Victory Road Dog Training

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10/27/2026

Three brushes, three different purposes.

Even dogs with easy, low-maintenance coats appreciate thorough grooming sessions every now and then!

In the last month I've been spending way too much time on socials, up to 3 hours a day. This got worse surrounding the C...
10/04/2026

In the last month I've been spending way too much time on socials, up to 3 hours a day. This got worse surrounding the Cornell r**e situation.

Therefore, I made use of my phone's bedtime features... monotone after 7p, and a moment of mindfulness before the app opens. (My notifications have never been on). It worked like a charm. Anytime the value of a stimulus is reduced, and when a barrier is presented, even if it's small, behavior will change. This week, I went from spending 3 hours on Instagram each day to less than 10 minutes.

I will still check socials once a day or every other day, I will continue to post if a topic is relevant to dogs or myself, and I will respond to inquiries... But I will no longer make a habit of engaging with this platform.

I believe social media is a valuable modern day tool. It is a privilege to hear different perspectives, come together around impactful events, and learn new things. However, what I kept asking myself was... What now? We live in an age where many, including myself, have no problems sharing our thoughts. But if a thought doesn't become an action, especially with regards to ambition, tragedy, genocide... then those thoughts are not useful. In fact, spiraling in despair or in need of validation is harmful. Thus, I choose to step away so that I can preserve my time and emotional energy for the real actions I'll continue to take in my community.

Appreciate you all. Take care of yourself, alright?

09/28/2026

Can P keep her s**t together? Spoiler...

No.

09/27/2026

Offleash dog encounter... I do not discourage aggression in my own dogs.

The two dogs began approaching while I was distracted (ie, sitting on a bench and relaxing with P on leash). I immediately stood up, held Ps collar, and squared off with the dogs. Notice how my forwardness caused the dogs to go wide around me rather than beeline for P, which was what they were doing before I started filming. MY actions don't necessarily deter a greeting but they encourage dogs to slow down. It's more intimidating when both P AND I confront them rather than 'letting her work it out' alone.

When the one dog got farther into our bubble, P warded them away by charging and vocalizing. Her aggression immediately subsided and we calmly walked away once it was clear the dogs would not try again or follow.

The training here was preventing reactivity, which P is prone to. However, she has learned she doesn't have to because *I* will. Guardians of reactive dogs work hard to lessen their dogs' outbursts on leash. The second part of the puzzle is for us to actually guard our dogs from perceived threats so they feel safer.

09/17/2026

When well intentioned men invade my personal space I will đź’Ż make sure to change the situation for the future, and to speak out about my experiences.

09/14/2026

A video series on PREY DRIVE

Here you'll find an explanation on channeling prey drive rather than suppressing it, and examples of P flipping a switch from hunter to playmate.

All of this was built using positive reinforcement. P has successfully killed critters (those were not training moments, literally rodents running out of hiding places into her path)... Yet I've never needed to yank, scold, or shock her into obedience to get this level of control.

Control built through cooperation, not coercion. It is durable. It is tangible. It makes living with my dogs so seamless that I can film a full on video while my dog is off leash around prey animals and show you what I mean, using a conversational tone to boot.

09/06/2026

She loves to be brushed.
She loves to hug while being brushed 🥹

My friend Cee Carson has a new family member and we're all going to make sure Reggie grows up with safe social skills ar...
07/21/2026

My friend Cee Carson has a new family member and we're all going to make sure Reggie grows up with safe social skills around other dogs. A puppy's socialization window is when they are 4-12 weeks of age. We are doing short, controlled exposure to Paya.

But they're not playing... That's exactly the point! Socialization doesn't mean making dogs play. The majority of a dog's relationship to other beings is not play, and people who treat socialization as such run the risk of accidentally creating pushy, snappy, socially inappropriate dogs.

06/22/2026

The view from Trapper peak, highest point in the Bitterroot (10157')

06/20/2026

ZIGGY!!!!

He was fired from multiple groomers in the past due to aggression. Our training led to this point, an actual groomer working with him in his home. He even tolerated handling of sensitive areas like legs and nails.

I don't think this family needs me anymore. His next journey will be building a relationship with his new groomer. This is the greatest privilege to witness.

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