🐶✨ 5 Things You Should Do to Improve Your Dog’s Behaviour! ✨🐶
1️⃣ Choose Long Lead Walks Over Busy, Stressful Walks 🌳🐾
Give your dog space to explore and relax without the chaos of busy streets.
2️⃣ Reinforce Everything Good Your Dog Does with Food 🍖👏
Positive reinforcement is key! Reward those good behaviours with food to show your dog what you want them to do.
3️⃣ Avoid Random On-Lead Greetings 🚫🐕
Keep your dog calm and focused by skipping those potentially stressful or high excitement greetings, which can cause problems.
4️⃣ Increase Mental Stimulation and Enrichment 🧠🐶
Puzzle toys, scent games, and interactive play can keep your dog’s mind stimulated, therefore decreasing stress and boredom.
5️⃣ Keep Training Sessions Positive and Fun! 🎉📚
Make learning an enjoyable experience to build a stronger bond with your dog. They will then be more likely to listen to you!
Consistency and positive training are your best tools! 💖🐾
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Why didn’t I react to this dog jumping on me during training? 🤔
Sometimes dogs jump on us 🤷♀️
If I respond or make a big deal out of it, it can actually heighten a dogs excitement or anxiety, making their behaviour worse.
In this case, I’m working with a dog that is fear reactive to other dogs and people he doesn’t know. When he jumped on me, he might have been feeling overwhelmed and was letting me know he needed support or space. Or maybe he was trying to get to the food I was holding? Either way it’s not a big deal!
By not reacting, I’m building his trust in me and the process. I’m not sweating the small stuff; instead, I calmly redirect his focus back to our training, and move on to give him a bit of a break from training.
Remember, understanding your dog’s behaviour and why they do things, is the key to an unbreakable trust and success in your training 🐾✨
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✅ Professional Training: Learn from experienced trainers who use modern, effective methods.
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🐶 Help Hewie Find His Forever Home! 🏡
Meet Hewie, a 2-year-old male desexed Cavoodle in need of a dedicated and loving home. Although things didn’t work out in his previous home, we believe the right family is out there for him. Hewie is currently on anti-anxiety medication to help him adjust, and his new family will receive ongoing support from his vet and medication to assist him moving forwards. Additionally, you’ll get in-home training support from me at no cost for the first 3 months.
A bit about Hewie in his foster home:
- Loves to explore the property and hang out with other dogs
- Has seen horses and chooks with no issues noted
- Has been sleeping through the night and is toilet trained
- Good in the car
- Enjoys following around the other dogs and people in the home
Hewie would thrive in a home with:
- A quiet but active environment without young children, as he can become scared with loud noises
- At least one well-socialised dog, as he gets along well with other dogs and benefits from having other dogs to learn from
- Someone committed to spending time on his training each day
- Someone who can be home most of the time initially to help him settle into his new environment
- Regular grooming appointments to keep his coat healthy and assist with training
You will receive support from his amazing vet, who is currently fostering him, along with myself. Please share this post so we can find Hewie the permanent, loving home he deserves. 🐾❤️
If you think you could be the right fit for Hewie or know someone who might be, please reach out to me via message or email.
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Join our Foundation Skills Classes starting on July 30th! Build a strong training foundation for your dog with expert guidance and positive techniques. Sign up now to create a lasting bond and ensure success. 🐾
Consent in animal training is crucial for building trust and a positive relationship. 🤝
Using coercion, force and punishment leads to an increase in fear and stress, undermining progress and well-being. With a consent-based approach to training, you’ll achieve more positive outcomes without the associated risks! 🦜
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Training E.Z., our blue-throated conure rescue, with a clicker! 🦜 Watch how far he’s come in building confidence and mastering new behaviours.
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It’s never been a better time to get help! 👏
Existing and new clients can enjoy a 20% discount on our regular fees for private training throughout July by booking between 9am-3pm, Tuesday to Friday.
These sessions could also include taking your dog off site for walk & trains to assist them with their training/behaviour plans!
Don’t miss our free live sessions on dog behavior and training every month. Tune in and learn from the experts!
We understand the struggles that come with having a reactive, aggressive, or anxious dog. Despite your best efforts, sometimes poor genetics and mental health conditions make it hard for some dogs to cope in this world.
It’s okay to have wanted a dog you could take everywhere – to cafes, parks, and markets, or one that fits in seamlessly anywhere and with anyone. It’s okay to wish for a dog you can leave at home without fear of destruction.
We see you 🧡
Perfect Paws Behaviour Solutions is here to support you, no matter where you are in the world 🤝
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I want to take a moment to talk about something really important: keeping your dog on a leash when in public. Today, we had a close call with an off-leash dog that approached us. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it could have been much worse.
Even if your dog is friendly, it’s crucial to keep them leashed. Not all dogs want to be approached, and some may react negatively. It’s about respecting everyone’s right to walk in peace. In this case the dog I was working with is highly dog reactive and having this dog approach them negatively impacts our training!
Please, let’s be responsible and considerate pet owners. Keep your dog on a leash in public areas. It ensures the safety and comfort of everyone. Thank you
When the rain won’t let up or it’s too hot to walk outside, don’t let it stop your dog’s exercise and training! 🐾🌧️
Head to your local pet store and focus on quality rather than quantity! For some dogs an enriching experience like this may actually be more beneficial for them than the same boring walk around your streets. Work on loose leash walking and staying calm in public. Perfect for rainy days or when it’s too hot to be out with your dog! 🏃♂️
If your dog doesn’t cope well in busy places like this - reach out to us and we can help! 🤝
Thanks to @petbarn for having us 🐶
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Punishment in training only serves to suppress behaviour, not to achieve behaviour change 👎
When we use punishment, we might stop an unwanted behaviour temporarily, but it doesn’t teach our dogs what we want them to do instead. This approach can create fear and anxiety, leading to more behavioural issues down the line.
Instead, focus on positive reinforcement and reward-based training. Celebrate and reward the behaviours you want to see more of! And instead of setting your dog up for failure, set them up for success instead and reinforce that! By doing this, you build trust, strengthen your bond, and encourage lasting behaviour change. 🤝🐾
Sunny was scared of this drinking tap sign! 🐶🚰
Here’s why we think so:
1️⃣ The basketball sound stopped, but Sunny’s reaction didn’t change.
2️⃣ On walks, he reacted the same way to other similar tall signs.
Here’s what we did to help:
1️⃣ Moved Sunny to a distance where he was aware of the sign but not terrified.
2️⃣ Kept the lead long and slack, giving him the choice to move where he felt comfortable.
3️⃣ Used treats and games to show Sunny that the sign wasn’t a threat but a signal for good things!
Remember, you can’t reward emotions like fear or anxiety with reassurance and treats!
What not to do:
❌ NEVER force a dog into a stressful situation to “expose” them. This is called flooding and is harmful and just teaches them that you can’t be t
If your dog has faced something similar, share what worked for you in the comments! ⬇️🐾
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Sunny had a sudden scare during our walk and train. Can you spot what startled him? 🐾😱
Watch closely and share your thoughts below! We’ll be sharing an update soon on how we helped Sunny overcome this stressful event.
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🐾 Proper puppy training and socialisation are key to a happy, well-adjusted furry friend! 🐶 It's not just about meeting every dog in sight. We want to create purposeful, positive associations with whatever it is our puppy is experiencing in that moment. Remember it’s our job to keep our puppies safe and out of harms way! How do you know how a random dog is going to react to your puppy? That's why it's crucial to prioritise purposeful experiences and avoid unnecessary risks. Using a marker word (“yes”) followed with a high value food reward, we guide our puppies to stay calm and neutral around other dogs, preventing over-excitement and negative emotions. We can do this all from a distance! Seeking professional guidance ensures you set your puppy up for a lifetime of confidence and positive emotions about the world. Remember, a little patience and training go a long way in shaping your pup's future! I always recommend to avoid a dog you don’t know and schedule meet ups with other social, safe dogs instead 🌟 #PuppyTraining #PositiveReinforcement #SocialisationGoals
🐾 Looking for a fun and healthy way to treat your furry friend? Introducing our DIY Kong recipe! 🐶
Spoon into your enrichment toys for a quick and nutritious on-the-go option.
For the picky pups, after filling, plug with natural yogurt or cream cheese for an extra tasty twist
You can also add your dog’s favourite treats to make the Kong even more irresistible!
Keep your pup happy, healthy, and entertained with our Kong recipe – because they deserve the best! 🐕💚
Reactive Dog Group Classes Info 🐶
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These pups had their very first junior skills class on Tuesday night! 🌟
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