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06/18/2025

🐾 Moose is Making Moves! 🐾

Our guy Moose has been hard at work managing his reactivity and learning how to navigate the world with more confidence. From new sights and sounds to unfamiliar people and environments—he’s taking it all in stride and showing us just how much potential he has. 💪

Moose is currently available for adoption through Dog Star Rescue, and to help him (and his future family) thrive, we’re offering 4 FREE private training sessions with us post-adoption.

He’s not just a handsome face—he’s a work in progress, full of heart, and ready to keep growing with the right family by his side. ❤️

Interested in meeting Moose? Reach out to Dog Star Rescue and start your journey with this special boy today.

🌟 Mentee Spotlight: Kayla 🌟For the past couple of months, we’ve had the joy of working with Kayla through our BeMod Ment...
06/18/2025

🌟 Mentee Spotlight: Kayla 🌟

For the past couple of months, we’ve had the joy of working with Kayla through our BeMod Mentorship Program. With a strong background in the animal care field—working at a vet office and running her own animal physical rehab business—Kayla came to us with a unique perspective and a passion for learning.

She joined the program with a clear goal: to deepen her understanding of animal behavior, especially in dogs, to better support the animals she cares for. Her curiosity, dedication, and thoughtful approach to training have been an inspiration to us all.

It’s been incredible to watch her grow, ask great questions, and bring her own professional experience into the conversation. Mentorship isn’t just about teaching—it’s about learning together, and Kayla has truly embodied that spirit.

We’re so proud of how far she’s come and can’t wait to see how she continues to make an impact in the animal world. 🐾

06/17/2025

🐾 Meet Moose!
Moose from Dog Star Rescue is with us for the next 4 weeks to work on his reactivity and aggression. He’s making great progress — and he’s looking for a forever home 🏡💛

Anyone who adopts Moose will receive 4 free private lessons to help integrate him smoothly into their home.

Let’s find this boy the fresh start he deserves!

06/17/2025

Kepler hit the Airline Trail today for a field trip focused on building confidence and working through his reactivity in public settings. Big steps for this guy! 🐾💪
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💛 Say hello to Potato — a sweet but misunderstood pup who’s currently in the middle of a 4-week behavior program with us...
06/16/2025

💛 Say hello to Potato — a sweet but misunderstood pup who’s currently in the middle of a 4-week behavior program with us, focused on working through his anxiety and fear-based aggression.
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Potato’s reactivity doesn’t come from a place of defiance — it comes from fear. He’s a dog who’s been trying to navigate a world that feels overwhelming, and his instinct has been to protect himself the only way he knows how.
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Here at V3, we’re helping him learn that he’s safe, that clarity exists, and that confidence can be built with consistency and trust. Each day is about small wins — calmly observing, following structure, and learning how to process the world without panic or defense.
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He’s already showing us glimmers of growth, and we’re excited to continue guiding him through this journey. With time, patience, and the right tools, dogs like Potato can find peace — and we’re here to help him get there.
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Keep it up, buddy. You’re doing the hard work. 🐾💪
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A huge thank you to my brother from another (Chris) and the members of the Small Munsterlander Club of America for join...
06/14/2025

A huge thank you to my brother from another (Chris) and the members of the Small Munsterlander Club of America for joining us at V3 Gun Dogs for an awesome group training day! 🐾🎯
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We had a blast working with both eager puppies and some experienced broke dogs — lots of learning, laughs, and good dog work all around.
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Always a pleasure to share the field with passionate dog people! 👏
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📣 Meet Kepler — the star of today’s field trip! ⚾🐾⠀This handsome pup is currently working through a modified 3-week reac...
06/14/2025

📣 Meet Kepler — the star of today’s field trip! ⚾🐾
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This handsome pup is currently working through a modified 3-week reactivity program with us, designed specifically to help him navigate the world with more confidence and calm.
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Kepler’s reactivity stems from fear, not aggression — and thanks to his incredible owners, who’ve done phenomenal work on his obedience foundation, we were able to jump straight into the heart of what he really needed: support in more stimulating environments filled with people, dogs, and unpredictable sounds.
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Today, Kepler joined trainer Brian at a local baseball game, and we’re proud to say: he crushed it. 🎉👏
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He watched the crowd, soaked in the energy, and practiced neutrality in real-world chaos — all while building trust and confidence at his own pace.
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Progress like this isn’t just about commands — it’s about understanding the dog, meeting them where they are, and guiding them through the world with clarity and calm.
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Way to go, Kepler. You’re making big moves. 💪🐶
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🌴✈️ From Miami to New England: 2 Weeks of Growth for This 5-Month-Old GSP! 🐾🍂Meet our newest student — a bright and ener...
06/13/2025

🌴✈️ From Miami to New England: 2 Weeks of Growth for This 5-Month-Old GSP! 🐾🍂

Meet our newest student — a bright and energetic 5-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer from sunny Miami! ☀️ While her family is exploring New England and visiting friends, she’s spending the next two weeks in our Leash Program, building a strong foundation for life at home and on the go.

At this age, she’s a sponge — curious, bouncy, and full of potential. Over the next 14 days, we’ll be focusing on:

🎓 Leash Manners: Teaching her to walk calmly at your side without pulling, forging, or lagging behind.
👂 Engagement: Building focus around distractions, so her eyes stay on you no matter what’s happening around her.
🗣️ Communication: Introducing clear, consistent commands and rewarding responsiveness.
🧘 Impulse Control: Helping her learn how to slow down, settle, and make thoughtful choices (not just chase every squirrel she sees!).
🦴 Confidence & Structure: Creating positive routines that help her feel calm, secure, and in sync with her handlers.

By the time her family returns, she’ll have new skills, more focus, and a strong head start on becoming the well-mannered GSP she’s meant to be 💪🐶

Stay tuned for updates on this sweet pup’s progress over the next two weeks!

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