After weeks of work, my service dog in training offered her first unprompted stress alert behavior today. *NUDGE!*2yr ⋅ ThatDamnedDame ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I need to brag on this guy today...We’ve been working to correct excited barking at other dogs and people, and today we passed 3 barking/lunging dogs and he didn’t bark back once! I think he knows I’m proud of him.2yr ⋅ ChironTL-34 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Practice our sit stay and group walking and I got rewarded with one of the best pictures I could get of them!3yr ⋅ nobuttsnococonuts ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Luffy wants y’all to know he passed his CGC test last week! ☺️1yr ⋅ LuffytheBorderCollie ⋅ r/Dogtraining
The little black dot in the middle is my boy showing off his “stay”2yr ⋅ ForeverSnatched ⋅ r/Dogtraining
It feels good seeing that I did good job teaching my girl to feel amazing in her crate ❤️2yr ⋅ JustPoppy ⋅ r/Dogtraining
One day I was clicker training my dog and my cat came over. So, I started clicker training him, too. Here they are doing look at me.4yr ⋅ Luxbae621 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Does anyone know how to get a dog to make eye contact with you in the presence of food ?1yr ⋅ carolinaphoton ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I’m so proud of my little Shiba :) he now has his AKC TKP title. Only one more to go! he’s such a smart boy and I’ve really enjoyed being able to train him all the tricks he knows1yr ⋅ hedgehog12404 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Introduced my mini dachshund to a snuffle mat this afternoon. Had her sniffing for treats for 15 minutes and we left the house. After she was done, she took a 2 hour nap with no barks while we were gone😃 Huge achievement for me!3yr ⋅ heiheioliyoutiao ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My girlfriend’s dog has bad anxiety and we’ve been working on it. Today, I went to get him to take him for a walk and he gave me this look. What do you giving this look is implying?1yr ⋅ mazing381 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
For there are times that we triumph, and then there are times this happens1yr ⋅ CorvidCorvus ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I was so proud of my fearless little guy when I found him like this after spending his whole first week of crate training crying!4yr ⋅ Rosieroseroserose ⋅ r/Dogtraining
He chose his crate! I've been professionally training for over a decade, primarily working with puppies, and I still feel so proud of puppies when they start to make desirable choices. Good boy!1yr ⋅ socialpronk ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I've been training my Samoyed to hold all sorts of objects with duration in prep for the competition obedience dumbbell retrieve exercise, and the best thing we've done so far was get him to be a Pho-dog-rapher 📸2yr ⋅ orangetangerine ⋅ r/Dogtraining
It is finally happening! Good Canine Citizen test is Saturday!1yr ⋅ SeaOtterHummingbird ⋅ r/Dogtraining
15 years of hating nail maintenance and dragging my feet on DIYing a scratch board. Finally bought one and worth every penny!2yr ⋅ JaylieJoy ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Day 2 of Nel successfully ringing the bell to tell me she has to poop and actually pooping outside. One step closer to fully potty trained2yr ⋅ da_loogie ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I have somehow trained my dog to bring this to me when she needs to go out1yr ⋅ ilizibith1 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
This good boy with separation anxiety was just left home alone for 15 minutes with no barking or whining. He used to freak out and start whining/screaming the minute I walked towards my shoes. We still have a ways to go but we're so proud of him! 🥰2yr ⋅ PT952 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Introduced leave it two days ago. Mars, 11 weeks old, is doing pretty well!3yr ⋅ RaveInTheClaw ⋅ r/Dogtraining
A Really Great Infographic I Found On Loose Leash Training. Credit to Lili Chin2yr ⋅ delladrild ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Our first outing to Home Depot where our girl learned there are other humans besides the family ... What other fur-baby friendly places can you take your puppy to?3yr ⋅ Maple_Brit ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Deaf, 3-legged dog aggressive twords other dogs, help (info in comments)1yr ⋅ tflynn09 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Sit Means Sit Refund Policy Stops Clients from Writing Any Negative Reviews1yr ⋅ thebeanary1 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
4 month old golden retriever successfully did sit and wait was another dog went by! I’m so proud! We’ve come so far from his reactivity to other dogs on walks💛3yr ⋅ littlebiohazard420 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
What do you do to prevent snowballs on your long-haired dogs? She rubs her face in the snow no matter what I do.3yr ⋅ cowgirltrainwreck ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Just got her but she won’t leave her kennel? I don’t want to force her. Any tips on how to win her trust? She’s 4 months old and this has been a BIG 48 hours for her2yr ⋅ Lfeeley12 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Thank you so much for all your advice on crate/enforced naps. Here’s a picture of my rescue pup Kaya full of smiles after a successful crate nap. Don’t let her fool you, she was back to causing havoc 5 minutes later 😂3yr ⋅ PrettyYam3564 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Tried something new with my Reactive Borgi. It helped keep her calm so much and on task so much!!1yr ⋅ _Acra_ ⋅ r/Dogtraining
15 week old Lab/Pit mix had her first off leash experience at the family farm today and didn't put a foot wrong. Stayed next to us most of the time, came when we called, and followed us around 16 acres of land. (Model dog pic in our back yard unrelated. she's just freakin cute)3yr ⋅ caitiezx ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Impulse control is one of the most important skills you can teach your dog. 5 months old and killing it.3yr ⋅ AmstaffHuskyLover ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I took my reactive dog hiking today. We went past a large, intact male dog (his worst fear) and he sat patiently on the side of the trail as the dog passed. Our training has been working and having the muzzle has helped us calm down. He is no longer reacting to our fear!4yr ⋅ Heather_Bea ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My best girl, Crumbs, will now wait for her food until she hears our release word. I couldn’t be more proud!3yr ⋅ blowyonion ⋅ r/Dogtraining
This AMAZING boy at 1.5y/o put himself in his crate and laid down all on his own!1yr ⋅ _GuiltyPleasures ⋅ r/Dogtraining
For my 12 year Cake day justed wanted to show this good boy relaxing while dad works3yr ⋅ suarezg ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Any advice for leash pulling and barking when she's excited to see other doggos? 8 month old sheepadoodle1yr ⋅ vines_n_ferns ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Hope this okay to post here- took Tyson, my service dog in training to Lowe’s for the first time. Worked on some commands and he did so well 😄3yr ⋅ kayplantandtealover ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Training win! She’s chilling in her crate, door open, just because it’s a nice place to be. I’m so proud1yr ⋅ probaly_incorrect ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I taught my puppy to 'Look At Me' so she doesn't pull/bark when she gets distracted or excited on our walks. I found a dual purpose for this:4yr ⋅ Luxbae621 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Never heard of “puppy zoomies” until my wife talked me into getting this psychopath, best advice to calm him during that time?!2yr ⋅ Rjg1300 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
He looked up when I took out my phone to take the picture. But before that he waited very patiently as I was laying his dinner around him :D3yr ⋅ derJoe497 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My 4 dogs plus some familiar extras waiting patiently for their turn to have their nails done. I've been told to write about cooperative nail trims but I'm not sure where to begin. So, Reddit dog owners, what would you want to know?2yr ⋅ socialpronk ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Have had issues with our dogs digging in our yard, tearing up our grass, etc. Finally made a dog box for them and it has worked miracles! Plus, they absolutely LOVE it!4yr ⋅ DogMomRNRatched ⋅ r/Dogtraining
The face of a good girl who just passed the Canine Good Citizen Test!2yr ⋅ ThatDamnedDame ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Making his high value treats and he goes into his fake but kinda real calmness.1yr ⋅ Interr0gate ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My dog stares at me like with his head down, does anyone know what it means?1yr ⋅ -OnlinePerson- ⋅ r/Dogtraining
This good boy learned, how to sit, lay, come to me. And is learning shake. Only had him for 7 days, and he is 9 weeks old3yr ⋅ Sykie_Bro ⋅ r/Dogtraining
We just rocked socialization! Littermates are HARD work. Let me say that again for the people in the back. HARD! But we just left Lowe’s where we laid down at the entry with three auto doors opening/closing, people coming/going, and we both laid down and got neutral to novel. Just 15wks. So proud!2yr ⋅ WhoopsieWoodles ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I didn’t think teaching “Legs” was going to be very helpful but it actually gave me the cutest photo op!3yr ⋅ chillylemonwater ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Meet Dexter. 5 month old lab/German Shepherd &half blue heeler. Loves laying on my head. Eating my hair. Recently discovered he can reach pizza on the counter and enjoys waking me up at 3am to potty.3yr ⋅ TiffineyK ⋅ r/Dogtraining
my fearful rescue dog took a chance today and decided to chill w us on the couch for the first time while we wash the bedding in her kennel 👍3yr ⋅ inglorious_basturd_ ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Can I get a “Good Boy Archer”? We have been working on his separation anxiety since we got him 6 months ago. We have been wreckage free for one whole month! When I check on him via blink camera, he’s just laying on the couch.1yr ⋅ lallers_ ⋅ r/Dogtraining
There's a heatwave going on where I live. Got this cold pack collar for a couple bucks at a local dollar store. Throw it in the fridge or freezer for a bit, then put on dog after exercise to help cool off. She loves it.3yr ⋅ johnnyfuckinghobo ⋅ r/Dogtraining
She used to be an escape artist, but now she’s absolutely killing recall training!3yr ⋅ JessBS27 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My neighbor left a note about my dog barking. He’s a 9 month old mini Aussie. He absolutely hates being left alone. What can I do to help him?2yr ⋅ clientfeedback ⋅ r/Dogtraining
She (far right) didn't release from this sit-stay until I came back over and gave her the OK! Taking a photo like this with her besties was not possible a few months ago.3yr ⋅ aphelocomaphile ⋅ r/Dogtraining
WHY DIDNT I MAKE A FLIRT POLE SOONER?! Tired out my working breed in 15mins!1yr ⋅ maple788797 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
She tucked herself under the chair all on her own. Reward reward reward!!!3yr ⋅ ThatDamnedDame ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Dog will not relax on dog bed, stares waiting for attention. How do I teach her that when she is asked to go to her bed that she needs to relax and stay in bed? She'll stare like this nonstop and eventually birdchirps. She wants to be on the couch next to my partner.1yr ⋅ slyspyfox ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Update on Pepper's tub training! Two old bathmats to remove the slippery surfaces convinced her to get in the tub! That, and plenty of turkey 🦃3yr ⋅ melts_your_butter ⋅ r/Dogtraining
She did not respond to recall today-she's been amazing, just an off day, so I completely lost my composure. All *my* training went out the window, yelling, anger all the trashy stuff I hate in other trainers. Just needed to put it out there3yr ⋅ huskysizeguy99 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Training our dogs to lay down while we wash dishes. I started this with my first Pom, Cleo (in the middle), when she was a puppy so I knew where she was when I couldn’t watch her every move. Our youngest pup, Teddy (fifth in line), watched his siblings and started laying down on his own.4yr ⋅ UnmotivatedRunner428 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Just a bit of a brag...I'm housesitting and they have contractors working on the kitchen, so we are using this as a training opportunity..learning to stay in place and not bark everytime someone goes in and out2yr ⋅ Famous-Ad2084 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Noodles earned her CGC on her first attempt today! She is a hopeful future Therapy Dog of America! She is such a good girl.3yr ⋅ Juleszey ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Taught my Shiba to “hold it” a couple of years ago. Now she willingly takes and holds just about anything I offer.4yr ⋅ trainedbyshibas ⋅ r/Dogtraining
This lovely graphic by Sarah Owings & Lili Chin really resonated with me this week. I’m sure this is “old news” to some of you, but this whole concept has really helped me set up my dog for success more and more. :)4yr ⋅ jbleone ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Is there a way to train my 18 month old Carolina dog who loves frisbee to NOT hold it like a taco?2yr ⋅ Aceoangels ⋅ r/Dogtraining
First time letting our dog loose in the house, this is what he chose to do... 😭😭😭3yr ⋅ JessLevelsUp ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Trained a puppy to respond to a tobii device- finally responding with no hand signals or prompts! so proud of her!!!2yr ⋅ PCorNot ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My buddy, who suffered from separation/crate anxiety, chose to sleep in his playpen today. Lots of time spent training to boost his confidence and just letting him lead the way. Thankful for this sub.2yr ⋅ chairnomad ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Success! Thanks r/Dogtraining for all the hints and tips. Our 20 week old lab might make a good boy yet!3yr ⋅ busybody87 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Seriously though, I've had my dog almost a year and the slightest distraction and he's focused on that instead of me. How did y'all train amazing recall/focus?3yr ⋅ Ace_Vulpes ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Designated sniff stops, treats, and tons of verbal praise turned my high energy 10 month old gal into an attentive loose leash walker!3yr ⋅ junebug908 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Luke has mastered “laying down” as soon as he sees us with food! We don’t even have to say anything to him anymore, he just does it!4yr ⋅ BoopBoop20 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My Puppy Lucky waking up one hour earlier than usual! I was so confused why? Then I realized the time changed and he is still waking up at the same time in his head! Never thought this affect dogs schedule.3yr ⋅ DaliaTen ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I think I might cry! They’re finally getting comfortable with each other!!!1yr ⋅ drolrats ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Stripes doing a lovely leave it when surrounded by stimulation at the local cafe.3yr ⋅ SaltyChampers ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Found these 2 new born puppies 4 days ago near a garbage burning area, took em in, showered em, and fed em. I still don’t know what’s their breed tho, and how can I train these 2 puppies to make them more of a home dogs not wild dogs?4yr ⋅ wild-thunder ⋅ r/Dogtraining
A lesson in patience and small steps: Our Malinois X finally let us dremel her nails!3yr ⋅ noshirdalal ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Noki's first success! I'm surprised he held it long enough for a photo4yr ⋅ Paskapostimies ⋅ r/Dogtraining
My Bluetick Coonhound Puppy treeing her first scent drag. She went straight to it on her first try, proud of her.3yr ⋅ Bullet76 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
What does this behavior mean? Context: my dog was cuddling happily on the couch with me until he proceeded to jump off and rest his head on the table (there was no food on the table).2yr ⋅ NotQuiteClassical ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Reactive Dog Training - She is looking at me instead at barking at other dogs, but her hackles are still up. Should I reward her for looking at me still?2yr ⋅ Lulu-Quin ⋅ r/Dogtraining
She learned Sit Pretty in three days, but still working on keeping the paws up high. Shes so smart and fun to train.4yr ⋅ OooohWeee ⋅ r/Dogtraining
How to communicate to my off-leash puppy to stay out of the street? And a “thank you” for the help thus far!3yr ⋅ WavesOfBirds ⋅ r/Dogtraining
This good boy got through his first Christmas without so much as a stolen cookie or a broken bauble, despite the tree being a literal monument to his favourite things- sticks, soft toys and balls!4yr ⋅ doodleratlarge ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Winnie at 5-months working in her Down-Stay and Leave it... took a surprisingly long time to write out her name in kibble.2yr ⋅ thatskiki2u ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Trying this with my 11 week old Labrador. She surprised me with how well she did!4yr ⋅ kje199 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
I feel like I’ve lost so many battles, but I’m starting to win the war!1yr ⋅ Logan-1331 ⋅ r/Dogtraining
Just got this new puppy, she’s a German Shepard. Any tips on how to train her? I haven’t had a puppy since I was 6.4yr ⋅ ybteo ⋅ r/Dogtraining
