FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Name: Canine Solutions Phone: 913-712-8742 Email: info@olatheksdogtraining.com Fear Free Dog Training Now Available for Pets in Spring Hill and surrounding areas in Johnson County, KS Local trainers earn Fear Free certification to ease pets’ fear, anxiety during sessions Spring Hill, KS – Finding a good dog trainer is more difficult than you might think. Dog training is an unregulated field with no educational requirements and no required credentialing. Outdated, force-based methodology can cause more problems than it claims to help. But pet owners need not fear if they h ..read more

When an owner reaches out for help attaining their dog training goals their relationship with their dog has often reached a breaking point.  The issue is creating discomfort in the home that exceeds the owner’s ability to ameliorate on their own.  Frustration, embarrassment, fear, and guilt prevail and derail rational efforts to address the problem.  Something has to give. When Perceived Dog Training Goals Diverge from Reality Key terms clue us into larger underlying problems.  “He just loves everyone so much” is code for the dog loses control in social situations.  A ..read more

What’s the Difference? You’ve heard the term ‘Separation Anxiety’ but what about Isolation Distress? Is your dog really experiencing? Having accurate understanding of your dog’s behavior is important in regards to treatment.  True separation anxiety is much harder to treat because it is associated with attachment to one specific person.  If the dog is separated from that person, panic ensues, regardless of whether anyone else is present. Often, dogs are misidentified as suffering from Separation Anxiety when they are actually experiencing Isolation Distress.  While both are pani ..read more

Separation Anxiety is a Panic Disorder Everyone has an opinion on dog behavior and training. However, when it comes to Separation Anxiety in dogs sorting fact from fiction is especially challenging.  Despite what you may have heard from your neighbor, coworker, or sibling, your dog’s anxiety is not your fault!  Your dog lacks a fundamental confidence about being alone. Like panic attacks in humans, separation anxiety results in the release of stress hormones in the body. The cause is the fear of being left alone. The Good and Bad News about Separation Anxiety The bad news about Separ ..read more

WHY TEACH YOUR DOG TO SIT Aside from giving your dog a way to say “Please,” Sit is a great alternative for inappropriate behaviors like jumping up or barging out doors. When you teach your dog to sit using peaceful force free methods you also build trust and rapport. Sit can also indicate consent or become a way for your dog to communicate discomfort with something happening around them.  Sit is also a transitory behavior between standing and lying down. Teach your puppy to sit so that they can experience more opportunity to socialize!HOW TO TEACH YOUR DOG TO SIT Step 1. Show it. Lure you ..read more

Working with animals that behavioral needs is tricky. Here are some available behavioral resources for veterinary clinics and pet professionals in the Kansas City area. BEHAVIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SPECIALISTS American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior “The AVSB is a group of veterinarians and doctorate level animal behaviorists dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through an understanding of animal behavior. Join us and discover how insight into animal behavior can strengthen the human animal bond and enhance the welfare of your patients.” American College of Veterinary ..read more

WHAT IS CBD OIL? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 113 naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Cannabis Sativa plants. First isolated in the 1940’s, CBD has been extensively studied and is promoted for a variety of benefits such as pain, inflammation, and anxiety reduction.  Cannabinoid receptors have been discovered in all mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish. CBD is associated with few and infrequent side effects, mainly limited to lethargy and inappetence.  Canine Solutions uses and recommends oils made by KC Hemp Co. WHAT IS CBD OIL? CBD Oil is extracted from Hemp.  Hemp is utiliz ..read more

In order for conditioned reinforcers such as clickers to be of value to your training plan, your dog must learn that the sound of the clicker predicts the arrival of the reward.  With proper pairing, your dog will have the same emotional response to the sound of the click as he does when you feed him a tasty treat. Creating this response is what is known as Classical Conditioning which Ivan Pavlov stumbled upon during his experiments on dogs. Conditioned reinforcers make it easier to improve your timing of reward. You can also be further from your dog while still reinforcing good behavior ..read more

THE PURPOSE OF EVENT MARKERS Event markers communicate to your dog the precise moment they perform an action that earns them a reward.  The reinforcer is then delivered directly to your dog’s mouth, to the floor, or utilizing one of the many training devices that work to deliver food remotely.  The event marker is the culmination of the behavior and that the dog is now free to collect their reward without further expectation of performance. USING CLICKERS AS EVENT MARKERS Once your dog understands that the click (or other verbal/visual conditioned reinforcer) means the food is on it ..read more

LEASH HANDLING FOR EFFECTIVE DOG TRAINING A leash is must for safety when working around other dogs and people or in unsecured environments.  Your leash handling mechanics contribute greatly to your training success.  We communicate stress and tension through tight leashes and we can increase anxiety by limiting our dog’s ability to escape from frightening situations.  Mastering the mechanics of leash handling will help build your dog’s confidence!  ANCHORING YOUR DOG IN PLACE The handler anchors in place with one foot slightly in front of the other. He has a relaxed grip o ..read more