Dog Training With Heart

26/08/2023

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25/08/2023

Dogs show greater brain sensitivity to the speech directed at them than to adult-directed speech, especially if spoken by women, according to a new study in Communications Biology.

10/08/2023

Some very interesting new research.

Researchers discovered that the complexity of a dog's facial markings affects human interpretation of their expressions.

11/03/2023

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tGlUZWNjxPA

In 2014, 60 Minutes first attempted to answer the age-old question: does your dog really love you? "60 Minutes" is the most successful te...

17/09/2022

Happy 15th Birthday to the love of my life!

28/07/2022

How many hours a day do you exercise your pooch?

Repetitive Behavior Problems in Dogs 🐕

Tail chasing? Self-biting? Surface licking? If your pet does these problematic repetitive behaviors, they may be getting too little exercise.

Today’s free article (link below) is about the factors that can lead to behavior problems in dogs.

Find out what causes repetitive behaviors in dogs and how you can address them: https://bit.ly/3B3UBRG

21/07/2022

A new study has found a link between dogs smell and vision. Very Cool!

https://phys.org/news/2022-07-links-dogs-vision.html?fbclid=IwAR2_uhdmb40KcUA2S8sPEjJGDliuKBT83ruWfop1lelaylLHAubxskgTEXQ&fs=e&s=cl

Cornell University researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs' sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs experience and navigate the world.

08/07/2022

✨For those in the group interested in delving a little deeper into their dogs behaviour. Here is a new study evaluating facial expressions as emotion indicators in dogs.

This is not a light read, but a very interesting one.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10071-021-01532-1?fbclid=IwAR0_JhcFMJIBob41ct1nLXxjHHmmgUlnFV_--YyUXeMyG5EnIi7mVbMc9YA

Facial expressions potentially serve as indicators of animal emotions if they are consistently present across situations that (likely) elicit the same emotional state. In a previous study, we used the Dog Facial Action Coding System (DogFACS) to identify facial expressions in dogs associated with co...

14/06/2022

If you know me well, then you know that family comes first. Both the two legged and four legged kind.

For this reason we will be closing our doors to focus on what matter to us most. Family!

What an amazing journey this has been over the past 5 years. I have had the pleasure of helping so many wonderful pups and their families. You have welcomed me with open arms into your households and became one big extended family to me.

Your dedication to your furry family members and commitment to their training and wellbeing has been a pleasure to be a part of.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all that have supported me and send a huge snuggle to your gorgeous pups.

Whilst I know this won’t be goodbye forever, goodbye for now.

Wishing you all the best on your training journey!

Shannon

13/05/2022

❌Can you foster a dog?

*UPDATE: All dogs have been transported from our Ipswich Animal Rehoming Centre to foster homes and our other centres. Thank you so much to everyone who fostered an animal or helped with transportation. 🙏

🚨 Due to the current weather event we are urgently needing to relocate some dogs at the Ipswich Animal Rehoming Centre.

If you are able to temporarily foster a dog please contact the Centre on 07 3059 7131. ☎️ Phone lines are busy so if you can't get through, we'd still love if you could come by to help. We have many dogs who will need somewhere dry to sleep this evening. You will need to have an area to keep them isolated from any existing pets. 🐶🐱

🚧 Please put your safety first and only drive if it is safe to do so. Remember if it’s flooded, forget it 🚫

08/05/2022

I don’t know about you, but this looks like a perfect addition for my household! 😳😂🐕

02/05/2022

A nice video on dog body language. Especially for those who frequent dog parks. 😊

https://vimeo.com/217431108?fbclid=IwAR1SL_Cqzo2_44IWVaVRMtpbXFI4ZBNTzIdz7gfVfXZ_ePJJS5S0zAxMKjI

Learn how to read dog body language with this short video.

27/04/2022

Get out those long lines and let them sniff! 😊

Let Your Pet’s Paws Touch the Earth 🌲🐾

Nature therapy was started by a Japanese tradition called shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), which was discovered to provide therapeutic effects on immune function, cardiovascular health, respiratory disease, depression, anxiety and hyperactivity disorders. 💚



Read today’s free wellness article to learn how nature therapy benefits your pet’s mind and body: https://bit.ly/3Mu4ef3

20/04/2022

Interesting study.

What you choose to put in your puppy’s bowl 🥄at an early stage can literally affect their whole life, not to mention your bank account💳 with future vet bills if you decide to add nothing to their food!

“I only feed my dog their kibble, I NEVER give them anything else!” was once a proud pet owner statement, but microbiome🦠 research proves this is a BIG mistake. Study after study shows the more diverse your pet’s bowl is, the healthier their gut and immune system can become.

A brand new study from Finnish Veterinary Scientists shows healthy human food🍗🥦 leftovers offered to puppies significantly reduces allergy symptoms and skin problems later in life. This long-term, protective effect increased the more often real foods were added, so the more exposure puppies had to a variety of healthy leftovers, the more protection there was from developing skin issues down the road.

“…even if the dog🐶 eats 80% of its food as dry, adding a minimum of 20% of the food as raw significantly decreased the risk of AASS [allergic skin disease] later in life.” – Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman

According to the scientists, feeding a variety raw or minimally processed, real food early in life may lead to microbial exposure that enhances the immune system early on, reducing allergic responses later in life. Some of the foods owners fed in this study were fish🐟 and meats🥩, vegetables🍆 and roots🍠, culinary mushrooms🍄, buttermilk and other fermented milk products🥛 and berries🫐.

In our new book, The Forever Dog, we list over 40 of our favorite fresh foods from the fridge to add to your dog’s bowl, backed by the most surprising new science as to why they’re so amazing at building health and longevity! We also show you how to add them in a way that keeps your pup’s nutrition in balance. You’ll want to check out the section called: “Core Longevity Toppers: Superfoods You Can Share with Your Dog on a Daily Basis.” We’ve also included handy charts on which foods are best at building your dog’s microbiome, powerful polyphenol-rich foods, as well as a long list of fast-n-fresh training treats, if you’re on the go. The Forever Dog book is now available for pre-order worldwide! www.ForeverDog.com/about

19/03/2022

ARE LAUNDRY CHEMICALS AFFECTING YOUR PETS’ SKIN & HEALTH?

If you wash your pet blankets and beds using popular fabric softeners and dryer sheets, that “just washed” fresh smell comes from chemicals called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can negatively impact your pets’ health (coughing, rashy, itchy pets, anyone?).

Dr. Anne Steinmann’s UW-Seattle research team found more than 25 VOCs emitted from dryer vents using these products, including well-known respiratory irritants like Acetone, Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, but also Pentane (which causes skin rashes and upset stomach), Ethyl Acetate (on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list; causes anemia, changes in white blood cells and can damage the liver and kidneys), Benzyl Acetate (can be absorbed through the skin and is linked to pancreas problems) and Alpha-terpineol (causes headaches and nervous system disorders).

Our pets can do without having to breathe in these chemical residues or having to lay on them, so here’s our Forever Dog Tip of the day: replace chemical-laden fabric softeners with a non-toxic DIY option!

Recipe: Mix 6 cups white vinegar with 1 cup baking soda, let it fizz. When the fizz stops, pour mixture into a large glass container with a lid. Use 1 cup per load of laundry.

We highlight all of the of home chemical risks that can negatively impact your dog’s health in the The Forever Dog book, available now for pre-order by clicking here: https://foreverdog.com/about/ -window

13/03/2022

What are doing for your pet’s teeth?🪥🦷

If you think feeding a certain diet will clean your pet’s teeth, think again, according to recent studies, almost 90% of dogs🐶 will have developed some form of periodontal disease by 2 years of age. What’s worse, dental disease has been linked to heart🫀, kidney and liver disease in dogs!

For most, trying to brush your dog’s teeth is a nightmare! However, new surprising science has our backs! A recent peer-reviewed study found dogs who chewed on specific pieces of bones🦴 had almost 90% of tartar buildup removed and the bones did not cause any root fracture, enamel fracture, or bone resorption. The study concluded pet parents should be using specific bones for their pet’s regular oral hygiene.

However, before you run out to go purchase a bag of teeth cleaning bones, realize there are DEFINITELY rules for purchasing the right bone for your dog! In the “Raw Bone Rules” section of our upcoming book, The Forever Dog, we not only highlight the new scientific benefits of giving your dog raw bones but we also cover all the steps in selecting the right bone for your canine companion. P.S. - Our new book is now available for pre-order worldwide! www.foreverdog.com

17/02/2022

How is your dog’s dental health?

What are doing for your pet’s teeth?🪥🦷

If you think feeding a certain diet will clean your pet’s teeth, think again, according to recent studies, almost 90% of dogs🐶 will have developed some form of periodontal disease by 2 years of age. What’s worse, dental disease has been linked to heart🫀, kidney and liver disease in dogs!

For most, trying to brush your dog’s teeth is a nightmare! However, new surprising science has our backs! A recent peer-reviewed study found dogs who chewed on specific pieces of bones🦴 had almost 90% of tartar buildup removed and the bones did not cause any root fracture, enamel fracture, or bone resorption. The study concluded pet parents should be using specific bones for their pet’s regular oral hygiene.

However, before you run out to go purchase a bag of teeth cleaning bones, realize there are DEFINITELY rules for purchasing the right bone for your dog! In the “Raw Bone Rules” section of our upcoming book, The Forever Dog, we not only highlight the new scientific benefits of giving your dog raw bones but we also cover all the steps in selecting the right bone for your canine companion. P.S. - Our new book is now available for pre-order worldwide! www.foreverdog.com

15/12/2021

ALL HAIL MOTHER NATURE’S ORIGINAL SUPERFOOD FOR DOGS🐶, THE ALMIGHTY EGG🥚 AKA NATURE’S MULTIVITAMIN!

When sourcing the perfect longevity snack for your dog, the humble egg🥚 should be at the top of your list! If there was such a thing as a perfect food for pets, it would be eggs. They are rich in bioavailable amino acids, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while being relatively low in calories and carbs. Whether from chicken🐔, quail, or ducks🦆, eggs are nature’s nutrition bombs!

Eggs🥚 contain all ten essential amino acids needed to support effective muscle growth, recovery and maintenance. Eggs are also rich in choline, a nutrient crucial to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which aids brain function, memory, and may help treat & even prevent “doggy dementia”.🧠

Lastly, research shows as many as 60% of dogs have signs of arthritis🦴, on x-rays, and one veterinary study found dogs who consumed egg shell membrane had significantly less joint pain, so start feeding your pets more eggs as treats!

What’s the best way to feed an egg?🍳

The fastest method, obviously, is to offer them raw… this is how animals have been eating eggs for millennia. However, according to science, lightly cooking the egg protein (called avidin) makes the B vitamin biotin easier to absorb but if you opt to cook you eggs, remember to not overcook them! Logically, applying too much heat to good food is a naturally destructive process. The chemistry of heating foods looks a lot like unwinding molecules, for better or for worse. Heating egg whites is generally beneficial, however, the yolks would do better with less heat, because heat damages fats and vital nutrients inside.

Soft boiled is the ultimate way to cook an egg🥚 (this is when you boil an egg, but it’s still a little runny and the yolk is definitely not hard) because the fats and nutrients in the yolk essentially have three protective layers from oxidation – the water, eggshell, and egg white. This way, all of the good stuff in the egg yolk is maximally preserved while the whites are cooked enough for best protein utilization and removal of avidin.

Instructions for soft boiling:
Fill a medium pot with water and heat to a gentle simmer, just below boiling. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the water and let simmer for 7 minutes (6 minutes for a runnier egg).

When choosing eggs, go for pastured, free-range eggs to get the most nutrients. One egg is about seventy calories. My 30lb dog Shubie gets an egg on her meal several times a week.

In our new book, The Forever Dog, we list over 40 of our favorite longevity foods you add to your pup’s bowl, backed by the most surprising new science as to why they’re so amazing at building health and longevity! We also show you how to add them in a way that keeps your pup’s nutrition in balance.

You’ll want to check out the section called: “Core Longevity Toppers: Superfoods You Can Share with Your Dog on a Daily Basis.” We’ve also included handy charts on which foods are best at building your dog’s microbiome🦠, powerful polyphenol-rich foods🫐, as well as a long list of fast-n-fresh training treats, if you’re on the go. The Forever Dog book is now available for order worldwide! https://www.foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity

13/12/2021

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

We are excited to announce the winner of our Cute Pooch Photo Competition is
🥁🥁🥁 .
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Cute
Pooch Photo Competition!
There were so many fantastic entries with some beautiful photography and some
very cute pups.
has won a Pooch Package valued at $1,698.
Please join us in congratulating our winner. 👏👏👏
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy new year! 🎄🎁🎅🏼
Stay tuned for an exciting competition in the new year!

06/12/2021

Our photo competition is closed. The winner will be announced Sunday 12th of December 2021. Just in time for Christmas. 🎄

30/11/2021

If you are interested in raw feeding this is an interesting study on a mixed diet of raw and kibble and its effect on developing skin allergy.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211118203742.htm?fbclid=IwAR2adx2A1bhdzAJuSbtI6MKgDFfEasHLBG7aZ-LfAjSJTTxG1sWegk0tMw8

Puppyhood dietary factors may affect the onset of canine allergy and atopy related skin symptoms in adulthood, according to a new study.

28/11/2021

Question Time!

What is your biggest motivation for committing to training your reactive dog?

I’m interested to hear from other owners their overall goal and motivation for sticking to training?

Pic For Attention. 🧡😊🐕

23/11/2021

🔹CLOSING SOON🔹

✨ 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

It’s been a tough year, so we wanted to do something extra special for you!
We are giving you the chance to win a Luxury Escape at Spicers Tamarind Retreat, QLD.

✨𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 ✨

1. Take a cute photo of your dog. Upload the photo to Instagram and tag in the image.

2. Follow our Instagram account Dog Training With Heart

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogtrainingwithheart/?hl=en

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞

Pooch Package Spicers Tamarind Retreat
• The competition winner will enjoy 2 nights stay in the Pooch Friendly Orchard Villa at Spicers Tamarind Retreat valued at $𝟏,𝟔𝟗𝟖. Dinner and Breakfast included.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫

Smiling Dog Co. Pet ID Tag
•We will be selecting one winner each month who will receive a ID Tag valued at $19.99.
🐕 From my Woof Pack to Yours, Good Luck! 🐕
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▪️Competition Terms and Conditions can be view via the link in Bio.

23/11/2021

Is your dog stressed by these common household noises?

IS YOUR ALARM A HEALTH HAZARD TO YOUR PET?! ⏰🐾

We easily recognize when loud noises like fireworks🎆 or thunderstorms⛈ trigger anxiety, but are pet parents not recognizing the fear and anxiety that common household noises may be causing? A recent study found that pet parents underestimate their dog’s stress when exposed to common household noises such as a vacuum, an alarm, the battery chirping in a smoke detector, the microwave, or sounds we can’t hear like ultrasonic pest repellant devices. According to research, these loud or high-pitched noises increase cortisol in your dog’s body and could negatively impact their behavior, health, and possibly lifespan.🧬

🎙In this week’s Inside Scoop podcast, we discussed this latest study and share easy hacks to reduce your pet’s exposure to these noises. We also cover how to use a multi-modal approach of exercise, nutritional therapy, training, and if necessary, medication to address anxiety. Plus if your pet suffers from noise phobia, find out why you’ll want to incorporate ashwagandha into their diet.🌱

To join the Inside Scoop and watch the replay of this podcast as well as all previous videos and podcasts, click here: https://facebook.com/becomesupporter/PlanetPawsMedia/

Or go the Planet Paws page and you can get to the Inside Scoop group by clicking on the “Become a Supporter" button - https://facebook.com/PlanetPawsMedia

17/11/2021

Some great tips to support your aging dog. 🧡

https://nancytanner.com/2021/11/16/top-10-tips-living-with-a-senior-dog/

Senior dogs are similar to puppies, they are opposite sides of the same coin, a tender trap of sorts. A senior dog will require more of your time, more of your observational skills, and a gentler a…

17/11/2021

Want to help you dog live longer? Am interesting read about spinach!

One of the Best Foods to Slow Dog Aging: Spinach!🍃🐶

Folate is an essential B vitamin💊 found in food. It helps with the production of DNA and without folate new, healthy DNA cannot be created. Cell biologist and longevity researcher Rhonda Patrick, PhD, maintains that “a deficiency in folate is equivalent to standing under ionizing radiation due to the DNA damage it causes.” And DNA🧬 damage is a BIG contributor to aging.

More recently, folate has also been shown to play a role in protecting telomeres, those important structures at the end of chromosomes that are shortened with age and lifestyle choices; shorter telomeres are associated with shorter lifespan and higher incidence of disease. Being highly heat-sensitive🔥, folate is one of the first nutrients to be inactivated in processed pet food.

In addition to its many vitamins and minerals, spinach provides antioxidants tied to anti-inflammation and disease protection. These include kaempferol, a flavonoid shown to reduce the risk of cancer, as well as slow its growth and spread. Another, called quercetin, has been linked to possible protective effects on memory🧠 as well as heart disease🫀 and type 2 diabetes. Two of the lesser-known glycoglycerolipid components of spinach🍃 include sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol (SQDG) and monogalactosyl diacylglycerol (MGDG), which are known for their anti-cancer activity. Overall, spinach contains the second-largest quantity of total glycoglycerolipids among other popular vegetables!

How to prepare spinach🍃 for you and your dog?

Scientists say the best way to consume spinach for maximum lutein intake may be puréed. That’s because when spinach is chopped into small pieces, more lutein is released from the leaves. Older research found that cooking also impacts the folate content of spinach; boiling slashed this B vitamin level by nearly half. Steaming, however, resulted in no significant loss of folate! Cooking also diminishes the vitamin E levels in spinach (and reduces oxalates, if you want to reduce oxalate consumption) but actually increases the amount of beta carotene. So it can be served cooked or raw.

Looking for an easy recipe to get spinach into your dog? Try making our Spinach Longevity Cubes! 🍃🧊🐾

INGREDIENTS-

* 5 ounces of fresh or steamed spinach🍃 (preferably organic)
* 2/3 cup of water (even better, try bone🦴, beef🐮 or chicken🐔 broth, preferably organic)

INSTRUCTIONS-

* Add spinach and water (or broth) in a blender and puree. If the mixture seems too thick, add in extra broth.🍵
* Pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.🧊
* Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Add 1 ice cube🧊 per 30lbs of body weight🐕 a day to your dog’s meal.

This is one simple and powerful way to add longevity benefits to your dog’s bowl! Looking for more ideas or recipes? Check out our new book The Forever Dog with dozens of other suggestions available here: www.foreverdog.com

11/11/2021

Beautiful Lola!

09/11/2021

Do you feed golden paste in your dogs meals?

WHY THIS LONGEVITY HERB IS A MUST ADD TO YOUR DOG’S DIET! 🐶🍠

Cancer is considered the leading cause of sickness and death in dogs. In fact, when it comes to the golden retriever, one study found that 68.3% of golden retrievers were diagnosed with some form of cancer and 65.0% of golden retrievers had a death attributable to cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 6 million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs each year. “Since not all pets receive medical care or a definitive cancer diagnosis, this number likely would rise if every pet saw a veterinarian annually.” 📈- AAHA

One of the world's most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment is a medicinal herb that so desperately needs to be incorporated into our pets’ lives. 🌿 That herb is turmeric root. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years not only as a spice but also as a medicinal herb, and now science is beginning to understand why. 👩🏼‍🔬 Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies, and has been shown to have anti-aging properties.

Over the years, curcumin has been studied as a potential tool to both reduce as well as possibly treat, different forms of cancer.🦠 Various studies have found that curcumin can help kill tumor cells, as well as inhibit tumor growth in test tube and animal studies. With the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, curcumin plays a significant role in suppressing the metastasis of cancer cells.

In addition, curcumin has also been shown to help boost the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and improve cognition by making omega-3 DHA, more available in the brain.🧠 This means that in addition to improving memory, and maybe even delaying memory loss, curcumin-boosted BDNF could be effective in delaying or even halting age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

More recent research has discovered curcumin may also protect the body from oxidative stress and damage caused by advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Studies show that cooking some foods at high heat results in the formation of more than ten to hundred times of new AGEs in foods. Processed canned and kibble dog food may contain significantly high levels of these AGEs. Animal and human studies show dietary AGEs result in increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and potentially organ damage, with more than half of absorbed AGEs bound in the liver and kidney. Accumulation of AGEs in the body over time may be a significant contributor of aging. Curcumin has been shown to not only protect the body from AGE’s damage but may also inhibit the formation of AGEs in the body.

👉 Our suggested dose for dogs: 50 to 250 mg two times a day, this is roughly 2 mg per pound of body weight twice a day. *Based on curcumin's naturally low bioavailability, source a product that has been formulated for increased absorption.

As with people, the longest lived dogs often have healthy dietary habits in common. In the Herbs for Health section of our new book, The Forever Dog, turmeric is one of the many herbs we recommend sharing with your dog. We also explain how to incorporate herbs into your dog’s meals, along with how much to feed. 🐾 Get your copy now: foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity