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<span data-offset-key="84dkv-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Q: Over the past 3 months, Rigby is pooping in the house. Sometimes it's when I leave him alone & other times it's when I'm here. Last week I brought out his crate again so I wouldn't come home to it but yesterday I brought the gate out so he's not so confined. I don't know what the right thing to do is. Last week my housekeeper went in my office to clean & he had peed on the side of the dog bed I keep in there all over my wood floor. Since I don't go in that room every day, I have no idea when I did it. I've always had to keep a gate up on the stairs because if he goes up there, he always poops in one of the bedrooms on the carpet. He never poops on the wood floor or tile floor, always on my area rugs or carpet upstairs. Any advice would be gratefully received.</span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="dscqu-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately dogs do choose to pee on the nice carpet, as opposed to the linoleum floors, and during times of potty problems, area rugs tend to be a target for trouble. Whether a puppy or a grown dog, potty training or re-training is always the same. A dog needs to respect their own space first, before they will respect yours. You are on the right track of bringing the kennel and the gate back out. Confine Rigby's space so you can see if he dis-respects his own space also, or just your space. Test the amount of area he can be trusted in, and expand the area when he is successful. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dscqu-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">For now, I would close off the rooms you are not using. To re-initiate those rooms into his life, you will need to spend time in those rooms, with Rigby, to let him know it is not his personal latrine. Don't worry too much about how the system went sour, but just begin correcting it. He may have had an "accident" one day, and when it went undetected, it now became a "convenience", and then a habit. You just need to change the "habit". Remember, they say for a human, it takes 21 days, or 100 tries to break a habit. It is not instant, so stay focused on the goal, and keep directing your dog to the right potty place. I have found in our 2 week dog boot camp, we could correct any naughty behavior, but the new good behavior must continue to be reinforced so that no one falls off the wagon, or in this case wee wee does not go to the wayside! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A 2 week Potty-Training Boot camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For any dog, any age. Read everything,
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First, ALL dogs are trainable, and none are worse than
others. It is just a matter of patience and following through, so try not to
get discouraged. </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">đ</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Donât believe the excuses you hear from
other people who did not succeed. I have trained them all, and have not found
one breed that gets to bow out to the excuse of being âuntrainableâ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Plan
on dedicating 2 intense weeks to her training, and then it will taper
off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, every moment counts in
the beginning training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now
she believes there are no rules on potty-training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These two weeks will be creating the
boundaries she WANTS to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Using
a little 24â kennel is the easiest way to potty-train. A dog needs to
learn to respect their own space first. Then, and only then, will they
respect a larger space, and especially your space. If utilizing a kennel
to train, be certain to walk your dog in between kennel time (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">walking</b> instructions are in a
below tip).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just being let loose
for a while is not a walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If
you choose not to use a kennel, gate off a smaller area. But, if you want
less work, and more success, use the kennel. They LOVE them. If your dog
does NOT like a kennel, or is stressed at all, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you will need to learn âkennel trainingâ
at the same time to make this a positive experience. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As
soon as she wakes up, she needs to go pee. Straight outside. If she has
played for a while, she needs to go pee. Straight outside.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
these first two weeks you will need to monitor when she is âbeing takenâ
outside to pee. We are looking for the opportunity<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to tell her, âgood girl!â.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not need silence for her to pee. Interruptions
happen in life. Creating a silent pee moment, when only train a dog to go
pee only when life is silent.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If
she is being distracted while out for the pee time, it will help to put her
on a leash. Pee time is pee time, NOT play time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We play only after she pees. If she DOES
NOT pee, then back to the kennel for another 10 min (or so) and then
attempt the pee process again. Success=free time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No Pee= time back in the kennel until you
get a successful pee.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You
can actually teach a dog to pee on command.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While you are outside with her waiting
for her to pee, repeat, âGo pottyâ, or whatever phrase you want to be the
command. (do your business, last chance, etc)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be consistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dogs like consistency, and when there is
confusion, they will think the rule must the up to them to decide since no
one else is making the rule.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When
she does go pee, through a party! Be excited, proud, and let her know she
has done well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone has their
way of being excited, and your dog knows each family memberâs personality,
so let everyone show their reward in their own way.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A
reward for going pee, IS NOT a treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a real quick way to get a dog to learn how to âfakeâ a pee,
or to want to pee many more times than needed, just to get the treat! <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Structured walks</b>, meaning on a
leash, will also improve your potty-training success.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">While<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> walking</b> your dog, do not allow
them to pee wherever they want. Remember we are teaching rules, expectations,
and boundaries. Think of the walk as going on a car ride with the kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone goes pee before you leave, may
get a pit stop at a Mc Donaldâs, but then we all wait to use the bathroom
when we are âscheduledâ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick the
time. Pick the place, but YOU pick it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just because your dog wants to smell and pee at the fire hydrant,
does not mean it is the place you have scheduled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>REMEMBER, right now, your dog is
choosing to pee IN YOUR HOUSE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
training is to change what your dog is now doing, into what YOU want your
dog to do.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each room is a new space. So, if a dog is
acting potty-trained in your common living areas, and all the sudden has
access to a bedroom not usually visited, it may be used as an indoor potty
in their minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can add rooms
to be certified as âpotty-trained, but each room will need to go through
the training. This is why dogâs love to pee in the living roomsâŚ.because
no one ever uses them. It makes a nice indoor and private potty experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Only
add extra rooms to your potty-trained territories, AFTER you have success
in the main living areas, and AFTER your 2 week graduation of
potty-training boot camp.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When
your dog is having free time, it is NOT your free time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need to monitor the little âsquirterâ
continually!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of it, like babysitting
a one year old baby. Do not take your eyes off your dog. If you do, she
WILL pee.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">First
thing your dog quickly learns is, the only rule is DO NOT PEE in the ownerâs
presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They learn for some
reason, her peeing makes YOU upset, (not her, only you) so she will
quickly learn to pee behind a couch, around a corner, and quickly, while
you get a glass of water, use the bathroom, look at your iPhone, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mistakes
may happen (as you are training yourself in how to better monitor your
dog). If your dog has a potty mishap, correct her immediately, but not harshly,
and ONLY if caught in the action of the crime!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Say sadly, ânoooooâŚâŚ (or wrong, or whatever
word you choose) shake your head in disapproval (for only a few moments)
then quickly take your dog outside to pee and say, âGo potty, go pottyâ in
a NICE VOICE. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If she has anything
left and pees, throw the same excitable party you normally would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If she does not pee, back to the kennel
for a little while, until you are ready to be responsible and be a better
Potty Monitor! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need to be
able to flip your emotion from sad to encouraging instantly in this
scenario. Remember, your dog likes happy, and does not like to pee around
someone who is grumpy. Who would, right???<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Boot
camp is not a time of being mean. It is a time of structure, with reward at
the right times. Never hit any dog. Boundaries and expectation IS the
discipline in this training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
feel the need to hit someone with a rolled up newspaper (if you can find
one these days) then hit only yourself. </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">âš</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If
you stress, your dog will stress, and if your dog is stressed, they will
most likely turn the pee problem into a diarrhea problem!!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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There are a few tips that can make traveling in the car more enjoyable. Keep in mind, the attitude of the dog that you put into the car....is usually setting the mood for your traveling companion! If you think it is cute that your dog goes ballistic when you prompt him in an excited voice, "Do you wanna go for a ride? Do ya? Do ya?" Well.....then you will probably need to appreciate his "excitement" at each stop light, each dog in passing, and each person approaching your car.<br />
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Please remember....<span style="color: blue;"><b>It is YOU that creates the dog you have!</b></span><br />
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By breeding excitement, your results will be reactions of excitement for all sorts of conditions. It may sound boring to direct you to calmly walk your dog to the car, only let him jump in the car on direction, and to sit politely while on the ride, but this set of instruction breathes good manners!<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Good manners are not boring. It is called, "BALANCE".</span><br />
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Sometimes we all want to be a rebel, go completely wild, and throw a tantrum! I'm talking exteme... drive fast, demolition bump into cars we don't like, throw dishes (I have always wanted to do this one!), and tear up something real bad, like a pillow fight gone wild! If you have "never" had that desire...then, um, ya...neither have I..)<br />
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Face it...we all feel like we are gonna crack sometimes, and sometimes we have a little leak, but usually we trek through and most of us don't rob, rattle, and terrorize. What determines that boundary line that refrains us from reacting? For me, there are a lot of reasons that I police myself.<br />
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#1. The actual police. (I used to be one, and I really never want to be on the other side of the cell using toilet paper as my pillow)<br />
#2. The regret I would have after the fit. (It's really not my core person)<br />
#3. The expense of replacing and fixing the wreckage. (Have you priced dishes???)<br />
#4. The clean up. (a split 2 minute fit is not worth wasting an hour of clean up)<br />
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There are so many stress triggers in life; traffic, work, weight, health, pressure from family peers or parents, barking dogs....the list is enormous and is individual to you. My personal triggers are traffic, crying, barking, sirens....so, needless to say you don't want to be in the car with me on the 91 freeway with my passengers crying and barking as the siren is pulling me over! Wham! Caution, breaking point in my radar!<br />
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A list of dog triggers can also be individual to the dog. Many common triggers are, other dogs, balls, food, bones, motorcycles, kids, skateboards, trash trucks, knocking, door bells, etc...For many dogs, just one of these triggers can set them into a barking, growling, jumping, fitful tantrum. Add a few more stress triggers and simply multiple out the result exponentially.<br />
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Forcing me into a traffic jam with a pack of preschoolers, and raging dogs is not a good way to teach me to "get over my triggers".It is also not the best way to rehabilitate a dog to get over his issues either. Bribing us with Twinkies only puts a band aid over the moment. Our bodies can only withstand so many Twinkies before we get full or have a sugar spike, which can cause a whole new reaction.<br />
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I train and <a href="http://californiadoguniversity.com/" target="_blank">rehabilitate, the dogs</a>, and ME, in a prevention method, rather than a reaction application. In other words...don't treat the sunburn. Limit access to the sun to build up a tolerance, and use sunscreen for proper prevention.<br />
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There are prevention measures I have in place to keep myself in check. Let's call it "Cindy's Risk Management,", and it is a regimen I enforce to keep myself in the green.<br />
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#1. Sleep (Have you ever had sleep deprivation...not pretty)<br />
#2. Cellular Health (I feed my cells the stuff they need so the benefits flow out of me. This is Vitamins/ supplements, the stuff that is actually nurturing my body)<br />
#3. Healthly Eating (Because I still need and like the taste of food. This is my fuel )<br />
#4. Exercise (when an athlete has a bad attitude, the coach says, "take a lap". Proper exercise it not only good for the body, but great for our mind!)<br />
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These risk management points can also be used for dogs. A properly exercised, nutritionally healthy, and restful dog is a vision of beauty and balance, and isn't that what we are all striving for anyways?<br />
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I am gonna talk, but I also know when to stop talking, and especially with a dog. People ask how can they train a deaf dog. I always reply, "That's easy! A deaf dog can't hear you screw up when you talk too much!"<br />
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When I train a dog, the beginning is done all is silence. Yep. The dog doesn't understand my words yet so why keep repeating dead words until we can find a common communication to begin translating anything. I begin each relationship with a dog by me speaking dog language to the dog first. Dog language consists of specific body movements that they instinctively understand. Then training becomes easy, because I am now on their playground and they understand me.<br />
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Example: A dog that has been fully potty trained is all of the sudden having accidents.. Yikes.<br />
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First, we analyze if the dog is possibly sick (diarrhea...probably not his fault) But if there have been a few occasions of pottying (#1 or #2) then we want to nip this in the rear...literally.<br />
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As humans we like to know the answers, the reasons, the WHY did this happen. Get over it, and just get the behavior to stop. Immediately initiate "Potty Training 101". (See blog post) This means go back to early potty training lessons (flash back to messy puppy stage) Potty training is a 24/7 job, but even the toughest potty protesters can be rehabilitated in a two week period.<br />
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To set your investigative mind at ease....it could have been a neighbor getting a new dog that set your dog in a whizzing twirl, or an annoying new gardener, or... it could be you are stressed out about something and in turn your dog gets stressed out. A dog has just a few thoughts or coping skills, sniff it, eat it, or wizz on it. In other words....if your dog is suddenly eating your couch....enroll your dog back into Remedial Respect Rules 101. (no current blog, but give me a call)<br />
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When my dogs are going crazy, I don't blame the dog...I say "hey, I have to chill out!" Dogs will mirror your emotions. You can calm them down, and amp them up.<br />
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Moving can create a lot of stress, for everyone! Depending on how you handle stress, your dog will pick up on that stress vibe too.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-71054693972857513452015-03-02T17:02:00.001-08:002015-03-02T17:02:08.405-08:00The Raw DogThe "Raw Dog" is a term I use when testing to find out how a dogs' true temperament is when things don't go their way. In other words, if they don't get to call the shots about everything in their world, how would they react? You may seem to have a very pleasant and happy dog that exists in your home.....until you take the bone away, limit his access to the couch, kennel him, don't let him greet your guests, sit on your lap, etc. If your dog will not accept these limitations, it means your dog is the boss, head honcho, king <br />
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Some dogs will accept exchanging the alpha role with you, while others will protest the change in authority with a grumpy growl or even a dominating nip! This is a sign that you know you have a spoiled or dominant dog. We laugh about spoiling our dogs, until it creates chaos and especially injury. Imagine spoiling a teenager for 16 years and then on a Saturday night, impose a curfew, a diet plan, restriction to cell phone and car usage. Uh oh....trouble starts to erupt! The easy going teenager now shows a new undesirable side, and so does a dog in this situation...hence the label....the "Raw Dog".<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-42045968962620129312015-02-27T19:57:00.002-08:002015-02-27T19:57:35.303-08:00Old Dogs Rule<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeU4UHKRGfTvMh423pSkdrFeL4ywhPP5Q6jEL2eIJYATKHP3l1u8yL8afgPcqMaBi0yDOzT0FpAZzWDOgVmn9zuigl3Ptrg-ElqXhBdziMpTzN5tfihg0NYqKuvAHELQQ7J9vsWcDX5r0/s1600/florida+jan+feb+15+428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeU4UHKRGfTvMh423pSkdrFeL4ywhPP5Q6jEL2eIJYATKHP3l1u8yL8afgPcqMaBi0yDOzT0FpAZzWDOgVmn9zuigl3Ptrg-ElqXhBdziMpTzN5tfihg0NYqKuvAHELQQ7J9vsWcDX5r0/s1600/florida+jan+feb+15+428.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>The old dogs are wise. They have stopped barking and are happy exactly where they are in life. My 49th birthday is coming up and I have found my own bark is beginning to quiet. I am learning to choose my battles and to enjoy the process, of everything. I look forward to this second half of my life. Yes, I plan on living to at least 100. Why not? There is so much to do in this life, in this world.<br />
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The dogs keep me young. Even the old ones beckon me to get out and walk with them. We smell the flowers (well, they pee on them...) but we breathe and move and explore.<br />
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Reports say that having a dog is good for your health and can even lower your blood pressure. That is better than any medication or trip to the gym!<br />
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If your dog is causing frustration or stress in your life, maybe it is time to take a closer look at balancing out the dog, and yourself, to help both of you move forward to better health and a better life together.<br />
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A dog ages 7 years to our 1 year. If I knew I was to age 7 years in the next 365 days...I think I might be more serious about playing fetch too!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-29402983132411662112015-02-15T05:15:00.004-08:002015-02-15T05:15:54.559-08:00Coffee Rocks! I have a daily coffee that is my rock....literally! It is a rock with the inscription, "One Day At A Time" that sits on top of my coffee pot that I pick up in my hands every morning to fill my coffee machine. My rock reminds me every day of why I am here, that I am STILL here, and that TODAY is the most important day of my life!<br />
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I always say dogs live in a 4 second world. If you have a bad 4 seconds with your dog, start over with a new attitude and the next 4 seconds could be better. Then repeat, over and over. Nothing seems too bad this way, and you can feel very successful quickly.<br />
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My husband and I are married for today. By being married one day at a time, we have learned our good behavior should not be taken for granted, and to control our bad behavior before it causes an explosion. Because for today....this is all the time we have together, and I want to cherish every moment with this man.<br />
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Trust me...there are days where we call "quiet time" in order to make it through the day! We firmly respect this boundary and our result is we watch a good TV show together with no interruptions. or take some personal time for ourselves that makes us miss each other, creating a whole new feeling.<br />
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Evaluating your dog's behavior one day at a time will also prevent major problems from occurring, and improve behavior each day. I love when someone calls me to explain their dog's behavior that changed today! I can solve that over the phone! One day at a time is a perfect way to keep on track whether it be our relationships, our budget, our diet, or our dogs.<br />
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Do I plan for the future? Absolutely. I budget, make goals, and dream of my future adventures. But my main focus is enjoying this moment; every breath, every loved one, every flower, and every dog.....One Day At A Time!<br />
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Today, God has blessed me again.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-82620978938144465672015-02-10T03:53:00.001-08:002015-02-10T03:53:09.346-08:00Your Dog is Your #1 Fan!<br />
A dog never judges, always forgives, and is attentive to our emotions; always willing to pop both ears up for exactly the conversation we are needing. Your dog is a safe place to lean on that you know won't let you down. This cheerleader that follows you around all day chanting, <span style="color: blue;">"Yeah Cindy! Go Cindy! Your'e the best Cindy!" is what makes a dog your number one fan!</span><br />
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Many people tell me their dog is their best friend, and explain how much they love their dog, sometimes so much that their unconditional love accepts naughty dog behavior that can jolt the entire household. They justify the naughtiness as "puppy behavior" or being a "rescue".<br />
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In Joel Olsteins book, "I Declare" he speaks how everyone of us should be someone else's number one fan. "We should be encouraging them, lifting them when they've fallen, celebrating when they succeed, praying when they're struggling, urging them forward." Joel calls this being a people builder, and I immediately related this to dogs (like I do with everything).<br />
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In all my years of training I have been witness to the strength of a dog and their people building skills. There are many decorative signs that read, "be the person your dog thinks you are", and we should look deeper into meaning...<br />
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Perhaps we have different rules, boundaries, and expectations of who WE BECOME when we are with our dogs as opposed to who we become around humans. Fear of judgement can create a different attitude in you, and lack of boundaries can create an intrusive behavior in who you spend time with.<br />
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Don't be too quick to cross off your human friends, but rather look closer at the relationship you are creating with your dog. Your number one fan wants to be a well disciplined cheerleader. In a human relationship, we easily apply boundaries in order to not be taken advantage of, avoid being hurt, or simply to establish our own self respect.<br />
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If a person knocked at your door you would open it. But if they (without permission to enter) pushed the door open, wiped their dirty feet on your pants, and thrashed your home on it's journey to grab your breakfast off your table to settle down on your couch..........well, I am pretty certain you would throw them out of your house and not accept that behavior! Creating boundaries with your dog is simple and will change your cheerleader into a people builder within your home.<br />
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To create a balanced dog in your home, just remember..... the best cheerleaders never cross the sidelines, never tackle, and never intercept the ball.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-6597256495325400372014-12-24T08:38:00.002-08:002014-12-24T08:39:49.840-08:00How to Fill Your Dog's Stocking Safely.<br />
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I believe the Christmas holiday was intended to be a simple, humble, and incredibly joyful celebration of Jesus's birth. However, if you view "Christmas" from the local mall....it tends to scream an overload of food and gifts, sprinkled with anxiety and frustration. The hustling urgency and bustling anxiety of a crammed and stressful schedule can bring chaos, rather than cheer, to your holidays, and also to your dog.<br />
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Creating a calm dog for the holidays is not impossible. Rather than overloading your dog's stocking with treats and toys, try offering your time sharing a structured and dedicated walk through your neighborhood. Not only will you bring calm to your dog, but to you as well. Christmas, especially in the evening, is a great time to walk. The decorations are great socialization!<br />
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If your dog is dramatically scared of the decor, then you can still achieve a calming walk in your own driveway or close to home.<br />
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Remember the key to a successful walk is not the physical distance, but the form and the duration. In other words, a crazed walk for two miles to a beautiful park is not better than 20 minutes of walk with structure and calm near home.<br />
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Although a structured walk can be boring to us humans, it can be enlightening, calming, and beneficial to both of you if you take a deep breath and enjoy the process of being calm together.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-2983343604822170002014-12-04T06:50:00.001-08:002014-12-08T05:05:42.821-08:00You Can Lead a Dog to WaterJust because you lead the dog to the water bowl, does not mean he will drink. Taking him 14 times still does not improve the amount of water he will drink. Your dog has 4 legs. When he is thirsty, he will search relentlessly to find the water.<br />
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When people dress me up it does not make me happy, it makes me uncomfortable. When I buy a car on impulse, I have buyers remorse. When I choose to change something for myself....I harvest that desire, and stretch until I reach that goal.<br />
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At California Dog University, we answer every call, but we never stalk you. We don't cram your inbox, yet we offer tons of information on this blog and webinars. When someone is ready to train, willing to try, and seeking success...we are here 100%.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-10508457939422736082014-12-03T17:52:00.001-08:002014-12-08T05:05:59.107-08:00My Dog is My Safe Spot <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx963Z3gVFHydCz3CU4wiMSTqq73Xv4PO4yjSJ7bG2AGYmN_-jjCcUcfno2lP2l0O-fXFucGB-_hbHz1TenSztiO4uAY9itPcBg0MzcSqa9vGaFoQOwFQhJ5Ec-xijorBiXm2mrmaK-vI/s1600/ipad+up+to+Sept+2014+097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx963Z3gVFHydCz3CU4wiMSTqq73Xv4PO4yjSJ7bG2AGYmN_-jjCcUcfno2lP2l0O-fXFucGB-_hbHz1TenSztiO4uAY9itPcBg0MzcSqa9vGaFoQOwFQhJ5Ec-xijorBiXm2mrmaK-vI/s1600/ipad+up+to+Sept+2014+097.JPG" height="190" width="320" /></a> Over the years, I have found people reserve their dog in a separate space; reserved for unconditional love.<br />
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Our lives are full of expectations, rules, CC&R's, speed limits, contracts, and responsibilities. A dog has zero rules on us, with no judgment of our failures, our looks, or our financial status. Your dog will never fire you or divorce you, and despite their size, will protect you vigilantly from harm. So, our initial human response is to reward this amazingly loving, forgiving, understanding and tolerant behavior with unconditional love in return; meaning extra treats, no rules, and complete free will of all our space. After all, no one else in our life is so accepting as our dog!<br />
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However, although our dogs don't show signs of judgement (in our human psychological terms) they do mirror our lacking postures by displaying imbalance in their behavior. Whining, chewing, barking, growling, pulling on a leash, jumping, licking....not all necessarily normal dog behavior as much as reactions to unbalanced human behavior lacking boundaries and guidelines for your dog.<br />
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In training dogs, I see success in the clients that truly want to have their dogs behave better, or differently, and are ready to realize they may need to reorganize some of their own techniques to reap the benefits of a calm dog.<br />
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Sometimes I have even met the client that enjoys the anxiety or over excitability in their dog because they relate it to affection and love for themselves. Although I explain a calm dog still shares the same amount of love and that anxiety and excitement mixed together will usually lead to the behavior that they do not like...(jumping, growling, barking, etc.) they still opt for nurturing this antic because they can't bare to lose that overly expressed affection from the dog.<br />
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It always feel good to have a dog love you. Love always feels good. However, when the love is right, or stable, or balanced...it flows easily, and calmly... even for a dog.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-46138234320374048002014-12-02T07:05:00.005-08:002014-12-08T05:06:12.899-08:00My Dog Ate my Homework.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TRkSPkHQUy4A_MTdRleDAG4pklsvwUoiR4l5b9jRyg7kNSfO2UxTzuRcajHs0e_TKnmbyMqSkgVrh_vPRCm5HpGQo6mbxCP0PWufq1lylYzPlhznjSJ2TgnqnKWb0F9spHRsm-CrTdU/s1600/Bayou+door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TRkSPkHQUy4A_MTdRleDAG4pklsvwUoiR4l5b9jRyg7kNSfO2UxTzuRcajHs0e_TKnmbyMqSkgVrh_vPRCm5HpGQo6mbxCP0PWufq1lylYzPlhznjSJ2TgnqnKWb0F9spHRsm-CrTdU/s1600/Bayou+door.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a>If a salesperson came to your door, pushed past you and started thrashing your home, you would be appalled, kick him out, and cry explanations of rudeness. As a human being you have learned what is socially acceptable, safe, and expected.<br />
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So has your dog. If the above explanation is too familiar of your dogs front door etiquette, congratulate yourself at being an accomplished dog trainer, because each behavior is learned.<br />
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I share<a href="http://californiadoguniversity.com/" target="_blank"> 5 Golden Rules in my webinar training.</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Rule #1 Every time you talk, touch, or even look at your dog, you are reinforcing not only what your dog is doing in that moment, but also what he is thinking.</i></b></span><br />
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Ouch.....no one seems to think our behavior effects the dogs behavior, but a dog will mirror your energy. Try this....jump up and down whining. Now sit calmly and yawn.<br />
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To improve your dogs behavior, you must first take care of yourself. If you feel you are perfect, then I will believe that the dog ate your homework too.:)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-70975657681364716642014-11-27T08:56:00.001-08:002014-11-27T08:56:40.054-08:00Thankful for BarkiingWe all have our breaking points. We all have triggers that make us tense. So, how do we extend our snapping point so that we don't crack?<br />
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Deep breathing, patience, gratitude.<br />
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Barking drives me crazy. Ironic, since I am a dog trainer and you would think I would become immune to the bark. Nope.<br />
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Loud noises make me tense. So how do I survive in a world of loud? <br />
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I take note of the loud noises, and realize that I am alive. I use gratitude to say, "Thank you God for allowing me to be among the chaos, to be able to experience today.<br />
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Today is Thanksgiving. In my background noise, I hear a shrill whine of my dog in training, a neighbor dog barking like it does everyday, and I am so thankful for the dog I am able to train, and for the neighborhood I live in.<br />
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Today, I hope to hold my crying grandson, because that noise is the most beautiful noise that I could be surrounded by.<br />
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Enjoy your day, live with patience, and harvest the gratitude we are able to have.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-40394304373470923572014-11-18T15:52:00.002-08:002014-11-18T18:16:41.724-08:00I Train Dogs with a Chocolate Treat!<div class="MsoNormal">
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Christmas lights up yesterday and the panic of shopping, cleaning, decorating,
eating, and entertaining entered my mind in a scrambled mess. Next, flashing
forward to New Yearâs Eve, I reminisced of last yearâs resolution; to become healthier
and to lose 20 pounds (not to look better for any tiny dress but to live better
in 20 years). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">My holiday hustling mind was
instantly eased into celebration. I had not
only made my resolution, I had conquered it! January 1, 2014 was not a crash
diet/work-out regimeâŚ.I did not get myself in motion until July, and even then I was slow to act. Procrastination
and lack of motivation were my only excuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">I was perfectly capable of
eating right. I had done it many times. I just chose not to. Never really
having a gigantic weight problem, I figured I would âcatch up laterâ. My Mom (at
72, who is always skinny, can walk faster than us all, and treats a
carbohydrate like the plaque) would always subtly hint, âthey say obese people
got that way by gaining only 7 pounds a yearâŚ..â I would joke about the M&Mâs,
brownies, and cookie dough⌠a true chocoholic to the core of my soul!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZADEyaiQpyNuicJ_qh8og4eXxJoc80h37H_gq5nGlUdcCBsg5-qvAuHZnks3hnaRWQW0eQDV3rvX1tAjo541Op-E0cBTFtT9sh2WcVXxYKzBBev-KWczq75l5vySlXOJJtStx7mDEfc/s1600/bella+new+years.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZADEyaiQpyNuicJ_qh8og4eXxJoc80h37H_gq5nGlUdcCBsg5-qvAuHZnks3hnaRWQW0eQDV3rvX1tAjo541Op-E0cBTFtT9sh2WcVXxYKzBBev-KWczq75l5vySlXOJJtStx7mDEfc/s1600/bella+new+years.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">When my Yoga twisted sister
offered me my first âdietâ chocolate shake in March, I shrugged her off as health
crazed and ate Toll House cookie dough instead. By July, I noticed my sister
was not only very flexible but also looking fantastic! Since we look somewhat
like twinsâŚthis was not a competition I wanted to lose. I drank the chocolate
shake, and ate the âdietâ cookies too. Then, I drank more, and secretly started eating more cookies. They were a chocolate dream to me!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">By the end of the month, my
pants starting loosening up and my sister proudly pointed out our success. I
reluctantly and big sisterly admitted that she was on to a good thing. Those
chocolate shakes and cookies had whittled me into my proper weight zone and
balanced my blood sugar in the process. I had a zip in my step, and strength
from my success as I continued to indulge myself in my chocolate laced world.
No longer did I crave a cheap imitation sugar fix, but started making healthy
choices and even started doing push ups again to balance and tone the body I
had newly created.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">As a dog trainer by
profession, I visit many homes and see the inner workings of private lives. I have always noticed the effect of imbalance
in peopleâs lives and how it affects their dog. I have been blessed enough over
the years to be able to know who I can successfully help and who is going to
have trouble. Unfortunately, success has very little to do with the dog and
everything to do with balance of the human.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Not a psychologist by trade,
and with no desire to be one, I ended up having to guide people in finding
patience, breathing more, finding humor in chaos, and seeking strength in
working out with their dog. All this reasoning was with one intentionâŚto
balance the dog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">However, as we strive to
balance the dog, we began to balance the home. I started noticing arguing
spouses beginning to show endearing behavior, and parents beginning to give
boundaries to unruly children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">I began to realize that
balancing the dog required a lot more than just teaching obedience and manners
to my K-9 client. Dog training became a complete life system that stretched way
beyond the dog. I have seen a dog rip a household apart, and stitch a family
together, all due to lack of balance. We are able to rehabilitate the dog with their family by re-building the
infrastructure. The chocolate shake helped re-build MY infrastructure; a
balance of my mind and body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Hiring a dog trainer is often
a hint of seeking balance, or order, or peace. A dog is a mirror and will reflect
what our system sends out. When I meet a dog and their person, a whole story
unfolds in front of me, and yes, it is true that a dogâs tail does not lie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORJKiGxs7dNKegUVUEt1R4Wf22nAiBjFZU96OM9W60lczVqu_75B0GRADkgGhUX8vWojOk91TGYoxdWqRGajqDr4-vMGLMrVWngZLnCND2-y0K4446D6-dsLL3Yr5ZaH7oc9MCCBhYxg/s1600/chocolate+shake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORJKiGxs7dNKegUVUEt1R4Wf22nAiBjFZU96OM9W60lczVqu_75B0GRADkgGhUX8vWojOk91TGYoxdWqRGajqDr4-vMGLMrVWngZLnCND2-y0K4446D6-dsLL3Yr5ZaH7oc9MCCBhYxg/s1600/chocolate+shake.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">So, how the heck did a
chocolate shake change my way to train dogs? The chocolate shake "RESET" program helped balance
my sugar, my energy, my core, and built my strength. Through feeling better, my
attitude was improved, my patience was enhanced and my daily life was more
enjoyable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">As I constantly learn to improve
myself, I can now help others improve the relationship with their dogs in new ways as a Usana Independent Consultant. I will always continue to train dogs and I
still have a fond memory of my love for M&Mâs and Toll House, but my life
is more than âjustâ a box of unhealthy chocolate!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Dog training extends far beyond training just your dog. It's about you, and your foundation also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Start training you and your dog together in a calm and balanced lifestyle. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am here to coach you both, every step of the way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Dogs change, and so do we... keep up with your dog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I hope to meet you soon.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-82360442544780915752014-11-12T14:29:00.000-08:002014-12-08T05:08:07.344-08:00Why do I keep training but can't get it right?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">How does your life effect your dog training?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If you have trained with me before then you know I say a dog won't listen to yelling or anxiety, and won't listen to weak or wobbly. A dog follows calm and balanced leadership. The best leaders strive forward because of their calm balance that they display or a regular or continued basis. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNc7JRtXcIUTUCC4cInWHFObJTIrgXYLpKyc1987n3kUGT-7F7MMdM5RM_CAnxcCpqZVjExKNPuP0H9QHLHv9zUxLYKcjbzJvZIzhRL-0QxzHSaO6Cj1l36hgdm7hqiC3gnuJjagdpta4/s1600/jessi+sedona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNc7JRtXcIUTUCC4cInWHFObJTIrgXYLpKyc1987n3kUGT-7F7MMdM5RM_CAnxcCpqZVjExKNPuP0H9QHLHv9zUxLYKcjbzJvZIzhRL-0QxzHSaO6Cj1l36hgdm7hqiC3gnuJjagdpta4/s320/jessi+sedona.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> People are attracted to strength and leadership, but dogs won't follow anything else.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If you are having trouble getting your dog to come when called, to stay when told, or to greet you calmly....then dare to venture that you may not be performing in your best leadership role! Perhaps you are lacking balance. Even the most balanced folk will crack in certain situations. The key is to get back up, and regain your pose.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> In order to succeed in our lives, we must breathe, eat, drink, play, pray, and plan....or something of that order but if and when it is all out of whack, off kilter, or in dismay....we notice upset, imbalance, anxiety, weight or health issues, and mood swings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Not only are these events or actions not beneficial to us physically, mentally, or professionally...they are detrimental in the relationship with your dog. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-41930930463500031782014-05-09T06:55:00.001-07:002014-05-09T06:55:22.482-07:00A bad picture is actually a beautiful sight!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTN1BvW3GPHxdMpE1wF0tTxISZwGe5qwD5kaYtJu4ZhxXYaOe22jp5AZeXji4k7_iDZK36CivluHk6AKQ0_WUG3dk9HGOkHxDogkcrkUUypjSK4eNOr0tg6C9L_kAMYTZG6RTy60BjCw/s1600/Buster+with+flag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTN1BvW3GPHxdMpE1wF0tTxISZwGe5qwD5kaYtJu4ZhxXYaOe22jp5AZeXji4k7_iDZK36CivluHk6AKQ0_WUG3dk9HGOkHxDogkcrkUUypjSK4eNOr0tg6C9L_kAMYTZG6RTy60BjCw/s1600/Buster+with+flag.jpg" height="200" width="141" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxEDBJIJt39kcNFbdl_PVw85hayQ1_11auV8jXGeLrOW_y1xZT4BXzBD6z4Vwx2RWwZ1HX1E4EhRekRRmu0dnzEf0Cgcknge6XZegLcr08JDWPvZ5mbd4j41OTMC54rzYpDcnp9fdXSk/s1600/buster+on+plane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxEDBJIJt39kcNFbdl_PVw85hayQ1_11auV8jXGeLrOW_y1xZT4BXzBD6z4Vwx2RWwZ1HX1E4EhRekRRmu0dnzEf0Cgcknge6XZegLcr08JDWPvZ5mbd4j41OTMC54rzYpDcnp9fdXSk/s1600/buster+on+plane.jpg" height="200" width="112" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">This is a black lab mix that was rescued by California Labrador Retrievers and More in San Diego, and then enrolled in California Dog University in Temecula to be trained as a service dog. His name has been changed along the way from unknown, to Morris, to Buster, to Prometheus as he traveled his educational journey winning the hearts of many people along the way.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">This dog holds a special place in every heart he touches. Something in his eyes speaks to your soul, and something in his hugs heals your wounds.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">We are proud to have this amazing dog curled up at his trainer, Nick Chaisson's feet in this picture, as they prepare for their flight to take off from San Diego. This lucky dog has earned his way to the greatest honor of being a certified Service Dog for a soldier that was drastically injured in Afghanistan, ultimately sacrificing the loss of one leg and multiple other injuries.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Brian, our Hero, and Prometheus (his new service dog) will now spend their days together, sharing stories and creating new memories.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">It has been an honor to meet you both.</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-74011329158392306572014-04-27T11:04:00.002-07:002014-04-27T11:04:45.462-07:00When Should Training begin for my puppy?<span style="color: purple; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dog Training Begins When You Meet Your New Puppy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We often are told that people waited 6 months before they began looking to begin training their puppy because they were given advice to let their puppy enjoy life as a puppy, like a free spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Um....I suggest you redirect that same analogy on human children and everyone would know exactly what you would get....a very disrespectful toddler, with established bad habits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">By beginning training early, you are not being mean. You are providing needed guidance to understand the rules in your home. Early dog training enables you to create a calm and balanced dog. The younger the puppy, the easier they are to train in the good habits, and to prevent the bad dog behavior from even occurring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Training your puppy while young will take moments, rather than weeks. We can teach a puppy new things quickly and mold them into respectable house mates. Training is always on-going as your puppy grows, but the important stuff holds stronger and longer when you initiate early training with your dog.</span><br />
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When training a dog, many people resort to using treats. While although this can be a nice quick method to get immediate results in the beginning.......it will create more bad, or lazy behavior from your dog, later.</div>
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When treats are used in training it can promote a very poor work ethic in a dog. In other words, a dog will only work when offered or shown a treat! This can create a major problem if you do not always want to be carrying beef jerky treats all day long!</div>
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When training a dog to perform from respect, and for life, you must build the desire in the dog to work for YOU, because that is what is what he wants to do. Not because he is being bribed!</div>
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My favorite treat to use, is M&M's. NOT FOR THE DOG!!!! For ME! </div>
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Training takes a lot of patience, and I reward myself often. It is a little reward system for me, to have more patience to build the strong work ethic in the dog. For the dog, I usually use getting attention from me, as their reward. It makes me very popular with the dogs.</div>
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I know, I know...maybe I shouldn't get treats either?....Don't worry......we will work on my behavior later! (maybe)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-65964165529471581742013-02-02T16:12:00.003-08:002013-02-02T16:12:43.200-08:00Crates, Kennels, and Dungeons?<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/?ui=2&ik=62455cf5ee&view=att&th=13873c1687b24f15&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="photo.JPG" border="0" height="298" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/?ui=2&ik=62455cf5ee&view=att&th=13873c1687b24f15&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many people refuse to use a crate in the training and raising of their dog. They feel guilt when introducing a crate into their dog's life. They feel it is a cage, a dungeon, and a punishment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If you have raised children that are over the age of middle school, then you may recall sending your child to their room for negative behavior. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When you did this, your intention was to interfere the bad behavior and to give the child a safe place to recollect their composure, before anyone lost their temper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Most likely, you did not send your child to a cold basement, but rather to their fully decorated bedroom, filled with their favorite books, toys, soft bed, and personal treasures.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Try to imagine your dog's crate exactly that- a beautiful place, a happy place, to be calm.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-73522286443561933812012-12-07T07:50:00.002-08:002012-12-07T07:50:36.527-08:00Dog Toys and Rules that Go With Them<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>T</b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">oo Much Access and Too Many Toys?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>People seem to understand that a child that is given everything, never learning to earn, and never learning to respect what they have will grow into a needy and selfish child with very little manners.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>This also happens with dogs.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Many homes that I visit have a basket full of toys available to their dog at all times, yet the dog is still eating their carpet, furniture, shoes, and house. People offer toys with hopes the dog will choose to chew on the toys, in lieu of the couch.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>A dog does not automatically understand that your stuffed couch is off-limits, and the stuffed duck is a toy. Dogs need to learn what is ok to chew and what is not ok to chew. All dogs are perfectly capable of understanding this when taught with no confusion.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>A dog should be offered a toy, for displaying good behavior, like a child is rewarded a sticker on their chart for completing chores. One sticker, not a trip to Disneyland, everyday.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>A living room filled with toys for a dog to play constantly, only promotes a dog that must be constantly entertained. Our goal is to create a calm a balanced dog. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Spoiling your dog and indulging your dog in activity and affection in every moment, creates a dog that will not sit idle for you when necessary.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>If your dog is not behaving the way you want him to...try to look closer to see if you raised your dog to be that way. Ouch.</b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391865064292244862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434113103120155869.post-60331552277158068852012-12-05T07:42:00.000-08:002012-12-05T07:42:01.506-08:00Why does my dog pull and bark on leash?<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><b>Barking and Pulling on the Leash</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The barking and pulling are symptoms. A prong, shock, or control collar are all band aids. Even the gentle leader halter does not solve your problem long term.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just like an exterior sore on our arm, may indicate an interior problem. A band aid only masks the true issue, and the illness will grow until correctly cured.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Same with your dog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t seems like a lot to handle, but try to look at all the little things is what causes the big reactions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Learning to walk a dog properly on a leash is not hard to physically do, but it very demanding emotionally.....because you can not be emotional for this to work! Please read our leash walking blogs. Pulling ahead of you and barking are all behaviors that are disrespectful of you, rather than reactions to their surroundings. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chewing at the pillows on your couch is disrespectful behavior for your dog to have in your home. Rather than putting the pillows out of reach, teach your dog he is not allowed to touch the pillows. By understanding boundaries, your dog will learn your expectations, creating him to be more respectful in the house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a battle of establishing boundaries and wrestling with your own emotions of feeling guilty for giving boundaries. Dogs don't think of boundaries as you being mean, but view your guidance as displaying signs of leadership.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A dog will love many people, but only follow a leader.</span></div>
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