Edit Dog Training

Meet our newest foster, Hector!

Hector is one of the 48 dogs who came from the recent hoarding situation in Moraine and were taken in by Dayton Humane Society.

He’s one of the older dogs from the group, but when it comes to things like house training and just learning how to live in a home, he’s basically starting at puppy level. There are a lot of normal, everyday things that are completely new to him, so we’ll be taking things slow and helping him figure out what life as a dog should look like.

SICSA and another humane organization have stepped in to take some of the dogs, but the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is still in need of foster homes for the remaining dogs.

For now, Hector gets to settle in, decompress, and learn the ropes around here. I’m excited to see his personality start to come out!

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The hills I’ll die on as a professional dog trainer 👇

The longer I work with dogs and their owners, the more strongly I feel about certain things. Dog training is full of different opinions, methods, and philosophies, and I don’t expect everyone to agree with mine.

But these are a few things I will stand behind every single time.

1. Not every dog is the right dog for every home.
Breed, genetics, temperament, drive, energy level, and lifestyle all matter. Sometimes a dog and owner are simply a mismatch. That doesn’t make either one bad. It means we need to be realistic about what that particular dog needs to thrive.

2. Loving your dog doesn’t automatically teach them how to navigate the world.
Love matters. So do communication, boundaries, consistency, training, and advocating for your dog. You can love your dog more than anything and still need help figuring out how to meet their needs.

3. Training problems aren’t always training problems.
Sometimes the missing piece isn’t another sit, down, or place session. Dogs need appropriate physical outlets, mental stimulation, rest, enrichment, biological fulfillment, and opportunities to just be dogs. Training works a whole lot better when those needs are being met too.

4. Good dog training isn’t a quick fix.
Social media makes it really easy to see a before-and-after video and forget everything that happened between those two clips. Behavior change takes repetition, consistency, time, and sometimes a whole lot of patience.

5. Freedom should be earned through clarity and reliability.
Giving a dog unlimited freedom before they understand what’s expected of them can create more problems, not fewer. Management and structure aren’t punishments. They’re tools we can use while teaching the dog how to make better choices.

6. Obedience isn’t the end goal.
I don’t care about creating little robots. I want dogs who understand how to live successfully with their people while still getting to be dogs. Obedience is simply one of the tools that helps us get there.

7. Your dog does not need to love everyone.
Not every dog wants to play with other dogs. Not every dog wants strangers touching them. And that is okay. Neutrality is incredibly valuable. A dog who can calmly exist around people and dogs without interacting with them is still a well-socialized dog.

And maybe the biggest one:

Train the dog in front of you.

There isn’t one perfect method, tool, reward, or training plan that works for every dog. My job isn’t to force every dog into the same box. It’s to figure out what that individual dog needs, teach the owner how to communicate with them, and help the two of them build a relationship that actually works in real life.

That’s the kind of dog training I believe in.

Meet Linus!

This little Malinois puppy is spending a few days with us, and we’re taking advantage of the time to work on some puppy socialization!

For Linus, that means experiencing new things, exploring different environments, being around new dogs and people, and learning how to settle and observe the world around him.

Good socialization isn’t about saying hi to everyone or throwing a puppy into as many new situations as possible. It’s about giving them positive, appropriate experiences that help build confidence for later in life.

And with a little Malinois, there’s definitely no shortage of curiosity! I’m looking forward to showing Linus a little more of the world while he’s here.

Your dog doesn’t have to be perfect. They just need training that makes sense for them and for your everyday life.

For the next 3 weeks, save 10% on training programs at Edit Dog Training.

From better leash manners and listening skills to building confidence and creating better habits at home, we’ll work on the things that matter most to you and your dog.

Book by September 2 to save 10%.

Ready to get started? Send me a message or visit editdogtraining.com.

I love a good group place session.

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