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06/24/2026

Cassie is learning that the most rewarding place to be is right by Mom’s side. 🐾

Loose leash walking starts before we ever head outside.

We begin indoors with:
✨ low distractions
✨ big rewards
✨ clear expectations
✨ lots of repetition and consistency

When your dog learns that checking in and staying close pays off, you’re building the connection and foundation for beautiful leash walks later.

Start small. Reward often. Build the habit. 💛

06/24/2026

Murphy the Golden Retriever is getting ready for a card party, so today we worked on one very important real-life skill: settling while Mom is busy.

We practiced the “step on the leash” exercise. Instead of asking for a down over and over, Mom simply steps on the leash, gives Murphy enough room to get comfortable, and then ignores the wiggles, jumping, and attention-seeking.

At first, Murphy isn’t sure what to do… but eventually he figures it out:
“When Mom steps on the leash, it’s time for me to settle.”

We sped up the video — can you guess how long it took him to relax?

After a few practice rounds, Murphy started learning that settling is the best choice when his person is busy. Such a useful skill for parties, patios, vet visits, kids’ sports games, and everyday life. 🐾🃏

06/24/2026

Murphy was getting ready for his card party and we started with a little warm-up exercise… then had an unexpected equipment malfunction. He slid right out of his harness like a little magician.

Cute, funny, and a great reminder: always check harness fit before training or adventures! Murphy handled it like a champ. 🐾

06/24/2026

Malachi is a German Shepherd puppy, and we’re starting him off right. 🐾

This breed can be incredibly smart and loyal, but they can also be sensitive to new experiences, leery, and naturally on guard. That’s why early confidence-building matters so much.

During the critical socialization window — roughly 3 to 16 weeks of age — we want puppies to have positive, low-pressure exposure to new sights, sounds, textures, and experiences.

So today, Malachi worked around novel objects like the vacuum cleaner, umbrella, and hair dryer. The goal isn’t to overwhelm him. The goal is to help him notice something new, stay curious, recover quickly, and learn:

“New things are safe, and I can handle this.”

Building resilience now helps create a more confident, stable dog later. 🖤🐕‍🦺

06/20/2026

In Advanced Manners, we worked on recall with a fun hide-and-seek challenge!

The dogs practiced coming when called while their handlers hid and called them through distractions. This builds:

✅ Faster response to their name
✅ Stronger focus around distractions
✅ Confidence finding their person
✅ A recall that matters in real life

Recall isn’t just a cue — it’s a safety skill. Start easy, reward big, and slowly add distractions as your dog understands the game.

Come means: find me fast, good things happen! 🐶✨

06/19/2026

Like many puppies, Gus gets excited, barks for attention, and tries jumping to make things happen. Today we worked on building calm puppy manners by rewarding:

✔️ 4 paws on the floor
✔️ Quiet behavior
✔️ Waiting patiently

Using a puppy gate is a great way to manage the unwanted behavior while they are still learning. It helps prevent jumping from being rewarded and gives us the chance to mark and reward the calm choices we want more of.

The lesson is simple: the right behavior unlocks the reward! Whether it’s attention, treats, toys, or access to fun, making good choices pays off.

Consistency, patience, and clear communication help puppies learn how to succeed in our world. Great job, Gus! ❤️🐶

06/19/2026

Use the cue, run away, and reward big when your puppy comes with you.

Recall doesn’t have to be boring — get your steps in, make it fun, and build a solid foundation your puppy will want to repeat.

Run. Reward. Repeat. 👟🐶

06/18/2026

Lola’s first day of Puppy School was all about learning that jumping doesn’t get the reward — but four paws on the floor does! 🐾

We used a tether to help her slow down, think, and make a better choice. When she jumped, attention went away. When she chose calm feet on the floor… bam — reward! 🎉

Puppy manners start with rewarding the choices we want to see more of.

06/17/2026

Tether time at place helps puppies learn that being still, calm, and relaxed is also a behavior we can reward. It’s not about forcing them to “do nothing” — it’s about teaching their busy puppy brains how to pause, observe, and make good choices.

Calm is a skill. We build it one reward at a time. 🐶✨

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