🐾 #TrainingTuesday Update with Bruce! 🐾

Today, we’re taking the next step in Bruce’s journey. After trying out a prong collar, we realized it wasn’t the best fit for him. There are so many tools to choose from, and finding the right one for each dog is key! Now, we’re working with Drew at @TheK9Expert to start e-collar training. 💪

The e-collar is being used to help Bruce stay in the “heel” position and not stray off. Down the road, we’ll also use it for recall training. We’re starting at a very low stimulation level to make sure Bruce isn’t overwhelmed. It’s so important that he understands the command before the collar is used as reinforcement, and we always pair it with positive reinforcement to boost his confidence.

At first, Bruce was unsure and tried to run off from the light stimulation, but it didn’t take long for him to get the hang of it! He’s now walking confidently with the long leash trailing behind, checking in with Drew for direction. Every day, we see his confidence growing! 🐶💙

Training two dogs as different as Oliver and Bruce can be a challenge, but we’re up for it! We’re so lucky to have Drew’s expertise to tailor our approach to the needs of each dog.

Stay tuned for more #TrainingTuesday adventures and watch Bruce and Oliver’s progress! 🙌

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