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09/26/2024

Join Us this Saturday at 11 am ET for a Special Guest!
Anne Hall - Hypnotherapist & Reiki Master will be joining us for a special presentation
Healing Reactive Dogs with Reiki: A Gentle Approach
She will cover:
-- Understanding Reiki for dogs
-- What causes reactivity in dogs
-- Reiki's benefit for reactive dogs
-- How to combine Reiki with dog training

Saturday September 28, 2024
8:00am PT - 9:00am MT - 10:00am CT - 11:00am ET

FREE to all Members of Reactive to Relaxed Pup

$10 for non-members
Non-members can sign up here.
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08/01/2024

All the dogs! Am I right???

05/21/2024

📣So many pet parents have asked me how to stop their dog from barking at, and being sensitive and reactive to other people, other dogs, other animals, people outside the house, guests, a strange noise, etc.

🤦‍♀️And I’ve seen so many make their dog’s barking and reactivity worse by making the mistake of trying to correct the barking and reactivity. By yelling, getting angry at the dog, shaking cans of rocks or pennies near the dog, squirting the dog in the face with water, using a citronella collar or even a bark or e-collar!

❌And that is just completely backwards!

So I am thinking about creating a FREE download of the 10 most common mistakes people with barky and reactive dogs make, that would help pet parents like you understand why these things are mistakes and what you can do instead.

Would this be of any interest to YOU?

If so, comment the word BARK below and I will reach out to you when it is finished.

05/06/2024

🐾 Ever feel like your dog just doesn’t get it when you say "NO"? 🐾

We’ve all been there!

Countless times, I’ve heard, “I don’t understand what’s wrong, I know my dog knows what no means!”

But here’s the scoop: while "NO" is one of the most common words in human language, in dog language, it means absolutely nothing. 🚫🐶

Think about it: even for us, "no" can have different meanings depending on context. We understand it based on environmental clues and past experiences. But dogs? They can't ask for clarification like we can. They rely on body language and behavior cues. So, expecting them to understand "no" is setting them up for confusion. 🤷‍♂️

But let me be clear…I’m not saying stop saying "NO." I’m saying, stop expecting it to work miracles with your pup. Let's dive into why it doesn't work and what to do instead! 🐾

When we say "no," we're usually trying to get our dogs to stop something, and we want them to know we don’t like the thing they are doing and we want them to never do it again. But here's the kicker: dogs don’t grasp the concept of "bad." They just know we’re upset. They lack the language skills to understand why. So, saying "NO" alone isn’t teaching them anything. 🗣️🐕

Our furry pals are masters at picking up environmental cues. They learn routines, like knowing when we’re about to leave based on our actions. But here's the twist: we often unintentionally teach them these things. Ever noticed your dog reacting when you grab your keys? That's not coincidence; it's learned behavior. 🚪🔑

To effectively communicate with our dogs, we must speak their language. That means showing them what we want, not just saying "NO." If your dog jumps on people, for instance, showing them when it's okay to jump and when it's not is crucial. 🤸‍♂️✋

"NO" is common for us but meaningless for dogs. Saying it won't magically change their behavior. Instead, focus on teaching them what you want through consistent actions and positive reinforcement. 🔄👍

Watch this Youtube episode and learn why your dog doesn’t listen when you say NO! 👉https://youtu.be/3DLCHC1PmDU

04/27/2024

Barking is normal for dogs, but when it gets over the top, for us it becomes a lot to deal with.
Causing us to feel stressed, embarrassed and annoyed.
We may even stop enjoying our dog’s company.
Or stop liking our dog and then feel guilty about that!
Thoughts of getting rid of our dog start to enter our minds.
That’s all NORMAL too! When you have a dog who barks a lot.

But there are solutions! I promise!

Come Join Us at the FREE Silence the Yappy Hour Workshop
And learn what they are!

🗓April 30, 2024
⏰3pm PST
⏰4pm MST
⏰5pm CST
⏰6pm EST

There will be LIVE only bonuses! So be sure to mark your calendars!

Sign-up Here:👇
https://courses.how2speakdog.com/yappy-hour-workshop

04/26/2024

Barking is normal for dogs, but when it gets over the top, for us it becomes a lot to deal with.
Causing us to feel stressed, embarrassed and annoyed.
We may even stop enjoying our dog’s company.
Or stop liking our dog and then feel guilty about that!
Thoughts of getting rid of our dog start to enter our minds.
That’s all NORMAL too! When you have a dog who barks a lot.

But there are solutions! I promise!

Come Join Us at the FREE Silence the Yappy Hour Workshop
And learn what they are!

🗓April 30, 2024
⏰3pm PST
⏰4pm MST
⏰5pm CST
⏰6pm EST

There will be LIVE only bonuses! So be sure to mark your calendars!

Sign-up Here:👇
https://courses.how2speakdog.com/yappy-hour-workshop

04/21/2024

Does your dog bark more than it should?

Is affecting your life in a negative way?

Let us help!

Join our FREE Workshop

Silence the Yappy Hour

Tuesday April 30, 2024

3pm PST, 4pm MST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST

Sign up Here:
https://courses.how2speakdog.com/yappy-hour-workshop

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04/11/2024

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04/08/2024

Pet Parents, WHEN do you face the BIGGEST challenge right now with getting your dog to listen?

04/02/2024

Just because you love your dog & feed your dog doesn’t mean they will listen to you!

Swipe through for a breakdown of what it really takes to teach your dog to listen!

Want to communicate effectively with your dog, without feeling frustrated by miscommunication?

Start with my PAWER Principles primer, a one hour digital video course.
“From Chaos to Calm - A Guide to Connecting PAWERfully with Your Dog!"

On SALE now for only $17.
Link in my bio

03/26/2024

How to get your dog to listen every time!

If you’re new to the world of dog training, or if you want to have a dog you can be proud of…

🏊‍♀️Let’s dive in!

1️⃣ The first thing you’re going to want to do is stop focusing on your dog’s “bad” behavior.

2️⃣ Secondly, start deciding the things you want your dog to do, not what you want them to stop.

3️⃣ And lastly, build a PAWERful connection with your dog, so you are both on the same page.

When you focus on these three things it takes the pressure off of you to get your dog to stop doing the things you don’t like and off of your dog trying to understand what you want from them.

👀Want to learn more about the framework I developed to help you do it quickly and easily without any unnecessary or harmful methods or strategies?

👉Check out my new digital mini course “From Chaos to Calm - A Guide to Connecting PAWERfully with Your Dog!” On SALE now for only $17!!!

Link in Bio

03/21/2024

Time for some real talk… 💭
Here’s my thoughts about how dogs really think.
‘Cause when it comes to dogs, there’s so much contradictory advice…

Here’s some things that you may have heard the internet saying
🤔 Your dog doesn’t listen because they don’t see you as their boss/pack leader/alpha
🤔 You know when your dog has done something wrong because they look guilty
🤔 A dog that growls is a bad/aggressive/mean dog, and growling shouldn’t be tolerated.

👉 We know more about this world & how to best navigate it than our dogs do. AND we chose them to come live with us through no fault of their own. So they need us to teach them right from wrong & the best & safest ways to live just like our kids do. They DON’T need us to dominate them or force them to do what we want. They are NOT trying to dominate us. Dominance theory has been scientifically DISPROVEN in dog training for years now.

👉 If you’ve ever caught your dog doing something “bad” like tearing out the garbage or chewing up shoes or furniture & they look “guilty”. The truth is they DON’T know what they did is wrong, they only know you are upset. That “guilty” look is actually an attempt to calm you down & appease you. If our dogs haven’t been taught right from wrong in a WAY THEY CAN UNDERSTAND they don’t yet know what they are doing is wrong or bad.

👉 Dogs only have three ways to communicate. Growling is just one type of vocalization. However it can mean more than one thing. It does NOT always mean that the dog is aggressive, definitely going to bite someone or is dangerous. 👈PLEASE READ THAT LINE AGAIN. Dogs just like humans have different personalities, some talk/growl/bark more than others. Sometimes a growl does indicate an impending bite but very RARELY. More often it is simply talking or a signal that they are uncomfortable, or an attempt to send something that makes them uncomfortable away. The problem is when WE don’t respond to those growls appropriately, that they can escalate.

These ⬆️ are just MY thoughts on dogs… & while some may disagree, it’s important I share my truth so that when you make up YOUR mind about your dog, you’ve done so with a well-rounded thought process.

Thoughts?

03/19/2024

Listening to this advice is killing your efforts to get your dog to listen.

CAPTION: What’s the WORST advice I’ve ever seen about dog training? 🤫

💥 Truth bomb incoming…

It’s this: “Your dog doesn’t listen because you are not the alpha or pack leader.”🤦

There is nothing worse than being unsure on how to train your dog and then getting hit with this kind of advice that just adds even more confusion to the mix.

If I had a nickel for every client who ever told me, “I know my dog doesn’t listen because I’m not the alpha…”

Let’s put this to bed once and for all, shall we?

❌ Wolves and dogs are NOT exactly the same when it comes to packs. Wolves are trying to survive, our dogs pretty much don’t have to worry about just surviving any more.

❌ Even if there IS an alpha wolf, the group still functions more as a cooperative family than anything else. They need to be able to depend on each other for survival.

❌ Dominating your dog doesn’t work like you think it does. AND you DON’T need to dominate your dog to get them to listen to you.

So people what that ⬆️ means is?

✅ If you focus more on NICELY teaching your dog what you want them to DO, you will more likely get the result you want. It’s the old adage about flies and honey. Which would you rather experience?

✅ When you take the time to discover what motivates your dog and use those things for rewards, your dog learns that you have expectations for them and if they do those things, good things happen. If good things happen, I would want to repeat whatever made them happen wouldn’t you?

✅ If you start to regularly acknowledge your dog when they are trying to tell you something, whether that be removing them from a situation where they are uncomfortable, or recognizing when they are trying to tell you something is there that they think you need to be aware of, your dog learns to trust that you will respond to their needs when they ask. When you don’t regularly respond they lose trust and behave in ways that we don’t like, just trying to get their needs met.

Did this make things a bit clearer for you? 👀

Let me know the worst dog training advice that you’ve ever received below!

03/19/2024

What I DIDN'T do to get my dog to listen.

Ok, I want to share something with you!

The truth is, I NEVER punish my dog.

Here's why:

First and foremost, for punishment to WORK correctly you should only have to do it ONCE.

Second, in order for my dog to know WHY I am punishing them, I have to punish them at the exact right time

Third, I have to punish them with enough force so that they NEVER want to do the thing again.

So how easy do you think it is to find the exact right time to punish your dog so they know why they are being punished? They can’t really tell you. And I don’t know about you but I don’t want to use force with my dog especially if I have to use enough to make them never want to do something again. Because then what will they think of me? I wouldn’t like me very much or want to listen to me anymore.
Bottom line: Punishment and correction MAY work but if you have to do it more than once, the dog isn’t getting the message is it? Kind of like asking a teenager to clean their room?

So if your dog repeats the thing you want them to stop, you didn’t punish them right! See number 1.👆👆👆

What are your thoughts on this? Let me know in the comments!

03/12/2024

😱 Imagine if this was YOUR dog?

Swipe through to learn how my client went from having dogs he struggled to walk to feeling hopeful that he could actually make changes this time after only one walk with the new strategies in mind!

And if you’re ready to get started having your dog listening no matter where you are or who is there.

Check out my latest digital course
“From Chaos to Calm - A Guide to Connecting PAWERfully with Your Dog!"

It’s a primer to my full framework, the PAWER Principles. I
t’s only an hour long, broken into short easy to watch videos.

AND

it’s on SALE 🤑 right now for a limited time for ONLY $17!

Follow the link in my bio

03/08/2024

Hey pet parents and dog lovers, want to know if I’m the one for you?

Let’s break it down…

❌ I’m NOT the dog trainer for you if:
1️⃣ You think you have to be the alpha or dominate your dog
2️⃣ You think what you already know is working and you have NOTHING NEW to learn.
3️⃣ You want a QUICK fix and not a better CONNECTION with your dog.

🐾Because here at How 2 Speak Dog, my mission is to support you while you learn the right things to focus on to get your dog to listen reliably so you can keep your dog and ditch the embarrassment, confusion and overwhelm for good.

Still think I’m not the one for you? No hard feelings
OR
Are you ready to learn more about how I CAN help you?

Just follow the link in my bio to learn about all the ways we can work together.

03/06/2024

Do you find yourself saying “I just want my dog to listen”…
…but no matter what you have tried they still won’t listen?.

Well - THIS IS WHY

Obedience commands will not solve the struggles you face with your dog.

Focusing on what you want your dog to STOP doing is HARD work.

Intimidating or forcing your dog to do ANYTHING backfires more often than not, resulting in worse behavior instead of better.

And while these can definitely be contributing factors, I’m going to call it and say they aren’t THE reason your goals fail to be achieved.

So, what is it, then?
Honestly?
Often, it’s the goal itself.

Sometimes, all it takes is an outside perspective for what we SHOULD be looking at and how to achieve it.

Which is where I come in.😁

Scroll through to see a list of things you SHOULD be focusing on…

But you can ALSO do something else.

You can learn how to do those things the RIGHT way from the start.❗️

Because while these steps you read are AMAZING,
I want to give you EXTRA support ‘cause this goal matters❗️

And as your Canine Life Skills Coach, I am here to help you make it happen.😁😍

👉For an extra helping hand to get a good start,
just check out my 60 minute digital course
“From Chaos to Calm - A Guide to Connecting PAWERfully with Your Dog!”
and all the bonuses that come with it.

Follow the link in my bio to enroll today for only $17 ❗️

03/05/2024

I get it - there is so much information out there about how to train your dog.

I’ve been in this industry for 40+ years and one thing I can tell you now is it doesn’t have to be hard, overwhelming or confusing.

How do I know this? ❓
Because I’ve tried ALL the methods in the last 40 years. ❗️

There have been a lot of changes and we have learned A LOT more about dogs than we knew back then…

1️⃣ We learned that dogs are SUPER observant and if we don’t give them the right signals they get the wrong message from us.

2️⃣ We used to think that we had to MAKE our dogs do what we wanted and CONTROL them. But it turns out that usually makes “bad” behavior worse!

And

3️⃣ If we learn to ask the right way, give them a reason to learn something new and be clear on what we want, there is no end to what our dogs will do for us!

So, if you feel like you’ve tried everything to get your dog to listen and nothing is working?

It’s because we don’t know the right way to ask for what we want, we don’t motivate our dogs to do what we want, and often we are ambiguous and inconsistent when trying to teach our dogs what we want from them.

Want to finally stop struggling and actually start getting results?

Hit the Link in my Bio for your key to a dog who
does what you want,
when you want,
no matter
who is there or
where you are 🐾

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