Melissa | Prof. Dog Trainer
@training2at.bsky.social
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🐍 Shock-Free Snake Avoidance
🦮 Canine Good Citizen
🦴 Workshops
🐶 Gift Shop
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ Friendly
Pronouns: She, her, hers
https://linktr.ee/train2at
Training isn’t about controlling your dog.
It is about communication.
It is about setting dogs up to win.
It is about meeting needs before asking for skills.
Control creates compliance.
Understanding creates reliability.
#Dogs
It is about communication.
It is about setting dogs up to win.
It is about meeting needs before asking for skills.
Control creates compliance.
Understanding creates reliability.
#Dogs
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Training isn’t about controlling your dog.
It is about communication.
It is about setting dogs up to win.
It is about meeting needs before asking for skills.
Control creates compliance.
Understanding creates reliability.
#Dogs
It is about communication.
It is about setting dogs up to win.
It is about meeting needs before asking for skills.
Control creates compliance.
Understanding creates reliability.
#Dogs
Harnessing Your Dog's Sense of Scent.
Now available for free subscribers on Substack.
An excerpt: "This approach can be used for anything with a scent and studies have shown that dogs create stronger associations when scent is involved…"
To read more, visit our blog at the link in our bio.
#dogs
Now available for free subscribers on Substack.
An excerpt: "This approach can be used for anything with a scent and studies have shown that dogs create stronger associations when scent is involved…"
To read more, visit our blog at the link in our bio.
#dogs
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Harnessing Your Dog's Sense of Scent.
Now available for free subscribers on Substack.
An excerpt: "This approach can be used for anything with a scent and studies have shown that dogs create stronger associations when scent is involved…"
To read more, visit our blog at the link in our bio.
#dogs
Now available for free subscribers on Substack.
An excerpt: "This approach can be used for anything with a scent and studies have shown that dogs create stronger associations when scent is involved…"
To read more, visit our blog at the link in our bio.
#dogs
MYTH BUSTING
🚫 “Positive reinforcement is just bribery”
"Bribery" happens before a behavior to beg for it.
"Reinforcement" happens after a behavior to strengthen it.
One creates confusion.
The other creates learning.
You aren't bribing them, you are teaching them how to succeed in your world.
🚫 “Positive reinforcement is just bribery”
"Bribery" happens before a behavior to beg for it.
"Reinforcement" happens after a behavior to strengthen it.
One creates confusion.
The other creates learning.
You aren't bribing them, you are teaching them how to succeed in your world.
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
MYTH BUSTING
🚫 “Positive reinforcement is just bribery”
"Bribery" happens before a behavior to beg for it.
"Reinforcement" happens after a behavior to strengthen it.
One creates confusion.
The other creates learning.
You aren't bribing them, you are teaching them how to succeed in your world.
🚫 “Positive reinforcement is just bribery”
"Bribery" happens before a behavior to beg for it.
"Reinforcement" happens after a behavior to strengthen it.
One creates confusion.
The other creates learning.
You aren't bribing them, you are teaching them how to succeed in your world.
When trainers say a dog is “above threshold,” it's valuable information that the pup is too excited, stressed, or overwhelmed to learn in that moment.
Give your pup a break and try again later. Meeting them where they are is the key to success.
Give your pup a break and try again later. Meeting them where they are is the key to success.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
When trainers say a dog is “above threshold,” it's valuable information that the pup is too excited, stressed, or overwhelmed to learn in that moment.
Give your pup a break and try again later. Meeting them where they are is the key to success.
Give your pup a break and try again later. Meeting them where they are is the key to success.
Harnessing Your Dog's Sense of Scent. Using scent to train your dog on obedience behaviors.
Available for paid subscribers now. Temporarily available for free subscribers on Jan 12th.
Check it out for free now! You will be supporting our small business and receive valuable info! Link in bio.
Available for paid subscribers now. Temporarily available for free subscribers on Jan 12th.
Check it out for free now! You will be supporting our small business and receive valuable info! Link in bio.
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Harnessing Your Dog's Sense of Scent. Using scent to train your dog on obedience behaviors.
Available for paid subscribers now. Temporarily available for free subscribers on Jan 12th.
Check it out for free now! You will be supporting our small business and receive valuable info! Link in bio.
Available for paid subscribers now. Temporarily available for free subscribers on Jan 12th.
Check it out for free now! You will be supporting our small business and receive valuable info! Link in bio.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Merry Christmas!
The Beatles song "A Day in the Life" has a frequency only dogs can hear. In 2013, Paul McCartney verified he added the frequency!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Beatles song "A Day in the Life" has a frequency only dogs can hear. In 2013, Paul McCartney verified he added the frequency!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
Debunking Myths: Pitbull Bans Work
In 2019, Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society worked on a study that found BSL (Breed Specific Legislation), unfairly targets certain dogs and breeds. In addition, another 2019 Veterinarian study found most Veterinarians believe bans are not effective.
In 2019, Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society worked on a study that found BSL (Breed Specific Legislation), unfairly targets certain dogs and breeds. In addition, another 2019 Veterinarian study found most Veterinarians believe bans are not effective.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Debunking Myths: Pitbull Bans Work
In 2019, Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society worked on a study that found BSL (Breed Specific Legislation), unfairly targets certain dogs and breeds. In addition, another 2019 Veterinarian study found most Veterinarians believe bans are not effective.
In 2019, Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society worked on a study that found BSL (Breed Specific Legislation), unfairly targets certain dogs and breeds. In addition, another 2019 Veterinarian study found most Veterinarians believe bans are not effective.
Every dog behavior has a reason; Nothing is random or unpredictable if you know dog behavior. Each dog's behavior comes from the set of circumstances, triggers, and history of the animal.
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Every dog behavior has a reason; Nothing is random or unpredictable if you know dog behavior. Each dog's behavior comes from the set of circumstances, triggers, and history of the animal.
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
Debunking Myths: More Dangerous
According to the American Pitbull Foundation, Pitbulls passed 82% of the time on temperament tests compared to 77% with the general dog population, disproving that they are more dangerous than other breeds.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
According to the American Pitbull Foundation, Pitbulls passed 82% of the time on temperament tests compared to 77% with the general dog population, disproving that they are more dangerous than other breeds.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Debunking Myths: More Dangerous
According to the American Pitbull Foundation, Pitbulls passed 82% of the time on temperament tests compared to 77% with the general dog population, disproving that they are more dangerous than other breeds.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
According to the American Pitbull Foundation, Pitbulls passed 82% of the time on temperament tests compared to 77% with the general dog population, disproving that they are more dangerous than other breeds.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
When you mark a good behavior immediately, it connects the action with getting a reward! Make sure to reward after the click!
Training to a T, LLC is a positive reinforcement trainer out of Utah. Give us a follow for more dog-related information!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
Training to a T, LLC is a positive reinforcement trainer out of Utah. Give us a follow for more dog-related information!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When you mark a good behavior immediately, it connects the action with getting a reward! Make sure to reward after the click!
Training to a T, LLC is a positive reinforcement trainer out of Utah. Give us a follow for more dog-related information!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
Training to a T, LLC is a positive reinforcement trainer out of Utah. Give us a follow for more dog-related information!
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
2025 Turkey Trot Now Registering
Complete a 5K on your schedule and from anywhere (can be broken up into smaller segments). Earn a medal for you or your dog to wear!
For more info: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-turkey-trot-virtual-5k/
#dogs #AKCfitdog
Complete a 5K on your schedule and from anywhere (can be broken up into smaller segments). Earn a medal for you or your dog to wear!
For more info: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-turkey-trot-virtual-5k/
#dogs #AKCfitdog
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
2025 Turkey Trot Now Registering
Complete a 5K on your schedule and from anywhere (can be broken up into smaller segments). Earn a medal for you or your dog to wear!
For more info: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-turkey-trot-virtual-5k/
#dogs #AKCfitdog
Complete a 5K on your schedule and from anywhere (can be broken up into smaller segments). Earn a medal for you or your dog to wear!
For more info: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-turkey-trot-virtual-5k/
#dogs #AKCfitdog
🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month.
Aggressive
There is no consistent scientific evidence Pitbulls are more aggressive than other breeds. Dog behavior comes from it's environment, training and circumstances, not from breed. SOURCE: Peer reviewed studies.
#dogs #pitbullawareness #myth
Aggressive
There is no consistent scientific evidence Pitbulls are more aggressive than other breeds. Dog behavior comes from it's environment, training and circumstances, not from breed. SOURCE: Peer reviewed studies.
#dogs #pitbullawareness #myth
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month.
Aggressive
There is no consistent scientific evidence Pitbulls are more aggressive than other breeds. Dog behavior comes from it's environment, training and circumstances, not from breed. SOURCE: Peer reviewed studies.
#dogs #pitbullawareness #myth
Aggressive
There is no consistent scientific evidence Pitbulls are more aggressive than other breeds. Dog behavior comes from it's environment, training and circumstances, not from breed. SOURCE: Peer reviewed studies.
#dogs #pitbullawareness #myth
Routines are essential for all dogs. You can help alleviate many problem behaviors by getting into a routine. Create one that works for you and your pup both.
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Routines are essential for all dogs. You can help alleviate many problem behaviors by getting into a routine. Create one that works for you and your pup both.
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
#dog #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip
We're always thankful for our customers, past and present! If you've worked with us in the past and would like to send us a testimonial, please email train2at@gmail.com and we might feature it on our socials!
If you have training needs, we'd love you to consider us!
#dogs #utahdogs #dogtraining
If you have training needs, we'd love you to consider us!
#dogs #utahdogs #dogtraining
October 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We're always thankful for our customers, past and present! If you've worked with us in the past and would like to send us a testimonial, please email train2at@gmail.com and we might feature it on our socials!
If you have training needs, we'd love you to consider us!
#dogs #utahdogs #dogtraining
If you have training needs, we'd love you to consider us!
#dogs #utahdogs #dogtraining
🎃🐾October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Did you know, we offer training discounts to people who have adopted from shelters? Just show us your adoption paperwork!
Training to a T, LLC focuses on positive reinforcement dog training. Check us out at www.trainingtoat.com.
#dogs #petsofutah
Did you know, we offer training discounts to people who have adopted from shelters? Just show us your adoption paperwork!
Training to a T, LLC focuses on positive reinforcement dog training. Check us out at www.trainingtoat.com.
#dogs #petsofutah
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎃🐾October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Did you know, we offer training discounts to people who have adopted from shelters? Just show us your adoption paperwork!
Training to a T, LLC focuses on positive reinforcement dog training. Check us out at www.trainingtoat.com.
#dogs #petsofutah
Did you know, we offer training discounts to people who have adopted from shelters? Just show us your adoption paperwork!
Training to a T, LLC focuses on positive reinforcement dog training. Check us out at www.trainingtoat.com.
#dogs #petsofutah
🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month. Each Monday we debunk common myths.
Locking Jaws
No dog has jaws that lock. Pitbull jaws are the same as any other dog. This is confirmed by several sources including Pubmed Studies and Peer Reviewed Studies.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
Locking Jaws
No dog has jaws that lock. Pitbull jaws are the same as any other dog. This is confirmed by several sources including Pubmed Studies and Peer Reviewed Studies.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
October 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month. Each Monday we debunk common myths.
Locking Jaws
No dog has jaws that lock. Pitbull jaws are the same as any other dog. This is confirmed by several sources including Pubmed Studies and Peer Reviewed Studies.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
Locking Jaws
No dog has jaws that lock. Pitbull jaws are the same as any other dog. This is confirmed by several sources including Pubmed Studies and Peer Reviewed Studies.
#dogs #pitbull #pitbullawareness #myth
Today is National Kindness to Animals Day. Donate to a shelter, give a pup an extra treat, or just give your own pup some extra loves today.
#dogs #kindness #kindnesstoanimals
#dogs #kindness #kindnesstoanimals
October 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today is National Kindness to Animals Day. Donate to a shelter, give a pup an extra treat, or just give your own pup some extra loves today.
#dogs #kindness #kindnesstoanimals
#dogs #kindness #kindnesstoanimals
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"One of the quickest ways to get your dog not to trust you is to keep overriding your dog telling you he does not feel safe."
-Suzanne Clothier
#dogs
"One of the quickest ways to get your dog not to trust you is to keep overriding your dog telling you he does not feel safe."
-Suzanne Clothier
#dogs
September 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"One of the quickest ways to get your dog not to trust you is to keep overriding your dog telling you he does not feel safe."
-Suzanne Clothier
#dogs
"One of the quickest ways to get your dog not to trust you is to keep overriding your dog telling you he does not feel safe."
-Suzanne Clothier
#dogs
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"Socialization needs to be done in a safe and positive way that will teach the puppy to be confident and unafraid of people, places, things, textures, sights, and sounds"
-Anthony De Marinis
#dogs
"Socialization needs to be done in a safe and positive way that will teach the puppy to be confident and unafraid of people, places, things, textures, sights, and sounds"
-Anthony De Marinis
#dogs
September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"Socialization needs to be done in a safe and positive way that will teach the puppy to be confident and unafraid of people, places, things, textures, sights, and sounds"
-Anthony De Marinis
#dogs
"Socialization needs to be done in a safe and positive way that will teach the puppy to be confident and unafraid of people, places, things, textures, sights, and sounds"
-Anthony De Marinis
#dogs
🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶
Socialization is commonly misunderstood as simply playing with other dogs or people. In reality, it is much more than that. Proper socialization includes introducing your pup to textures, household items, places, sounds, and more!
#dogs
Socialization is commonly misunderstood as simply playing with other dogs or people. In reality, it is much more than that. Proper socialization includes introducing your pup to textures, household items, places, sounds, and more!
#dogs
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶
Socialization is commonly misunderstood as simply playing with other dogs or people. In reality, it is much more than that. Proper socialization includes introducing your pup to textures, household items, places, sounds, and more!
#dogs
Socialization is commonly misunderstood as simply playing with other dogs or people. In reality, it is much more than that. Proper socialization includes introducing your pup to textures, household items, places, sounds, and more!
#dogs
Golden Retrievers, Doodles, Spaniels, Samoyeds, & Shih Tzu's are just a few breeds that have natural inclinations for socialization. Ideally, all pups should be socialized by the time they reach 12 weeks old.
#dogs
#dogs
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Golden Retrievers, Doodles, Spaniels, Samoyeds, & Shih Tzu's are just a few breeds that have natural inclinations for socialization. Ideally, all pups should be socialized by the time they reach 12 weeks old.
#dogs
#dogs
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
-Edward Hoagland
#dogs
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
-Edward Hoagland
#dogs
September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
-Edward Hoagland
#dogs
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
-Edward Hoagland
#dogs
🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶
Did you know, one of the first steps in dog training is setting up an exercise and enrichment routine? Incorporating both of these are essential in creating a well-rounded dog and are vital in solving many behavioral problems.
#dogs
Did you know, one of the first steps in dog training is setting up an exercise and enrichment routine? Incorporating both of these are essential in creating a well-rounded dog and are vital in solving many behavioral problems.
#dogs
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶
Did you know, one of the first steps in dog training is setting up an exercise and enrichment routine? Incorporating both of these are essential in creating a well-rounded dog and are vital in solving many behavioral problems.
#dogs
Did you know, one of the first steps in dog training is setting up an exercise and enrichment routine? Incorporating both of these are essential in creating a well-rounded dog and are vital in solving many behavioral problems.
#dogs
Regardless of what breed you have, make sure your pup gets both physical and mental exercise. Another word for "mental exercise" is enrichment. Walking, playing fetch, food puzzles, scent games, and DIY enrichment activities will all help alleviate problem behaviors.
#dogs
#dogs
September 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Regardless of what breed you have, make sure your pup gets both physical and mental exercise. Another word for "mental exercise" is enrichment. Walking, playing fetch, food puzzles, scent games, and DIY enrichment activities will all help alleviate problem behaviors.
#dogs
#dogs