The Calm & The Chaos Dog Training

08/10/2026

TOP 3 RULES OF THUMB FOR THRESHOLD WORK

1. Allowed to Look, Not React
A dog can look at the trigger — cat, dog, person, but must stay under threshold.
If the dog stares hard, tenses, vocalizes, or loads up, they’re over threshold.Your job: mark and reward calm glances + disengagement.

2. If They React → Add Distance
Reactivity means the dog is too close.
Don’t correct it, don’t push through it, increase distance immediately.
Move back until the dog can think, breathe, and respond again.
Distance is the #1 tool for success.

3. Gradually Close the Gap Over TimeOnce the dog is calm at one distance, take one small step closer.
Reward calm behavior at every stage.
If the dog escalates, go back to the last successful distance.
WORDS OF ADVICE...Fix it now — not later — take the few minutes..thats how change starts.

08/01/2026

07/23/2026

Cooper feels very strongly about bathroom etiquette and privacy as
He chose this position himself, even though he looks like he’s questioning all his life choices. Fun fact: Many dogs, when they feel bonded and secure, naturally show “respectful” behavior in public spaces. For example like choosing a calm position, waiting patiently, or staying close without crowding. Training helps, but a lot of it comes from instinct and trust.

07/18/2026

Had ALOT happening this week and not many posts on here..so here's a video of my dogs in time out (mostly because of Cooper who decided to bark when he heard the neighbors dogs. Like a childs..timeouts can be a game changer if consistent with it ***CHLOE the GSDs face at the end cracks me up. 🫠🫶

07/11/2026

Taught my dad's dog Tucker this trick a few years back and he's always eager to do a trick for a treat..

07/09/2026

Doorway manners matter.
Cooper waits. No bolting. No chaos.
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07/04/2026

This is what good impulse control looks like...we have baby robins on the ground..and my 2 high drive fur babies are angels. Working on place and leave it...

06/29/2026

Too hot outside real feel 103 degrees so doing some in AC activities 🙌

06/23/2026

Chloe & Coop conspiring ~ How would you caption this?