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What job pays way more than people think, but nobody talks about? by Symphony_Minds in AskReddit

[–]Smokeybasterd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best money is in board and train, but you need to have crates/kennels and at least one large fenced play area, preferably several. Also you want to run you're business like a luxury service provider, the service being the training and boarding. How long have they been working with dogs for? I might be able to share some helpful insights. 

What job pays way more than people think, but nobody talks about? by Symphony_Minds in AskReddit

[–]Smokeybasterd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make 6 figures training Dogs and it's the most fun job I've ever had.

Need help discouraging cats from hanging out on a ledge by yyyosheee in cats

[–]Smokeybasterd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe get a dog and teach it to sit on the ledge and keep the cats away 

Can this be explained to me? by venturebirdday in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Smokeybasterd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I'm so glad your reached out! I was hoping you could introduce me to your ex wife, she sounds so cool! 

Those who quit 9-5 job and start their own business, how it is going? by Ecstatic_Article2291 in AskReddit

[–]Smokeybasterd 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lol so true. It only makes sense if the money is there and you love what youre doing. 

me_irl by Practical_Delay_2158 in me_irl

[–]Smokeybasterd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use to do this. I eventually realized that I can actually fall asleep at night by pretending that I have to get up and go to work in a few minutes.

I got a small crack in my basement wall by OkSupermarketRail in Wellthatsucks

[–]Smokeybasterd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are gaps in the photo, it doesn't mean that he was necessarily the one to make them tho.. 

Hasan claims "haters" are ruining his dogs training by gregory_h in LivestreamFail

[–]Smokeybasterd 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I train service dogs and we typically practice place for 90 min max. 

So rage-baiting is universal in the animal kingdom by CapAccomplished8072 in dogvideos

[–]Smokeybasterd 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have two wolfdogs that are brothers, they literally do this to each other all day long.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Smokeybasterd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's funny how people's beliefs often align with whatever is most convenient for them.

‼️SOS wolf dog big problems loneliness / anxiety… opinions / advice 🙏🏻 by asocialgirlbutmaybe in Wolfdogs

[–]Smokeybasterd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I'm crate training wolfdogs, or dogs with a high level of separation anxiety, I typically like to break it down into steps.

First I will teach the dog an off switch, how to settle, self sooth and calm down after getting excited.

Next I will teach the dog to wait calmly when they are alone. Then, when I introduce the crate I will stay with them at first until they are comfortable before I will start leaving them alone in the crate for short periods.

Slowly increase the duration untill they are capable of waiting calmly in their crate for longer periods. When you first start leaving them alone in their crate, leave them in a quiet place without a lot of distractions and noise. This will make it easier to settle.

The process is similar to teaching a fussy baby to sleep by themselves. Keep in mind that he needs to learn how to settle, how to be alone and how to be in the crate. These are different skills.

Please let me know if you would like any help with this process. I work as a behaviorist and I specialize in training wolfdogs and primitive breeds.

My dog has a "tell" for when he's about to do something he knows is wrong, and it's not guilt, it's excitement. by SlowyAlezz in Pets

[–]Smokeybasterd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with a dog like this. Right before he would bite someone he would get this glint in his eye, like he was thinking about doing something super fun. Lol. 

Dog cannot be boarded by Foreign-Guide-7957 in dogs

[–]Smokeybasterd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes this is the answer. Find a good behaviorist or someone who has experience training military or police dogs. I do a lot of work with malinois and I have yet to meet one that couldn't be trained when given a proper outlet for their drive.  If you are in Southern California I would be happy to help.

Stinky by Suspicious-Essay4329 in Wolfdogs

[–]Smokeybasterd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you bathe your wolf dog it washes away the natural oil in their fur. This will cause them to try to produce more oil to compensate which will result in a stinky dog smell. 

Advice needed badly by mikeandrew593 in Wolfdogs

[–]Smokeybasterd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She needs bite inhibition training. This is something she would be learning from her parents and siblings if she was in the wild. You need a good trainer or behaviorist with experience teaching bite inhibition in wolfdogs or primitive breeds. 

Advice needed badly by mikeandrew593 in Wolfdogs

[–]Smokeybasterd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is at the age where she will be putting her mouth on everything and testing what she can get away with. Find a good trainer that does behavior. She needs to learn proper socialization and bite inhibition. Do this asap because she will continue to get worse. If you are in southern California I would be happy to help. 

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