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06/02/2026

Meet Soup. 🐾

A 3 month old Mastiff puppy with a lot of growing left to do!

At this age, most people focus on teaching tricks.

But some of the most important skills are actually the simple ones:

Sit
Stay
Impulse control
Checking in with the owner
Making eye contact

Why?

Because these skills become the foundation for everything that comes later.

Leash walking.
Recall.
Greeting people politely.
Ignoring distractions.

It all starts with teaching a puppy that paying attention to their owner is rewarding.

In this session, we're helping Soup learn that good things happen when she slows down, focuses, and chooses to engage with her handler.

For a young puppy, those little moments of eye contact are a big deal.

That's the beginning of communication.

And communication is what training is really about.

Quick takeaway:

The puppies that learn to focus on their owners early often have a much easier time learning everything else later.

What was the first thing you taught your puppy?

06/01/2026

Most people teach their dog to come...

But never teach them where to go when they get there.

That's why many dogs will come close, then stop short, wander off, or immediately leave again.

With Tempeh, a 1½ year old Aussiedoodle, we're working on recall positioning.

Not just "come here"...

But teaching him exactly where we want him to finish.

A clear position creates clarity for the dog.

And clarity creates reliability.

The more specific we are, the easier it is for the dog to succeed.

In this video, I'm demonstrating the technique and explaining how to guide the dog into the correct position so recall becomes more than simply running toward the owner.

A good recall isn't complete until the dog arrives and stays engaged.

That's what makes recall useful in real life.

Quick takeaway:

Don't just reward your dog for coming close. Reward them for arriving in the position you want and staying connected to you.

When you call your dog, do they come all the way to you or stop a few feet away?

05/31/2026

Sit. Stay.

Sounds simple... until you're working with two reactive French Bulldogs at the same time. 😂

This was Bagel and Locke's very first training session.

Before we can take them out into the real world, we need a foundation.

That's why we're starting with basics like:

Sit
Stay
Focus
Impulse control

A lot of owners want to jump straight into fixing reactivity around dogs, people, or busy environments.

But without basic communication first, it's like trying to build a house without a foundation.

The goal isn't just teaching commands.

It's teaching the dogs how to slow down, think, and make better decisions.

Once those skills start becoming habits at home, we can gradually introduce more distractions and begin working in public environments.

And for a first session, Bagel and Locke did a great job.

Quick takeaway:

The fastest way to make progress with reactive dogs is often slowing down and building the basics first.

Do you have one dog... or are you outnumbered by multiple dogs at home? 😅

05/30/2026

This is Atlas, an 8 month old Shepherd mix on his very first trip to Home Depot.

And honestly, he did great.

Was he a little unsure at times?

Absolutely.

That's normal.

New smells.
New sounds.
Shopping carts.
People everywhere.

For a young dog, that's a lot to process.

In this exercise, Mom walked him down the aisle and put him into a down-stay while Dad called him from a distance.

This isn't just recall training.

It's teaching Atlas to listen, think, and stay connected to his owners even in a brand-new environment.

Confidence isn't built by avoiding new places.

It's built by experiencing them successfully.

Training doesn't just happen during lessons.

It happens every day.

Quick takeaway:

A little uncertainty is okay. The goal isn't to create a fearless dog—it's to create a dog that can work through uncertainty and still make good decisions.

What's the newest place you've taken your dog recently?

05/29/2026

Maya spotted a squirrel... and immediately decided it was the most important thing in the world. 😂

This 7 month old Staffordshire Terrier was practicing recall at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville when a squirrel suddenly appeared.

Perfect training opportunity.

Instead of hoping she would come back, we're using a long leash attached to a harness to safely practice recall around real distractions like:

Wildlife
People
Kids
Bikes
Other dogs

This helps us build a recall that works in the real world, not just in the backyard.

One thing I recommend to many owners is a long leash instead of a retractable leash.

Why?

A long leash gives consistent feedback, is less likely to tangle, provides better control, and allows the dog to move naturally while still staying safely connected to you.

Retractable leashes also keep constant tension on the line, which can accidentally encourage pulling because the dog learns that pressure makes the leash get longer.

With a long leash, dogs can enjoy freedom while owners maintain safety and control.

It's also a great option if your dog isn't fully trained yet, you're following leash laws, or you simply want extra peace of mind.

Quick takeaway:

Freedom and safety don't have to be opposites. A long leash helps you practice real-life skills before trusting your dog completely off leash.

What's the biggest distraction your dog would chase if given the chance?

05/28/2026

Tally is getting some real-life practice in at Home Depot.

At only 6 months old, this is a big environment for a puppy. There are carts, people, noises, movement, and plenty of distractions she has to learn how to ignore.

She is still a work in progress, especially when she wants to pull toward people to say hello, but this is already a big improvement from where she started.

What I love seeing here is that she is checking in with her owner, offering eye contact on her own, and staying much more connected even with everything going on around her.

That is what real-life puppy training is about.

Not perfection overnight, but building focus, confidence, and better choices one step at a time.

05/27/2026

Continuation from yesterday’s post about Uncle Red 🐾

Yesterday was more of the “warm up” phase while we worked through excitement and distractions.

Today you can see more of the actual walking process through Sims Lake Park in Suwanee.

And for only 9 months old, this is BIG progress.

We’re around:

People
Dogs
Wildlife
Movement everywhere

And instead of dragging the owner around, Uncle Red is starting to slow down, check in more, and walk with guidance instead of against it.

That doesn’t mean he’s perfect yet.

Young dogs still get excited.
They still make mistakes.
Especially big, energetic dogs like this.

But the difference now is he’s becoming more mentally available instead of constantly operating in overdrive.

That’s where real leash training starts.

A lot of owners think leash walking is only physical…

But it’s actually heavily mental.

The dog has to learn how to stay connected and THINK while moving through distractions.

And Uncle Red is making steady progress every session.

Quick takeaway:

Calm walking is built through repetition, structure, and consistency — especially with young high energy dogs.

What’s the hardest part of walking your dog in public?

05/26/2026

This is Uncle Red — and yes… he’s only 9 months old 😂

He’s a BIG boy already.

When we first started, leash walking was a challenge because of his strength and excitement level. His owners were getting pulled around and walks quickly became overwhelming.

We actually have video from the very first leash training session in the driveway for comparison.

Now we’re working at Sims Lake Park in Suwanee around real distractions:

Wildlife
Other dogs
People walking nearby

And he’s making great progress.

Like any young dog, there’s still work to do as distractions get closer, and we’re continuing to build calmness, focus, and confidence for both Uncle Red and his owner.

That’s the important part people forget:

Training is progress over time — not perfection overnight.

This video is still part of the “warm up” phase, but it already looks completely different from where he started.

Tomorrow I’ll post a video of his owner handling more of the walking so you can see the progress continuing.

Quick takeaway:

Young dogs don’t automatically know how to walk calmly in stimulating environments. That skill has to be taught and practiced consistently.

What distraction does your dog struggle with most on walks?

05/25/2026

Kobe came to me for potty training… but another huge issue was constantly trying to escape out the front door.

A lot of rescue dogs panic, bolt, or run because they never learned boundaries, impulse control, or how to look to their owner for guidance. Add anxiety and reactivity into the mix and everyday life can feel overwhelming for them.

Fast forward to now:
Potty training is solid.
Door boundary work is improving.
And now we’re building something even more important… reliable recall.

Because management matters, but having a dog willingly turn around and come back to you can save their life if mistakes happen.

In this video, Kobe is working recall at a public park around real distractions on a long line. This is also helping build confidence in the outside world instead of keeping him isolated at home.

Reactive and anxious dogs don’t improve by avoiding life forever. They improve through calm exposure, structure, guidance, and repetition at the right level.

He still has work to do, but this is a completely different dog from the one that first came in. 👏

05/24/2026

This is the beginning of Tempeh’s second session working on visitor training.

And honestly… this is already huge progress.

He’s excited when people come in — which is completely normal.

But instead of rushing the door, jumping, or spiraling into chaos…

he stays on his place bed and responds to verbal guidance.

That’s what owners should focus on.

Not expecting a dog to feel zero excitement…

but teaching them how to handle excitement appropriately.

A lot of dogs struggle with visitors because nobody ever teaches them WHAT to do when people enter the house.

So they rehearse:

Jumping
Whining
Running around
Demanding attention

Over and over again.

With Tempeh, we’re building calm patterns instead.

Place command.
Impulse control.
Listening while excited.

That’s what creates a dog you can actually live with comfortably.

Quick takeaway:

Calm behavior around guests is trained — not automatic.

Does your dog get overly excited when visitors come over?

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