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Reward-based dog training in the a2.

Fun with the 4-leggeds is our tagline: where dog training feels like recess!

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Macy.

I began working with a fabulous family when their new puppy wandered into their lives. Until it quickly became apparent that Macy, the resident dog, also wanted in on the action!

We primarily focus on… https://t.co/IPP6XRndiI

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This *IS* our Monday face!!

This human pretends that Mondays are a day off’ for self-care (the gym!) and working with the #permadogs, though it often turns into a last-second client assist or a day full of computer… https://t.co/oPcbuZGKwi

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Ivan.

There isn’t a guy in rescue that could be more deserving of a cushy couch to call his own!

jojosmiles67 began bringing Ivan to classes a *year* ago! What started as a way to have him practice being out in… https://t.co/Q1d2hExebV

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When you can feel the staring.

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“You haz snacks, Trainer Lady? I like snacks. I iz sleepy...werk iz hard.” - Zoe.

A sassy lass with oodles of smarts and personality - just like I love ‘em!!!

#confidentpuppy #teachthemyoung #longsnouts @ Ann… https://t.co/dqQ0MKsxBk

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Louis.

Last week, we picked up a wee houseguest for the next couple months: Louis.

He’s here to learn all sorts of excellent ambassadog manners and to move through the world with confidence.

Flirty Dougal has… https://t.co/3ZneQglUaD

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Oops. I asked for one thing...and got some end user creativity. ����🤣🤣

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That’s a wrap!

Leaving the week accredited and SUPER excited to get back to use our sniffers.

#nosework #useyoursniffer #scentwork #longsnouts #trainthetrainer @ The Pet Professional Guild https://t.co/03UEx6x5Zk

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Charlie.

We all know how Longsnouts feels about puppy enrichment geniuses, yes?

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#humansgettingitright #puppygenius #confidentpuppy #longsnouts #canineenrichment #enrichmentsaveslives @ Ann Arbor, Michigan https://t.co/BxVCXP6FrU

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Someone got a new puppy, eh?! 😏🤣

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Some days, ‘work’ is taking some dogs for a walk in the woods.

Dougal is helping a stoic & shy gal break down some barriers with new-to-her dogs. Today went...ok...the littlest munchkin was actually *much* more… https://t.co/vE3al0mGqs

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Mornings at Meadowland.

I’ve been making an effort to ‘see’ each of my dogs individually. Sometimes it’s 5 minutes each, but it’s more than nothing.

Dominic, who is decidedly NOT a cuddler, has been jumping into… https://t.co/MHSSrybN6t

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What a weekend!!!

Theme of this weekend - both classes and Pack Walk: dogs that don’t typically like sharing space with other dogs doing a LOVELY job of sharing space with other dogs!!!

It was amazing! It doesn’t… https://t.co/U2ROnp36q2

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Max.

No way to choose between the head tilt, teeny toofers, or the tongue, so you get them all.

Max is all boy and a delicious Giant Scnauzer puppy. Stay tuned fir more!!!

#tongueouttuesday #confidentpuppy… https://t.co/FRez1L2hYM

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Josie.

Back to School for everyone!!! Getting Josie excited for the hunt again...simple scentwork games to get her jazzed.

#nosework #useyoursniffer #longsnouts @ Ann Arbor, Michigan https://t.co/XaWHOfof4I

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Rolling into fall like superstars! - https://t.co/ZiGZJNgNPJ

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Reactive Romeo.

I love it when you came *see* the results of skill-building, human/dog engagement, and the effects of simply taking a breath.

Well done! All poses in these photos were what the dogs decided to… https://t.co/pAK3ath2Rb

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Friday was our last day at SafetyTown. We had sooooo much fun, I forgot to snap pics. So, I give you a photo of both my Dougals instead: Real & Pretend.

For seriousness, though, being given the opportunity to… https://t.co/C8zgETXGex

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Friday was our last day at SafetyTown. We had sooooo much fun, I forgot to snap pics. So, I give you a photo of both my Dougals instead: Real & Pretend.
For seriousness, though, being given the opportunity to teach… https://t.co/IUHnQmhECk

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Going to the doctor.

The #meadowland gang see docs regularly, so it’s not too scary for most of my ruffians.

Dougal does have some less pleasant memories, but it’s really only the thermometer he hates.

We… https://t.co/Y1BiWLCfGr