The Wayward Canine

Whiskey is ready to master off-leash recall, enabling his owners to grant him greater freedom. 🐾📚If you’re seeking reliable recall, enroll in our training program today, and let us assist you in achieving this goal!

🐾🐾 Update on Tapatio’s Behavior Mod Journey! 🐾🐾We are thrilled to share our progress with Tapatio as we continue working on his leash obedience and addressing his leash reactivity. Our latest challenge involves proofing his training in our school environment flooded with distractions, including other dogs. But we’re not stopping there—our next step is to venture into even more public settings while holding the same expectations for Tapatio’s behavior.Tapatio has come a long way since we started this journey, and we’re proud of his dedication and improvement. Here’s our plan for taking him out in public settings and maintaining his progress:1️⃣ Gradual Exposure: We understand the importance of gradual exposure to help Tapatio adapt to different environments. We will begin by selecting public places with fewer distractions and gradually increase the level of distractions over time. This approach will allow Tapatio to build his confidence and reinforce his obedience skills in increasingly challenging situations.2️⃣ Controlled Environment: To ensure Tapatio’s success, we will initially choose public spaces where we have more control over the environment. This might include quieter parks or less crowded areas. By managing the distractions, we can provide Tapatio with positive experiences and set him up for success.3️⃣ Distance and Space: Considering Tapatio’s leash reactivity, we will maintain a comfortable distance from other dogs or distractions initially. As Tapatio becomes more comfortable and confident, we will gradually decrease the distance. This approach will prevent overwhelming situations and allow him to focus on us and his training.4️⃣ Desensitization and Counterconditioning: We will employ desensitization and counterconditioning techniques to help Tapatio overcome his reactivity. By gradually exposing him to the presence of other dogs while providing positive experiences and rewards, we aim to change his emotional

What is more distracting than two cute puppies chasing you? Rory & Chili are helping me with proofing Zuma’s competition heeling. How do you proof your obedience? Sign up for training today! 📧: [email protected]📱: Text - 978-654-3569

Zagan is an overachiever 🤣 He was supposed to retrieve the bottle in the pool. But instead, he wanted to bring back the entire pool. Dog & Handler: Zagan & Alyssa (owner of TWC)

Toby ✨Toby the boxer is enrolled in our two week leash program. Now that he knows & understands lead language, we are able to proof it in all in public environments with real world application. He is a very excitable dog that used to jump on others. It was very nice to see him calm & composed when the waitress and others walked by. Most people cannot take their dogs out to dinner with them due to lack of control or manners in a public setting (especially in close quarters). But you can also have this with your dog! Start making your dog more involved in your every day life. They will be much happier 😁Reach out and enroll in one of our training programs! 📧: [email protected]

Fancy Feet Stryker • We are setting a great foundation for competition obedience for him!

Here’s your weekly dose of competition heeling • Did you know this is one of our favorite things to teach but takes almost a year of consistent food luring and precise positioning to achieve. Such a rewarding behavior to teach a dog! #waywardcanine #school #smart #dogtraining #obedience #puppy #workingdogsofinstagram #workingdog #learning #doggydaycare #dogs #love #puppylove #k9 #workingdog #knpv #belgianmalinois #workingdogmagazine #germanshepherdlove #hollandherder #motivated #behaviortraining #workingdogsofig #dogs

The best part about having a reliable off leash trained dog is being hands free & dogs getting way more exercise than leashed walks! We are now offering training hikes for our day camp clients. Drop your dog off at Wayward for the day and we will take them for a hike! If you want your dog to join, please email and learn about our prerequisites for this service 😁 Once there is a certain level of reliability in the training, we will invite owners to learn how to control their dogs off leash as well so you could too enjoy this fun with your dog!

Fear Aggression can be tough for owners • Snoops owners had a hard time finding a facility that would be comfortable taking Snoop so they could take a very much needed vacation. After 4 days of being careful & making sure our interactions are positive and fun for Snoop, he has come around and warmed up! The adjustment period is the most important because that’s where trust is built.

Did you know doing obedience with your dog strengthens the bond between you two? Everyone asks us how we get our dogs to perform the way they do. This is due to training since 8 weeks of age and the bond we’ve built through it. Get out and have fun with your dog, it’s a lot more rewarding than you’d expect ✨❣️

Orca Highlight ✨This cute gal is just finishing up our leash obedience program • She is so much fun to train!

Pups got to meet Santa this week! Happy Holidays 🎄❄️

Bentley loves his time in fitcamp!! 💪🏻💪🏻

Your dogs are capable of learning so much! Zuma is only 7 months old and learning all of these behaviors 👏🏼 Let’s take dogs to their full potential 💯

@bexthepatterdale having fun with Josh • Fun and motivating obedience sets like this is where the dog learns the most! Go Bex 👏🏼⭐️

Speed to complete obedience behaviors comes with what the dog is highly motivated for. What’s rewarding to your dog? Sign up for training today! 🌟 #boardandtrain #daycamp #lessons

Boomer Highlight 🌟 This young man has made great strides during his time with us! #boardandtrain #goldenretriever #retriever #puppylove #puppy #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogtraining #obediencetraining

Leash Aggression

Duncan is enrolled in our board and train program for reactivity/leash aggression. Here he is learning how to properly greet dogs in a controlled setting. Instead of being rude and toppling over them, he greeted them politely and in a playful manner. Good boy Duncan!

Whiskey goes home today after his puppy raising program with us! Great job whiskey ❤️