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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially earned my certification as a Family Dog Mediator! 🐾✨ This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my amazing pups, Phoebe and Scout.
Scout, in particular, has been my enthusiastic partner, always curious about the clicker in my hand and ready for our next training session. Both my girls absolutely LOVE our short daily training sessions – it’s their favorite part of the day! ❤️
But the journey doesn’t stop here. I’m currently working towards becoming a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, and I can’t wait to deepen my knowledge and skills even further to help more families and their furry friends.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Here’s to more learning, more tail wags, and more happy, courteous pups! 🐶💕
#FamilyDogMediator #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #smalldoglife #smalldogcoach #TrainingWithLove #ridogs
Cut up my favorite old yoga mat to use as portable “place” mats for the girls when we go out. What a great idea this is (not mine, but I can’t remember where I read about it). They LOVE each having their own spot, though as usual, Scout likes to invite herself over to her sister’s square 🙄
Their dad practiced “place” with them today too. So much fun to have everyone do a bit of practice everyday. It builds your pup’s bond with all the people in the house.
#positivetrainer #401dogs #ridogtrainer #smalldoglife #havaneseofinstagram #upcycling
I’m definitely being judged.
#butihaveworktodo #smalldoglife #redhavanese #placedogtraining #ridogtrainer #401dogs
Flashback to 2020 when stairs became necessary for Phoebe. She stopped wanting to jump up on furniture. Since we are one big cuddly family, that wasn’t ok with us. So now we have these amazing @bestpetinc stairs in almost every room.
It took no time at all to lure train the girls and now they use the stairs all the time. After four years, they look like we just took them out of the package.
If you have small dogs, get stairs. Don’t risk an injury to their backs or joints. This is NOT a sponsored post- we just love this product and this company and wanted to share. Google “Best Pet Supplies” and you’ll see plenty of size and stair options. The four-stair size works well for sofas and most beds.
#dogstairs #luretraining #positivetraining #ridogtrainer #401dogs #smalldogcoach
I’ve posted something like this before, but it bears repeating: waiting at the vet is the IDEAL time to engage in some easy practice with high value treats!
If we get off our phones (well, ok, yes, I DID video this 😆) and engage our pups in a great distraction environment, we can reduce their anxiety immensely.
The girls now think the vet is just an extension of their world, where mostly good things happen, and sometimes some human pinches or pulls, but always says sorry. And it’s all good, because mom feeds them really good stuff.
We love our vet @hillandharbourveterinarycenter and we love how much they partner with us in Phoebe and Scout’s care.
#ridogtrainer #smalldogrules #401dogtrainer #smalldogsofinstagram #smalldogtraining #doganxiety
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially earned my certification as a Family Dog Mediator! 🐾✨ This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my amazing pups, Phoebe and Scout.
Scout, in particular, has been my enthusiastic partner, always curious about the clicker in my hand and ready for our next training session. Both my girls absolutely LOVE our short daily training sessions – it’s their favorite part of the day! ❤️
But the journey doesn’t stop here. I’m currently working towards becoming a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, and I can’t wait to deepen my knowledge and skills even further to help more families and their furry friends.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Here’s to more learning, more tail wags, and more happy, courteous pups! 🐶💕
#FamilyDogMediator #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #smalldoglife #smalldogcoach #TrainingWithLove #ridogs ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations🥳🎈❣️ That sounds like a “win/win” situation!…. more quality time with your pups and greater knowledge of fun/work that is beneficial to you both!
Congratulations beautiful!!! Xx 💜🦋🥂🤗😘🐕🐕
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Congratulations! 🎉 This is SO cool! And completely new to me so I'm going to visit the website and read more!
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Cut up my favorite old yoga mat to use as portable “place” mats for the girls when we go out. What a great idea this is (not mine, but I can’t remember where I read about it). They LOVE each having their own spot, though as usual, Scout likes to invite herself over to her sister’s square 🙄
Their dad practiced “place” with them today too. So much fun to have everyone do a bit of practice everyday. It builds your pup’s bond with all the people in the house.
#positivetrainer #401dogs #ridogtrainer #smalldoglife #havaneseofinstagram #upcycling ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m definitely being judged.
#butihaveworktodo #smalldoglife #redhavanese #placedogtraining #ridogtrainer #401dogs ... See MoreSee Less
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Flashback to 2020 when stairs became necessary for Phoebe. She stopped wanting to jump up on furniture. Since we are one big cuddly family, that wasn’t ok with us. So now we have these amazing @bestpetinc stairs in almost every room.
It took no time at all to lure train the girls and now they use the stairs all the time. After four years, they look like we just took them out of the package.
If you have small dogs, get stairs. Don’t risk an injury to their backs or joints. This is NOT a sponsored post- we just love this product and this company and wanted to share. Google “Best Pet Supplies” and you’ll see plenty of size and stair options. The four-stair size works well for sofas and most beds.
#dogstairs #luretraining #positivetraining #ridogtrainer #401dogs #smalldogcoach ... See MoreSee Less
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This story of an aging woman alone, unable to care for her small dog, is heartbreaking. At least the family called someone who could help. It’s so important for our estate plans to include what happens when we can no longer care for our canine family members!
And also- Vintage Pet Rescue is amazing. I try to give monthly. Help them out if you can. ... See MoreSee Less
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Barking….especially with small dogs…can get out of control quickly. And yet, it’s unrealistic, not to mention unfair, to demand silence.
After all, many of our small dog breeds were purposefully created to be canine early warning systems.
Phoebe and Scout are pictured here, guarding the window at their human sister’s house. They do the same at our house. And they also bark to let us know something is happening outside the window.
Yet, a few calm words from us, letting them know we hear or see the stranger too and appreciate their work, quiets them almost immediately.
Let’s set reasonable expectations for our little dogs, be glad for their voices, and help them understand the concept that, when it comes to barking, we hear them, we appreciate them, and less is more.
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