Fine-tuned Canines Blog: dogs, dog training, dog psychology, dog behavior

Teddy, the 8 year old Maltipoo male at Board and Train dog training in Naples, FL

2012-05-08T23:23:56Z

Teddy, Maltipoo male dog at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training program in Naples, FLMeet Teddy, the 8 year old Maltipoo male dog who came to FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school to learn good canine manners, how to be a good pack follower, how to learn to respect humans and other dogs. Teddy is a smart little dog, who discovered the joy of learning. Teddy will be also learning how to accept being handled more. He does not like when humans initiate physical contact and he needs to learn how to be more balanced, calm and submissive around both people and other dogs. He's making great progress already!

Here's Teddy and one of his new skills: treadmill exercise! Teddy knows now how to use a treadmill and he enjoys trotting on it. It is great physical and mental exercise.

Indiana, the Vizsla female dog at Board and Train dog training in Naples, FL

2012-03-20T13:43:28Z

It is never too late for canine education and FINE-TUNED CANINES is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a senior this time: a 9-year old Vizsla female named Indiana (Indiana Jones) from Fort Myers, FL. Indiana's "little sister", Jersey (also a Vizsla) came to train with us before and now it is her older sister’s turn to learn some new skills. Indiana is proof that older dogs not only can learn new skills, but that they enjoy learning and having something to think about. It is beneficial to keep an older dog active both physically and mentally because just like older people, dogs are happier when they know that they have goals in life, that they have things that they enjoy doing and that they can feel proud of their new achievements.

Indiana showed us that she really craved some challenges. She also showed that she learns fast. Her tail keeps moving when she knows she has just had another training success. Her head goes up, her body posture changes and she shows her big smile. Her recent achievements have even surprised her own owners, who never thought that she would be able to learn certain skills.

She has learned fast and she is very satisfied with her own new skills.

Indiana has a lot of vigor and loves fetching a ball. Last but not least, she loves working side-by-side with a human and having some individual attention from a human. We love working with this mature lady and she's a lot of fun.

Jersey, the Vizsla female dog at Board and Train dog training in Naples, FL

2012-02-28T20:43:38Z

Jersey, the Vizsla female dog, at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training camp in Naples, FL

FINE-TUNED CANINES welcome a new canine Board and Train student - Jersey, a 3 1/2 year old Vizsla female dog. Jersey is learning proper manners, good obedience skills and how to be a pack follower.

Jersey, the Vizsla female dog, is listening carefully to her trainer Lexi at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training camp in Naples, FJersey's a sweet, sensitive dog that can run faster than light. :) She's already making friends and becoming more social in a small, balanced pack of our own dogs at FINE-TUNED CANINES dog training facility in Naples, FL.

Here's a clip about Vizslas:

Thor the German Shepherd canine Board and Train student

2012-01-30T18:41:24Z

Fine-tuned Canines has just welcomed Thor, an 11 month old German Shepherd from the east coast of Florida to our facility in Naples, Florida. Thor, a member of the herding group, is an inquisitive, curious, Shepherd that has good energy. He is learning to look to Lexi, his trainer and current pack leader for direction and guidance. He has already experienced the natural distractions of seeing deer and an eagle during training and is becoming more disciplined and self-controlled.

Max the Standard Schnauzer Board and Train canine student

2012-01-26T15:20:51Z

Max the Standard Schnauzer male dog and Board and Train canine student at FINE-TUNED CANINES in Naples, FL

Fine-tuned Canines welcomes new Board and Train student Max, a Standard Schnauzer puppy from Fort Myers, Florida. Max is a high energy, intelligent six month old puppy who enjoys learning new skills. He is learning good manners, self-control skills, focus and obedience, as well as being schooled in both on and off leash training at our facility in Naples, Florida. He is experiencing proper socialization with other dogs with the assistance of Fine-tuned Canines own balanced canine helpers, Shakti and Chopper. Max loves getting both physical and mental stimulation. This smart little fellow would get bored easily if not given "jobs" and challenging tasks. And that's not a surprise. Standard Schnauzers, athough not physically large, are not lap dogs, but rather powerful, energetic, working dogs that thrive on living a life with purpose. Max is learning how to be a good pack follower as well.

Max with his new friends Shakti and Chopper who also teach him proper canine manners at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school. Here Max is practicing some self-control skills and staying on a designated place (bench).

Tripp the Labrador Retriever male Board and Train graduate

2011-11-23T15:32:41Z

Tripp the Labrador Retriever male and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school graduate (Naples, FL dog training)

Tripp the Labrador Retriever male has graduated from our Board and Train dog training school FINE-TUNED CANINES in Naples, FL. Tripp is a very energetic, athletic, high energy dog that we truly had fun working with. This dog is not only beautiful but super smart. Tripp loves working and having a job. He learned lots of new things at FINE-TUNED CANINES including good dog manners around humans and other dogs, new ways to exercise, basic and more advanced obedience skills, some agility elements and of course retrieving, including water retrieving. Tripp also learned what it means to be a balanced pack follower. He learned to run on a treadmill too and loves it. He worked off-leash with 3 other dogs and learned to follow a human's lead even with various distractions present. Tripp is a dog with lots of potential!

Grouper the Dachshund female graduates from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training program in Naples, FL

2011-11-21T13:16:45Z

Grouper the Dachshund female from Naples, FL and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train graduate

Grouper, a Dachshund female from Naples, FL (or as we call this wonderful little girl, the "Dashing Dachshund"), has graduated from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training program in Naples, FL. She did a fantastic job and enjoyed learning new things. Her owners had been previously told that "you can never teach a Dachshund anything". Grouper proved this wrong. This smart little girl learned a lot of things here at FINE-TUNED CANINES and developed new friendships wth other dogs. We were very happy to witness Grouper's transformation into a balanced dog and to guide her so she can develop all her potential and skills (and she has so much potential and so many hidden talents!). Last but not least, we had a wonderful time working with Grouper's owners, who are a great example of what responsible dog owners and pack leaders should be! Go "Team K" and Grouper - we are proud of you all!:)

We are going to miss this sweet little gal and her kisses!

Molly the South African Boerboel female

2011-10-10T20:54:49Z

Molly, the South African Boerboel female and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school graduMolly the South African Boerboel female came to FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school in Naples, FL from the east coast of Florida to train with us. We were truly honored to be told by the owners that after they did very careful research they picked FINE-TUNED CANINES to train Molly. It was truly a privilege to work with such a majestic, wonderful dog and to work with her loving and very devoted owners. Molly is a smart dog that loved learning and loved challanges.

Molly, the South African Boerboel female and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school graduate with her wonderful, loving family. Photo: Courtesy of Molly's fantastic family: Al and Kristen

Simba the American King Shepherd male - FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train (Naples, FL)

2011-10-10T20:53:07Z

Simba, the American King Shepherd male has graduated from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training program in Naples, FL

Simba, the American King Shepherd male, has graduated from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train program in Naples, FL.

Simba has learned a lot of new skills and also conquered some fears, including fear of a vacuum cleaner that used to make him bark, bark, bark. Now the owners have told us that vacuuming is no longer a problem and that Simba remains calm! Good dog!

Congratulations to this very handsome and smart dog and his family!

Addison the adventurous and adorable Australian Shepherd female

2011-10-10T15:54:52Z

Addison, the Australian Shepherd female from Fort Myers, FL who graduated from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school in Naples, FL

Addison, the adventurous and very adorable Australian Shepherd female had lots of fun at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training camp in Naples, FL.

Addison's owner is a true example of what a responsible dog ownership and pack leadership is about. He worked with FINE-TUNED CANINES and followed throughwith all the instructions. As a result, his dog blossomed and his relationship with his fantastic canine has been fine-tuned. Way to go! We are forseeing many successes for Addison and her terrific Pack Leader!:)