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Place Training: Daycare Dogs vs Dogs In-training Edition 🐾 Can you tell which dogs have been through training @riverviewbark ⁉️ Hint: check out who’s in “place”! #dogsofjerseycity

How your dog walks through a doorway might seem like a small detail, but it’s actually a powerful training moment. 🚪✨ When your dog charges through doorways, they’re acting on impulse—showing excitement or anxiety that can carry over into the rest of your walk. But when you teach them to pause, focus, and calmly wait for your cue, you’re reinforcing key behaviors like impulse control, respect, and focus. Calm doorway behavior helps your dog: ✅ Stay more focused on you during the walk ✅ Reduce pulling and reactivity ✅ Build better overall manners and trust in your leadership Here’s how to start: 1️⃣ Have your dog sit or wait at the doorway. 2️⃣ Open the door slowly—if they move forward, gently close it and reset. 3️⃣ Only allow them through when they’re calm and focused on you. 4️⃣ Reward with praise or a treat when they do it right. Remember, consistency is key! Over time, this small habit creates a foundation of trust and respect that carries into all aspects of your dog’s behavior. 💪🐾 Here’s @nyla_bloom showing us how it’s done! #doorwaythresholds #dogtrainingtips #dogsofjerseycity

Look at Daisy go! 🐾✨ After just one week in her Board+Train program, this nervous pup is already showing major progress with her leash manners. She’s learned how to walk calmly and focus on her handler—no more pulling or zig-zagging! 🎉 Next up: conditioning these skills to make them second nature, so Daisy can confidently strut her stuff wherever she goes. Keep it up, Daisy, you’re doing amazing! 💛🐶 #leashmanners #boardandtrain #dogtraining #dogsofjerseycity

Why is basic obedience so important⁉️ Basic obedience isn’t just about teaching commands/tricks—it’s about building trust through clear communication, creating structure, and helping your dog live a happy, relaxed life! Here’s why it matters: 1️⃣ Safety First: Basic commands like “come” and “stay” can literally save your dog’s life. 2️⃣ Clear Communication: Training helps your dog understand what you expect, reducing stress for both of you. 3️⃣ Trust & Leadership: When your dog trusts you as their leader, they feel more secure and confident. 4️⃣ Stop Bad Habits: Say goodbye to jumping, barking, and leash pulling with consistent training. 5️⃣ Better Social Skills: A well-trained dog is easier to take out in public and enjoys positive interactions. 6️⃣ Foundation for Advanced Skills: Start with the basics and unlock your dog’s full potential! Check out Daisy finally getting the hang of basic obedience in week 1! Now let’s start to condition these behaviors. #basicobedience #dogtrainingtips #dogsofjerseycity

If your dog is fearful, you might think the best approach is to keep them away from anything that scares them. But did you know... more exposure can actually help? When a dog faces their fears in small, positive ways, they start to realize: “Hey, maybe this isn’t so bad!”. Just like some of us humans, they learn through experience. Through repeated exposure, they learn to be calmer and more confident. It’s all about taking baby steps. With time, your dog’s world expands—they feel comfortable in more places, and less afraid of new things. So if your dog’s a bit nervous, remember: slow, positive exposure can be the 🔑 to their confidence! #exposure #dogtraining #dogsofjerseycity