Is Your Dog Giving You A Hard Time? Or Is Your New Puppy More Than You Bargained For?
Whether your current pup has developed into a difficult roommate or your new one is more of a handful than you expected, training can feel daunting if you don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in – we offer expert at-home training for dogs and puppies in the Waco area.
Our focus is on building confidence in your dog and giving you the tools for success. We want to help you create a happy, healthy, and well-mannered companion that will make your family proud. Training your dog doesn’t have to be hard or frustrating – let us show you how easy and fun it can be!
Read on to find the perfect at-home training program for you!
What Our Confident Clients Are Saying
My shelter dog, Maggie, and I have learned so much thanks to Mike and Lisa. They taught me how to deal with behaviors like fence aggression which is no longer an issue!
~ Marilyn M.
My experience with The Confident Hound gave me the confidence and skills needed to become the best dog owner I could be.
~ Claire O.
The Confident Hound has done so much for our dog! He has come a long way from the over-the-top barking pup to a friend-to-everyone goofy Golden.
~ Anne L.
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🚗 Does your dog love car rides or do they avoid it like the plague? Ace loves it, but Artemis was anxious in the car. 👇 Tell me in the comments how your pup feels about it!
🤔 Figuring out WHY they dislike the car is the first step in knowing how to help them. Keep in mind that many dogs have multiple reasons!
🔹If your dog drools more than normal in the car, this could be a sign that they are nauseated. Ask your vet for help and resolve this first!
🔹If your dog stands the whole time or hunkers down in the footwell, they probably don`t feel secure because they`re sliding around. Your dog needs a comfy spot and seat belt just like people do.
🔹If your dog mainly goes in the car to places they dislike, like the vet or groomer, then those negative feelings get mapped onto the car. Take a 5 minute car ride each week that is positive vibes only - maybe grab a Puppuccino!
🔹If your dog is hesitant climbing INTO the car, they may be feeling pain or just not feel confident in their jumping abilities. Get your dog a platform, steps, or a ramp so they can get in the car effortlessly.
🔹Your dog may have not experienced the car during their critical socialization window as a puppy, or they may have had a bad experience.
Your dog is not doomed to hate the car! Work with your veterinarian to rule out any medical causes. Then work with a qualified force-free dog trainer to help your dog become a confident co-pilot.
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🛑 WILL YOUR DOG TO "STAY" AT DOORS?
My clients usually say they tried training their dog on their own, but it didn`t seem to come together for real life. This is where having a certified dog trainer by your side really helps. We can see where your dog is starting, where you want them to be, and all the tiny steps in between that are often missed. We`re behavior nerds like that 🤓
Harvey has a habit of dashing out the front door, especially if there is something interesting on the other side. So here`s what we worked on:
1) Staying put when his person simply takes a step away from him.
2) Staying when his person takes multiple steps away from him.
3) Staying when his person walks out of sight briefly.
4) Staying while his person walks towards a door.
5) Staying while his person turns the knob and opens it a crack.
6) Staying while his person opens the door all the way.
7) Staying while his person opens the door and walks outside.
8) Staying while his person opens the door, walks outside, grabs a package, and brings it back inside.
I bet that`s more steps than you imagined! By breaking this situation down into small, digestible pieces for Harvey, this team was able to reach this level of proficiency without frustration and within a couple weeks.
👇 What behaviors are you currently working on so you can use it in real life? Let me know in the comments!
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The days following a dog fight are a sensitive period. Your actual first step may be to obtain medical attention, but what do you do after that? How do you make sure this doesn`t happen again?
Dog guardians frequently reach out to me for training help immediately after an incident. Unfortunately, I`m rarely able to begin working with them right away. For that reason, I`ve compiled my recommendations for what you can do to help your dog recover and prevent another incident until qualified help is available.
Though this post is centered on the aftermath of a fight between dogs, you can apply these concepts to incidents of aggression in your dog overall. In fact, if you have seen some minor incidents but nothing major yet - PLEASE still read through! Aggressive behavior gets worse over time, so please don`t wait until the final straw to get qualified help.
An easy, first step you can take is learning how to become a keen observer of your dog`s body language. To get you started, I`m giving you access to the same handout I give my clients. Download my FREE Dog Body Language Guide from the link in my bio.
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Live Dog Trainer Q&A: How To Get Started With Training Your Dog
Don`t miss this Live Dog Trainer Q&A in celebration of Train Your Dog Month!
Training your dog can feel like a big undertaking and just - getting - started is often the hardest part of any new habit. Compound that with *certain* people on social media making a trained dog seem unattainable or very time-consuming.
Well that is a load of 💩! We`re 3 certified dog trainers who help dog guardians like yourself get started every day. We believe that small steps can turn into BIG wins. That`s why we`ll be sharing our top tips for making dog training less overwhelming and easier to consistently include in your busy life.
⏰ Monday, January 29 @ 2:00 PM (Central)
👀 Watch live from our Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/s/train-your-dog-month-how-do-i-/702280802010067/
🙋🏻♀️Your hosts: Esmeralda Hudson (@molliesdogplace), Kim Jukes (@peoplepups), and Lisa Corcoran (@theconfidenthound).
❓We also want to hear from YOU! What is a training goal you have for your dog? What has made it difficult to get started on that goal? Leave your answer in the Facebook event or comment on this post so we can try to address it during the Live Q&A!
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Drop a 💩 emoji in the comments if your dog`s stranger danger makes it hard to have people over. 🙋🏻♀️ I`m right there with you!
I use the term "party pooper" for dogs who react fearfully to new people, especially when a visitor enters the home. Though their reaction may look scary, they are NOT a bad dog. I`ve seen over and over how these dogs love people with their whole heart - they just have trust issues. They may need the entire visit or even multiple visits to warm up to someone. But once you`re inside their "circle of trust", they`ll never want you to leave!
With the holiday season in full swing, it`s hard to escape having visitors in the home. Here are some resources to help you get through:
✨ Tips For Success With Guests ✨
Download this free guide by visiting my profile link or going to https://courses.theconfidenthound.com/success-with-guests
🎁 Holiday Hounds Webinar Series 🎁
Register before Friday 12/15 for this seasonal learning event. You`ll learn simple strategies and training games for managing your dog around guests. Learn more by visiting my profile link or going to https://courses.theconfidenthound.com/webinar-holidayhounds
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