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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.  

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The Hidden Struggle of Working Breeds in Pet Homes

  • engageddogtrainer
  • 5 days ago
  • 1 min read

Part 5 - Why a Walk Won’t Fix Everything


Many owners try to tire out their dogs with long walks or trips to the park — then wonder why their dog still has energy to burn. The reason? Movement alone doesn’t fulfill a working dog’s brain.


four dogs watching training
four dogs watching training

Working breeds need mental exercise as much as physical. Scent games, structured tug, obedience drills, or tracking sessions all tap into their problem-solving instincts. A tired dog isn’t necessarily a fulfilled dog — but a fulfilled dog is always calmer.


When you start training the mind instead of just the body, you’ll finally see balance take shape.


 
 
 

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