Luther's Social Transformation: The Power of Dog Training

I want to tell you about Luther, a dog who we’re all very proud of here at TWP. He overcame his antisocial tendencies and got his social confidence back!

Just like with Luther, we’ll help your dog enjoy socializing and build lasting friendships with other dogs.

📖 Luther’s Remarkable Transformation

Luther was a dog who, at first, didn’t want to interact with other dogs and had been fights before coming to us.

Thanks to the private coaching we provide to all dogs in our care, Luther not only gained confidence in a room full of dogs but he also has made friends.

Here he is (on the left) with his best friend Archie on an Adventure Day hike.

It took several weeks and our commitment to not forcing any dogs into social interactions they don’t want to be in. At our dog boarding and training facility in Salt Lake City, we prioritize the well-being of our furry guests. We understand the importance of not forcing dogs into social interactions they don’t want to be in and watch their body language closely.

Our staff helps dogs like Luther every day – they help dogs that have been kicked out of daycare for fighting, being too hyper or being too stressed – and they come to us and thrive.

🐾 How We Unlock Your Dog’s Social Potential

Here’s how we help build your dog’s social skills and confidence:

1. Private Coaching: We start with a 1-on-1 coaching session with a dedicated handler to help your dog become comfortable and enjoy the class before introducing them to the group.

2. Separating Play Groups into Calm dogs and Party Animals: We ensure that dogs of similar sizes and energy levels play together, creating a more comfortable and safe environment for socialization.

3. Keeping Dogs on Leash Until They Understand the Rules: We introduce new dogs to the playgroup on a leash, allowing them to observe and understand the rules of play before they participate.

4. Progressing from Leashed to Dragging a Leash: Once your dog is comfortable and understands the rules, we’ll let them drag a leash while they play. This helps them feel more independent while still giving us some control if needed.

5. Off-Leash Play: As your dog becomes more confident and well-behaved, we’ll transition to off-leash play, allowing them to fully engage with other dogs and build their social skills.

6. Becoming a Teacher to Other Dogs: With time and practice, your dog may play (pun intended) a critical role in our social classes by helping teach newer or less confident dogs how to interact and play.

Luther’s transformation is a testament to the power of proper socialization and our expert staff’s dedication to helping every dog feel safe and comfortable in our classes.

Your Friend,

Ryan Gwilliam