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Resource Library

Contents

Welcome to the Resource Library

    Q & A's

    Reactivity
      Walking & Sniffing
        The Training Trap
          Affection
            Audio: Finding Balanced Approach
              Trainer Reflection: Am I Too Critical? - ADDED 6/15/2020

                Demos

                Morning Experiment
                  Tools: Using the "Flag" with Dogs
                    Tools: Flag Experiment
                      Work at the End of a Long Line: Margo
                        Switching Sides when In Motion
                          Work at the End of a Long Line: Ollie
                            Muzzle Conditioning
                              Picking up the Pace (leash walk)
                                Wait
                                  Car Rides
                                    Long Line: Ozzy
                                      Tether Work: Ozzy
                                        Tether Training in Action
                                          Loose Leash Walking: Roxanne and Dobermans
                                            Dogs at Gate
                                              Kennel Up
                                                Introducing Ozzy to Bike
                                                  Jana Feeding Dogs-- Added May 16, 2020
                                                    Transitional Slip Lead (Jack) - ADDED 6/14/20
                                                      Ollivander Nail Trim - ADDED 6/15/2020
                                                        Margo Nail Trimming - ADDED 6/15/2020
                                                          Ralphie Training Session (Added 9-28-20)
                                                            Preparing Hunter for Harness (Added 9-28-20)
                                                              Preparing to Walk with Multiple Dogs (Added 9-28-20)

                                                                Discussion Topics

                                                                A Non-Traditional Approach
                                                                  Roommate v. Advocate
                                                                    Dominance - A Discussion
                                                                      Getting Started: Structure and Boundaries
                                                                        Are My Dogs Allowed on Furniture?
                                                                          Is My Dog My Baby?
                                                                            Is a Tired Dog Happy? What Penelope Taught Me
                                                                              Exercising my 8 Dogs
                                                                                Power of Still, Doing Nothing
                                                                                  Practice What I Preach: Mixing It Up & Slowing Down

                                                                                    Inquiry Replies

                                                                                    In this section, we will be sharing replies and short answers to questions we get submitted to us by email, text, or even discussions based on questions that we get asked over the phone. Some of these replies may be in video format, while others may be in document. 

                                                                                    We feel like this is a beneficial thing to share with people as often times we can learn from other people asking questions. You may even find that you have the same question or concern. 

                                                                                    While sharing these questions, names may  be changed in order to respect privacy. 

                                                                                    If you have any questions, please feel free to comment on the video! 
                                                                                    Email Inquiry: Puppy and Older Dog (Bulldog) Get Into Fight
                                                                                      Email Inuiry: New Husky Puppy, Wanting to Start with Training
                                                                                        Preview
                                                                                        English Shepherd Training Questions

                                                                                          Viewer Submissions

                                                                                          Mallorie and Mazee
                                                                                            Joy & Brady Baxter
                                                                                              Multiple Dog Spatial Pressure Application
                                                                                                Izzy
                                                                                                  Diane's Crew

                                                                                                    Q & A Webinar Replays

                                                                                                    11/13/20-Click here to see the questions
                                                                                                      December 2020- Zoom Q & A

                                                                                                        State of Mind - Viewer Submissions with Discussion (Added 5-26-19)

                                                                                                        About These Videos
                                                                                                          Q & A portion of Workshop
                                                                                                            Mazie & Turbo
                                                                                                              Oogie
                                                                                                                Penny
                                                                                                                  Izzy & Simone
                                                                                                                    Kia & Mia
                                                                                                                      Ringo & Sammie
                                                                                                                        Jethro
                                                                                                                          Hunter
                                                                                                                            Gypsy & Dingo
                                                                                                                              Buck & Jack
                                                                                                                                Torri's Dogs
                                                                                                                                  Ruth's Huskies
                                                                                                                                    Follow Up Questions: Ruth's Huskies
                                                                                                                                      Sniper
                                                                                                                                        Josi

                                                                                                                                          Nova, Chinese Shar Pei, September 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                          Nova was dropped off at 8:30 in the morning and picked up at 11:30am. While she was here, we worked with her on several different skills including, but not limited to, leash skills, spatial pressure, emotional regulation, seeing other dogs, etc. 
                                                                                                                                          Nova's Playlist: 11 Videos of Working with Nova

                                                                                                                                            Belle & Lucy, August 1st, 2021

                                                                                                                                            Belle and Lucy are boarding clients who had some structured training sessions done with them. I am sharing some videos taken as well as a handout that's given to the owners. 
                                                                                                                                            Belle & Lucy Discussion
                                                                                                                                              Belle & Lucy Boarding and Train 8-1-2021.docx
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                                                                                                                                              Belle & Lucy Getting Started
                                                                                                                                                Belle & Lucy Getting Started Part 2
                                                                                                                                                  Belle & Lucy Loose Leash Walking
                                                                                                                                                    Belle & Lucy Affection
                                                                                                                                                      Belle & Lucy Driveway Warm Up
                                                                                                                                                        Belle & Lucy Doorway (Going In)
                                                                                                                                                          Belle & Lucy Doorway/Spatial Pressure
                                                                                                                                                            Belle & Lucy Starting Room Cue

                                                                                                                                                              Onyx - Added June 2020

                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                              About these Videos
                                                                                                                                                                Discussion - Onyx & Anxiety- ADDED 6/15/20
                                                                                                                                                                  Onyx -- Walking/Loose Leash (SHORT VERSION)
                                                                                                                                                                    Onyx -- Reactivity (SHORT VERSION)
                                                                                                                                                                      Onyx -- Doorways (SHORT VERSION)
                                                                                                                                                                        Onyx -- Crate (SHORT VERSION)
                                                                                                                                                                          Onyx - Pack Walk
                                                                                                                                                                            Onyx -- Sit on the Dog (New Surroundings)
                                                                                                                                                                              Onyx - First Day, Part A (RAW FOOTAGE)
                                                                                                                                                                                Onxy - First Day, Part B - Taking out of Crate after Break (SHORT/RAW FOOTAGE)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Onxy -- First Day, Part C, Intro to House Dogs (RAW FOOTAGE)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Onxy - First Day, Part D - Trip to Creek & Play Group (SHORT/RAW FOOTAGE)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Onxy Day 2, Part A - Yielding to Pressure; Encountering Fearful Situations; Crate (RAW FOOTAGE)- ADDED 6/15/20
                                                                                                                                                                                        Onxy -- Day 2, Part B, Lots of Good Discussion Points/Intro to Prong (RAW FOOTAGE) ADDED 6/15/20
                                                                                                                                                                                          Onyx --Day 3-Long Line/More Exposure (RAW FOOTAGE) ADDED 6/15/20
                                                                                                                                                                                            Onxy- Day 3- Short Clip on 6' Leash- ADDED 6/15/20

                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooper: Mini Goldendoodle Board & Train Puppy (Added 7/21/20)

                                                                                                                                                                                              In this section, there are videos of Cooper, a 5 month old Mini Goldendoodle puppy who came to spend a week with us for our Board & Train Program. 

                                                                                                                                                                                              While Cooper was here, we worked on helping him to be calm, instead of overexcited, loose leash walking manners with the slip lead and transitional slip lead, doorway manners, car manners and social skills with other dogs and people. 
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooper Day 1: Doorway & Loose Leash Walking
                                                                                                                                                                                                Cooper Day 1: Stand on the Dog
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooper Day 1: SotD, A Discussion on Feel
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cooper Day 1: Chewing on Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooper Day 1: Bike Distraction
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cooper Day 1: Left Side Boundaries, Playing with Leash
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooper Day 2: Field Trip to Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cooper Day 3: Introducing Transitional Slip Lead
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooper: Consistency is Key (LLW)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cooper: Car Manners
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooper: Doorway Manners

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Buster - Added 9-28-20

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Buster is a young Boston Terrier that spent a week with us.  Some important leash handling suggestions are offered in the "Loose Leash" video; preparing for different positions while walking in the "Field Trip" section; and an example of addressing reactivity in the "Reactivity" video.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Buster - Loose Leash
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Buster - Reactivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Buster - Intro to Prong Collar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Buster - Field Trip - Preparing for Different Leash Positions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Behavior Consultations

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rebecca & Bella -- Added 10/28/2020