Doggsense with Jamie

10/30/2026

10/22/2026

To be fair, exotic animal training IS listed on my website. But sir, you still need a reservation. 😂🐍

10/22/2026

Bo tends to mouth his harness and his owners when they put it on, but in just a handful of sessions, he’s already learning that not doing so has value! I also use the Premack Principle whenever I can. After Bo does a nice job with his harness, he gets to go play with his friends. He’s made it very clear that his friends are a priority right now, so why not use that motivation to our advantage?

10/21/2026

It’s a beautiful day for training and fun!

10/20/2026

I love all animals but have been a sucker for hounds for a long time. I wonder why? 🤣 Any ideas Mom?

10/14/2026

Fritz was sent to a board and train program for crate training, separation anxiety and various other issues. They used a shock collar (oh wait, the term is ecollar now because it apparently sounds better) and…he lost him! He literally left this dog unsupervised in a yard who has separation anxiety. Luckily he was found same day by a Good Samaritan.

Needless to say, his mom was anxious to leave him in my care but here at DoggSense, we don’t do stupid s**t. Fritz who was iffy with other dogs met 4 new dog friends and he honestly never needed a crate behavior to begin with. Instead of just putting him in a kennel, we addressed his underlying anxiety from his owners leaving the house. Now he doesn’t try to bite ankles when they need to go somewhere.

10/08/2026

Bo the German Shepherd has not had the chance to meet many dogs yet. During his Daytrain he showed me that he really loves friends with the right introductions. He was able to make 5 new friends today!

10/07/2026

Stranger Danger:

One of the easiest ways to start building rapport with a fearful dog already in your home is to become a meat vending machine that requires absolutely nothing in return. Carry a treat pouch filled with cooked meat and, as you move around the environment, toss pieces of meat away from you while purposely maintaining a comfortable distance from the dog.

Don’t call them over, reach toward them, wait for eye contact, or ask for any interaction. The chicken isn’t payment for a behavior. It simply appears because you’re there.

Imagine having to live with a big spider when you aren’t a big fan. But, for some reason, whenever that spider is around, free $100 bills start appearing. You don’t have to approach it, talk to it or do anything to make the money appear. Over time, you’d probably start seeing that spider in a very different light.

The same thing can happen with a fearful dog when the valuable resource of chicken or something high value is repeatedly associated with your presence. The scary person starts to become the predictor of something amazing, without putting any pressure on the dog to interact. Sometimes the best way to build trust is to stop trying so hard to earn it.