We had to say goodbye to our gorgeous boy Doug today.
It's been one of the hardest days of my life. I feel incomplete without Doug, as he's been my partner in crime for the last 11 years. I'm sharing this news as he may have inspired you along the way as he has inspired me. We learned so much together, and I could never repay him for bringing me along on his journey.
Sahil
Have you tried scent training with your canine companion?
It's not just a game โ it's a mental workout that taps into your dog's natural abilities. From finding hidden treats to tracking scents, scent training keeps them sharp and engaged.
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Elite Canines Training
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Happy Easter ๐ฐ everyone !!
Just like this amazing 'Focus Heel' and 'Left About Turn', thank you for the amazing term of classes.
How to teach "Go Around"
A great, fun and foundational exercise for Agility and Obedience exercises for e.g. Directed Sendaway. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtricks #dogtrainingtips
๐ฃ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ are a great way to get started with your dog's training, building a happy, long-lasting two-way relationship.
You not only get to work on communication, ownership style, and exercises to avoid any future problems, but you also receive one-on-one attention to manage the type of breed you have and how to work with your dog's drive.
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Taking the opportunity to train the dogs during some family time at the beach โฑ๏ธ
๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป
Playing mental stimulation games with dogs is essential for their cognitive health and overall well-being. These activities prevent boredom, reduce stress, and enhance the bond between dogs and their owners. It's a fun way to provide exercise for their minds, keeping them mentally sharp and engaged. Moreover, mental games contribute to better obedience and problem-solving skills, making them an invaluable addition to a dog's daily routine, regardless of their age or breed.
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Introducing people and dogs, whether it's a new dog meeting a new person or your dog meeting someone for the first time, should be done carefully to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved. Here are some steps to follow:
๐ญ. ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป: Instruct the person on how to approach your dog calmly and avoid sudden movements or loud noises.
๐ฎ. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Choose a quiet, controlled environment for the introduction. A neutral location, such as a park, can be ideal.
๐ฏ. ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต: Keep your dog on a leash during the introduction, especially if you're unsure of how they will react.
๐ฐ. ๐๐ฎ๐น๐บ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐: Approach the person and dog calmly and confidently. Dogs can sense your energy, so it's important to be relaxed.
๐ฑ. ๐๐น๐น๐ผ๐ ๐ฆ๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Let the dogs sniff each other if they're both comfortable with it. This is how dogs get to know each other.
๐ฒ. ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ: Watch both dogs' body language closely. Look for signs of anxiety, fear, or aggression. If either dog shows signs of distress, separate them and try again later.
๐ณ. ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Reward your dog for good behavior during the introduction with treats and praise.
๐ด. ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐น๐ผ๐: Keep the initial meeting short and positive. If things go well, you can gradually increase the time they spend together.
๐ต. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ: Continue with supervised interactions and positive reinforcement to build a positive association between the new person and your dog.
Remember that every dog is different, and their comfort levels with new people can vary. Alw
Great effort by everyone in the Rally Obedience course in the class last Saturday.
Here is a snippet of Loki's work and great handling by Gab.
April is Active Dog month, here are fews tips to keep the play safe for your dogs and keep them healthy, and avoid unnecessary vet bills too ๐
#activedog #activedogmonth
Great term and Happy dogs
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Mid term fun with the dogs last Saturday with an obstacle course.
'Drop' or 'Down' is one of the important exercises to get it down pat (pardon the pun ๐)
Once perfected, dogs can do it with you getting their attention. So many benefits including help with Obedience exercises like 'Drop On Recall' or 'Change of Position' etc
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Once your dog knows the verbal command and the corresponding hand signal well as a combo, it's time to eliminate the hand signal and give only the verbal command. This helps
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โ๏ธ Distance control
Doug is going from my left side to right and back to left with just verbal commands.
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Thank You everyone for such a great year. You all have been amazing. Your love and support makes me want to keep working hard. In the last class today, I could see the love and support we have for each other. And those Christmas outfits were santastic ๐
See you all next year.
Sahil๐๐พ
My dog Doug's command "Do it" allows him to mark a tree or a pole. Its a very beneficial command to teach if your male dog pulls you towards every single tree or pole.
Putting a behaviour on a verbal cue/command can help to control some unwanted behaviour. I certainly wouldn't like my dogs marking my neighbour's mailbox.
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Out of Sight Stay - where the handler will go out of sight of the dog while its in stay.
Great display of this exercise by the Advance dogs. I have Sonny (Border Collie x Lab) and Occy (Labradoodle) showing it in this video.
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