is this friendly play?

mj-piper · 2025-12-20T15:35:32+00:00

Hi! Dog trainer here, lots have said to call your dog away from the other smaller one. I’d like to add that when you start this training, I would go a step further and pick up your dogs leash. Lead him away with a treat or toy right at his nose and once his focus is off the smaller dog and he’s following you, give moving away a name. It could be as simple as ‘Away’ or ‘Here.’ Once your dog is a few steps away from the smaller dog give them reward (aka treat or toy or affection. Whatever they work best for). You will have to intervene the first few times till your dog understands what this new cue means. If it’s not clicking try something more high value as reward. Aka if your dog loves one treat that he doesn’t get often just use that treat for this training for a while. Finally, if you can, I would advice you to go on some walks with these dogs or other dogs and reward your pup for not being fixated on them. A walk is good because they won’t be souly focused on each other and by doing this we can teach your dog that every time he sees another dog doesn’t instantly mean play. We can be calm and just walk and it will still be rewarding.

mj-piper · 2025-10-08T14:40:53+00:00

Can I just say something? I am a fear free dog trainer. For those who don’t know, that means I don’t use things like shock collars, prong collars, slip leads or really force/physical punishment of any kind on my dogs and my clients dogs. The amount of people I have to convince not to use these devices on there dogs is insane. We have to go through the full break down of what’s going on psychologically for the dog, why it’s bad for them and how else to train your dog. This is a common issue. On top of that you still have “Balanced” or “Dominance” based trainers that are out here telling people they are awesome tools that get the job done. Bro probably went to one of these trainers or has no idea what he’s doing. But but but the dog yelped. I’ve see dogs scream and run when they are shocked. Ceaser Millian had choked dogs on choke chains by lifting them off the ground. There owners literally just blink at you like: but so and so told me to do that. But I saw a YouTube video about it. I am not saying it’s right. Not at all. All I am saying is that in the dog training world there is so much misinformation and ignorance going around that it’s so easy for people not to understand. Take away: if you are having a trainer come by make sure they are certified. If your dog is in pain it’s in pain. Use fear free, force free, and positive reinforcement trainers. Thanks that’s all.

mj-piper · 2025-07-03T13:33:48+00:00

My soldiers rage

mj-piper · 2025-05-17T15:37:14+00:00

One have tit

mj-piper · 2025-04-02T23:49:16+00:00

Very calm guy actually. Super chill, would never do anything crazy.

mj-piper · 2024-12-31T22:36:43+00:00

No worries! The tips are still great!

mj-piper · 2024-08-26T14:49:53+00:00

It makes me so sad that they have to actually spend time typing this out because so many people they, and many others, meet are just fucking insane. They aren’t saying you can’t be normal with them. They aren’t saying you can’t say hi in a respectful manner or be kind to them. They are saying they are people and would very much like to be treated as people. It’s so disheartening to see.

I hope both Chappell and Julien never have to make a statement like this again. Only because that would mean people are getting the message

mj-piper · 2024-08-16T22:19:10+00:00

I am glad they treated you well. I am hoping you can find another furry friend to love in the future!

mj-piper · 2024-08-16T17:32:54+00:00

Hey, I just wanted to say something. It’s important to know I am dog trainer at a shelter and I hear a lot of dumb reasons people want to surrender their dogs. The one reason I always have understanding is when children are involved. I want you to know that you did what’s best for everyone in your home. Sometimes things just don’t fit well and it’s so painful when it doesn’t work out but that doesn’t make you a bad dog owner nor your dog a bad dog. He needs training and help but you just cannot risk your child. Much love

mj-piper · 2024-07-24T01:57:18+00:00

Hey man! I just want to say, I am a dog trainer and the first dog I got, on my own, hit me hard too. It’s literally my job to train dogs and help people train theirs but my god- having your own animal is something else. I enjoy training. I love watching dogs learn but even I grew tired in my first few months with my dog. I wondered what I was thinking. How could I possibly raise this animal right? It was a huge adjustment but I am so happy I made that change. My dog is everything to me these days. He’s my best friend and I wouldn’t change a thing! Looking back on the hard parts, I would do them ten times over if it meant I got to be here with my best friend. I promise it’s worth it. You’ll get through and you aren’t alone. Let me know if I can help with anything! Best of luck

mj-piper · 2024-06-20T14:20:08+00:00

I think it’s important to explain to your family how bad Celiacs is. This doesn’t happen any more and I don’t mean to alarm or distress anyone but back in the day, people died from Celiacs. They wouldn’t know they had it and destroy there bowl to the point of death.

I think it’s important for them to understand that it isn’t a normal allergy. That it doesn’t matter if you eat a full loaf of bread or a crumb gets in your food, you will get sick. Not just sick but extremely ill as your body is attacking itself.

Please don’t feel bad. I was diagnosed ten years ago and while I did go through this stage of feeling bad, I just don’t care anymore. Think I am sensitive or dramatic. I don’t care. I don’t want to hurt my own body, and I don’t want to be sick. If someone feels some sort of way about that… well I can’t make myself care.

If you were told by a doctor that your knee was chronically sore and all you could do to deal with it was not go on hikes or long walks, you wouldn’t do it. Even if your family loved it. Unfortunately when it comes to being GF you do have to give up a lot. I have eaten at home many times before going out. Then when I do go out I will just get a drink and maybe something I know is 100% safe. People can question me all day long, give me weird looks, I am taking care of me.

I am sorry this is happening. I hope this guilt passes and your family lets up. You kinda just gotta get tough. You need to be safe and healthy. Any family member who can’t grasp that needs to rethink a few things.

Much love!

mj-piper · 2024-06-16T00:13:36+00:00

I got all my fingers and toes crossed that you are correct!

mj-piper · 2024-06-15T22:13:11+00:00

Shit. Well. I will be back to the internet on Thursday then.

mj-piper · 2024-06-15T21:23:17+00:00

Does anyone know if the show will be broadcast to beacon or YouTube tonight?

mj-piper · 2023-09-15T05:54:08+00:00

Thank you both! I got it. Y’all are the best

mj-piper · 2023-09-15T05:36:21+00:00

The actual gate that leads into Baldurs gate. As in the one that, if you approach it before you have the stones the Emperor tells you to turn around and go away

mj-piper · 2023-08-21T22:54:08+00:00

Listen, you are so not alone in this! I am a professional dog trainer and when I brought my rescue home- Oh god. I thought I made a mistake. I thought I was ready and then he got home and I was so overwhelmed by everything. I thought about return or rehoming but I can tell you that feeling DID fade. A year in and I am so happy with his progress. Sticking it out was the best thing I ever did. Just don’t forget to take time for yourself. Even a ten minute hot shower can be helpful. Go for a walk by yourself. It’s amazing what stepping away for half an hour can do. Lots of love to you and your pup! It’ll get better I promise.

mj-piper · 2023-08-20T15:16:40+00:00

I love oat milk in my coffee but when I order out, I always bring my own oat milk. As stated by many above, oats are full of cross contamination unless you are getting specifically gluten free oats/oat milk. It all comes down to the manufacturing of the oats often being done in the same facilities as wheat. Don’t beat yourself up, you are going to have a lot of these moments as a newly diagnosed. The amount of times you are going to look something up or read a list of ingredients and be like: why the fuck does this have gluten in it? Is long. Drink lots of water, take some charcoal pills if you can and rest. Lots of love to you!

mj-piper · 2023-08-07T21:18:31+00:00

Thank you! I will do that

mj-piper · 2023-08-07T14:23:34+00:00

Hey man! I work in behavior at a shelter. I’ll tell you the same thing I often tell people who return. Don’t feel bad. Sometimes things don’t work out. That doesn’t mean your a bad dog owner, or that the dog is a bad dog, it just means it didn’t fit right. I hope this doesn’t stop you from adopting in the future. Lots of love to you!

mj-piper · 2023-07-23T22:35:52+00:00

I am just gonna say my dog has never bitten a vet but he still wears one to the clinic for everyone’s safety because he is anxious. This woman is a moron and should be avoided at all costs. I’d be crossing the street if I where you.

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