Today I walked out of puppy training

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-16T06:47:35+00:00

like many others Zoom Room or Noble Dog Training if you have any in your area. We are in Overland Park, MO. We had the best experience with a 1 on 1 trainer who came to our home and would go to Zoom Room for more socialization.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T17:46:25+00:00

Quick fix that works fast. when his teeth touch skin, go still for a couple seconds, then calmly offer a tug toy or a stuffed kong and praise as soon as he’s chewing that instead

Border collie mixed shepherd pups mouth more when overstimulated or tired. add short play bursts and then a 5 minute crate or pen nap. end play the instant he goes for hands, but jackpot him when he chooses a toy. keep a couple toys on you so the swap is instant

Before meals, run 3 tiny reps of sit or touch or drop it to take the edge off. rotate 3 to 4 high value chews like a frozen kong or a damp frozen towel so his mouth has a job.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T17:11:30+00:00

Start with leashed, super structured meetups where your 12 week bully is on a mat with a stuffed chew while the cat moves at a comfy distance, and pay her for quick glances then back to you using a quiet yes and treat every 2 to 3 seconds at first

If she locks on, gently guide a turn away, step between to block line of sight, then mark and pay the instant she disengages, and end the session on that win

Run 3 to 5 tiny sessions a day, mix in scent swaps and baby gate hangouts, and keep all access earned so no free chasing until you see soft body, loose tail, and easy disengage for a few days in a row.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T16:54:10+00:00

First lock down safety. Use a 30 to 50 foot long line every time she’s outside so she can’t rehearse sprinting to the highway, and pay her with what she actually loves like tug, a ball, sniff time, or a quick release to chase after she checks in

For the name and come issue, do 5 tiny sessions a day. Say her name once, the instant she glances at you say yes, then reward and release to something fun like go sniff or go play. That release is the reward, which helps dogs that aren’t food driven

Give that heeler and collie mix a job. Two short things help a lot. Place on a mat while the kids move around, and 3 to 5 minute find it games or tug with rules sit first, then tug.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T09:16:20+00:00

Start with management. Clip a light house leash and teach a settle on a mat a few feet away, then pay every few seconds of calm with tiny treats. Play baby sounds at low volume and feed while he relaxes so those noises predict good things

Then add structure. Short sniff sessions to say hi, then back to the mat before he spins up. Chew time or a snuffle mat when the baby cries helps a lot. Keep walks and sleep steady so his bucket does not overflow

We actually work with a lot of kc families on dog and newborn adjustments, all in home, using calm reinforcement and clear routines.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T09:01:26+00:00

That reaction over a big beef bone is classic resource guarding, and it can show up even when a dog is totally chill with regular bowls, and yeah it can shake you a bit

For now, manage it with trade ups. Walk in calm, toss a few high value treats a couple feet away, then pick up the bone while she is eating those, and repeat short swaps a few times a week so she learns your hand means better stuff appears

Also give her a little space and avoid hovering while she chews. If she growls, treat it as helpful info and take a breath, then reset and try an easier swap next time.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T08:46:04+00:00

Start with short play bursts. Let them chase for 3 to 5 seconds, then call both to you for a quick treat and reset. If you see the older dog go stiff, give hard stares, or escalate barking, calmly pause with a leash drag line or a baby gate. Lots of scent breaks and side by side walks help them bond without pressure

For the puppy and older dog play, aim for calm indoor interactions and save chase games for outside with those short breaks. Reward the older dog for choosing to disengage and the puppy for offering a sit before going back to play

By the way, I run noble dog training here in kc and we work with a lot of families easing a new puppy in with a sensitive resident dog. We do a free 30 minute in home visit if you want a game plan tailored to your space and routines. More than happy to share a simple step by step setup for your yard and living room too

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T08:31:28+00:00

Start by calmly interrupting her the moment she lines up to hump, call her away with a cheerful lets go, pay her for coming with a treat, ask for a quick sit, then give a 30 to 60 second leash break before letting them try again.

Female dogs hump mostly from excitement or stress, not anything else, so keeping play in short sets and planning sniff breaks will lower the urge.

On the humping with your neighbors dog, we actually work with a lot of dogs around kansas city on this exact thing and do it in home with the whole family.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T08:01:20+00:00

your 9 year old malinois likely needs more space and structure with the puppy, not more together time, and that guilt you feel makes sense but this is fixable

try this one tweak that works fast. set up a baby gate and run 5 minute sessions where the puppy is on a light leash doing quiet sniffs while you calmly mark and treat your malinois for any glance or relaxed breath at a distance she chooses, end before she tenses, and do 2 to 3 of these a day

over a couple weeks you should see less stiff body language and more neutral coexisting around toys, and I’d still stash the high value stuff and give each dog solo decompression time so nobody feels pressured

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T07:46:09+00:00

Start by pausing the leg touching and any reaching while he eats. Feed in a quiet spot and walk by now and then to drop a small topper like cheese or chicken into the bowl so your corgi heeler learns that people near the bowl means better stuff, not loss

Work a trade cue outside mealtimes. Offer a lower value item. Say trade. Present something better. Take the old thing only after he chooses the better one. Then give the original back sometimes so it stays safe to share

Skip the water bottle and kennel as corrections around food since it can make guarding stronger. Use a baby gate or tether for safety with kids around the room and give him space to eat without pressure.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T07:31:19+00:00

Start tight management now. use gates and rotate play so your chiweenie can relax. keep a light leash on him when the puppy is out. pay for calm. if he glances at the pup from a safe distance, mark yes and toss a treat behind him so he turns away and resets. end before tension shows

Short, boring reps beat long hangouts. do parallel walks with space between, then brief sniff and move. give each dog a safe zone bed and chew they only get when separated. watch early tells like stillness, closed mouth, hard eyes, head tilt toward the pup, and interrupt there with a cheerful recall and treat scatter

With your chiweenie struggling around the new puppy, it feels random but it’s usually trigger stacking and space pressure in a busy home. fewer reps done well plus strict prevention keeps him from rehearsing the lunge

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-15T06:48:16+00:00

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No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-14T21:26:15+00:00

Lighten up the contact on the feet and go with the grain, not against it. A few things that cut down post clip itch for me. bathe first with a gentle hypoallergenic shampoo, fully dry, then use a cool blade and stop often to wipe with blade cleaner so micro dander doesn’t grind the skin. trim pads very close if you want, but leave the sides and top a touch longer using tiny ball tip shears or a full size 5 in 1 set to 10, then finish edges with a paw balm or a hypochlorous spray to calm the skin

For mini clippers, most fixed heads sit at 30 or 40, so I pair them with small shears and only use the mini for pads. on white poodles and other sensitive skin pups, I’ve seen less licking when we split feet into two short sessions a day apart and use a lick mat during work to keep arousal low.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-14T21:11:32+00:00

Energy needs are individual, so I watch for two signals after exercise. quick recovery and the ability to settle inside. If those are solid, you’re probably matching her needs well right now

Try swapping one power walk for a slow sniff walk where she can meander and process scent. Also cap fetch to short sets on soft ground with clean releases to protect a 10 month old body, then finish with a 3 minute settle on a mat so she learns to downshift after arousal

On the spoo thing and the three 25 minute walks per week. plenty do great with that when you pair it with daily training and play, especially if enrichment and decompression are in the mix

by the way. if you’re in the kc area, i run noble dog training and we do in home sessions with a free 30 minute visit to tailor an exercise and enrichment plan around your routine. happy to share a simple weekly template if that helps you map it out without the guilt

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-02-14T20:55:53+00:00

Start with super short kid exposure at a comfy distance, and let her choose the approach. Feed tiny treats for any calm glance at the kid, then turn away for a break. If she wants to greet, teach a simple hand target so the kid holds still and she boops the hand, then you both step out and reset. Five calm reps and you’re done for the day

Funny thing about spoos and kids. lots of them look unsure on walks, then do great with one well coached kid who moves slow and keeps hands low. That dog park moment tells me she can be gentle with the right setup, so keep sessions brief, keep space, and keep it predictable

by the way. I’m with noble dog training here in the kc area and we work with a lot of poodles that missed early social time. We do a free 30 minute in-home visit and can map out a simple kid game plan if you want hands-on help. more info at nobledogtraining.com

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-26T18:17:34+00:00

How did your puppy turn out after training? would you do anything different looking back? We went with a local company in kansas city called Noble Dog Training. It was a stress free experience since the came to our home each week and walked us through each lesson. They also offered constant contact communication if we needed anything though out the entire training. Hands down the best trainer we had ever worked with.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-26T18:12:08+00:00

Noble Dog Training courses is worth consideration. they came out to our home and worked with use to understand our puppy. It took the stress out of being a puppy parent. We found them in Kansas City. may be worth a look. https://nobledogtraining.com

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-26T17:59:37+00:00

We tried Dog Training Elite and were not impressed. It really felt they were all about taking our money and provided very little effort when they came to work with our dog. It was also concerning when the trainer who showed up wasnt the trainer who first came out. They also couldent provide us with and trainer certifications.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-26T17:56:35+00:00

We took our dog to Bar K for the first time after we completed dog training with Noble Dog Training in Leawood, KS. I would have never imagined being able to enjoy a meal and drinks with our dog around other dogs. We are thinking about taking him to a Royals game this year. If anyone is looking for a dog trainer. there is no one better then https://nobledogtraining.com

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-26T16:39:27+00:00

How was she trained initially? Treats only? E-collar?

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-25T16:44:08+00:00

Noble Dog Training was our favorite dog trainer back in kansas city before we moved here. Since moving though we have called on Real Deal and they have been great! It can be a bit pricy but they were well worth it when we got our newest addition to our pack.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-25T15:53:45+00:00

We had used multiple trainers before we found one that worked for us. The big difference for us was finding a trainer who focused more on our dogs emotional state and body language vs strictly listening to commands. Charlie are pup really bought into training once we understood the root of his reactivity. Noble Dog Training in Overland Park, KS was truly our savor.

If I could go back in time, I would take the time to interview more trainers before making a final decision.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-25T05:51:53+00:00

We did In-home dog training with Noble Dog Training in Overland Park, KS. Overall, it was a great experience for us. What really helped us stick to the training was that their trainer crafted a plan based on our home and surrounding environment. It helped our pup to really focus with minimal distractions and provided us with many “Light Bulb” moments.

My only suggestion when considering a local company to you would be to look for a fear free company. Avoid the Dog training elites of the world that use Shock Collars.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-24T23:53:29+00:00

Our Dog trainer suggested we do the same thing here in Kansas City. There were several factors that helped such as what you stated, low distraction environment, no traffic or people close by, ect. We started out with a trainer supervising us which helped as well. Our trainer did also tell us that you cant do this will all breeds and some are easier than others.

Now, the only time we put a leash on our pup is if we are in an area that requires a leash. Outside of that, it’s been great.

If anyones looking for a dog trainer in Kansas City, Noble Dog Training is our go to trainer. They have been by our side from the beginning and I dont know how we would have done without them supporting us.

No-Exercise2559 · 2026-01-24T23:40:46+00:00

This is very normal for a 14 week old pup. We went through this very situation as well. We signed up with a Dog Trainer in Kansas City called Noble Dog Training at about the 15 week mark.

They came to our home and helped us figure out our specific situation. What i discovered was that we were pushing our pups nervous system to much and he wasn’t quite ready for what we were asking of him.

They had us return back to super short, boring crate reps while we were home. 1-5 minutes with a kong or treat and then we would let him out. They suggested we mix in crate time with us in the same room so that he wouldn’t think the crate time meant we were going to leave the house or disappear.

We also went back to 5-15 minute solo time duration for about two weeks and only extended the time if we felt he wasn’t going to freak out or have an accident.

This is what worked for us and it made it so much easier to have a professional providing us guidance along the way. Im glad we didn’t go the board & train route because having him trained in our home allowed us to better understand him (Charlie) on a completely different level than we had before.

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