The Liberated Pup

12/02/2024

Welcome Murphy, a 7 month old sweet Bernedoodle, to the Liberated Pup Club.

10/24/2024

Local ladies…. This one is for you.

✨Ladies, the countdown is ON! ✨

Just TWO weeks until Ladies Night at Lola’s, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🥳 This is a night of sipping, shopping, and savoring every moment with the gals! 🛍️👯‍♀️🥂 So, mark your calendars because we’ve got some exciting surprises in store for you, and we’ll be dropping those juicy details as we get closer! 👀💖 Stay tuned—you definitely won’t want to miss this

09/18/2024

New class offering starting Wednesday, October 2 for 6 weeks.

Are you looking to develop or improve your relationship with your dog?

This basic manners class is for dogs (5 months and older) and owners looking to learn core foundation skills — great for the beginner or as a refresher for those seeking an opportunity to learn new and advanced skills.

The Liberated Pup LLC uses reward-based techniques aligned with the most current behavioral theory, guiding dogs and their owners to a greater understanding and closer relationship.

Learn more about what will be covered at https://theliberatedpup.com/basic-manners-class

Come join us!

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09/10/2024

Hannah and her sidekick Emma looking fine. We finished up our time together but this is not goodbye, just a see ya later. She’s now an expert on touch and leave it and is working on harness introductions so they are positive experiences. Round of applause for these two cuties please! Keep it up mom, you got this!

09/07/2024

Yes! A great read about adolescence!

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

09/06/2024

Please welcome this cutie Bernedoodle to TLP club, Tucker. We’re ready to assist with jumping, leash biting (and chewing), chewing plants and grass, strengthening cues and helping his owners with their mechanics (training that is). We will cover so much more including enrichment and impulse exercises. He already responded so well to his first day.

08/16/2024

Yes!

TikTok famous dog trainers are taking over, and unfortunately that's not always a good thing. Does having 1 million Instagram followers make you a good dog trainer? Some of the information getting shared on social media is incorrect, ineffective, or downright dangerous. So how do you figure out who's who?

🐶 Look for credentials listed in the trainer bio. Don't see any? It's likely they don't have any. This is not a good thing. "I've had dogs for 20 years" is not a qualification.
🐶 Beware of sneaky marketing. Guarantees of behavior, promises to fix a problem in only a few minutes, or telling you that you "HAVE" to follow these rules are all red flags.
🐶 Impressive before and after videos that show massive behavior change in "only one session"? You may actually be seeing behavior suppression instead of actual behavior modification.
🐶 Pay attention to body language. We share A LOT about body language, and if you have a dog, you likely have some idea of what a relaxed dog looks like. Apply your knowledge to social media videos! Is the dog in the video panting heavily? Are their lips pulled back? Are their ears back? Do they look tense? Those are all signs of stress, anxiety, and fear...

Questions about behavior or training? You know how to reach us! Check out our stories for more info!

07/30/2024

Welcome to The Liberated Pup Club, Miss. Ivy! She is part Plot Hound and Lab and we are going to team up to help her with leash walking and jumping on guests. Let’s give her a big welcome! 🙏 🐾💕🐕‍🦺

07/13/2024

Have you ever seen a little pupper that looks just like a soft stuffed animal?? I did and her name is Hannah the Goldendoodle. Another sweet 19 week puppy needing a little guidance so we are helping her mom with all those new puppy needs. Welcome Hannah to the Liberated Pup Club 🐾 Big sister and therapy dog, Emma is a great helper!

07/11/2024

Welcome to The Liberated Pup club miss Maple!!! Maple came from none other than the amazing rescue. This girl is complete sweetness!! She’s approx. 8-9 months and a mix. Pretty soon we will know her true makeup so stay tuned for that reveal. Mom and Dad are AWESOME!! What a team. We’re working on crate training, recall, a little bit of reactivity, my fav.. leash walking and safe introductions and harmony with their sweet cat, Violet.

05/20/2024

Are you looking to develop or improve your relationship with your dog? This basic manners class is for dogs (5 months and older) and owners looking to learn core foundation skills — great for the beginner or as a refresher for those seeking an opportunity to learn new and advanced skills. The Liberated Pup LLC uses positive reinforcement and reward-based techniques aligned with the most current behavioral theory, guiding dogs and their owners to a greater understanding and closer relationship. Learn more about what will be covered at ptboro.com/recreation (link in bio) and click on summer recreation schedule 2024. Come join us!

04/22/2024

Go katana!

12/05/2023

Please welcome Jersey to the Liberated Pup club. This 7 month old, gorgeous American Pit Bull Terrier, Chow, Lab (plus another 10 breeds) mix is ready to have some fun! Her owner is just as engaged. Here she is in her first moments of learning the “touch” cue - which will be used for casual recalls and disengagement.

Stay tuned to see Jersey and her family’s progress over the next few weeks. We’ll be working on loose leash walking, building foundational skills and helping Jersey’s family learn how to better communicate with her.

10/30/2023

Meet Hunter, the gorgeous golden. What a fun boy he is with a personality to match.