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Amanda Cruz

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Growing up, in rural Tracy, CA, I had just about every domesticated (and some not) animal that you can image, with the lone exception of a cow.  (It's on my bucket list to have a cow and name them Macushla).  We always had at least a few dogs and my favorite shows on TV featured dogs.  When I saw that Joel Silverman came out with a VHS series for how to train dogs I begged my parents for it so I could start training our German Shepherd, Cheyenne.  Fast forward to meeting Mike at 17 and the journey we began together through the ups and downs of 25 years and the health challenges he has faced.  Our life has become about helping dogs and helping learn to live together in the best way possible.

Although my full-time focus is not dog training, I attend the workshops and seminars, read the books, listen to the podcasts and assist Mike in training the dogs.  It's a shared passion to help people with not only dog obedience, but really educating them on the behavior of their dog and how to live in harmony with their dog.  

Relaxing in the Sun with Your Bestie

engageddogtrainer
Jul 31, 20221 min read

Chilling with your dog at the park can be just as fun and rewarding as playing chuck-it.

Your local park can be a fantastic place to work on further proofing commands, socialization skill building, sniffing, playing fetch and other fulfillment activities for your pooch, but it can also be an amazing place to keep building the calm, relaxed mindset you are instilling in your pup at home.


We want our dog to have an on / off switch. If you want to be able to visit with neighbors or have a picnic with the family then showing your dog how to relax in the same places they have fun is an essential element.


Next time you hit the park take a blanket and a bone instead of a ball. It's good to mix it up.


- Good vibes everyone


 
 
 

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