Canine Chris Dog Training

Canine Chris Dog Training We focus on Communication, Accountability, Relationship, and State of Mind.

Canine Chris Dog Training is a board & train business that utilizes balanced training to help teach dogs how to live with their humans and empower owners to be strong leaders.

02/07/2022

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02/02/2022

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If you are thinking about getting your first dog, consider reaching out for professional help before the dog even comes home! This will help prepare you to become a strong leader for your dog and your dog can live with clarity and guidance from you.

Your dog isn't ready yet..What do I mean? If your dog destroys the house when you're gone, they're not ready to be home ...
01/26/2022

Your dog isn't ready yet..

What do I mean? If your dog destroys the house when you're gone, they're not ready to be home alone. Put it in the crate.

If your dog barks at neighbors, digs holes, ingest sticks, etc, in the backyard, they're not ready to be unattended in the backyard. Be outside with them.

If your dog is reactive to other dogs/people, then they're not ready to join you for lunch at the pet friendly restaurant. Train them slowly and be patient until you can get to that point.

We should set our dogs up for success. Too many times, we think that the dog will make the right choices, but what usually happens is the opposite, because they're not ready. It's like a leaving a child alone at home. Would I trust my child to be home alone? Of course not. And I shouldn't trust my dog to be home alone as well if they’re not ready. I have to set both my child and dog up for success. For my kid, I need to hire a person to watch my child while I am gone. For my dog, I need to crate it, while I am gone. This way, I know everyone is safe and I won't get angry if anything undesireable happens. Only when I have put in the time to teach and have enough trust in my child or dog, is when I can leave them home unattended.

If you are struggling with some issues, try taking a step back and think about how much freedom and/or choices you are letting your dog get or make. They may just need your guidance to solve some of these issues.

Do you leave your dog out in the backyard alone for long periods of time? Although Beau would love to run around in the ...
01/21/2022

Do you leave your dog out in the backyard alone for long periods of time?

Although Beau would love to run around in the backyard and chewing sticks endlessly, I would NEVER leave him unattended in the backyard. Why?

1️⃣This boy is so handsome, I wouldn't be surprised if people are plotting to steal him.

2️⃣I don't want him ingesting anything that can be harmful to him. Beau loves sticks and he has eaten and puked out several.

3️⃣I don't want him practicing any unwanted behaviors such as digging, barking at people/dogs, jumping the fence, etc.. If I am not outside with him, I can’t address the unwanted behaviors.

For me, it's all about safety, addressing unwanted behaviors, and spending intentional time with my dog. Do you leave your dog alone in the backyard? How do they do?

Sprout 🌱 is back with her pack now. She was a a joy to work with! Not only that, but she gave me a different challenge. ...
01/17/2022

Sprout 🌱 is back with her pack now. She was a a joy to work with! Not only that, but she gave me a different challenge. She is a very sensitive dog and I had to approach her training a little differently. We had some tough conversations, but we made it through. Today at her go-home session, she was such a good girl! With her owners being so coachable and responsible, I know Sprout will be blooming.

I’m gonna miss having this girl around. And Beau will definitely miss her too 😆.

What services does Canine Chris offers? Here you go!You can click the link in the bio to get more details.
01/14/2022

What services does Canine Chris offers? Here you go!
You can click the link in the bio to get more details.

One thing that is consistent with most dog owners I meet with is that there is a “picture of their dog” that they hold o...
01/12/2022

One thing that is consistent with most dog owners I meet with is that there is a “picture of their dog” that they hold onto. For example, an owner has a reactive dog. Every time they walk past a dog, the dog explodes. That is the “picture” that is being held onto. Now, every time they walk past a dog, the owner gets anxious, nervous, and stressed. The dog feeds off that energy and will always react the same way they always have. Who’s been here before? I know I have and still am at times.

What has helped me is to let go off what has happened. By holding onto these past reactions, I am actually holding my dog back from progressing. It’s actually not fair at all to my dog because he has no idea why he is reacting, he is just feeding off my energy and reacting as he sees appropriate.

It’s not easy, but I try to not hold on. Don’t let what has happened in the past, keep you and your dog from progressing.

This past year I started a dog training business. But it was definitely not an easy decision to make. It was big leap of...
01/09/2022

This past year I started a dog training business. But it was definitely not an easy decision to make. It was big leap of courage and bravery for me to take. Before, starting the business, I was delivering food to get by. I was comfortable and I made enough money but I knew I was meant to do something else. I was very hesitant to starting the business. What if I’m not good enough? I haven’t learned enough? What if people don’t like me? What if this? What if that? Thinking back, it was more of me being afraid to move onto the next season and take charge of my life. Running a small business is tough. I have to essentially do everything. Everything falls on me, wins and losses. Was I ready for that? The answer is NO. I will never be ready. What I needed was to just GO! If I kept waiting until I was ready, I don’t think I would’ve started the business at all. I had to take a leap of faith, do my very best, and hope for the best. I’m so glad I did because I am in such a great place mentally right now. Being able to help other dog owners and dogs live more enjoyable lives has really brought me joy.

If you need a little push to get you going because you want to ask for that raise, leave your current job, start a new business, start working out, etc., here it is! Obviously, think it through so that you make the best decision for you and/or your family, but don’t wait too long. If it’s the right decision, it’s the right decision. Will it be easy? No. But it’ll mean so much more because you had to work for it!

Also, shout out to the people who have helped me and inspired me!

How do I get a better recall???This is a common ask I get asked. Or the owner might say that their dog only comes when t...
01/09/2022

How do I get a better recall???

This is a common ask I get asked. Or the owner might say that their dog only comes when they have a treat.

There are a variety of ways to get a better recall, but here are 3 things to be a aware of as you continue to improve your dog's recall:

1️⃣Give your dog a reason to come back to you! When you first start teaching your dog a recall, treats and praise are the best way to teach. You are teaching your dog that when they come back to you, good things happen. This is very important in the beginning phases of your recall training. As your dog understands it better, you can slowly fade away the treats/praise and mix up the frequency of treats/praise given.

2️⃣Hold your dog accountable for coming back. By holding your dog accountable, they slowly learn over time that they always end up by you when you say "come." What does accountability look like? One way is using a long leash (20-30ft). You recall your dog once, if they don't start heading your way after 2 seconds, then use the leash to lightly guide them back to you and encourage through your voice or body language as needed. Another way is to have the dog drag a leash when their in the backyard. If they don't come when called, then you calm walk over to the dog, pick up the leash and bring them inside. And last but not least, you can use an ecollar to hold your dog accountable (be sure to do your research on how to properly teach your dog what the ecollar means).

3️⃣Develop a strong relationship with your dog. Doing the 2 tips above will help with your relationship with your dog. Essentially, we want your dog to know that good things happen when they come back to you, but also view you with respect because you hold them accountable. Without these two things, you dog will most likely blow you off.

What could be your missing puzzle to a solid recall?

This is to the struggling dog owners!1️⃣Asking for permission to eat - Food is such a valuable thing to dogs. Use feedin...
01/06/2022

This is to the struggling dog owners!

1️⃣Asking for permission to eat - Food is such a valuable thing to dogs. Use feeding times as an opportunity to establish more respect and patience from your dog.

2️⃣Door manners - Going in and out of the home can be a high reward for dogs. Take a moment to wait for patience and calmess before leaving or entering the home. Whatever energy the dog has, he/she will take that where they go.

3️⃣Talk less - Unfortunately, dogs don't speak human. We have to find a way to more clearly communicate to our dogs. Talking actually excites the dogs' mind. Challenge yourself to speak less to your dog and see what happens.

4️⃣Timing of affection - I am not saying to not give your dog affection, but be aware of WHEN you give it. Let's say you just got home and your dog who has not seen you all day gets very excited to see you and you love him/her up. What we are actually telling the dog is that when they are excited, they get affection. The dog thinks "if I want affection, I must be excited." And then we wonder why our dog is always excited and can't relax. In reverse, if I give my dog calm affection and attention when he/she is in more of a relaxed state of mind, he/she may offer more of that.

5️⃣Say what you mean & mean what you say - Yes means yes, and no means no. When the dog does something right, we reward them. But what about when they do an unwanted behavior? If we tell our dogs "no," we must mean it. Something has to follow our "no." Whether it is spacial pressure, a leash pop, a tap on the ecollar, etc.., something has to follow the word "no." If we do not follow through, the dog learns overtime that NO doesn't mean anything, and they will continue doing what they're doing.

I hope these tips help!! If you have any questions, please ask them below. And if you are really struggling, then check out the link in the bio to see how I can help in a more meaningful way.

I thought I was patient..As an Olympic weightlifting coach, I thought I was pretty dang patient. I knew I had to be beca...
01/05/2022

I thought I was patient..

As an Olympic weightlifting coach, I thought I was pretty dang patient. I knew I had to be because of how complex and technical the lifts were since the sn**ch and clean & jerk require a lot of coordination, mobility, flexibility, strength, and power. Patience was actually something that I was complemented on very much by athletes that I have worked with.

It wasn’t until I got a dog where I realized that I was actually quite impatient 🙈. As I started working with my dog, Beau, he really tested me and there were many times where I was frustrated😤. There are still moments where I’m frustrated with him haha. But these frustrated sessions would keep me up at night. I’d ask myself, “Why didn’t he get what I was saying? What did I miss?”

Looking back I wish I had just moved on quicker. The guy was only 6 months! Of course, he doesn’t know everything! I was a good coach, and my ego thought I could do the same with a dog. I THOUGHT WRONG.

But I share this to let you know that if you have had a similar experience, it’s okay. It’s okay to have these feelings; it’s normal and part of the process. But learn to let go and not be so prideful and stubborn (like me 😆). Take the failures as wins, because they really are and they contribute to the future wins.

Do you have a reactive or fearful dog?Some of us didn't get "lucky." I think we all know that one friend/family that has...
01/04/2022

Do you have a reactive or fearful dog?

Some of us didn't get "lucky." I think we all know that one friend/family that has the perfect dog. It listens well, walks nicely on the leash, comes when called, good with kids, etc... And then your dog is the total opposite. Reactive towards dogs/people, destroys the house, pulls like hell on the walk, etc... You had to put in the extra work to get your dog where they are now so that you can enjoy your life just a little more. But even then, it's still tough sometimes, and some days it feels like your dog will never get better.

I'm here to let you know that it can! To the owners of reactive/fearful dogs, you can get through this. It is going to take a little bit more work, but that's why it is going to be so much more meaningful when you get to a point where you are more trustworhty of your dog. Set small, attainable goals; be consistent; ask for help when needed; and last but not least, don't be too hard on yourself.

For Beau and I, we are still working through his reactivity on our walks when passing by other dogs. Some days it's good; some days it feels like he has never been trained before. On the good days, we take it and celebrate! On the not so good days, we do our best to shake it off and move on. Is it hard to not beat myself up about it? Yes. Do I get angry at Beau? Yes. But there is always tomorrow. So we keep working.

What have your experiences been like with your reactive/fearful dog? What techniques have worked? What didn't? If you are dealing with this right now, what is your biggest struggle? Let us know if we can help!

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