Jessica Kelly

Ever wonder what the process of teaching ‘place’ looks like? Here you go.

Trainers often show a finished product but how do you know when you’re on the right track if you don’t see the journey too?

This is condensed from a 12 minute video, I’m getting a feel for the best way to communicate with Noc, I try leash, food, spatial pressure and different types of blocks and directional communication to get him to go to the bed and stay on the bed. This is Nocs first session but he really makes me look good and makes this look easy, not all dogs pickup this fast so don’t get discouraged if your journey doesn’t look like this.

Noc is looking for a foster to adopt through Save Our Scruff

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Genetic fulfillment. What does that even mean?

I often mention the need for genetic fulfillment in a training program, especially when discussing working dogs, or dogs that display uncontrollable behaviour. But what does it mean? Most people exercise their dog’s with a walk, play time with other dogs, and/or fetch. But there are endless ways to exercise (fulfill) your dog, and when we consider the plethora of things that motivate dogs based on their genetics, we can offer more satisfying “genetic fulfillment” when those things are considered.

We ask dogs to make compromises and ignore their desires so they can fit into our lifestyle. “Ignore the garbage can” “don’t chase that cat” “walk next to me at my pace” “don’t pull the leash” “don’t bark when you’re excited” “wait till I tell you before you eat” “hold your p*e until we get outside”. When we think about it, they sacrifice a lot for our convenience. Some dogs struggle more than others to ignore their impulses because those impulses are incredibly strong due to genetics. Other dogs just haven’t been taught the right way to control those impulses.

I’m of the opinion that all dogs should have the opportunity to get in touch with their genetic desires in a safe controlled way on a regular basis. So, how do we do that? If you’re not sure what your dog likes to do, let them show you. Sometimes considering things like dog breed can help narrow things down. Scent hounds like to track, sight hounds like to chase, terriers like to .. terrorize.

Which brings me to Noc. Noc came to training just over a week ago. He was described as friendly but wild. Unmanageable inside and wouldn’t settle on his own. Noc is a Malinois, or is at least a dog wearing Malinois clothes, which often means high prey drive, a desire to mouth/ bite toys and lots of energy. Because I have extensive experience with the breed, owning, breeding and training, I was confident Noc would be easy for me to fulfil.

This video is heartwarming, although Noc showed no significant interest in playing the game, he did show his soft side, his affectionate side and how easily he trusts new people. A special thanks to Grassroots K9 for letting us come over and Michael Nezbeth for testing the sweet old dude. We will switch gears with Noc and work on some food games since he prefers food to play.

Noc will be available for a foster to adopt after the training period. Whoever gets approved to foster to adopt Noc will work one on one with me to learn his training plan and the best ways to keep Noc fulfilled. If you’re interested in being part of Nocs future reach out to Save Our Scruff

If you’re interested in incorporating meaningful structured exercises for your own dogs, reach out to me

🐾 All breeds of all ages welcome!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Basic Obedience
✅ Offleash Obedience
✅ Behavior Modification
✅ Puppy Foundations
✅ Breeding and Welping
✅ Competitive Obedience
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🔴 Google Business:
https://g.page/jessicakellydogtrainer/review?gm
☎️ 705 559 4739
📧[email protected]