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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Kid wants to play light sabers near dog? In my latest post, I offer scripts to keep both safe. Tl;dr: Keep kiddo swordplay far away from the dog! full post: www.compassiondudedogs.com/newsletter/k... #dogpluskid #fearfuldog #dogtrainerla #dogsoflosangeles #parenting

Ilya, a middle-aged white man, sits on a couch with dog Trixie and four-year-old kid. Ilya and kid are looking at a computer.

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ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour @thinkdogstraining.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🦮 We are excited to share the news of our online assistance dog training classes starting from Tuesday 2nd December. These will be held every Tuesday evening over Zoom and are Pay As You Go. Assistance Dog Club: 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm [1/4]

An image of a small crossbreed assistance dog with the text:
Assistance Dog Club (Online)
For Assistance Dog Teams
Learn Partnership Skills
Price: £12 Per Week
Tuesday Evenings
Pay As You Go
Supportive & Inclusive
Held Over Zoom

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I’m one of over 23,000 individuals who’ve signed on to Jews for Food Aid in Gaza. Please join me if this applies to you. www.foodaidforgaza.org

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Check out my post on "Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog!" "I know that you are a good dog person. This is true however you have been meeting dogs. You come from a place of caring about dogs and wanting to connect with dogs." Read the rest! www.compassiondudedogs.com/blog/safe-an...

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Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog — Compassionate Dude Dog Training

I know that you are a good dog person. This is true however you have been meeting dogs. You’ve been doing your best with the info you had. You come from a place of caring about dogs and wanting to con...

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Universe Karl @universekarl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

So excited for the team! 🎉 Thanks again to PFCAT for the official selection. #foreverfriends #animation #film #pfcat #filmfestival

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Universe Karl @universekarl.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

They are alive! 🎉 Forever Friends a short animated film directed by me, art & animation by Margaret B. and Sound/Music by Ben B. #animation #film #foreverfriends

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Wait for it..Trixie counter-surfing for sushi salmon! Even on prescribed meds for fireworks, Trixie doesn't miss a beat! The salmon was for her too but I'd been giving her tiny pieces one by one when she heard fireworks. I'd stepped away to make her a lick mat. #rplus #dogdad #forcefree #dogtrainer

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Fireworks started early so time for your meds Trixie! In a ball of cream cheese ofc #dogdad #rplus

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Setting alarm to give Trixie her prescribed meds for July 4 fireworks! #dogdad #rplus

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Does it feel counter-intuitive to give your scared / barking / growling dog a treat?!?! You're not alone. This has meant a lot of unlearning for me. Check out my blog answering the question: Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear? www.compassiondudedogs.com/blog/will-gi... #rplus

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Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear? — Compassionate Dude Dog Training

tl;dr: No A few years ago while traveling with Heather, I got heat exhaustion. I lay on the trail feeling hot and scared. Heather said compassionate things to me and helped me cool off. The next day...

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

"Balanced" dog training is anything but! There is nothing true or good about "balanced" dog training. "Balanced" is just a misleading word for using fear and pain on your dog. I believe in compassionate dog training. Kind, science-based dog training uses stuff dogs *like* to change behavior.

On the left, a picture of four rocks balanced on top of each other, with the ocean in the background. Below is a green checkmark and the word "true". On the right, a picture of a prong collar: metal links with spikes facing inwards. Below the image is a red X and the word "false".

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

When our toddler gives Trixie empty peanut butter jar ❤️❤️❤️ . Giving toddler and dog safe and happy experiences with each other can look like this! If you're looking for help keeping dog and toddler safe with each other, I’m here to help! #forcefree #dadlife #dogdad #parenting #rplus #dogtrainer

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

When we train force-free, we make it comfy as possible! Trixie lay down in an elbow mac curve which didn't look super comfy. So I lured her to straighten out a lil. Then gave her my hand. Trixie chin rests to tell me she's cool with another rep of toothbrush training. #forcefree #rplus

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

When we do consent-based nail trim training… Trixie feels trusting enough to try to take *all* the chicken. Makes me happy. Does your dog do anything “naughty” you love to see? #rplus #dogsofbluesky #forcefree #dogtrainer #dogdad

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

When Trixie catches up on sleep after toddler sick night, she knows where to go! #rplus #dog

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Are you growing your family? Do you want your dog and baby to be and feel safe? Let's set you and dog up for success! Here's my handy 1-page Top 5 Baby Prep Checklist! Link to get PDF: www.compassiondudedogs.com/baby-prep-ch... #rplus #parenting #forcefree #baby #family #dogtrainer #dog

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Lili Chin she/her @lilichin.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🐶🐱Are you a provider/owner/landlord or resident/tenant of a PET-INCLUSIVE rental property? These awards recognize and celebrate pet-inclusive housing providers nationwide. (In LA, <10% of rental homes are pet-inclusive) www.petsandhousing.org/2025-pets-an... by Michelson Found Animals (illos by me)

illustrated dogs and cat on a banner for PET-INCLUSIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE - Nominations for the 2025 Pets and Housing Awards are now open. For more info, visit petsandhousing.org/pets-and-housing-awards. Deadline to submit: March 30, 2025

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Toddler tossing treats for Trixie to find! ❤️❤️❤️

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Trixie resettling after package delivery! So happy and proud of Trixie to see this. We’re step by step helping Trixie reset on separation anxiety in a new place, after multiple moves. Trixie barked a few times when delivery came but then settled back on this bed. Way to go Beano! #rplus #forcefree

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Trixie crushing an easy separation anxiety mission today. Yesterday she did great on a long assessment. She also moved around a bunch to places where she could see the door. So I put a bed down for her and she used it on this absence! So proud of our Bean! #rplus #forcefree #dogdad

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Trixie sniffing treat targets while we watch Wicked again! Treat targets are helping Trixie get more confident in our new home. Treat targets are also great enrichment when you’re stuck indoors because of bad air quality. #rplus #forcefree

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Hmm idk if we’re gonna manage a separation anxiety training sesh today. As soon as my partner left Trixie was like laptime! I get it, it’s been a rough time with moving and fires and multiple motels. If Trixie needs comfort I’m here for that! #separationanxiety #losangeles #forcefree #dogdad

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Compassionate Dude Dog Training | Ilya Fischhoff @compassiondudedogs.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Stuck inside because of LA fires and bad / uncertain air quality? Is your dog super bored? Try treat toss! Step 1: get small treats, hard if possible to make a sound Step 2: toss treats around room for your dog to find #dog #dogenrichment #indoors #dogtrainingtips #forcefree

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