Legend Retrievers & Working Dogs

Sweet Stagg was very unsure when he started training, he was afraid to get in and out of the car, afraid to get on the boat, afraid of loud noises.
Because my program is focused on communication and relationship, I only start teaching training command when a dog shows me that they feel comfortable and safe in the world. Stagg was definitely not there yet, so this week we focused a lot on reframing the world as a safe place. We focused a lot on body awareness and confidence. He started the week too afraid to put his front paws on anything and is finishing off the week climbing into the chair, turning around to sit and jumping out confidently!

It’s not all about what I can train a dog to do, it’s how he feels while he’s doing it that’s key. If he feels confident, powerful, connected to me and believes that even when he struggles I will be there to support and teach him, he will e willing to do just about snuthibg with and for me! Way to go Stagg!! 💪💪💗💗💗🐾🐾

Some new kids on the block in obedience training- meet Stag the fox red Labrador and Coper the Golden doodle 💗
Dacus Doodles
Taking advantage of my happy plants on the front porch as a beautiful backdrop for pictures of these cuties. Place stay is the first thing our pups learn as it’s a gross motor skills command. Starting here helps the pups build self confidence and relationship with me. Great work boys! 💪🐾