register for the webinar with the following link: https://summitdogtraining.as.me/?appointmentType=18992141

01/06/2021

This is an important topic that does not get enough discussion. I am excited to see more content written about the transition of moving in with an aging parent, because it's something I've helped clients through in the past, and it can be a difficult transition for all.

http://yes-maam-dt.com/2021/01/06/hacks-to-stay-sane-when-youre-caring-for-an-elderly-person-but-also-have-dogs/?fbclid=IwAR2J98wjJ1l8xPLEDR4phqcPnSx9sKoah2wGzenas_DvmEx12D_LpUGqdNI

When I moved in with my eighty-three-year-old mother to help take care of her, that was challenging for me in itself. But I also had two active dogs that were used to getting lots of exercise and attention, who had spent most of their time with two middle-aged adults. They didn't ask to be moved [.....

12/30/2020

Latest News - New Dog Training Facility coming to Loveland. Click for more information about this exciting venture! - https://mailchi.mp/91c14c6603cf/new-dog-training-facility-coming-to-loveland

12/12/2020

We love dogs who love jumping on stuff! What free reinforcers will your dog work for?

Wanna know a training secret? Some of your dog’s highest value rewards are probably FREE.

Yup. No cost. Zero dollars.

Hulk loves food a LOT. It’s one of his favorite things. But you know what he loves more? Jumping on stuff! People, couches, tree stumps... you name it, he’ll jump on it. To help him maintain calm attention around distractions, we taught him that jumping on things when we ask him to is not only allowed, but encouraged.

That means that if Hulk is on a walk and there’s a difficult trigger we have to help him walk by - kids running and playing, a yappy dog in a yard, a group of people on scooters - we have a completely no-cost reward as our emergency backup!

11/05/2020

We need a pick me up from all this election stress! Show me a video of something your dog does that makes you laugh. If you can't get a video, post a picture of your dog, and tell their funny stories!

10/23/2020

Check out my newest blog post, in which I discuss three skills every dog should know!

megan Deciphering Dogs | Educational Articles October 22, 2020 October 22, 2020 For years, training dogs has focused on training specific behaviors, put on verbal or hand cues, so that the human could instruct the dog to perform that behavior. How these behaviors are taught and maintained has evolve...

10/08/2020

I have a few spots left in my upcoming Intro to Nose Work class in Northern Fort Collins starting next Friday the 16th! This class will be limited to 4 people, with strict social distancing and masking policies in place. I have one spot in my 5pm section, and have opened up a 6:15pm option if I have enough interest. Classes will be on Friday evenings. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to join us!

09/19/2020

I love the leash lock, and recommend it to all my clients!