All Fur Them

All Fur Them Established in 2020 to help better the bond between humans and dogs.
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06/10/2026

Not just training but relationship building.

At 3.5 months old, Bear is already loving the work. Using food as reinforcement, we’re starting to introduce busier environments and bigger distractions while building engagement, confidence, communication, and trust. Every session is an opportunity for us to better understand each other, develop clear body language cues, and strengthen our teamwork.

Most importantly, we’re having fun, spending quality time together, and building a bond that will last a lifetime. 🧡🩵💙

06/05/2026

Ripple is learning how to respectfully enter someone’s space without jumping, climbing on them, or mouthing out of excitement.

When a dog chooses to jump, our instinct is often to respond with lots of words or physical interaction, such as gently pushing them back down. This type of attention can sometimes feel rewarding or even playful to the dog, making the behavior more likely to happen again.

By preventing rehearsals of unwanted behaviors and creating clear, consistent boundaries, Ripple learns that calm behavior is what earns access to people and attention.

Clear communication reduces confusion, builds understanding, and creates the kind of calm, polite meet and greets that everyone enjoys.

Training isn’t about forcing a dog into the right choice, it’s about helping them learn how to make it.

Before you bring a puppy home, take an honest look at your lifestyle, energy level, schedule, and goals. The right puppy...
06/05/2026

Before you bring a puppy home, take an honest look at your lifestyle, energy level, schedule, and goals. The right puppy for you is one whose needs and temperament fit the life you can realistically provide.

Take time to understand the breed (or mix), typical energy levels, and behavioral tendencies. Consider temperament and personality just as much as appearance. Be honest with yourself about what you can commit to and what challenges you’re prepared to work through.

A puppy is a significant commitment. Financially, emotionally, and in terms of time. Prepare ahead by gathering supplies, choosing a veterinarian, and signing up for training before your puppy comes home. Getting support early helps build a strong foundation and a healthy relationship from day one.

Choose with your head as well as your heart. You and your future dog will thank you for it.

06/01/2026

As a dog trainer, I’m always looking at the whole dog, not just behavior but the underlying factors that can influence it. That’s why we’re using a Glacier Peak Holistics Wellness Exam to take a closer look at Stella’s potential food and environmental sensitivities.

Many people don’t realize that gut health and behavior are closely connected. When a dog’s body is dealing with inflammation, allergies, or digestive discomfort, it can impact everything from focus and learning to stress levels and emotional regulation.

By identifying possible sensitivities and supporting Stella’s gut health, we can help her feel her best physically and emotionally. A healthy gut creates a stronger foundation for a happier, more balanced dog.

05/30/2026

Today we’re introducing our newest pack member to structured pack walks with our two older dogs. The goal isn’t just walking together, it’s learning to migrate as a unit, a team, with the handler at the center of the experience.

During the walk, each dog is given freedom of placement while maintaining the responsibility of staying engaged and moving with the group. We focus on calm migration, handler awareness, and neutrality to the environment.

No sniffing. No play. No visiting with the world around us until we release them into the next environment. This helps create clarity, builds impulse control, and teaches the dogs that their job during the walk is to move together with purpose.

When dogs learn to be neutral, they become more present. When they learn to migrate together, they build confidence in the pack. And when they stay connected to the handler, they develop the skills needed to navigate the world successfully.

Small steps today create strong habits for tomorrow.

05/29/2026

Charging “Place” a little differently.

Dog training is about adapting to the dog in front of you. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
For Ripple, food just wasn’t rewarding enough in this moment, but play? Tug? Chasing and dissecting her favorite toy? THAT was valuable to her. So instead of forcing a method that wasn’t motivating her, we used what she naturally loves to build value in the “Place” cue.

In this session, I’m playing with her, building engagement, then asking for “Place.” The moment she gets on the cot, she’s instantly released back to all the fun: chase, tug, thrash, repeat.

All of her favorite things come from listening to the handler’s request and following through successfully.
Is this exactly how we work “Place” all the time? No. But good training requires flexibility, observation, and adjusting for the dog in front of you so they can succeed.

05/27/2026

Natural consequences in training

Our puppy is learning that choosing to settle on the cot is what makes food happen. Right now, we’re not using a success marker because we don’t want to overcharge the behavior. If the reward process becomes too exciting, the anticipation alone can cause him to break position.

The goal isn’t just the behavior but it’s the emotional state behind it.

05/26/2026

Before training, Ripple would’ve seen a moving mop as something to chase, bite, or play with. In this video, she’s calmly observing and staying neutral. That’s what putting prey drive on command looks like.

Prey drive isn’t something you shut off; it’s something you channel. Through structured play, appropriate outlets, impulse control, and clear communication, dogs learn when it’s okay to engage those instincts and when neutrality is expected.

When dogs have fulfillment, clarity, and support, they make better decisions and move through the world with more confidence.

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Rochester, WA

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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