Loving Paws Dog Training

Resources and Inspiration for Learning To Train Your Dogs With Love

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Enjoying the eclipse?? Gracie doesn't understand what these things are for 😋 #solareclipse2017 #solareclipse #pathoftotality #columbia (at The Path of Totality)

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We missed you, Baxter! Welcome back, buddy. Baxter needs to get ready for his new job being the calming presence at an elementary school. He's a lucky boy to get to go to work with mom, and mom is looking forward to helping him stay calm when strangers enter the office. Here he is concentrating very hard on mom to see if she'll give him another treat for staying in his "place." #labradorretriever #yellowlab #labsofinstagram #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining

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Just hanging out at Barnes and Noble with our girl! #dogfriendlybookstore #dogfriendly #gsdsofinstagram #germanshepherd #gsdlife (at Barnes & Noble)

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Zuko knows to look no further than Kyoshi's butt for a comfy pillow 😍😍😍 love my #GSDs #gsdofinstagram #gsdsofinstagram #germanshepherd

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Miss Lucy, practicing being in new places and greeting an employee with wags and kisses. Love dog-friendly stores! #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #forcefreetraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #forcefreecharlotte #dogtraining (at Park Road Books)

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Finley, happy and relaxed on an enrichment walk outside! Happy moment, as most outside time was previously stressed and even downright scared. #dogtraining #dogbodylanguage #dogtrainingtips #forcefreetraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #labmix #pittiesofinstagram #pibblemix #pibblesofinstagram #pibble #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcharlotte #charlottedogs #nevertoolatetostart #cookiefeedernotpackleader #shockfree #fearfree #goshockfree #chokefree #prongfree (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Day 2 of @mycourteouscanine Puppy Camp for kids was a blast! The kids learned the basics of operant conditioning, enjoyed a guest speaker who taught about service dogs, and began to develop leash handling skills and teaching their puppies loose-leash walking. #CCPuppyCamp2017 . . . #puppysocialization #earlysocialization #puppiesofinstagram #puppiesandkids #familydog #kidscamp #summercamp #kidsanddogs #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #confidencebuilding #forcefree #ForceFreeDogTraining #forcefreecharlotte #CarolinaCanines #Charlottedogs #dogsincharlotte #dogsofcharlotte #petsbehavingwell #familypaws #ppg #beatree #safetyarounddogs #dogbiteprevention #bordercolliesofinstagram #colliesofinstagram (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Day 1 of the @mycourteouscanine Puppy Camp for Kids (run my yours truly 😋) went GREAT. What's cuter than puppies and kids? Nothing! . . . #puppysocialization #earlysocialization #puppiesofinstagram #puppiesandkids #familydog #kidscamp #summercamp #kidsanddogs #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #confidencebuilding #forcefree #ForceFreeDogTraining #forcefreecharlotte #CarolinaCanines #Charlottedogs #dogsincharlotte #dogsofcharlotte #petsbehavingwell #familypaws #ppg #beatree #safetyarounddogs #dogbiteprevention (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Fun moment last week with Livy and @mariah_thedogtrainer as they prepared for their TV spotlight! #bordercollie #colliesofinstagram #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #topdogsofinstagram #carolinacanines #dogsincharlotte #charlottedogs #forcefreetraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #positivetraining #dogtraining #dogtricks #dogsbehavingwell (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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"The hotdog. Give it to me." -Maisy #houndsofig #houndsofinstagram #hounddog #houndmix #adorable #charlottedogs #dogsofinstagram #topdogsofinstagram #carolinacanines #dogsofcharlotte #dogsincharlotte #dogtraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #forcefreetraining #forcefreecharlotte (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Who can tell what Bear's body language says in this particular photo? Any idea why? How should we respond? It's not always easy to tell through a snapshot, especially when you don't have all the information, but make a guess! #ispeakdog #dogbodylanguage #bodylanguage #austrailianshepherd #aussiesofinstagram #aussie #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreecharlotte #goodlistener #keeplearning #lifelonglearning #lifelonglearner #dogsofinstagram #topdogsofinstagram (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Guys, Rosie did so well at her vet appointment yesterday ❤ all those days of practice paid off. And look at the beautiful blanket they gave her! #malteseofinstagram #Maltese #dogtraining #vetvisits #preparationiskey #readysetgo #forrealthistime #positivehusbandry #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementdogtraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #forcefreetraining #forcefree #forcefreecharlotte #topdogsofinstagram #CarolinaCanines #dogsofinstagram #charlottedogs #dogsincharlotte #dogsofcharlotte #petsbehavingwell (at Atrium Animal Hospital)

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Bear, working on loose-leash walking in a new and challenging environment. Almost ready for the #therapydogsinternational test! @mycourteouscanine #aussieofig #aussies #aussiesofinstagram #cookiefeedernotpackleader #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefreetraining #forcefreetraining #forcefree #therapydogs #petsbehavingwell #dogsofcharlotte #queencity #charlottedogs #dogsincharlotte #forcefreecharlotte #scienceforthewin #scienceworks #foodworks #noshock #noforce #nopain #noprong (at Barnes & Noble)

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Third day at the vet in preparation for tomorrow's appointment! Today Rosie took treats from a stranger's hand (HUGE for her!) and we shaped climbing onto the scale in about five clicks. (I asked her for the sit for the pic 😌) Also, Rosie needs a haircut 😜 #vetvisits #positivedogtraining #positivehusbandry #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #preparationiskey #malteseofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #topdogsofinstagram #dogsincharlotte #charlottedogs #carolinacanines #petsbehavingwell #havaneseofinstagram #havaton #havatonofinstagram #coton #cotonsofinstagram #cotondetulear #cotonmix #Maltese (at Atrium Animal Hospital)

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Welcome to the Loving Paws family, Lucy! Lucy is hoping to become a therapy dog 😍 #therapydog #therapydogsinternational #tdi #muttsofinstagram #mixedbreeds #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcharlotte #charlottedogs #dogsincharlotte #dogtraining #forcefreetraining #forcefree #forcefreedogtraining #carolinacanines #petsbehavingwell (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Getting ready for Rosie's vet visit this Friday! We've gone every day of the week, with tons of treats and easy experiences! #vetvisits #positivedogtraining #positivehusbandry #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #preparationiskey #malteseofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #topdogsofinstagram #dogsincharlotte #charlottedogs #carolinacanines #petsbehavingwell #havaneseofinstagram #havaton #havatonofinstagram #coton #cotonsofinstagram #cotondetulear #cotonmix #Maltese (at Atrium Animal Hospital)

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Still processing the incredible Debbie Jacobs seminar today on Living and Working with Fearful Dogs! Thanks to @forcefreecharlotte for organizing this event! #continuingeducation #seminar #debbiejacobs #forcefreetraining #ForceFreeDogTraining #dogtraining #carolinacanines #charlottedogs #iaabc #fearfuldogs #dogsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #forcefree #dogsofcharlotte (at Village of Wesley Chapel)