Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff

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Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog — Compassionate Dude Dog Training I know that you are a good dog person. This is true however you have been meeting dogs. You’ve been doing your best with the info you had. You come from a place of caring about dogs and wanting to con...

Check out my post on "Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog!"

"I know that you are a good dog person. This is true however you have been meeting dogs. You come from a place of caring about dogs and wanting to connect with dogs."

Read the rest!

www.compassiondudedogs.com/blog/safe-an...

So excited for the team! 🎉 Thanks again to PFCAT for the official selection. #foreverfriends #animation #film #pfcat #filmfestival

They are alive! 🎉 Forever Friends a short animated film directed by me, art & animation by Margaret B. and Sound/Music by Ben B. #animation #film #foreverfriends

Wait for it..Trixie counter-surfing for sushi salmon! Even on prescribed meds for fireworks, Trixie doesn't miss a beat! The salmon was for her too but I'd been giving her tiny pieces one by one when she heard fireworks. I'd stepped away to make her a lick mat. #rplus #dogdad #forcefree #dogtrainer

Fireworks started early so time for your meds Trixie! In a ball of cream cheese ofc #dogdad #rplus

Setting alarm to give Trixie her prescribed meds for July 4 fireworks! #dogdad #rplus

Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear? — Compassionate Dude Dog Training tl;dr: No A few years ago while traveling with Heather, I got heat exhaustion. I lay on the trail feeling hot and scared. Heather said compassionate things to me and helped me cool off. The next day...

Does it feel counter-intuitive to give your scared / barking / growling dog a treat?!?! You're not alone. This has meant a lot of unlearning for me.

Check out my blog answering the question: Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear?

www.compassiondudedogs.com/blog/will-gi...

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I used to but haven't recently. Thanks for flagging. This sure is a time when they have some big decisions to make / stands to take or not.

Brilliant!

Oh I see now, okay! Asking a friend closer to there.

@leekell.bsky.social looks on the tracker like some folks picked those up! I was trying to think who I knew there but came up empty.

Our Trixie never wants to go out in any sky water either. Silver lining of megadroughts

On the left, a picture of four rocks balanced on top of each other, with the ocean in the background. Below is a green checkmark and the word "true". On the right, a picture of a prong collar: metal links with spikes facing inwards. Below the image is a red X and the word "false".

"Balanced" dog training is anything but! There is nothing true or good about "balanced" dog training. "Balanced" is just a misleading word for using fear and pain on your dog.

I believe in compassionate dog training. Kind, science-based dog training uses stuff dogs *like* to change behavior.

When our toddler gives Trixie empty peanut butter jar ❤️❤️❤️ . Giving toddler and dog safe and happy experiences with each other can look like this! If you're looking for help keeping dog and toddler safe with each other, I’m here to help! #forcefree #dadlife #dogdad #parenting #rplus #dogtrainer

Aww tysm!

Aww what a special guy!

Aww thanks! She is!

When we train force-free, we make it comfy as possible! Trixie lay down in an elbow mac curve which didn't look super comfy. So I lured her to straighten out a lil. Then gave her my hand. Trixie chin rests to tell me she's cool with another rep of toothbrush training. #forcefree #rplus

When we do consent-based nail trim training… Trixie feels trusting enough to try to take *all* the chicken. Makes me happy. Does your dog do anything “naughty” you love to see? #rplus #dogsofbluesky #forcefree #dogtrainer #dogdad

When Trixie chooses where to snooze #rplus #forcefree #agency #dogdad

Trixie sniffin treat targets! Helps her feel more comfortable in our new home. #rplus #positivereinforcement #dogsofbluesky #enrichment

When Trixie catches up on sleep after toddler sick night, she knows where to go! #rplus #dog

Trixie warming up her nose on a cold day in LA #rplus #forcefree #dogdad

Awww! Cuddle bugs

Are you growing your family? Do you want your dog and baby to be and feel safe? Let's set you and dog up for success!

Here's my handy 1-page Top 5 Baby Prep Checklist!

Link to get PDF: www.compassiondudedogs.com/baby-prep-ch...

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Yeah learn from our mistakes!

When Trixie feels confident to lead us up stairs in a new place for us. #rplus #forcefree #sniffari #dogled #dogdad

When Trixie needs help burying her prescription dental kibble #rplus #dog #dogenrichment