From Dusk Till Dog
Dog training for real life - puppies, behavior, and everyday skills that actually help.
I share practical guidance to help you understand your dog, build good habits, and navigate challenges with more clarity and less stress.
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From Dusk Till Dog
Socializing your dog is about more than just "saying hi." 🐾
We love seeing our dogs make friends and explore new places! But the secret to a truly confident, take-anywhere dog is balancing those fun interactions with neutrality.
True socialization is teaching your dog that they can be around people, dogs, and loud noises while staying calm and focused on you. It’s about giving them the skills to navigate the world with ease, whether they’re playing or just hanging out.
Swipe through to see how to balance interaction with neutrality, and why a little extra leash length can make all the difference! ✨
Ready to build a custom plan for your pup? I’m offering 20% off Training Strategy Sessions this month ($60). Let’s work together to help your dog become their most confident self.
🔗 www.fromdusktilldog.com/trainingstrategy
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Socialization isn’t about meeting every dog on the block, it’s actually about teaching your dog to be neutral! My latest blog post, Beyond the Dog Park, breaks down why “neutrality” is the real secret to building a calm, confident pup who can handle any environment with ease.
READ IT HERE: www.fromdusktilldog.com/post/beyond-the-dog-park-h…
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Happy #GotchaDay to the best little boy I could ever imagine having in my life. 🖤
I fell in love with you the moment you were placed into my arms when I went to pick you up. And in the blink of an eye, it’s now been 8 awesome years together.
You’re the most unassuming, loving creature in the world. Thank you for being the best side kick in all the land.
I love you to the moon and back, little buddy.🖤🐾
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Dog Tip of The Day:
Dogs appreciate daily food enrichment!
Whether that’s putting some food or treats in a puzzle bowl, using a food dispensing toy, or finding some pieces of kibble in a snuffle mat - give your dog opportunities to forage for food and use their nose.
The easiest way to incorporate food enrichment is to use their meals!
What’s your dog favorite enrichment activity? Bruce loves this “Kong Wobbler”! ❤️
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Positive reinforcement gets misunderstood a lot.
“It’s bribing.”
“It only works for small or easy dogs.”
“You’ll need treats forever.”
None of these are true, and they usually come from not seeing how reinforcement actually works.
I wrote a blog breaking down these myths and what positive reinforcement really looks like in real life training.
Link in bio to read! 🔗
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New Year, Same Dog, Better Bond. 🐾
We often get so caught up in the big training goals - the perfect heel or the flawless recall - that we forget the magic is actually in the quiet, simple moments.
This month, we are stripping away the noise and going Back to Basics. I’m sharing my three “Simple Secrets” to a stronger bond in 2026, including:
Precision is Kindness: Why your timing is the key to clear communication.
The Value of the Paycheck: Why “paying” your dog isn’t cheating (it’s good business!).
The 2-Minute Connection: How to fit training into your lifestyle without it feeling like a chore.
The basics are the glue that holds everything else together. Ready to find the joy in the simple wins again?
🔗 Read the full blog post here: www.fromdusktilldog.com/post/back-to-basics-the-si…
Take care and talk soon.
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Teamwork makes the training work! 🐾 Remember, you and your reactive dog are on the same side. 💪🏽 💜
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Bruce says Happy Holidays! 🎄 🎁 ❄️
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Stop guessing, start enriching! This is your guide to improving your dog’s behavior this holiday season! We are covering the what, why, and how of dog enrichment, focusing on specific ways to use it during the festive chaos.
🔗 Get the full guide here: www.fromdusktilldog.com/post/happy-howl-idays-keep…
💜💜 This blog is brought to you thanks to our wonderful Patreon community! 💜💜
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From Dusk Till Dog
To Freddie & Bruce: My two little loves. Tiny in size, but always leaving a huge imprint on my life & my heart every single day. I love you, my little boys. 🩵💛
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