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📍 Tampa Florida
🇺🇸 Prior USAF K9 Handler

09/16/2026

Does your dog lose it when the vacuum comes out? 🧹🐕

Fear and reactivity can improve when we slow things down and give the dog a chance to build confidence.

For this dog, we started with the vacuum at a distance while she ate. As she became more comfortable, we gradually decreased the distance and eventually introduced the sound of the vacuum.

The goal isn’t to force her to “get over it.” It’s to build confidence through controlled exposure and help her learn that the vacuum isn’t something she needs to fear.

Small steps. Consistency. Confidence. 🐾

09/16/2026

Dog training can be summed down to

Distance
Duration
Distractions

Your dog needs to be able to hold a command for a set duration before you can think about adding distractions or walking away from them.

Take things slowly and focus on your dog holding a position for 10-20 seconds if your dog can do that then it’s time to move to the distractions

09/16/2026

One of the most useful commands you can teach your dog is the place command.

Place teaches your dog to stay where you put them, even when there are distractions around.

The goal isn’t just to get your dog onto the bed. We want them to understand that once they’re placed, they stay there until they’re released.

This builds patience, impulse control, and overall obedience.

And the more you practice it in different environments, the more reliable the command becomes.

A solid place command gives you a dog that can settle down and simply exist around you without constantly needing your attention.

09/14/2026

I train Dogs from Tampa to St Petersburg to Sarasota and whenever I’m training a dog one of my favorite places is either a parking lot or an empty sidewalk

The reason is a dog’s gonna be a lot less distracted on a hard surface then they would be in grass

If you think of odor like smoke, it might make more sense. Grasses and dirt are gonna hold a lot of the odor and absorb it versus on the concrete. It’s a hard surface so there’s nothing to absorb.

Your dog a lot less likely to be sniffing around or trying to go for an item whether they’re on concrete then if they’re in the grass

08/20/2026

Doing varied exercises with your dog is important for muscle growth and mobility.

If your dog’s only exercise is walking or fetch, they’re going to develop underdeveloped leg muscles. Having them jump onto an object (and jump off) works different leg and core muscles than running in a straight line ever will.

You don’t always want high-impact exercise, but introducing jumps periodically can be really helpful.

07/21/2026

Found 2 kennels on Facebook Marketplace for $15 each. Brand new. These retail for around $150.

People sell them cheap because they don’t want a kennel taking up space in their house — but if you have a dog, you need one.

A kennel isn’t a cage. It’s a decompression space. It speeds up potty training. It keeps your dog safe from chewing on things they shouldn’t when you’re not watching.

Every dog should have one. You just don’t have to pay retail to get it.

07/15/2026

With the World Cup going on (is it still happening? lol I haven’t watched a game) I thought this would be a funny way to point out some silly things ppl think about their dog

You should get a dog that fits your lifestyle if you have any doubts go with a golden retriever or a Labrador

You shouldn’t let your dog jump on ppl. No one likes it and it’s antisocial behavior

Crate training is one of the biggest “fix everything” buttons. If you’re struggling with your dog in any way implementing kennel training will drastically help

Although we want our dogs to “be a dog” they have to have a basic understanding of how to behave. If they won’t come when called then they shouldn’t be off leash. If they are using the bathroom in the house then they need to be kenneled etc…

Socialization is NOT letting your dog be pet by strangers or saying hi to random dogs. Socialization is when your dog can go out in public and not bark,lunge, pull on the leash

If you think your dog would protect you from a bad guy there’s an almost 0% chance that’s true.

If you give your dog a command and don’t follow through with it you’re training them to disobey all your commands

If you struggle with anything on this list feel free to reach out and I’d be happy to help you.

What did I miss? Let me know in the comments

07/15/2026

Please Help Macy Find Her Furever Home - Located in Tampa, FL

Macy is a beautiful 2-year-old Pitty mix searching for the forever family she deserves. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all of her vaccinations.

Macy has spent the past few weeks in our board & train program and is now looking for her forever home. I’ll be working closely with her adopters to help them handle and continue her training.
She does best as the only dog in the household.
If you or someone you know is interested, DM me for more information!

Address

101 S 12th Street Suite 102
Tampa, NC
33602

Telephone

+13369728749

Website

http://vernondogtraining.com/

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