Modar Dog Training

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06/18/2026

Working towards reliable recalls! Here are six recalls in 2 1/2 minutes. Your formal recall word/cue is up to you, it doesn't matter what it is, so long as you follow certain rules such as never using it for anything the dog doesn't like, to scold/punish or at times when you can't enforce it and don't reinforce it. Siberian Husky Trick came to me at 8 months old after going through seven prior homes, so unfortunately he had lots of practice "not listening." It is an ongoing project and I will probably never feel like I can trust him, but we will continue working because he could get shot and killed for chasing livestock!! And no, I am not willing to shock / hurt /use *positive punishment* in the name of "training." If you are on the reliable recall journey and would like to work virtually with me, please drop me an email: [email protected]

What's in a name, I'm still hung up on this theme. Orphie earned her name because she was found under a car in the city ...
06/17/2026

What's in a name, I'm still hung up on this theme. Orphie earned her name because she was found under a car in the city at 5 weeks of age. Radar was named for his ears. Flash was found running down our street by my son and his friend in February, so she was registered with the Mixed Breed Club as Fallon's February Flash! Arwah named himself, it clearly came out of his mouth and to top it off, the meaning is spirit, soul, life force and vitality!

Does your dog like their name? When I first adopted Trick, I wanted to use a palindrome for his name, but did not get a ...
06/17/2026

Does your dog like their name? When I first adopted Trick, I wanted to use a palindrome for his name, but did not get a desirable response / reaction to kayak, so I ended up going with the October theme. Dogs very clearly have preferences, likes and dislikes. When I was doing Freestyle (dancing with dogs), each dog chose their own music!

Siberian Husky Trick on his early morning photo op walk. Enjoying parks, exploring education options, considering a big ...
06/12/2026

Siberian Husky Trick on his early morning photo op walk. Enjoying parks, exploring education options, considering a big performance, maybe he will try a trade instead of school.

Another installment of 'what's in a name!' some dogs and other animals have a call name and a registered name. Trick's r...
06/11/2026

Another installment of 'what's in a name!' some dogs and other animals have a call name and a registered name. Trick's registered name is Livewire's Trickster at Modar! He also has lots of nicknames, including Trickety Doodah, Dorky and some I can't say in public. 😆 Something tells me I'm not done with this post topic yet.

What's in a name?! Post two. Maybe you name your dog based on a particular trait, color, Behavior, temperament, etc. If ...
06/10/2026

What's in a name?! Post two. Maybe you name your dog based on a particular trait, color, Behavior, temperament, etc. If you adopt a dog, it may or may not come with a name from the prior home. It's always okay to change that name! When I adopted my golden retriever, I suspected her name had probably been used for scolding and likely had a negative or unpleasant association, so I purposely never ever called her by that name even though it was on the paperwork when I adopted her. I called her 'puppy' until we decided on a name!

What's in a name? Maybe nothing, maybe a lot, it depends. I chose my first dog's name from the dictionary! They've been ...
06/10/2026

What's in a name? Maybe nothing, maybe a lot, it depends. I chose my first dog's name from the dictionary! They've been chosen from tv shows, imagination, famous figures, one of my dogs named himself! I've kept a couple litter names. How did you name your dog? Watch for my second post on names! Share stories or ask questions!

I always laugh when people say their dog is not food motivated. Food is necessary for survival, if your dog is not inter...
06/10/2026

I always laugh when people say their dog is not food motivated. Food is necessary for survival, if your dog is not interested in meals, they are most likely overfed and overweight, a normal healthy dog will not starve itself! Recommendations on dog food packages are notoriously over inflated, regardless of breed! Measure the food and offer twice daily, removing bowl after a few minutes, full or empty. Humans create finicky eaters by catering to them, adding toppers, teaching them if they hold out they will get something better! All dogs are born natural people-trainers!! If you would like a complimentary copy of my handout called: 'Let's Talk Treats,' on how to use food rewards or toys / play, not as a lure/bribe, drop me an email request: [email protected] .

Sturdy cardboard tubes without lots of glue, make good entertainment / enrichment, so long as your dog doesn't ingest th...
06/05/2026

Sturdy cardboard tubes without lots of glue, make good entertainment / enrichment, so long as your dog doesn't ingest the pieces!

Better late than never! We forgot to announce handsome Target's VHM (virtual home manners) title! Here he is on one of h...
05/31/2026

Better late than never! We forgot to announce handsome Target's VHM (virtual home manners) title! Here he is on one of his pack dog hikes. Remember, I can review these AKC virtual titles including trick dog!

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