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  1. @Axomamma @pattykimura Reliable schedule is the best advice. Dogs crave predictability, it soothes their worries. *Part* of what the dog misses from its previous home is the comfort of knowing who will be there and what is in the environment. Try to be as clockwork as possible, including with outside time, so the dog can build new expectations.

    Note that separation anxiety from mom is different from separation anxiety from you. Some of the replies address one but not the other. Let me know if you need more specific advice (I’m a trainer who specializes in anxiety). #DogTraining

  2. Struggling right now. Working with a “client” whose dog has a recent bite history. The client is my sister and my niece. They each want to take a different path. I’m stuck in the middle trying to validate both’s feelings while trying to guide them toward the best decision. This is the most I’ve cried since becoming a dog trainer. #DogTraining

  3. Why are dog rally cards so expensive? We'd like to get our dog started training, but man! #DogTraining #Dogs #Dog

  4. Cody, our reactive Australian Shepherd, finished his last day in his scentwork class. He is all smiles and more relaxed than he's ever been. Yay for dogs having jobs! #Dog #Dogsofmastodon #Dogs #DogsofPixelFed #Mastodog #dogtraining #ScentWork

  5. Preparing a lesson for a client I worked with when their dog was a puppy. The pup has now reached adolescence and is over-the-top reactive to everything, especially at night. Teenager brain! The part of their brain that controls emotions is developing faster than the part that tells them everything is fine. The good news is it’s temporary, but we will have to work on extra management, redirection and counter-conditioning. #DogTraining

  6. This is a miracle. Cody has become quite reactive after being attacked by a pitbull last year. We enrolled him in scent training classes, and he's sitting next to five other dogs. But he's so excited about training, that he is relaxed and calmly waiting his turn to go search for scents. So proud of him! #dogs #Dog #Dogsofmastodon #DogTraining

  7. Anecdotally, as a trainer, I do get more doodles with behavior issues than other breeds. But I don’t believe the problem is the cross breeding or the poodle part—it’s that buyers want doodles and breeders are cranking them out as fast as they can. Too many breeders are focusing on looks instead of temperament, and fast turnaround of litters—so they’re not selling mentally healthy puppies. And because the doodles are so popular, they are over-represented in the gen pop. When I was young, it was golden retrievers, and they had the highest numbers of reported bites.
    #dogs #DogTraining
    theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2

  8. #echoOfBrookside absolutely crushed it at a three-day #dogAgility event this weekend. out of her 15 runs, she qualified in 12! she earned her CSL-1 title, which means she's in level 2 or higher for all the games in this organization. this video is from a standard run, which is a numbered course we must follow in the allotted time in order to qualify.

    youtube.com/watch?v=Pwh0hVLQ3qc

    #borderCollie #rescueDog #dogTraining #dogSports

  9. Unlocking Canine Genius: 9 Amazing Dog Breeds Problem-Solving Skills

    problem-solving dog breeds, intelligent dogs, pet training tips

    Discover 9 dog breeds known for exceptional problem-solving skills! From German Shepherds to Border Collies, these intelligent pups excel at learning complex tasks. Perfect for active pet parents seeking a clever companion!

    #dogbreeds #intelligentpets #dogtraining #smartdogs #puptraining

    pupquotes.com/blog/9-problem-s

  10. The Ultimate Leash Training Book Guide: 7 Secrets for Happy Walks

    Leash Training Book for Dogs: Master the Art of Walking Your Furry Friend. Comprehensive guide with expert tips and techniques. Perfect for modern dog parents.

    🐶🐟🐟🐟

    #DogTraining #LeashTraining #CanineRevolution #DogBook #PetCare #DogOwner #DogLife #TrainingTips #DogLovers #PetLovers

    pupquotes.com/blog/leash-train

  11. Amazing Hound Ownership Challenges: 7 Surprising Truths Every Owner Must Know

    Discover the unexpected challenges of hound ownership that nobody tells you about! From their incredible sense of smell to their stubborn independence, learn what real hound owners experience daily. Perfect for new dog parents considering a hound breed.

    #houndownership #dogbreeds #petparenting #sighthounds #dogtraining

    pupquotes.com/blog/hound-owner

  12. Just attended a community safety meeting specifically of dog trainers, talking about ICE and other emergency situations. Building a network of skills and resources. What has this got to do with #DogTraining? Mainly that we are a community, we all know each other professionally, and our work takes us all over our region to visit our clients. We aren’t all EMTs or anything, but we all have unique contributions, and the ones who would meet like this all share a common ethical base. I encourage you to do similar networking within your trades and special interest groups!

  13. 🐕 Οδηγός για την προετοιμασία σκύλου πριν την άφιξη μωρού!

    7 βήματα βασισμένα σε κτηνιατρική επιστήμη:

    🔹 Προληπτική κτηνιατρική φροντίδα
    🔹 Σταδιακή προσαρμογή σε αλλαγές
    🔹 Κοινωνικοποίηση & εκπαίδευση
    🔹 Δημιουργία ασφαλούς καταφυγίου
    🔹 Αναγνώριση σημαδιών στρες

    Πλήρες άρθρο: thespet.blogspot.com/2026/02/p

  14. foster pupdate! she's doing really well. no accidents in the house and learning how to socialize with the other dogs and relax while i work. we've got a nice little routine going. she does pretty well in the crate, too. she'll make a very nice companion for somebody. :)

    #fosterDog #rescueDog #borderCollie #puppy #dogTraining

  15. i'm pet sitting teddy this weekend, and he *loves* scent work! this is something anybody can do with their dog (or cat!). i start with really simple hides, out in the open on the floor, but teddy's owners have been playing this game with him for awhile.

    #dogTraining #scentWork #enrichment #petSitting

  16. in boring human news, i've been reading up on #dogTraining and #dogBehavior. i finished "don't shoot the dog" last night, and before that read "the other end of the leash." just started "the culture clash" this morning! all three are foundational dog training books, and i already feel like i've learned a ton.

    #currentlyReading #books #reading

  17. #lokiOfPineview got to play some CPE pitstop, which is an all-tunnels course. i don't have any photos or videos of that, but his favorite part was rolling around on the wet grass. 😃

    in order to qualify for each round, he had to do the run in under 60 seconds. his first run was 59.94 seconds, and his second was 59.19 seconds. both earned him a whopping 7 points each, lol. love my old man.

    #australianShepherd #rescueDog #seniorDog #dogTraining #dogSports #dogAgility

  18. #worldDogStar earned her CL-1 last weekend in CPE agility! this is her winning run, in which she ignores me about 50% of the time. 😂

    youtube.com/watch?v=K0b5RjCfSYU

    we've also started #agilityLeague, which is where we do a new course every two weeks. she *barely* made it through the last one, and our second one is tomorrow.

    OH! and we started rat locating, which is SO MUCH FUN. (no rats are harmed.)

    youtube.com/watch?v=ts3iY4WytA8

    #chihuahua #rescueDog #dogTraining #dogSports #dogAgility #happyRatters

  19. Do mantrailing with your dog, they said.
    It will be fun, they said.
    (These are not from a dog but from trees, nor are they my only battle scars from today. Shit, this stuff is intense!)

    #mantrailing #scentwork #tracking #dogtraining #detectiondog #rescuedog

  20. Did any of you CPDTs receive an email from Dog Pro Marketing about protesting CCPDT’s change away from LIMA? I have been exchanging emails with the guy who sent it, and there are some key parts that don’t add up. I would love to chat about it with any of you who knows what I’m talking about! #LIMA #CPDT #CPDTKA #CCPDT #APDT #PPG #DogTraining