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COMMENT FOR DISCUSSION My Dog Won't Play! These video responses are intended to promote healthy discussion. We have covered the persons name on each. Please keep comments respectful, but feel free to bring different views. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining

Chloe & Sunny 💛 #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #puppytraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray

COMMENT FOR DISCUSSION Crates are like Jail Cells These video responses are intended to promote healthy discussion. We have covered the persons name on each. Please keep comments respectful, but feel free to bring different views. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining

COMMENT FOR DISCUSSION Dog Nipping Fingers These video responses are intended to promote healthy discussion. We have covered the persons name on each. Please keep comments respectful, but feel free to bring different views. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining

How to Break Up a Dog Fight

HOW TO BREAK UP A DOG FIGHT 🛑 THIS IS NOT A TUTORIAL. This video is for discussion purposes and is a demonstration of the techniques Dave has used in the past. All attempts to break up fighting dogs hold significant risk to the people intervening. There are also many variables and one piece of advice will not be the answer for all scenarios. 🐕 Please SHARE. #dogfight #dogattack #dogaggression #fearfuldog #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #puppytraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray

Chloe & Sunny? 🤔 What do you notice? #dogtraining #obediencetraining #rescuedog #focusedheel

My Dog Doesn't Like Getting in the Car ✅ Condition a terminal marker ✅ Reward away from the car ✅ Avoid pressure/conflict ✅ Be patient #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining #shelterdog

MEDICATING ANXIETY For or Against? We frequently get asked this question. Dave discusses some of our thoughts, and reasons behind our approach on this important topic. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining #anxiousdog #fearfuldog

WORKING DOG HEADACHES 🤔 Do you have a working breed that is driving you nuts? 🤔 Why isn't the standard training approach working? ✅ Working dogs need working dog development ✅ Find the right trainer ✅ Commit to the process #workingdog #gsd #dobermann #rottweiler #malinois #kelpie #bordercollie #sportsdog #germanshepherd #cattledog

EXISTING DAYCARE CLIENTS Day Train Program Cost: $360 (10 week program) To book please chat to the team. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Our Day Train program is an add-on service, suitable for all existing daycare clients. The purpose of this program is to develop foundational training skills and to provide extra activity/enrichment for the dogs in the program. Clients in the program will be given access to a video library with demonstrations of all training exercises used in the program. At the end of each session the client will receive a text from their trainer, detailing which video tutorials relate to the day’s training session, so you can continue working on the exercises at home. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #doglovers #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining #dogdaycare #doggydaycare

REACTIVITY/LEASH AGGRESSION Dave McKelson Sat, July 20th (Pizza dinner 🍕) 3pm-9:30pm Learn highly effective strategies to modify and manage reactivity/leash aggression. Reactivity/leash aggression and human/dog aggression as a whole has become a key focus of ours at Pro Dog. Learn how to create a meaningful and multi layered relationship with your dog. Link below: 👇👇👇 https://www.prodogtraining.com.au/events-calendar/leash-aggression-dave-mckelson-july20/ #reactivity #aggressivedog #dogtraining #melbournedogs #reactivedog #rehomeddog #puppytraining #reactivedog

WALK THE WALK Reactivity/Leash Aggression Many of our trainers have rehomed dogs that started with significant behavioural issues. Many of these dogs, like the two in this video are now used daily to assist dogs with these very same issues. We live it, the same way you do. Our advice is based on real world experience and results. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining #reactivity

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FOCUSED HEEL Nikki & Gouda A focused heel is made up of many many small independent skills and components that we ultimately tie together. All of the pieces are essential to build a coordinated and clear picture for the dog. A loose lead walk is a completely separate training exercise. #dogtraining #focusedheel #heel #dogsport #melbournedogs #westfootscray #dogtrainer #sportsdog #littledogs #bullybreeds

CAN MORE THAN ONE PERSON TRAINING A DOG? Will a dog train and listen to multiple people in the home? Here are some key strategies. #melbournedogs #reactivedog #dogtraining #reactivity #rescuedog #rehomeddog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #leashaggression

RECALL: Dynamic Rewards There are many pieces in developing a reliable and strong recall. Creating strong rewarding moments is far more important than practicing neat repetitions that look nice. We do train a sit finish, but it's trained separately and layered in at a later stage in the training process. WE HAVE A VID COMING SOON ON THIS PART OF THE PROCESS. In the early stages, focus on developing a strong desire/attitude in the dog to complete the behaviour and maximise the value of the rewarding moment when the dog gets back to you. You don't need to do it the way I've demonstrated it in this video, however it is essential you find your way of maximising the reward. None of this is done without laying strong foundation work first. If you have a question relating to your dog being too distracted to even begin this: 👉 Go back to engagement sessions. We have many vids relating to this topic. 👉 If you aren't yet able to do those. 👉 Go back to developing reward systems and markers at home or in a quieter environment. We have many vids relating to this topic. #recallyourdog #recalltraining #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #rescuedog #shelterdog #rehomeddog #gsd #puppytraining #melbournedogs

‼️GIVE ME SPACE ‼️ Strategies to make sure people/dogs give us space when on the walk. A dog rushing or approaching a dog that's in training can be highly problematic. Selecting appropriate places to develop the dog is part of the process, but ensuring people know to give us space is also essential. No matter where we go, it's likely someone else will be there with their dog. #melbournedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #rehomeddog #reactivedog #doglovers #dogsport #prodogfam #westfootscray #puppytraining

HOW TO HOLD A LEAD? The leash either works for us or against us. It can be an accelerator of problematic behaviour or when used correctly it can promote desirable behaviour. Learning how to hold the lead properly great assists. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doglead #dogleash #reactivedog #rehomeddog #puppytraining #westfootscray

We posted a video recently demonstrating appropriate leash handling technique. We've had a few concerns posted in the vid feed about the risks of breaking a thumb using this technique. There's a simple physiological reason this is near impossible. The technique we are demonstrating has been used for decades across many disciplines. It's not the only technique, but it is highly effective and we've never heard a report of a broken or even injured thumb. HOW TO HOLD A LEAD? The leash either works for us or against us. It can be an accelerator of problematic behaviour or when used correctly it can promote desirable behaviour. Learning how to hold the lead properly great assists. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doglead #dogleash #reactivedog #rehomeddog #puppytraining

REACTIVITY What can the bark tell us? 🤔 High pitch = 🤔 Low pitch = #reactivedog #reactivity #rescuedog #rehomeddog #shelterdog #leashaggression #melbournedogs #workingdog #dogtrainer