Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! You’re probably wondering what it’s about, if you haven’t already discovered the “about” page yet, then allow me to explain:

As of writing this: I am a 28-year-old with ADHD. Attention Deficit [Hyperactive] Disorder. No, I’m not hyperactive, per se, but there are 3 identifiable types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive, and combination. I am primarily inattentive. I have a tendency to daydream when I’m disinterested, and it can be hard for me to do basic tasks like remembering to eat or cleaning up after myself. For 7 years I’ve trained my dog, a golden retriever mix, named Bear. He also has ADHD.

No, dogs don’t get ADHD, but it’s like watching my brain in action: he becomes disinterested and frustrated if he feels he isn’t rewarded properly, and he’d rather chase birds than train with me. Despite this, I’ve been able to train him in the basics (sit, stay, wait, etc) and I’ve even added new things that he actively watches for (like when I scratch myself because I’m stressed, he stops me) and new things that we are currently training in (like button pressing).

Dog training when you have ADHD is a frustrating process, especially if you aren’t seeing the results you want right away, but dog training is also partially training you. My blog serves those with ADHD, who may have hyperactive dogs as well, to give you the foundation you need.

I don’t have ADHD

That’s okay, my blog should still help you get on the right foot with training, ideas on the right kind of toys for your pup, and what breed is best for you and your lifestyle!

Why do I need to train my dog anyway?

Dog training is an essential part to help your dog become well-mannered in public spaces as well as at home. Unfortunately, thousands of dogs are often rehomed when they exit the puppy stage because they weren’t trained properly to begin with. Unwanted behaviors include: begging for food, chewing on everything OTHER THAN their toys, trash digging, “counter surfing”, food stealing, bolting out the door, and much more. Some of these behaviors might be more tolerated than others, but all can be annoying to deal with.

By training your dog, you not only get rid of unwanted behaviors, but your dog can make training future puppies much easier! (I’ve seen it happen with my own pups.)

When should I start training?

Right away! Got your puppy at 8 weeks old? Get started on training! Got your dog at 2 years old? Continue on what they know and maybe add some new tricks in there too. Got your dog at 10 years-old? Continue on what they know!

I don’t know where to start!

You’ve come to the right place. I’ll help you get off to a good start and then continue on the right foot.

But my ADHD is really, really bad.

Good, mine is too, but I did it anyways, and that’s also what my blog is about. I’ll be training you on your ADHD while also giving you advice on how you can train your dog.