Liza Rader - Focus Dog Training
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Liza Rader KPA-CTP CDBC
Turning Chaos into Calm
The dogs that people describe as nutty, out of control, hyperactive, toy obsessed, or just too much – these dogs are our jam!
Just because I'm a professional behaviour consultant doesn't mean I'm always confident all my plans will work out, or that I know what I'm doing.
But then Biscuit, former professional problem child, who used to have a complete screaming meltdown at the sight of horses, sees a big trail riding group approaching and trots off to the side and lays down, calm as can be.
Nothing better than that.
Dealing with behavior problems in your complex or high-drive dog?
Inquire about coaching and watch our webinars at the link in bio.🔥
05/20/2026
If you’re feeling super overwhelmed by your dog’s behaviour, here’s what you’re going to do:
➡️ Ask yourself first: is the dog safe, fed, and watered?
Yes? Good. You’re doing better than a lot of people.
➡️ Give yourself some grace.
Dogs with behaviour challenges are HARD to live with. It’s exhausting and overwhelming. You’re not alone in that.
It’s normal to feel frustrated, angry, disappointed, guilty, and sad when our dog is not living up to our expectations or the expectations of society.
➡️ If at all possible, take a break.
If it is safe to do so, put the dog in a crate or separate room and go for a walk. Leave them with a friend or family member, or board them for a couple of days. If you are burnt out on dog training, stop.
➡️ Physical health first
A lot of behaviour problems are rooted in pain and discomfort. Don’t hesitate to make an appointment with a vet you trust to rule out any contributing physical health issues.
➡️ Meet their needs (as best you can right now)
Dogs need to spend time in nature, moving their bodies and sniffing. They need good quality rest, to engage with interesting sensory experiences, and to use their brains. Rent a sniff spot, go out early, do what you need to do to get them moving and exploring. ➡️ Ask for help
If you’re feeling lost with your dog, and don’t know what the path forward should be, reach out to an experienced and qualified trainer. It is not a pet guardian’s job to know everything about dog behaviour and training, and we all need support with our dogs at some point.
Some cases really need a professional eye, and a good trainer is never going to judge you for what you don’t know!
🧡 If you're dealing with complex behavior challenges or you have a high-drive dog who you could use some support with, Click the link in my bio to find webinars, 1:1 coaching, and more!
01/21/2026
The most ignored behaviour problem in dogs, and one of our favourite subjects!
Hyperactive dogs are a huge challenge to love with, they can be embarassing, exhausting, and dangerous both to themselves and others.
Join us, Liza Rader and Karishma Warr as we talk all about what hyperactivity is, why we need to take it more seriously, and what we can do about it!
Jan 22nd, 9am PST/5pm GMT, week see you there!
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