The English Black Labrador Retriever — bred for companionship, known for their calm demeanor, and loved for their loyalty. They’re versatile, eager to please, and equally happy working in the field or snuggled on the couch. This boy’s a perfect example of why Labs are one of the

Most people think socialization means letting dogs meet and play with every dog they see. That’s not socialization — that’s overstimulation. In our pop-up group lessons, dogs like Eden the Standard Poodle learn to be calm, focused, and confident around other dogs and people

The dog park teaches one thing: how to play. Group training teaches something more valuable: how to stay calm, focused, and responsive no matter who or what is nearby. Today’s pop-up session was free for TM Canine Community members — and Eden the Standard Poodle proved that focus

A local school’s pantry is almost empty, and over 50 kids rely on it for snacks and toiletries. Donate or share to help us restock — drop off at Pinch A Penny in Port Orange or with us, and we’ll deliver everything.

This dog is reactive toward other dogs — meaning he meets a sighting with barking, lunging, and pulling. Today we worked on counter-conditioning: pairing the sight of another dog with high-value rewards. The goal? Change his emotional response so that the instant he spots

No commands. No leash pops. Just the sight of another dog — and instead of exploding, he looked at me. It’s not a fluke, it’s training… but which method is it? Drop your guess below — you might be surprised by the answer.

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We’ve built this group as a community-driven resource for Central Florida dog owners and rescuers. 🐾 Here, you can: ✅ Share lost/found dogs ✅ Post about rescues & rehoming ✅ Discover local dog-friendly spots ✅ Connect with others who care just as much as you do 👉 To help

Not every dog needs to be forced into socializing with strangers. Confidence, neutrality, and calm behavior matter more than random interactions. What do you think — should dogs be expected to be “social” with everyone, or is neutrality enough?

As a trainer, I see this all the time — and honestly, the dogs aren’t the problem. It’s the handling mistakes that ruin dogs. Off leash with no recall isn’t just frustrating, it’s dangerous. Dropping the leash might be an accident, but it still creates chaos. Ignoring clear

Not all training fails come from the dogs — most of them start at the other end of the leash. A dog with no recall off leash isn’t just disruptive — it’s unsafe. A leash drop may be an accident, but it still ruins training for everyone around. An owner ignoring boundaries twice

If you’re a service worker, you know this pain. I had a client waiting on me, but I spent 20 minutes trapped at the gate because a CDL driver couldn’t back up. Plumbers, electricians, trainers, nurses, deliveries — when our time gets wasted, so do the people we’re supposed to

One CDL driver. One gate. Twenty minutes wasted.

A Little Something to Take the Edge Off…

POV: My Cigarette Break (Dog Snoot Edition)

Forget one dog — this bed can hold TWO or even THREE at once. Perfect for place training, stability work, and teaching focus when distractions are flying. If your dog is reactive, this becomes the stage where calm replaces chaos.👉 Get yours here: amzn.to/3HGXu0o

This bed is a game-changer for training. Large enough to hold 2–3 dogs, it’s perfect for place work, stability, and focus drills around distractions. For reactive dogs, it creates a defined space that helps build impulse control and calm behavior once they’ve reached the right

‘Don’t play tug, it’ll make your dog aggressive.’ 🤦‍♂️ No. What makes dogs aggressive is lack of structure, no outlets, and people ignoring their needs. Playing tug isn’t dangerous. Letting a Malinois with rocket fuel energy sit around with zero mental engagement? That’s dangerous.

👉 Tug teaches: Impulse control (waiting for the release). Engagement with YOU, not the environment. Confidence building for nervous dogs. A safe way to burn off that insane drive. The truth? Dogs don’t magically learn to bite people because you played tug. If anything,