Say It Once Dog Training

Be your dogs leader so they dont have to make the decision to be reactive. They will create space if you dont. Its amazing how many dogs that are naturally insecure, fearful, and insecure will become reactive because of improper leadership. Train with us #pittsburgh #washingtondc #dmv #nashville #cincinnati #dogsoftiktok #dogs #dogtok #DogTraining #dogtrainer #canecorso #corso #canecorsoitaliano #puppy #puppytraining #dogmom #dogdad

Demanding behaviors create a demanding dog. Im not a fan of a dog demanding affection and atrention, because it bleeds to orher areas of your life. Be strict your personal space boundaries, most importantly, the first year of your dogs, life inside your home! It’s so much easier to be strict early on and loosen up the rules versus the opposite. #Nashville #Pittsburgh #DMV #Cincinnati #WashingtonDC #Rottweiler #rottweilersoftiktok #Puppy #PuppyTraining #DogTrainer #dogsoftiktok

Why is it important to tether train your dog Tethering your dog means using a leash or a long line to attach your dog to yourself or a stationary object as a training tool. This can be used to manage your dog’s behavior, ensuring the dog remains within a certain range and can be easily corrected or guided as needed. A couple benefits of tethering: - Teaches the dog how to settle on their own! This is important for dogs that struggle with the need to always be doing something. Sometimes the best thing for them is to learn to turn their brain off and just chill. In training we use a lot of “place” and crate training where we practice this skill, but sometimes our dogs don’t have a healthy in between mindset. Tethering creates the idea that there does not have to be a command given to achieve calmness. - Teaches a dog how to work through frustration on their own. Your dog WILL get frustrated when it’s tethered! (At first!) This puppy’s name is Holden. He’s 14 weeks old and this was his first time being tethered with me. He barked at me for about 10 minutes before settling down. He wanted attention, to be near me, to be active, etc., but we already trained, played, walked, it was time to settle! I didn’t give into any of the barking and even let him figure out how to undo the leash from his own legs. These small moments where he’s overcoming stress / problem solving are preparing him for the bigger moments in his life where he will need this skill the most. Some examples of this are separation anxiety and reactivity. - Supervision and prevention. Similar to how we use the crate, we want a place that we can put our dog where we know they’re safe and can’t get to anything they shouldn’t have. Tethering can allow another hands-free option to monitor your dog and prevent behaviors like chewing, potty accidents, getting in the trash, etc. They’ll either not be able to get to it or they’re attached to you so you can stop it. *Always monitor your dog while tethered to ensure safety throughout the entire practice. #DogTraining #DogTrainingTips #DogBehavior #ObedienceTraining #Dogs #Dog #Balancedtraining #WashingtonDC #dogsofdc

How many toys does your dog have? How many do they need? Let’s talk about it ⬇️ The more toys you have, the less value your toys will have. For the people wandering, yes it’s okay to have more than 2, and swap them around to make it “more fun for the dog. You also want to hide the toys. Let’s say your dog is being a jerk, and then immediately goes and grabs a toy out of the box to reward themselves for being a jerk, not a great practice. Also, it’s common for pushy dogs to pick up the toy demand to be played with right at that moment, also, not a good practice! If you hide the toys and only bring them out when your dog is well behaved when you wanna play, not only, you’re gonna reward your dog, but you’re gonna have a tremendous amount of value for that specific toy. Treat it like an iPad for your child, give it to them once they finish their homework , chores, etc.. also, for the dog toys, like balls, tug, toys, and ropes, don’t look at them as toys. I want you to look at them more along the lines of a prey item. They are meant to resemble an animal, and put your dog into a predatory state. You really don’t want your dog in that state all day long. Chew bones, ✅ keep 1-2 down for your dog at any time. I’ve seen too many toy graveyards. What are we saving the old bones and pieces for? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #catbed #dailydog #dogaccessories #dogbed #dogbedswithstyle #doggo #doghouse #doglovers #dogoftheday #dogtoy #frenchbulldog #happydog #instapuppy #interiordecor #petbed #petfeeder #pethealthcare #pethouse #pets #petshop #petsofinstagram #petsupply #pettoy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylife #puppylove #sleepydog #uniquedogbeds #woof

No no to the couch if your dog doesnt listen to your personal space boundaries?

Separation anxiety is a two-way street, and sometimes it’s harder to fix in people than it is in dogs. You cannot let emotion cloud your judgment, and you need to start practicing separating yourself from your dog immediately. There are so many moments in your life where you’re not gonna be able to be directly next to your dog, whether it’s you going out with your spouse for an evening date, taking a trip to visit family, or just going out for a mental health walk without your dog. Teach your dog that it’s OK to not be directly next to you. Just so you know, you don’t actually have to leave your house to create separation. If you work from home all day long, make sure that you separate yourself from your dog so they don’t develop an unhealthy attachment.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #DogTraining #ilovedogs #dogwalking #puppy #Love #doggydaycare #doglovers #dogoftheday #puppiesofinstagram #cute #pets #doggo #doggiedaycare #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogstagram #doglife #pet #dogs #dogsitter #dogsofinsta #dogdaycare #puppylove #dogboarding #puppies #instadog #doglover #dogphotography #petsofinstagram

Does your dog ever settle down? ⬇️ No, your dog does not have ADHD. No your overexcited puppy does not need medication. How often do you practice having your dog “do nothing”? If you don’t practice how can they master the ability to be calm? This is not a concept I would only use on my walks, but I would frequently use these inside my house as well! Don’t be afraid to put a leash on your dog, and just say for right now, in these next 10 to 15 minutes, we’re going to learn that doing nothing is doing something. Your dog doesn’t always need something to do, or some new crazy enrichment game. This is good practice for kids and adults too. Who does something like this? What are your thoughts? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #animal #animals #dog #doggo #doglife #doglove #doglover #doglovers #dogmodel #dogmom #dogofinstagram #dogoftheday #dogphotography #dogs_of_instagram #dogslife #dogsofig #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstaworld #dogworld #hund #ilovemydog #pets #petsofinstagram #petstagram #pup #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppygram #puppylife #puppylove

Who loves their dog crate? A crate is one of the best ways to teach a puppy to regulate their emotions, and can be used for the same process with adult dogs that are struggling with behavioral issues too! Do you love or hate the crate?

Your dog shouldn’t be jumping and biting when you bring a toy out. They should respect your space, and respect the toy as well. Your word “get it” or whatever phrase you’re using to initiate play, means start. #animal #Nashville #Pittsburgh #Cincinnati #DMV #Dog #DogTrainer #RescueDog #Rescue #DogTraining #DogLife #DogLove #DogMom #dogdad You should be able to control your dogs space around ✅ Food ✅ Toys ✅ Most importantly You!