We are nearing the end with our March group!

Welcome to this March group of dogs and their owners! Hazel, the pit lab mix that she is reactive towards other dogs. Rip, the Rottweiler who you can’t put him into a crate safely. Winnie, the German Shepard is here for lack manners. We also have another dog who will be coming to us tomorrow. Louie, the Golden doodle is coming for obnoxious barking. Stay tuned to follow along with their progress, happy training guys! Stetson the black lab is going home tomorrow and loves to play fetch and tug!

Week 2 of our board & train program is one of the most important phases in the entire process. This is where we take the skills the dogs learned in Week 1 and begin building real stability, reliability, and impulse control. In this video we’re working with: • Norma – Great Dane • Stetson – Black Lab • Todd – Terrier Mix We begin introducing controlled distractions, increasing duration and clarity in known commands, and starting our methodical e-collar conditioning process. E-collar training should never be confusing, fearful, or chaotic. If a dog doesn’t understand: – Where the sensation came from – What it means – How to respond – How to avoid it …then it’s useless in real-world off-leash situations. Our goal is clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm. When done correctly, this is a fun and empowering process for the dog.

Training can also be simply letting the dogs decompress for a little bit and enjoy something fun like playing in the snow.