You can do what you put mind to! 🥰
This is why in our training sessions, I like to focus a lot on the owner - their mindset to training and their expectations and goals with their dog.
If you don't believe the goals you want to want to reach with your dog is possible, you won't succeed.
If you have a mindset where you are open to learning, flexible to adjust your approach and are willing to push yourself to grow and get uncomfortable - you will get there!
Ps - you'll know you've got a got reward system in place when you say 'yes' and your dog comes barrelling back to you! Good work Iggs!
Dex lives in an apartment block and is overstimulated as soon as he hits the sidewalk.
He has a lot of energy which gets channelled into frustration on the leash (on tight sidewalks) and reactions to other dogs and the environment.
He doesn't have an interest for toys outside (and is not interested in food in busy environments- as many can relate!) - but loves to smell and explore!
So to benefit Dex and what he needs - we took his training to the park and worked him on a long line.
He was able to take food and engage with me - which is very difficult and sometimes impossible for him in his busy surroundings at home.
We started to work on some basic training with regular breaks and rewards to take in the environment.
Nothing I'm doing here is fancy or complicated - which is exactly how training should be! This is something his owners can start to do to help build value in them and provide exercise and an appropriate outlet for him.
Training doesn't start in busy environments - it starts in your home, at parks and in areas where your dog can be successful first. Then once they understand what you want and you have more control and understanding of your pup, you can conquer busier environments!
(Facebook won't allow me to add multiple videos but both are on Instagram)
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Got a nervous dog or one who is overly stimulated in new environments?
Go back to basics and work on setting realistic expectations that your dog can achieve while outside.
So if your dog struggles to walk well on leash with limited distractions - avoid trying to work on this in environments they are overwhelmed in.
I see this being a huge frustration for dog and owner - meaning no one wins.
Instead - work on play in new environments, reward your dog for any engagement with you and work on building their confidence around things that are challenging to them.
The beauty of new environments is that it gives you an opportunity to be a better teacher and guide for your dog and allows you to learn more about your dog.
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Today we continued work on Ragnar's leash skills.
No - we didn't start this for the first time in a new environment.
We worked on conditioning the tools separately and building his motivation up around the home first.
This video was just down the street and he already was much more distracted - just because your dog knows something at home, doesn't mean it generalises in a new environment.
At the start you'll see him on a harness as we did some play to begin, before I swap him over for some training on the head collar.
You'll notice his motivation to engage is much higher and he is happy to do so on a loose leash - this is what I always strive for in training.
It will take more work to build the foundations but once you have them (and it's done well) - you have a well trained and happy dog at the end of it.
We all know training is a forever process as we grow with our dog - but if you start the work early, it becomes easier and more rewarding for all much quicker!
Ragnar is 1yr old and is currently in a spooked by a lot of things outside- I'll be doing some sessions to advance his training whilst also continuing to expose him to new things in a fun way!
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There's always more to learn 🥰
Sometimes when I go to share a video, I'm quickly humbled by how much I still have yet to learn with training - but that's exactly what I love about it.
Every dog and owner teaches me something new - and I love the challenge.
Growing up I always loved people, animals and problem solving - and I've been blessed with the ability that my mission encompasses all 3!
For the dog owners out there on your journey training your dog - it can be so helpful to film your sessions. Sometimes when you take a look from the outside, it can become clear on what you need to work on next.
I really aim to find the humour when training - even when it feels frustrating or like you're taking steps backwards some days.
Remember to play with your pup each day 🥰 don't take training too seriously that you can't stop to have a laugh or appreciate the moment you're in. Training your dog isn't an overnight process - it takes time but is so worth it.
Happy weekend 🙏🌈
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If you can recognise that you also need training too, you're already ahead of the curve 😎👌
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