Training to a T, LLC

25/04/2025

🐾🐾Canine Tip🐾🐾

Simplify Behaviors

The key to successful training is simplifying behaviors. Dogs learn much easier if the item you are teaching is in it's simplest form. Think about what you are teaching your dog and as yourself, is there a way to simplify it? Consult a Positive Trainer if you need help.

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24/04/2025

🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺NOW ENROLLING! - Canine Good Citizen Group Class (Talented Toddlers)🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

Is your pup a Canine Good Citizen?

Learn and master the 10 items needed to register your dog as an AKC Canine Good Citizen. Class will end with the test and upon passing, you will receive a ribbon and information on how to register with the AKC to receive your certificate.

For more information, visit https://trainingtoat.com/classes/talented-toddlers-canine-good-citizen/

23/04/2025

🐾🐾FUN FACT🐾🐾

Cortisol

Cortisol is the hormone related to stress. When cortisol is elevated, dogs cannot learn, which is why you want to train while a dog is under threshold.

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22/04/2025

🐶🐶Non Competition Scent Workshop🐶🐶

Now Enrolling!
May 31, 2025 (The weekend after Memorial Day)
1:30 PM

If you are interested in doing scent training with your dog, but you want a laid back, fun experience, our Non-Competition Scent Workshop is for you. It is 60-90 minutes depending on how many people we have registered.
Your dog will learn fun games to search for food. This popular dog sport enables you to mentally wear out your dog, so it is ideal for active dogs, dogs with physical limitations or anyone who just wants to play a fun game with their dog. Dogs learn to systematically search boxes and other objects. The level of difficulty increases with each round and it is fascinating to watch the dogs catch the scent and make a find. Dogs and parents give this class a very high rating for fun!

21/04/2025

🐶🐶Pomeranian🐶🐶

Poms are loyal and come from Royalty, so many have quite the royal personality (as they should!). Train them early with rewards and they will become your loyal companion very quickly. They are eager to please.

What is your favorite breed? Drop them in the comments and tell us what you love about them.

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18/04/2025

We are in need of pet food!
Items that we need are wet dog food, wet cat food, and dry cat food.

Donations can be dropped off here at West Valley Animal Services. Thank you for supporting these animals in need!

18/04/2025

🐾🐾Canine Tip🐾🐾

Get into a routine.

Dogs, like humans, are creatures of habit. They like routines, so do your best to get into a daily routine and follow it as much as you can. Routines can change with you and your life, but it's important to get family together and decide what works for all.

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17/04/2025

The AKC Spring Scurry 5K is open for registration.

Spring is upon us and we’re ready to get outside! Every year, the AKC holds a virtual 5K for dog owners everywhere. Register, grab your pup, and hit the trail (or park, sidewalk, track, etc.). You can do the whole 3.1 miles in one jaunt, or split it up into several installments. The best part is, you (or your pup) will receive a medal to proudly wear and show off in photos and video for your favorite social media platform.

$35.00 per medal/dog. If you want multiple medals, make sure to adjust quantity.

For more info, visit our website: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-spring-scurry-5k/

16/04/2025

🐾🐾FUN FACT🐾🐾

Eye Contact

Making direct eye contact with a dog can be a threatening gesture to many dogs, especially the ones you don't know. Use side glances whenever you meet a new pup.

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15/04/2025

🐶🐶Non-Competition Agility Workshop🐶🐶

Now Enrolling!
May 31, 2025 (The weekend after Memorial Day)
12:00 PM

Have you ever found yourself wanting to try agility with your dog, but not on a competition level? Or maybe you just want to have a fun outing with your pup to see if they will go through a tunnel or weave through the weave poles. The photos and videos you could take for social media are endless with the Non-Competition Agility Workshop. This workshop is designed specifically for the beginner dog and dog owner who just want to see what it’s about. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary. This workshop doesn’t follow competition rules. It is laid back and designed for the dog owner who wants to try the equipment without worrying about official technique and rules.

Learn More: https://trainingtoat.com/non-competition-agility-training-workshop/

14/04/2025

🐶🐶Yorkshire Terrier🐶🐶

Yorkies are popular, but don't let their small size make you think they have small personalities. You will want to get them into a positive training class when they are young and only train using positive methods.

What is your favorite breed? Drop them in the comments and tell us what you love about them.

🐾🐾Would you like to support our small business by following our social media channels? We are trying to grow our social media by providing both free training content along with general dog knowledge, safety, behavior, and more. If you would like to support us by giving us a follow, we would be very grateful! Thank you!🐾🐾

11/04/2025

🐾🐾Canine Tip🐾🐾

Not all reinforcers have to be treats.

If your dog isn't food motivated, try several different types of toys. Squeaky toys, crinkle toys and balls are all great ideas. Life rewards like a game of sniff is also another non-food related reinforcer.

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10/04/2025

🐍🐍Shock-Free Snake Avoidance Class Now Enrolling!🐍🐍

Begins Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM and meets weekly for 5 weeks.

You probably aren't thinking about rattlesnakes just yet, but weather will be warming up soon and the snakes will be making their appearance on the trails. So, why should you enroll now? If you wait, there is a good possibility the class will be full by the time you are ready to register.

Each year, these classes fill up quickly due to the rarity of a positive reinforcement option for this training. We DO NOT use shock collars for this class and are one of very few options here in Utah to have this offering. In fact, we have had students drive up to 100 miles weekly to take our class!

More information is available at https://trainingtoat.com/classes/snake-avoidance-training/

09/04/2025

🐾🐾FUN FACT🐾🐾

Work as a Team

Dog training can be more about training the human than the dog. When the human side of training is intact, training comes more quickly. It's all about the dog/human team.

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08/04/2025

Did you know we just started a Substack where we do longer form blogs and how-to’s with training? Feel free to check it out at https://training2at.substack.com/. We’d love for you to join us!

Positive reinforcement dog training. Click to read Melissa | Prof. Dog Trainer, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

07/04/2025

🐶🐶Cocker Spaniel🐶🐶

Popular as an animal companion, Cocker Spaniels are usually fairly easy to train and respond well to rewards. They are eager to please and will thrive with people who are willing and able to get them into training.

What is your favorite breed? Drop them in the comments and tell us what you love about them.

🐾🐾Would you like to support our small business by following our social media channels? We are trying to grow our social media by providing both free training content along with general dog knowledge, safety, behavior, and more. If you would like to support us by giving us a follow, we would be very grateful! Thank you!🐾🐾