What wins with training did you all have this month?

[EnraaGygas]

Gloat! Brag! Own your wins, I want to hear it all! I know we're all constantly working on things with our dogs, so tell me what you seen progress on or overcame! No brag is too big or too small!

For instance, Chase got this nasty habit of barking big and loud in excitement (would also spin) when he was getting his meals served to him. I FINALLY after a month and a half of consistently correcting the behavior, I have it that he is quiet as a church mouse and sitting in place while I prepare his food and sit it in front of him.

 

[Malakai The Great]

Gloat! Brag! Own your wins, I want to hear it all! I know we're all constantly working on things with our dogs, so tell me what you seen progress on or overcame! No brag is too big or too small!

For instance, Chase got this nasty habit of barking big and loud in excitement (would also spin) when he was getting his meals served to him. I FINALLY after a month and a half of consistently correcting the behavior, I have it that he is quiet as a church mouse and sitting in place while I prepare his food and sit it in front of him.

That’s a huge win, seriously, well done. Meal time excitement is one of those sneaky behaviors that feels small, but it bleeds into impulse control everywhere else. Dogs don’t magically decide to be calm around food… the fact that Chase went from spin class instructor to quiet monk awaiting his bowl tells me you’ve been consistent, fair, and clear. That’s the recipe.

My brag? My boy used to lose his entire mind when I put on my boots. Pure chaos. Took time, same as your routine, reps, corrections, clarity.

Love seeing progress like this. Keep stacking those little victories. They add up fast.

 

[EnraaGygas]

That’s a huge win, seriously, well done. Meal time excitement is one of those sneaky behaviors that feels small, but it bleeds into impulse control everywhere else. Dogs don’t magically decide to be calm around food… the fact that Chase went from spin class instructor to quiet monk awaiting his bowl tells me you’ve been consistent, fair, and clear. That’s the recipe.

My brag? My boy used to lose his entire mind when I put on my boots. Pure chaos. Took time, same as your routine, reps, corrections, clarity.

Love seeing progress like this. Keep stacking those little victories. They add up fast.

The leaving cues are so hard to come out of! I COMMEND you because holy I had a time with that issue training my cockapoo. That is a magnificent brag! Congrats!

 

[lil wizard]

That’s awesome, Enraa! Chase mastering the silent meal spell is huge

For Rune and me, our brag this week is that he actually held a down at the park while two dogs jogged past. Only for a few seconds, but I swear it felt like witnessing rare magic. Big win for us!

 

[EnraaGygas]

That’s awesome, Enraa! Chase mastering the silent meal spell is huge

For Rune and me, our brag this week is that he actually held a down at the park while two dogs jogged past. Only for a few seconds, but I swear it felt like witnessing rare magic. Big win for us!

That's incredible Lil Wizard! That need to chase is HUGE and Rune resisting that urge is EXCELLENT. Congrats to you both for being so strong in your training already! He's gonna be a stunner in no time!

 

[lil wizard]

That's incredible Lil Wizard! That need to chase is HUGE and Rune resisting that urge is EXCELLENT. Congrats to you both for being so strong in your training already! He's gonna be a stunner in no time!

Thanks so much, Enraa! Rune resisting the chase spell felt like a miracle honestly. We’re definitely trying our best, and your encouragement really boosts us. Can’t wait to see him grow into the dog he’s meant to be

 

[Kaia Murphy]

Wow, Chase’s mealtime manners sound like such a huge win. Going from spinning and barking to sitting quietly and waiting? That must feel so rewarding after all that consistency. It gives me hope that even the big habits can really transform with time.

Nothing from me this week since I’m still without a dog but I’m definitely curious what @murph and @MyDogBitz have been working on. You two always seem to be training something cool. I’m living through your updates for now!

 

[murph]

Wow, Chase’s mealtime manners sound like such a huge win. Going from spinning and barking to sitting quietly and waiting? That must feel so rewarding after all that consistency. It gives me hope that even the big habits can really transform with time.

Nothing from me this week since I’m still without a dog but I’m definitely curious what @murph and @MyDogBitz have been working on. You two always seem to be training something cool. I’m living through your updates for now!

Damn I'm about to disappoint you.

So I've been training my puppies more than Murphy since she's trained at such a high level.

One thing that I have been working on is having the puppies look to Murphy more for the behaviors I want.

I finally realized the exact moments in which the puppies are observing her, and then looking to me. This is honestly the most interesting study in behavior I have witnessed in dogs this far.

Because my new puppies are mutts as far away from my purebred GSD (LMFAOOOOOOOOO) I can't post updates of those idiots lol.

I guess... I am working on new touch commands for Murphy. The blind/deaf dog post got me thinking about what other kinds of touch commands I could make and I am having fun trying to think of what touch to pair to what command.

But, that's not a win. I have nothing this week

 

[murph]

That’s a huge win, seriously, well done. Meal time excitement is one of those sneaky behaviors that feels small, but it bleeds into impulse control everywhere else. Dogs don’t magically decide to be calm around food… the fact that Chase went from spin class instructor to quiet monk awaiting his bowl tells me you’ve been consistent, fair, and clear. That’s the recipe.

My brag? My boy used to lose his entire mind when I put on my boots. Pure chaos. Took time, same as your routine, reps, corrections, clarity.

Love seeing progress like this. Keep stacking those little victories. They add up fast.

My brag is that my house is quiet af with 3 dogs. I will not suffer a barking dog.

My list of commands I train in order:

1. Sit
2. No bark

I could care less if they don't learn nothing else if we just chilling in the house.

 

[murph]

Thanks so much, Enraa! Rune resisting the chase spell felt like a miracle honestly. We’re definitely trying our best, and your encouragement really boosts us. Can’t wait to see him grow into the dog he’s meant to be

Me: I can't wait to get my German shepherd puppy.
*Gets puppy*
Me: actually, I think I wanted a DOG.

Fuck puppies fr

 

[EnraaGygas]

Damn I'm about to disappoint you.

So I've been training my puppies more than Murphy since she's trained at such a high level.

One thing that I have been working on is having the puppies look to Murphy more for the behaviors I want.

I finally realized the exact moments in which the puppies are observing her, and then looking to me. This is honestly the most interesting study in behavior I have witnessed in dogs this far.

Because my new puppies are mutts as far away from my purebred GSD (LMFAOOOOOOOOO) I can't post updates of those idiots lol.

I guess... I am working on new touch commands for Murphy. The blind/deaf dog post got me thinking about what other kinds of touch commands I could make and I am having fun trying to think of what touch to pair to what command.

But, that's not a win. I have nothing this week

Hey, life is exciting right now and not every win has to be Murphy's! I can't wait to hear more about the new touch commands, it's a really great idea! I also love how much you do with her despite her being at such a high level already. It must be challenging to find new things to add to your manifest

 

[murph]

Hey, life is exciting right now and not every win has to be Murphy's! I can't wait to hear more about the new touch commands, it's a really great idea! I also love how much you do with her despite her being at such a high level already. It must be challenging to find new things to add to your manifest

You have no idea. I never thought my dog would be trained to this level. I wanted a warm blanket I could hug and would lick my face. Instead I got a tactical fur missile that hates cuddling and needs puzzles that would confound a middle schooler to thrive.

 

[Malakai The Great]

My brag is that my house is quiet af with 3 dogs. I will not suffer a barking dog.

My list of commands I train in order:

1. Sit
2. No bark

I could care less if they don't learn nothing else if we just chilling in the house.

A quiet house with three dogs? That’s not a brag, that’s a flex.

People underestimate how much mileage you get out of solid impulse control and a firm “no bark" paired with clear expectations. Most problem behaviors in the house come from arousal creeping up with no boundaries to check it, you cut that off at the foundation.

Honestly, I’m with you: if the dogs can settle, stay quiet, and respect the house rules, the rest is just bonus skills. A calm household is the best training environment you can give them.

Still… I’d bet you’ve built more into them than you’re giving yourself credit for. Quiet dogs don’t happen by accident.

 

[Malakai The Great]

The leaving cues are so hard to come out of! I COMMEND you because holy I had a time with that issue training my cockapoo. That is a magnificent brag! Congrats!

I can make a post about this if you want.

 

[EnraaGygas]

I can make a post about this if you want.

I would LOVE to hear your take on all that because I very clumsily got through it a couple of years ago with like...a relevant episode of It's Me or the Dog and I think a tidier take would be so good for EVERYONE. Leaving cues, be it excitement or anxiety, are tough.

 

[Mr. Schmucks]

Oh I LOVE this thread. Bragging rights activated.

My girl finally stopped doing her signature “full body tackle of love” whenever I walk in the door. For months it was like coming home to a linebacker who missed her NFL draft. Now? She actually sits before greeting me. SITS.

Is it a perfect sit? No. Is the tail going so fast she might achieve liftoff? Absolutely. But she’s holding it together and not knocking out my knees like a furry wrecking ball anymore, so I’m calling it a massive win.

Proud dad moment unlocked.

 

[EnraaGygas]

Oh I LOVE this thread. Bragging rights activated.

My girl finally stopped doing her signature “full body tackle of love” whenever I walk in the door. For months it was like coming home to a linebacker who missed her NFL draft. Now? She actually sits before greeting me. SITS.

Is it a perfect sit? No. Is the tail going so fast she might achieve liftoff? Absolutely. But she’s holding it together and not knocking out my knees like a furry wrecking ball anymore, so I’m calling it a massive win.

Proud dad moment unlocked.

That's SUCH a good win, Mr. Schmucks! Sitting and choosing not to have that immediate gratification of the tackle is such good work! You guys are killing it with the training!!

 

[Malakai The Great]

I would LOVE to hear your take on all that because I very clumsily got through it a couple of years ago with like...a relevant episode of It's Me or the Dog and I think a tidier take would be so good for EVERYONE. Leaving cues, be it excitement or anxiety, are tough.

As requested

Thread 'How I Fixed Anticipation Meltdowns (When Your Dog Loses Their Mind Because They Know What’s Coming)'

Yesterday at 3:25 PM

If you’ve ever had your dog detonate because they recognized a routine like boots on, leash picked up, keys jingling, treat bag moved, you’re not alone.

Breaker used to absolutely lose his mind when I put on my boots. Not excited. Not happy. He was OBSESSED. Screaming. Spinning. Shaking. Losing the plot. This is extremely common in working line GSDs, Malinois, high drive mixes… basically any dog who has opinions and enthusiasm. Here’s exactly how I fixed it, and how you can fix any over reaction to a predictable cue.

1. Identify the Trigger -> Then Make It Boring​

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