K9 Compass LLC

K9 Compass LLC We Provide, professional training with 20+ years of experience with certified trainers!

We work with all breeds, specializing in Behavior, Sport/ Show Dogs, Service dogs and Therapy —using a balanced, results-driven approach tailored to each dog’s needs.

🎆🐾 New Year’s Eve: When the Party Is for the Humans (and Bella) 🐾🎆The house is full.Music is loud. 🎶People are everywher...
12/31/2025

🎆🐾 New Year’s Eve: When the Party Is for the Humans (and Bella) 🐾🎆

The house is full.

Music is loud. 🎶
People are everywhere.
Coats on chairs.
Drinks in every hand. 🥂

Some people are definitely drunk now. 🍾😵‍💫
Laughing too loud.
Hugging too much.
Spilling things they swear they didn’t spill.

The door keeps opening and closing. 🚪
Cold air rushing in.
Someone yells,
👉 “HAPPY ALMOST NEW YEAR!”

Bella the Beagle is living her best life.

She weaves through legs like a professional.
Tail wagging.
Nose glued to every plate.

Hairy the Goldendoodle?
Already suspicious. 👀

He’s pacing.
Watching the crowd.
Flinching every time a party horn goes off. 🎉

A drunk uncle stumbles—
Food hits the floor.

Bella appears out of nowhere.

Food gone. 🍕

Enter Oliver, the orange tabby. 🐈🧡
He casually hops onto the counter like he pays rent.

Drink knocked over. 🥂💥
Food stolen.
No shame.

Bad choice.

Bella locks eyes.

Not to chase—
To judge.

Then goes right back to stealing food like Oliver doesn’t exist.

Fireworks pop outside. 💥
Cheering erupts inside.

Hairy jumps.
Hard.

Someone blows a horn directly behind him. 📣
Someone else yells,
👉 “WOOOOO!”

Hairy is done.

He tries to crawl under the table.
Then behind the couch.
Then into the lap of a very drunk guest who absolutely did not sign up for this.

Bella?
Thriving.

People cheer—
AROOOOOO! 🐶🎯

More food hits the floor.

Bella collects.

Oliver now chooses full chaos—
Walking the counter, knocking over another drink, stealing food like it’s his New Year’s resolution. 😾🍗

Hairy startles and bolts.

The countdown starts.

TEN!

Bella steals a meatball. 🍖

NINE!

Hairy tries to escape to the bathroom.

EIGHT!

Fireworks crackle outside.

SEVEN!

Bella howls back at the crowd like she’s part of the chant.

SIX!

Oliver jumps onto the back of the couch for safety—and supervision.

FIVE!

Party horns go wild.

FOUR!

Hairy is shaking.

THREE!

Someone drops a plate.

TWO!

Bella grabs a roll. 🥖

ONE!

🎆 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 🎆

People screaming.
Fireworks exploding.
Horns blaring.

Bella is howling triumphantly.
Hairy is panicking.
Oliver has vanished… probably with food.

Someone says,
👉 “Well… this escalated.”

🎇 Quick New Year’s Dog Reminders

Not all dogs handle parties the same.

Watch for stress signs:
• Shaking
• Pacing
• Hiding
• Excessive vocalizing
• Trying to escape

Help them through it:
• Give them a quiet room or crate
• Close curtains
• Use white noise or TV
• Manage food & dropped snacks
• Advocate for your dog—even at parties

🎆 Same house. Same dogs. Different limits.

Happy New Year from the chaos crew 🐾✨

🐾 January Therapy Dog Visits – Reminder & Schedule 🐾As we head into January, this is a friendly reminder for all therapy...
12/30/2025

🐾 January Therapy Dog Visits – Reminder & Schedule 🐾

As we head into January, this is a friendly reminder for all therapy dog teams planning to attend visits:

⚠️ Important Reminders

You must let me know in advance if you plan to attend so I can provide a headcount to each facility

Please do NOT just show up

All handlers must follow the rules and guidelines of the therapy organization they are certified through and are Current on renewal for the year.

Meet in the parking lot before each visit

Bring vaccine records (digital or printed) in case the facility requests them

📅 January Visit Schedule

📍 Belmont Manor
51999 Guirino Dr, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
🕠 January 2nd at 5:30 PM

📍 Shadyside Care Center
60583 OH-7, Shadyside, OH 43947
🕠 January 9th at 5:30 PM

📍 Forest Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation
100 Reservoir Rd #1, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
🕠 January 16th at 5:30 PM

Thank you for helping keep these visits organized, professional, and respectful for the facilities, residents, and teams involved. Looking forward to another great month of spreading smiles and wagging tails! 🐶💛

12/29/2025

❄️🐾WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE 2026 🐾❄️
Message PAWZ IN TIME, LLC / HeartSoul Dog Training, Sherri Clendenin or Beth Powell for info or to sign up for a class!

We’re excited to kick off our Winter 2026 group classes with options for puppies, family dogs, and performance teams! Whether you’re just getting started or building advanced skills, we have something for you! ♥️🐾

🟦 MONDAY

DROP-IN TRAINING CLASS

🌀 Rotating Rally & Obedience
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
💲 Price: $15 per class

* CGC required • OR• prior approval from a Pawz In Time Instructor. The drop in class is led by Caroline Sabo.
Weekly class information will be posted Sunday evening or Monday morning.
• Please sign up weekly with one of our instructors if you plan to attend.

A flexible drop-in option for dogs and handlers training for competition or performance. Each week rotates between Rally-style exercises and Obedience skills, focusing on precision, teamwork, and ring-ready behaviors.



🟨 TUESDAY

🐶 STAR PUPPY (Puppies under 1 year)
📅 Dates: 1/13/26 – 2/17/26 (6 weeks)
🕔 Time: 5:45 – 6:45
💲 Price: $80

Inspired by the AKC STAR Puppy program, this class focuses on socialization, confidence building, basic skills, and positive training foundations—setting puppies up for a lifetime of success.

💙 BALANCE & FOCUS
Fitness • Obedience • Scent
📅 Dates: 1/20/26 – 2/10/26 (4 weeks)
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00
💲 Price: $60

For dogs who have completed at least a Puppy or Basic Obedience. This class blends movement, mental engagement, balance, body awareness, focus, and introductory scent activities.



🟪 WEDNESDAY

✨ OPEN FOR WORKSHOPS
Specialty workshops, pop-ups, and themed classes will be announced throughout the session.



🟧 THURSDAY -
Instructor: Caroline Sabo

🔵 PROOF IT! – Connection & Control
📅 Dates: 1/15/26 – 2/5/26 (6-weeks)
🕔 Time: 5:45 – 6:45
💲 Price: $80

An advanced class for experienced teams ready to proof behaviors under distraction. Emphasis on precision, reliability, and strong handler-dog connection for performance events.

🔵 CGC FOUNDATIONS – Building a Good Citizen
📅 Dates: 1/15/26 – 2/5/26 (6-weeks)
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00
💲 Price: $80

A foundational manners class focusing on skills needed for everyday life and future Canine Good Citizen testing.



🟩 SUNDAY

🔷 PUPPY LIFE SKILLS
Building Calm, Confident Puppies
📅 Dates: 1/25/26 – 2/15/26 (4 weeks)
🕥 Time: 10:30 – 11:30
💲 Price: $60

Designed to help puppies develop calm behaviors, confidence, basic cues, and real-life skills during critical learning stages.

💙 BALANCE & FOCUS
Fitness • Obedience • Scent
📅 Dates: 1/25/26 – 2/15/26 (4 weeks)
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:00
💲 Price: $60

Same format as the Tuesday Balance & Focus class, building strength, engagement, confidence, and teamwork.



👩‍🏫 INSTRUCTORS:
Sherri & Beth will be instructing all classes, except:
• Monday evening Drop-In class
• Thursday evening group classes



📞 To register or for questions:
Call, Text, message us!
📱 740-298-0261 (Sherri) | 304-280-7390 (Beth)
🌐 www.hspetdog.school
📧 [email protected]

CLASS APPLICATION: https://www.hspetdog.school/class-application (located at the bottom of the web page)

LOCATION: https://www.hspetdog.school/location

🐾 With Heart & Soul, You Reach Your Goal 🐾

🍑 Georgia Peach Training Update 🍑Georgia Peach came in for a little skill clean-up and fine-tuning, and she did wonderfu...
12/27/2025

🍑 Georgia Peach Training Update 🍑

Georgia Peach came in for a little skill clean-up and fine-tuning, and she did wonderful. Her mom has already done some great foundational work—Georgia is a very nice girl with a solid start, which makes polishing skills much smoother.

✨ What we worked on:

Stay vs. Wait (Why the Difference Matters)
These two commands often get lumped together, but they serve very different purposes:

Stay: Georgia holds her position until her owner returns to her. No movement, no guessing.

Wait: Georgia pauses until she is given another command or released—the handler may move away, call her forward, or cue something else.

👉 Having two separate commands gives the dog clarity and confidence. Clear communication prevents frustration and confusion.

Positions: Sit, Down, and Stand
We cleaned up Georgia’s core positions:

Sit

Down

Stand

The stand is especially important—it’s incredibly useful for vet visits, grooming appointments, and general handling. A solid stand makes these situations easier and less stressful for everyone involved.

Impulse Control Skills
We polished:

Wait

Leave it

Other impulse-control behaviors

These skills teach Georgia to think before reacting.

Heeling (Stationary) & Loose Leash Walking
We worked on:

Proper position during stationary heeling

Loose leash walking for real-life situations

Georgia is already a better walker and picked up new tools to keep walks calm and enjoyable.

Offered Attention 👀
We focused on offered attention—Georgia choosing to check in on her own rather than being constantly asked.

Builds engagement

Creates reliability around distractions

Produces a dog that wants to work with their handler

One-Word Commands (No Repeats!) — Most Important Skill
This was a big focus:

One cue

One time

Then follow through

👉 Repeating commands teaches dogs that the first cue doesn’t matter. Clear, consistent one-word commands build:

Faster responses

Better understanding

Confidence and accountability

Dogs learn to listen the first time, not the fifth.

Jumping on People
We worked on polite greeting skills to keep all four paws on the floor—because good manners matter.

Place Training
We also worked on place, which I like to describe as a crate without bars:

Gives Georgia a clear job

Encourages calm behavior

Builds duration and impulse control

Helps her settle while still being part of the environment

🐾 The Big Win
Georgia is a lovely dog, and her mom is doing an excellent job. They’ve got their homework, a clear plan, and are excited to continue by joining group classes with PAWZ IN TIME, LLC / HeartSoul Dog Training —how exciting!


Great work, Georgia Peach 🍑🐶

🎄🎬 A Very Loud Christmas: The AROOO Heard ‘Round the House 🎬🎄“It starts quiet. 🤫Christmas music humming low. 🎶The house ...
12/25/2025

🎄🎬 A Very Loud Christmas: The AROOO Heard ‘Round the House 🎬🎄

“It starts quiet. 🤫

Christmas music humming low. 🎶
The house smells like ham and pine. 🍖🌲
Glasses clink. 🥂
People laugh. 😄

Bella the Beagle stops.

Not freezes—
stops.

Her head lifts.
Nose working overtime. 👃
Tail stiff like a statue.

Hairy the Goldendoodle hears it.

That single inhale.

He looks up from the kitchen. 👀
Eyes locked.

Bella scans the room…
Then—

AAARRROOOOOOOOOOOO! 🐶📢

The sound echoes through the house.

The cat bolts. 🐈💨

Bella launches, paws skidding across the floor, voice bouncing off the walls as she drives the cat straight up the Christmas tree. 🎄

Ornaments slam together. 🔔
Branches shake.

Hairy doesn’t move.

Not yet.

He watches.
He tracks.

He hears the arooo again—
AROOO! 🐶

And that’s when he plants it.

Feet set.
Body low.
Eyes on the prize.

The ham. 🍖

People are distracted.
Voices rise. 📣
Chairs scrape.

This is the opening.

In one smooth motion—
The ham is gone. 🚨

Hairy explodes into motion, flying through the living room, cutting sharp corners, dodging legs, sliding on hardwood like he planned this route in advance. 🏃‍♂️💨

Uncle Bob jumps up yelling,
👉 “GET THAT DAMN DOG!” 😱

Mom’s voice follows, louder, sharper,
👉 “BAD DOG! BAD DOG!” 😤

The kids are cry-laughing on the floor, pointing, filming, screaming. 😂📱

Meanwhile—
Bella is locked in.

AROOOOOO! 🐶🎯

Treeing the cat like this is a sanctioned hunt.

The cat is hissing, spitting, climbing higher, knocking ornaments loose with every panicked move. 🐈😾

Hairy reappears.

Slow.
Deliberate.
Proud.

Ham still clamped in his mouth. 🍖
Chest out.
Tail wagging.

Cousin Judy is already live on TikTok. 📱🎥
Because of course she is.

For a split second—
Time stops.

Then—

CRASH. 💥

Great-great-grandma’s tree topper hits the floor. 😬

Uncle Joe is yelling Bella’s name, hoping muscle memory kicks in.
Aunt Becky is squeaking a toy like it’s a hostage negotiation. 🧸📢

Bella doesn’t hear a thing.

Uncle Joe finally gets hands on her and escorts her outside. 🚪
Mom snags Hairy by the collar and confiscates the ham. ✋🍖
Aunt Becky negotiates with the cat and secures her in another room. 🐈➡️🚪
Uncle Bob kneels down, sweeping up the shattered heirloom in silence. 🧹

The Christmas music never stops. 🎶

Someone clears their throat and says—
👉 “They’ve never done this before.”

🎄🐾 Quick Holiday Dog Reminders

🚫 Foods dogs should NOT have:
• Chocolate 🍫
• Grapes or raisins 🍇
• Onions & garlic 🧅
• Ham bones 🦴
• Fatty scraps (pancreatitis risk)
• Xylitol (gum, sugar-free desserts)
• Alcohol 🍷

✅ Foods generally SAFE (plain & in moderation):
• Plain turkey or chicken 🍗
• Green beans 🥬
• Carrots 🥕
• Sweet potato 🍠
• Plain pumpkin 🎃

⚠️ Stress signs to watch for:
• Freezing or stiff posture
• Whale eye 👀
• Excessive panting or pacing
• Lip licking or yawning
• Trying to leave or hide

Give dogs a quiet space. 🏠
Manage food.
Holiday chaos can happen fast.

🎄 Merry Christmas from out pack to yours & stay safe out there 🐾❤️

Balanced Training, the Dog’s Mind, and Why Rushing Creates Holes 🐕‍🦺🧠I don’t just train dogs —I train dogs and people ho...
12/24/2025

Balanced Training, the Dog’s Mind, and Why Rushing Creates Holes 🐕‍🦺🧠

I don’t just train dogs —
I train dogs and people how to understand situations, make decisions, and work together in a way that creates lasting results.

My approach to training is very similar to Chinese medicine.⚕️
In Chinese medicine, the body is viewed as fully connected. When one system is out of balance, other systems begin to fail. You don’t just treat the symptom — you restore balance so the body can function as a whole.

Dog training works the same way.

Behavior isn’t just behavior.
It’s the result of the dog’s mind, genetics, environment, handler timing, pressure, clarity, and consistency. When one piece is missing, everything else starts to falter.

Why I See So Many Dogs With “Holes” in Their Training🕳

I often get dogs from other trainers where we’re not just fixing problems — we’re going back and rebuilding.

Why?

Because people rush.

We live in a world built on convenience and quick fixes. Dog training has become a lot like fast food:
• Fast
• Convenient
• Feels good in the moment
• But doesn’t always hold up long-term

Now think about old refrigerators.
They were built with the mindset of “build to last.”
They ran forever.

Right?

New refrigerators?
You might get lucky and get 10 years.

That’s how I look at dog training.

My goal is to train dogs like an old refrigerator — built to last — with the owner (the manufacturer) in mind. The dog has to function not just in training, but in real life, under stress, and in changing environments.

Training Built to Last Starts With a Blueprint

You can’t skip steps.

Training is a process:
• Blueprint
• Foundation
• Structure
• Pressure
• Proofing

If you skip a step, it’s like building a house without a foundation. Eventually, it falls.

For example, a focused heel.

I don’t start with movement.
I start stationary.

The dog learns:
• Engagement
• Head position
• Calm focus
• How to find reinforcement

Only after the dog understands that picture do we add:
• One step
• Two steps
• Turns
• Pace changes
• Distractions

Rushing straight into motion creates holes that show up later as stress, lack of focus, or inconsistency.

Teaching Dogs to Think 🧠 — Not Just React

Another core part of my training is choice-based learning.

Take leave it.

I don’t teach leave it with immediate leash corrections unless safety absolutely requires it. Instead, I teach the dog how to think through the situation and make a choice.

The dog learns:
• Right choice = reward👍
• Wrong choice = information👎

I use:
• Treat placement
• Body pressure
• Spatial awareness
• Timing

When a dog makes the correct choice on their own, learning happens faster and confidence grows. The dog understands why the behavior is correct instead of just avoiding being wrong.

Compare that to leash pops:
• Creates negative associations
• Adds hesitation
• Often masks understanding

Does correction ever have a place? Yes.
But when the foundation is built correctly, those moments are rare.

🚥Why Slow Training Works🛑

Slow training works because it gives the dog time to process, understand, and choose.

When we slow down:🐕
• The dog learns patterns, not just commands
• Confidence replaces confusion
• Stress stays low while clarity stays high
• Behaviors become habits, not guesses

Rushed training often creates compliance without understanding. Slow training creates understanding that holds up under pressure.

By allowing the dog to think, make choices, and succeed in small steps, we build a dog that doesn’t just listen — but understands why.

And that’s the difference between training that works today
and training that still works years from now.

🥋Training Is an Art

Training is an art, and like any art, it takes time to learn and even longer to master.

I’ve had my fair share of Mr. Miyagis in my life — mentors who taught me that progress doesn’t always look productive in the moment.

Wax on. Wax off.

It can feel slow.
It can feel repetitive.
It can feel counterproductive.

But later, when the timing is right, it all comes together.

So don’t get discouraged if the steps feel small or boring. Those steps are quietly building understanding, balance, and clarity — even when you can’t see it yet.

Tying It All Together🪢

When training is rushed, balance is lost.
When balance is lost, holes appear.
And when holes appear, behaviors eventually break down.

🧘‍♀️Just like the body in Chinese medicine, everything must work together.
Just like a house, the foundation matters. ⚖️

Just like an old refrigerator, training should be built to last.

That’s why I slow training down.
That’s why I train both ends of the leash.
That’s why I teach dogs how to think, not just how to comply.

Because when training is balanced, intentional, and built correctly from the start —
the dog becomes confident, the handler becomes clear, and the results last long after the treats, tools, and training sessions are gone. 🐾


Pets vs. Working Dogs vs. Show Lines — Know What You’re Really Committing ToWhen you’re picking your next furry buddy, i...
12/19/2025

Pets vs. Working Dogs vs. Show Lines — Know What You’re Really Committing To

When you’re picking your next furry buddy, it helps to understand what different lines of dogs were actually designed for. Training may look similar on the surface, but the day-to-day needs, drive levels, and expectations are very different.

🐾 Pet Lines
Bred mainly for companionship. Typically lower drive, easier recovery, and more suited for family lifestyles. They still need training, enrichment, and structure — but they’re built to be pets first.

⚡ Working Lines
These dogs are bred for specific jobs: protection, herding, hunting, detection, tracking, sport work, etc. They come with:
• Higher drive
• Higher stamina
• Higher intensity
• Strong problem-solving
• A real need for daily mental and physical work

This is where people often get misled by social media. Those awesome videos of a Malinois climbing walls, doing flawless obedience, or taking down a bite sleeve?
That’s not “just a cool dog.”
That’s genetics + hours of structured training + handling skills + a lifestyle built around that dog’s needs.
Without all of that, those same traits can become frustration, chaos, and behavioral issues.

✨ Show Lines
Bred for conformation, structure, and ring presence. Usually moderate drive, stable temperaments, and great pets with the ability to dabble in sports and activities — just at a different intensity from true working lines.

🎓 EDUCATIONAL POINTS TO KNOW

• Genetics matter. Drive, energy, confidence, and sensitivity come from breeding.
• Lifestyle match matters. High-drive working dogs don’t slow down just because their owner is tired.
• Training load matters. Working lines aren’t satisfied with “a walk and a nap.” They thrive with structure, purpose, and predictable outlets.
• Health matters in every category. Look for OFA/health clearances, responsible breeding, sound structure, and solid temperament — no matter if it’s a pet, show, or working-bred dog.

* This doesn't mean all dogs are the same. Showlines or pets can do work jobs as well or working dogs can be pets. Also some breed have different varieties in show and working lines like the GermanShepherd. I'm not getting that into detail. This is just a base line to help find the right dog for your lifestyle.*

Below is a few examples of some breed structure difference.

🐕‍🦺Therapy Dogs vs. Emotional Support Dogs vs. Service Dogs (Including Guide Dogs)🦮Why the differences matter — especial...
12/17/2025

🐕‍🦺Therapy Dogs vs. Emotional Support Dogs vs. Service Dogs (Including Guide Dogs)🦮
Why the differences matter — especially in public spaces.

🐾 Service Dogs
A service dog is medical equipment, not a pet.

• Trained to perform specific, trained tasks that mitigate a person’s disability
• Tasks must be reliable in real-world environments
• Examples include:
– Medical alert/response
– Mobility assistance
– Guide work for the visually impaired
– Psychiatric task work

🔹 Guide Dogs (A Type of Service Dog)
Guide dogs assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired by:
• Navigating obstacles safely
• Stopping at curbs and elevation changes
• Using intelligent disobedience to prevent danger

Guide dogs meet some of the highest training and temperament standards in the working dog world.

🔹 Service Dog Temperament = High Standards
All service dogs — including guide dogs — must be:
• Neutral to other dogs, animals, people, and children
• Free from aggression or reactivity
• Calm and confident in crowds, noise, carts, wheelchairs, and tight spaces
• Focused and reliable in public

These dogs work in grocery stores, hospitals, schools, airports, and public events.
There is no room for fear, aggression, or “they’re usually friendly.”

🐾 Emotional Support Dogs (ESAs)
• Provide comfort through presence
• No task training required
• No public access rights (housing only, with proper documentation)

🐾 Therapy Dogs
• Provide comfort to others, not their handler
• Visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and crisis settings
• Must meet obedience, health, and temperament standards
• Access only where invited or approved

📌 Important Reality Check:
Loving your dog and feeling better because of them does not give them public access rights.

Untrained pets — including dogs that are reactive, anxious, barking, lunging, or riding in shopping carts — do not belong in places like grocery stores or restaurants.

These spaces are:
• Not pet-friendly
• Not training grounds
• Not safe for reactive or fearful dogs

Allowing untrained pets into public spaces creates chaos, safety risks, and health concerns — and it directly impacts legitimate service and guide dog teams who depend on calm, predictable environments to work safely.

Public access is earned through extensive training, stable temperament, and proven reliability — not love, convenience, or good intentions.

📣 Why This Matters
Misrepresenting dogs hurts:
• Disabled handlers
• Working and guide dogs
• The general public
• AGAINST THE LAW!

Education protects everyone involved.

We could go on forever with this topic — but the takeaway is simple:
Purpose matters. Training matters. Standards matter. 🐾

📸 End Photos:
Photos of our friend’s service dog Lumen in action — calm, focused, neutral, and doing his job exactly as trained.

🐾 Therapy Dog Visits – Two Opportunities This Week! 🐾We will be doing two therapy dog visits this week, and certified te...
12/16/2025

🐾 Therapy Dog Visits – Two Opportunities This Week! 🐾

We will be doing two therapy dog visits this week, and certified teams are welcome to join us.

📅 Thursday, December 18th, 2025 – 5:30 PM
📍 Shadyside Care Center
60583 OH-7, Shadyside, OH 43947

📅 Friday, December 19th, 2025 – 5:30 PM
📍 Forest Hill – St. Clairsville
100 Reservoir Rd #1, St. Clairsville, OH 43950

✅ Open to teams with Alliance of Therapy Dogs or Therapy Dogs International certification
⚠️ All handlers must follow the rules and guidelines of the therapy organization they belong to

📌 Please let me know in advance if you plan to attend so I can provide an accurate headcount for each facility — please do not just show up.
🚗 Meet in the parking lot at each location before the visit.
📄 Be prepared to show vaccine records if requested (digital or printed).

Thank you for helping keep these visits organized, professional, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Let’s make a difference together! 🐶💛


12/15/2025

✨ New Client Spotlight: Trip ✨
Meet Trip, a fun-loving 6-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer with a BIG personality and an even bigger future ahead.

Trip’s family spends a lot of time at horse shows and the barn, so having real-world manners is a must. That means working on impulse control and “leave it” around:
🐱 barn cats
🐶 other dogs
🐴 and yes… horses

We kicked things off with an in-home private session, building strong foundations both in and out of the barn. We focused on:
✔️ Waiting politely through doorways
✔️ Reliable recall
✔️ Heel work
✔️ Stay and position work
✔️ Impulse control in high-distraction environments

🐾 Educational Moment:
Impulse control teaches dogs how to think before they act, not to suppress drive. For high-energy working breeds like GSPs, this is essential for safety, clarity, and reliability—especially around livestock and wildlife. Training in the environment where the dog lives and works helps commands transfer to real life, not just the training field.

Since Trip is also training to be a bird dog, we’ve begun whoa work for hunting, helping him learn when to pause, stay mentally engaged, and wait for direction—skills that translate directly into everyday manners.

📸 Just one week later, Trip was strutting through the barn, successfully passing cats, dogs, and horses.
👉 Still a little cleaning up to do, but this is excellent progress for a young dog with big drive.

This is how structure, consistency, and real-world training build reliable dogs. Great job, Trip and family—we’re just getting started! 💪🐾



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