Kaiden Leard - No Paws Like Home Dog Training

06/14/2026

These moments never get old. ❤️

One of the greatest joys of being trainers is introducing our clients to the world of dog shows and sports and then getting to stand back and watch them thrive.

This team had an amazing weekend earning their AKC Canine Good Citizen title—and their handler is only 8 years old! 🥹🐾

Seeing the bond, confidence, and teamwork between kids and their dogs is something truly special. We’re so proud of all the hard work that led to this moment and so excited to see what adventures come next.

Congratulations, team! You earned it! 🎉💙

05/28/2026

We love Maggie! She is almost ready to go home!

04/30/2026

Counterbalance vs forward momentum pull gets confused all the time, and it changes how the dog should be trained and handled.

Counterbalance = stability.
Forward momentum pull = movement.

If you’re working toward a mobility or service dog, getting this right matters for both safety and long term success.

If you’re trying to figure out what your dog actually needs or where to start, that’s something I help with.

Be honest… what would you have called this before?

04/29/2026

Some recent client feedback I wanted to share.
None of this is overnight. It’s reps, consistency, and small shifts that start to add up. Always appreciate the people who trust the process and put the work in.

04/23/2026

sometimes… Dog training is boring. today, Huckleberry sat at the dog park for 20 minutes doing nothing, giving no cues, only playing the engage disengage game if there’s something that he may alert bark at! boring is good!



04/20/2026

its more a matter of when, not if something bad can happen in a dog park. its best to have small controlled play group in order to teach your dog how to play!

04/19/2026

we love our girl .kennels

04/16/2026

this is something i don’t think gets talked about enough
a lot of behavior stuff we see in dogs isn’t just training… it can also be things like diet, gut health, energy levels, all of that

like dogs that can’t settle, seem constantly “on,” or are extra sensitive to everything around them… sometimes there’s more going on under the surface

i put together a quick breakdown of how nutrition can actually impact behavior in a pretty real way

https://nopawslikehome.com/post/HowCanineNutritionImpactsBehavior

not saying food fixes everything, but it’s definitely one of those pieces that can either help a lot or quietly make things harder
curious if anyone’s noticed a difference in their dog based on what they’re eating 👀

Learn how canine nutrition affects behavior, digestion, and emotional regulation through the gut brain axis, and why quality nutrition matters for long term health in dogs.

04/14/2026

most dogs don’t “know heel”… they just memorize patterns

this game fixes that

when your dog loses position, instead of guessing or drifting, they learn to actively find heel again. that’s what makes heel actually reliable in real life, not just in training reps

how to play “catch me if you can”:
start walking with your dog in heel
randomly speed up, turn, or move away from them
don’t cue anything
let them figure it out and race back into position
the second they hit heel, mark + reward

what this builds:
engagement without nagging
faster reorientation back to you
a dog that chooses heel instead of waiting to be told

keep it short, make it fun, and let them win often

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04/12/2026

We get so caught up in dog training.
High expectations. Constant pressure. Feeling like every mistake matters.

But step back for a second.
You didn’t get a dog to run perfect drills all day.

You got them so you could actually enjoy life together.
Go places. Relax. Have fun.

Training is just the bridge to that. Not the whole point.