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My Sidekick Dog Training Effective and fun reward-based training and behavior services from a CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA in Detroit!

25/04/2026

I’ve had many mentors over the years and eagerly implemented the things they taught me. Some of those things were horribly wrong. Some of those things were bu****it. Some people present themselves as experts but in fact are not. Some people have personality disorders that are hard to notice. Some people lie and manipulate the people around them. Here’s to remembering to listen to your own intuition, question what you’re being told, trust what you feel in your gut, and keep learning and bettering yourself so you can better help those you care so deeply about ✌️

24/04/2026

Techniques and tips for introducing a fear-reactive dog to a new person!

🪑 Person sitting down before the dog comes out on a leash - not bringing the person into the space with the dog loose
🙈 Person to ignore the dog initially - no looking directly, talking to or touching
🥩 Associate new person with yummy food - food comes from handler rather than the new person
👃Once the dog is calm and happy, let the dog approach the person to sniff while they continue to ignore the dog (muzzle if bite risk)
👋 We want to see signs of affiliation before the person engages with the dog - sniffing, loose tail wag, loose body
⏱️ Once the dog is comfortable and soliciting attention, the person may pet the dog on their chest, under their chin, or on their side then after 3 seconds stop petting to see if the dog wants more or moves away
📆 Don’t feel pressured for the dog to interact with the person on the first visit - relationship building takes time! End on a positive note then work on it again another day.

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13/04/2026

Progress over perfection!! This was a little stressful to him. This was only our second session and in the first I cut all 10 of his front nails! He did less well this time which tells me that I pushed it too far in our last session. I need to take things more slowly with him. But even going too far too fast, what we achieved was done with relatively low stress and that is so much better than taking Chase to the vet or the groomer and giving him a traumatic experience.

06/04/2026

This sweet and spicy little guy loves life and is so full of joy. Chase loves to give you kisses and lay on your lap on his back with his adorable big ears splayed out. He is very enthusiastic about food and bounces up and down for it. Chase is crate trained although he doesn’t like to be in it for long periods of time. He is very affectionate and loving but can be aggressive to new people. He seems to do worse with men. He’s got that big dog energy and likes to guard his house so he doesn’t do well with new people just walking in the door, he needs to be introduced slowly in a certain way. We help him get comfortable with new people by associating them with high-value treats. He doesn’t appreciate extended petting from new people- consent checks are a must! He can be a little handling sensitive so shouldn’t be around children. He is very uncomfortable in veterinary situations so he needs someone who is able to continue working with him on that. Chase loves playing with toys of all kinds. He can be a little possessive about toys and food but is happy to trade for a treat. He would likely enjoy a furry sibling but slow intros are needed. We don’t know how he is around cats. He’s on anxiety and pain medication now and is making lots of improvements. Chase needs someone who can provide him with the life he deserves, with structure, advocacy, safety, and unconditional love. Could that be you? Apply today to meet Chase! Message me for the adoption application!

02/04/2026

I LOVE the enthusiasm from the puppy and her guardians 🤩

Positive reinforcement works when used correctly! Sometimes just changing up the technique makes a huge difference.

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What was a “light bulb moment” you had with your dog? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoyed this video please like and follow for more!

25/03/2026

Cooperative care for the win!!

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22/02/2026

The murder of Johnson by the hands of GRPD is part of the escalation of state violence we see being deployed against immigrants. We need a united movement against state violence and repression! There has been a massive erasure of the black and brown victims of the state. Come join us in protest this Saturday 2/28 3pm in Clark Park, Detroit.

09/02/2026

Migra Watch in Michigan: call 313 635 3633

01/02/2026

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Do it now. Do it every day. I know we all have no faith in our government but doing this does make a difference.

01/02/2026

Except for indigenous peoples, we are all immigrants. Migration is a birthright for all species. F**K ICE. 🔥🧊

04/01/2026

Imperfect but Lily does so great! I used to have a lot of anxiety about doing nail trims because I didn’t want to make the dog scared. Something that helped me was to get into a “training mindset” rather than a “grooming mindset” and work towards just doing one nail at a time rather than getting it all done.

If this is your first time seeing something about cooperative care and start button behaviors please folllow me and check out my page for more!

04/01/2026

I know someone can come up with an easier way to make this… anyone do 3D printing?? I’ve given up on my get rich quick scheme 😂 but seriously if you’re crafty this thing works really well.

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