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HomeTawnya Lichtenwalter2022-05-02T07:57:08-05:00
Bob was looking for stats on a race he had run las Bob was looking for stats on a race he had run last year. When he hit the website he saw this… His picture front and center! 😳😊😂
Rebel LOVES her training times each day! I love h Rebel LOVES her training times each day! I love how she applies her breaks when she lands on her mat. This is a fun behavior to train with many uses! #rewardyourdog #labrodorretriever #dogs #penaralabs #labrador #yellowlab #bestdogever #Positivereinforcement #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainingisfun #learntolovelearning
Day one of roadwork is in the books. Seven minute Day one of roadwork is in the books. Seven minutes of “running” spread over a twenty minute period. Plenty of walk breaks in between “running”. Rebel made it look easy. Me? I’ve got some work to do before I make it look easy.😊 #dogs #labrodorretriever #penaralabs #bestdogever #labrador #dogsofinstagram #yellowlab #Positivereinforcement #rewardyourdog #Tuesday
Bouncing into Monday! #bestdogever #labrador #yell Bouncing into Monday! #bestdogever #labrador #yellowlab #labrodorretriever #dogsofinstagram #dogs #penaralabs
Hunting!!! #penaralabs #yellowlab #labrador Hunting!!! #penaralabs #yellowlab #labrador
Saturday Smiles! #dogsofinstagram #labrador #black Saturday Smiles! #dogsofinstagram #labrador #blacklab #eromitlabs #penaralabs #labrodorretriever #bestdogever #dogs #yellowlab #Positivereinforcement #rewardyourdog #thefamousgarth
This was a fun interaction between Ray and Rebel. This was a fun interaction between Ray and Rebel. Ray has been stand off-ish with Rebel until recently. I love seeing this relationship grow.😍❤️ #yellowlab #dogsofinstagram #bestdogever #labrador #dogs #labrodorretriever #penaralabs #blacklab #eromitlabs
K9 Parkour anyone? Parkour is a great way to build K9 Parkour anyone? Parkour is a great way to build muscle tone, balance and confidence!! Rebel thinks it is great fun! #labrodorretriever #dogsofinstagram #bestdogever #dogs #yellowlab #labrador #Positivereinforcement #dogtrainingisfun #penaralabs
Thursdays are for NoseWork! I set a distractor out Thursdays are for NoseWork! I set a distractor out for class and everyone, except one, was able to leave the temptation. I guess when you are 13.5 yrs old you can search how you want. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #bestdogever #labrador #labrodorretriever #yellowlab
The white goes up and over her ears. Still beautif The white goes up and over her ears. Still beautiful! Very loved! 13 yrs and 6 months #bestdogever #dogsofinstagram #yellowlab #dogs #labrador #labrodorretriever
Tongue out Tuesday!! #thefamousgarth Tongue out Tuesday!! #thefamousgarth
Meet Kaiser. He is only 4.5 months old. He is go Meet Kaiser. He is only 4.5 months old. He is gonna be huge! Handsome and sweet too!😍 #dogs #dogsofinstagram #bestdogever #dogtrainingisfun #rewardyourdog #Positivereinforcement
Any animal… Any animal…
Stationing. Rebel and Rossie are at the beginning Stationing. Rebel and Rossie are at the beginning stages of learning to station… staying on their spot until they are called. It takes a little time for the pups to be reliable on the station but it is worth the effort!!
Hot Hump Day! #bestdogever #labrodorretriever #lab Hot Hump Day! #bestdogever #labrodorretriever #labrador #blacklab #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogtrainingisfun #dogtrainingisfun
Training tip Tuesday… Think. Think about what y Training tip Tuesday… Think. Think about what you are asking your dog to do. Think about the environment you and your dog are in. Think about your dog’s current response to being with you in that environment. Think about how you can set your dog up for success. I was not thinking when I sent #thefamousgarth to get his db. Then I did think, “oops!” His db landed a foot away from his FAVORITE reward… the ball. You can see he made a good choice and you can see my reaction. 😍🎉 but… in a different environment he might have gone for the ball. If I had given it more thought I would have done a better job of setting him up for success. Something to think about. #bestdogever #Positivereinforcement #rewardyourdog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainingisfun #blacklab #labrodorretriever #labrador #thefamousgarth #Tuesday #zerotocd
Ray is 10 today! He is my steady Eddie, my protec Ray is 10 today! He is my steady Eddie, my protector on road trips and the biggest bed bug you could ask for.😍😍😍 Thank you Erin Lynes for this sweet guy. Happy Birthday to the rest of the Friends litter. #labrodorretriever #labrador #bestdogever #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogtrainingisfun #blacklab #eromitlabs
#thefamousgarth earned his first leg in Open A on #thefamousgarth earned his first leg in Open A on Sunday. He is such a fun training partner!😍
It’s hot outside!! Hot weather is hard on all do It’s hot outside!! Hot weather is hard on all dogs but particularly had on the old dogs. Having FRESH clean water available all the time is a must! #dogsofinstagram #dogs #bestdogever #yellowlab #labrodorretriever #labrador
Borrowed this from someone else. These are great q Borrowed this from someone else. These are great questions to ask!! Please save this and refer to it if you have children. #bestdogever #Positivereinforcement #dogtrainingisfun #dogsofinstagram #dogs #rewardyourdog
He makes a beautiful picture.😍 #dogsofinstagram He makes a beautiful picture.😍 #dogsofinstagram #dogs #bestdogever #labrodorretriever #Positivereinforcement #dogtrainingisfun #labrador #thefamousgarth #blacklab
Before NoseWork ( picture on the left) and the aft Before NoseWork ( picture on the left) and the after NoseWork photos. #dogsofinstagram #rewardyourdog #labrador #labrodorretriever #dogtrainingisfun #blacklab #dogs #bestdogever
Just cuz she is so cute!! #dogs #yellowlab #labrad Just cuz she is so cute!! #dogs #yellowlab #labrador #dogtrainingisfun #dogsofinstagram #labrodorretriever #bestdogever #Positivereinforcement
It has been a long fast week! Looking forward to It has been a long fast week! Looking forward to spending time with my crew…Bob included! Thank you Pam Doubek for this Photo! #yellowlab #penaralabs #dogsofinstagram #dogs #bestdogever #labrador #dogtrainingisfun #labrodorretriever #blacklab #thefamousgarth #itisgoodtobehome
Smile, It’s finally Friday! #labrodorretriever # Smile, It’s finally Friday! #labrodorretriever #dogs #dogsofinstagram #labrador #dogtrainingisfun #bestdogever #penaralabs #yellowlab #Friyay
Thursday’s are for NoseWork! (Everyday should be Thursday’s are for NoseWork! (Everyday should be NoseWork day if you ask my guys) I love this video because it shows Garth detailing. He doesn’t find it and takes a step away to another odor he found moments earlier. He goes back to the area and details a little longer and then he makes a decision that he has gotten as close to the odor as he can. Did you see the nose bump? That was his decision behavior. Totally geeking out! #bestdogever #labrador #dogsofinstagram #labrodorretriever #dogs #dogtrainingisfun #rewardyourdog #blacklab #thefamousgarth
Keeping cool as the temps rise! #olddogsrule #bes Keeping cool as the temps rise! #olddogsrule #bestdogever #yellowlab #labradorsofinstagram #dogs #dogsofinstagram
Reward your dog! There are 5 ways: Talking Touch T Reward your dog! There are 5 ways: Talking Touch Toys Treats and Attention Let’s talk- Training Treats! Small pieces of chicken,like the picture on the right, get the job done. Make the treats too big, like the chunk on the left, and you have tummy problems. Take the time to find what works best for your dog. My favorite training treat, right now, is Fresh Pet. It is a refrigerated dog food, in nice size pieces ready to use right out of the bag. The size is perfect for my labs. Did I mention it is dog food? Fresh Pet is also soft and can easily be broken into smaller pieces for smaller dogs or puppies. #bestdogever #Positivereinforcement #dogs #dogtrainingisfun #rewardyourdog #dogsofinstagram
Progress not perfection…yet.😊Rebel and I hav Progress not perfection…yet.😊Rebel and I have been working on this foundational behavior for a while now. Consistent daily training for both of us is key. She is learning new behaviors and I am learning about her. It does not matter that I’ve trained a number of dogs. Each dog is different and has their own learning style. It is my job as the Rebel’s owner/ companion / trainer to learn what works best for her and work with it. #labrador #bestdogever #dogs #dogsofinstagram #Positivereinforcement #penaralabs #yellowlab #labrodorretriever #dogtrainingisfun #rewardyourdog
We had a visitor. He /she was stunning and stunned We had a visitor. He /she was stunning and stunned. I was grateful to get a close look and pictures while it recovered.❤️🤓 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_waxwing
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