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EVERY dog should have a solid foundation in the basics. Few do.
04/10/2025

EVERY dog should have a solid foundation in the basics. Few do.

A new group of pups in for board and train. Donut, Wyatt, and Ola. Another two coming in later in the week. We’re quickl...
04/09/2025

A new group of pups in for board and train. Donut, Wyatt, and Ola. Another two coming in later in the week. We’re quickly filling up for the Spring.

Beau was a prince to work with. Beautiful personality and incredibly bright. Best of luck to you sweet boy.
04/04/2025

Beau was a prince to work with. Beautiful personality and incredibly bright. Best of luck to you sweet boy.

03/30/2025

Some off-leash heeling work with Beau just before the end of his board and train last week.

I lost my boy yesterday morning. My hope was to keep him alive and comfortable as long as possible, but he was quickly d...
03/25/2025

I lost my boy yesterday morning. My hope was to keep him alive and comfortable as long as possible, but he was quickly deteriorating and I had little choice but to let him go. To say that this is heartbreaking is an understatement. He was my friend and companion for the past 14 years. Those who look upon a pet as “just a dog” have no concept of the hold that they take on your heart and the importance that they play in your life. Goodbye my boy. I’m sure we’ll be meeting again soon enough.

After a month of training, Max and Mini are ready to head home and begin their new adventures. Make us proud guys.
03/24/2025

After a month of training, Max and Mini are ready to head home and begin their new adventures. Make us proud guys.

Put in the work, get the rewards. In Max’s case, the reward is all the attention he wants.
03/20/2025

Put in the work, get the rewards.
In Max’s case, the reward is all the attention he wants.

This is the final week for our current board and train dogs, of which Toby is one. We have a new line up coming in soon ...
03/18/2025

This is the final week for our current board and train dogs, of which Toby is one. We have a new line up coming in soon and are already booked out for April and part of May. We’re here for you if you want to take your dogs training to the next level.

03/16/2025

Throwback to that time I tried to teach Chester to lick the spoon gently 😆

This 10 week old boy dropped in for a consultation today so that his owners can learn how to navigate this important and...
03/15/2025

This 10 week old boy dropped in for a consultation today so that his owners can learn how to navigate this important and foundational phase of life.

Speaking of puppies, did you know we have a puppy class coming up on April 26? If you want to set your dog up for success and lay the groundwork for strong obedience, this class will show you the way. Information is already available on our website, but you can call, text, or DM us anytime for further info. 

03/10/2025

In the past few weeks, Out of the Pits Rescue has been overwhelmed by the number of dogs being returned—many for reasons that are frustrating and heartbreaking. Puppies coming back because they are peeing in the house, adult dogs because they are too much work, and owners who have decided that they now don’t have the time. While there are legitimate safety concerns that can make returns necessary, far too many of these cases come down to one thing: a lack of responsibility.

A dog is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT. When you adopt, you’re making a promise—to be patient, to love, and to show up for them every single day. Listen when we tell you how crucial decompression is, invest in their training, and give them the time they need to adjust. Before adopting, please ask yourself the questions in this chart and be 100% certain you are ready for this type of commitment!

03/10/2025

When we first met, Chester made it clear that he would’ve sunk his teeth into me if I got too familiar, and now this. A long time ago, I learned that the first step when working with any dog, especially a difficult dog, is establishing trust.

Just one of the many dogs we come across on a weekly basis. Charlie was recently adopted and will be coming in for train...
03/09/2025

Just one of the many dogs we come across on a weekly basis. Charlie was recently adopted and will be coming in for training in the next few weeks. Just look at that face. 

They’re back!Ella and Delilah (I refer to them as Laverne and Shirley) are back for a weekend of boarding. Let the shena...
03/06/2025

They’re back!
Ella and Delilah (I refer to them as Laverne and Shirley) are back for a weekend of boarding.
Let the shenanigans commence.

16 days. That’s it. 16 days till Spring. While Bo might not mind the snow and cold, the rest of us are ready for T-shirt...
03/03/2025

16 days. That’s it.
16 days till Spring.
While Bo might not mind the snow and cold, the rest of us are ready for T-shirt weather. Bring it.

At least twice a month I get someone calling me for help because their dog “doesn’t listen” to them. Then they say… “He’...
02/28/2025

At least twice a month I get someone calling me for help because their dog “doesn’t listen” to them. Then they say… “He’s great otherwise. My kids jump on him all the time, grab his ears, pull his tail, and he has no problem with it.”

As someone who works with dogs professionally, these comments are obviously red flags, and I often find myself having to break down the potential problems that are around the corner for them if they continue to allow these interactions.

These owners don’t understand that the dog is simply tolerating these behaviors. It’s not accepting of the behaviors. There’s a difference. And tolerance will almost always have a breaking point.

Sweet Esther is back home with her family. Three weeks of solid obedience and more to come because this girl will be com...
02/27/2025

Sweet Esther is back home with her family. Three weeks of solid obedience and more to come because this girl will be coming back for a few days in early Spring to continue working on her reactivity.

See you soon Esther. Make us proud.

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Some off-leash heeling work with Beau just before the end of his board and train last week.

Throwback to that time I tried to teach Chester to lick the spoon gently 😆

When we first met, Chester made it clear that he would’ve sunk his teeth into me if I got too familiar, and now this. A long time ago, I learned that the first step when working with any dog, especially a difficult dog, is establishing trust.

Often with dogs, as with humans, it’s following through with the simplest of tasks/behaviors that pay out the highest rewards. In this case, a well practiced impulse control behavior that will shape the dogs future.

Here’s a short clip of a counterconditioning session with Bentley. He was reluctant to enter the new crate. These crates are different than the wire crates I use at the house. They’re more enclosed, darker, and don’t appear as welcoming to many dogs. The concept is simple, change the association from a negative into a positive. In this case, using food.

I’ve heard the myth that playing tug with your dog will make the dog aggressive. It doesn’t. Just create some rules around the game to avoid teeth on skin and overexcitement.

Roscoe
Roscoe

Roscoe was dropped off earlier today for 4 weeks of training. Fearful, anxious, reactive, and not afraid to use his teeth. Already made two attempts to bite at me. Stay tuned.

PLACE command
PLACE command

Jude and Teddy practicing their PLACE skills. I’ve evolved my style of training over the years. Directing a dog to PLACE involved simply getting on the bed, making no distinction between sitting, downing, or standing. Now they’re taught to automatically down. The PLACE command is now much more energized and dynamic than I’ve taught it in the past. This makes it more fun for the dogs and the behavior more deeply ingrained.

Dog Training
Dog Training

Training still goes on while we continue to get the space ready. Bo heads back home tomorrow so we’re getting in a few warm up sessions.

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My Story

I’ve been working with dogs in one capacity or another since my childhood in Brooklyn. My love and affinity towards animals made it only natural that my progression should be towards helping them navigate their way through life.

The culmination of my education (although the learning never ends) had led me to try different methods and approaches when working with dogs and seeking an outcome but one thing has remained a constant and that is the focus on the relationship between human and dog.

As I continue in my career, the need to educate both ends of the leash becomes an obvious means of achieving the results that my clients want. Ultimately it means a life with mutual trust, respect, and understanding.

Let's connect at www.thehyperpup.com