Jupiter is an active Border Collie puppy but we were noticing some destructive behaviours that were giving us trouble. He would tear around the house, chewing and destroying the kids' toys, or anything else he could find. He never settled down in the house; he didn't know how to just "be" for periods of time. He was also getting a bit growly and bossy with the kids, and perhaps the most challenging thing about him: he chased cars; we couldn't have him outside with us unless he was on a leash
We took Jupiter to one training session that emphasized "positive" reinforcement while ignoring "negative" behaviours. It was a dismal failure and waste of our money. Jupiter wasn't food motivated in the least, and he got very aggressive around other dogs. The trainer actually embarrassed me by telling me, in front of the entire class, "you have a Border Collie, unless you have him in some dog sports he's not going to be a good family dog". Ted's approach is 100% the opposite: while he emphasizes praising for good behaviours, he reminded us that the dog needs to know what we want him to do, and most importantly, what we don't want him to do. Once I (as the owner) really began to understand this concept, the rest was easy. Jupiter is such a different dog now; can't thank Ted enough!!!
Mango Dogs was a true lifesaver. The training we received from Ted is so applicable to any dog at any stage, at any time.
Greg TaftNugget is our 120 lb Pit Bull/Bulldog/Shepherd mix, and to be honest, we were at our wits’ end. He used to lunge, bark, and growl at every dog and even some people we passed. Walks were stressful, and we were constantly on edge, crossing streets or avoiding certain areas just to get by. After working
Read MoreI work with a Belgian Malinois named K-line, who was basically a one-dog whirlwind of reactivity: cars, bikes, leaves… you name it, she barked at it. We started training when she was about six months old, and I quickly realized this wasn’t about training her… it was about training me to be a better handler.
Read MoreDogs are incredible creatures and can be incredibly difficult to understand for the average dog owner. As dog trainers, it’s essential to understand what drives these behaviors, especially when it comes to reactivity and aggression. One of the most common issues we see in reactive dogs is what we call “fake confidence.” What Is Fake
Read MoreI was at my wits end with my 3 dogs fighting in the home! I had tried 3 different trainers and was getting no where fast! I got referred to Mango Dogs by my neighbour who had similar experiences with her dog. Mango Dogs offered my a complimentary evaluation and I knew walking out, this
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