Ducky chases shadows and reflections. She also has an intense prey drive around bush turkeys.
Mmmm really? Well that was before ACE freework.
Oh did I mention that she gets really nervous in new places, and when I say nervous I mean refuses to get out of the car.
Mmm.. really? Well that was before ACE FREEWORK.
FREEWORK is magic just watch the video to see it happen.
I am participating in the #petprofessionalguild #celebratinglifewithpets program.
We are promoting ethical treatment of pets.
This is my submission to the competition that they are running.
I really love working with the dogs at the #rspcanoosa, ACE FREEWORK gives them a chance to reset, rest and calm in an environment that can be quite noisy and chaotic.
Part 2 of Murphy!
Remember that Murphy bites new people in or out of the home!
In this video I am staying partly behind the pool fence not for my safety but so that Murphy stays in his comfort zone.
Not only is Murphy non reactive to a stranger in his home but is actively engaging me.
Shortly after @rachel_ratajczak and I were standing in this entertainment area with no barrier and Murphy comfortably resting beside his guardians.
No canine educators were harmed in the making of this video 🤣
The music in the background is the doorbell.
Murphy, 12 year old Kelpie X Ridgeback has always barked madly every time the door bell rang.
Previous to this video, Murphy had done some FREEWORK in the yard, so had experienced all the benefits that ACE FREEWORK brings.
I think the words of his Mum sum it all up ‘you’ve got to be kidding me’
Such a long time struggling with Murphy’s reaction to the door bell, just one FREEWORK session and some of his fave items by the door helped him deal with it himself.
Oh and did I mention that Murphy bites strangers in the home?
Wait for my next post to see how that went
A friend asked me to have a look at the play between her gorgeous Goldie and her new foster pup. She was worried it was too much.
I saw some fantastic communication between these 2 new friends.
* taking breaks during play
* self handicapping from adult dog
* acknowledgement of each others communication
Goldie is going to be a really good role model for this pup.
With such a great start this little guy is going to be a wonderful addition to some lucky persons life.
Cookie 11 week old Staffy.
ACEing her loose leash walking in #ACEfreework
It is always best to allow your dog to sniff and explore the environment. However there are times when you will need them to stay close to you to keep them safe.
11 week old Cookie ACEd 'wait' in her freework today.
I walked away to get some more treats and turned around to find her waiting there. I quickly returned and told her 'good wait' then walked away and repeated. She stayed there until I told her she could go.
This is called capturing a behaviour.
We wait for the dog to do something and tell them what it is called.
Of course in freework she is always free to opt out at anytime.
Keep watching for the next video of Cookie ACEing Loose Leash Walking.
9 week old Staffy Cookie sure hit the jackpot when she was chosen by such responsible guardians. They want to get puppy hood right. We have addressed all the natural puppy behaviours such as biting fingers, chasing fluffy slippers and 5pm witching hour all by providing ACE FREEWORK for Cookie. We understand how giving Cookie choices in her life helps her feel safe and happy. ACE FREEWORK also is creating a great bond with her new family.
Had the opportunity to demonstrate ACE FREEWORK at the Pet Expo in Brisbane over the weekend 💕💕🐾🐾
Watching Keetah here highlights that we need to consider context when reading our dog’s body language. Yawning usually indicates that a dog is uncomfortable, however, it would appear that is not what Keetah is communicating here. I would love to see your videos of dogs in similar situations
#rspcamillionpawswalk
#noosadogs
#acefreework
#freeworkfordogs
#forceandfearfreedogtraining
#aceaustralia
#noosadogcoach
#canineeducation
When someone asks me to walk their dog while they are away.
Wanji is very clear in her communication about which FREEWORK stations are her favourite. Can you tell?
When someone asks me to walk their dog while they are away.
Brydee was reactive to other dogs.
30 minutes ACE FREEWORK and Brydee was able to self regulate.
#magicoffreework
#freework
#acefreework
#dogsofnoosa
#noosadogs
#forcefreedogtraining
#fearfreedogtraining
#nocoersionneeded
#noosadogcoach
#ethicaldogtraining
#reactivedogs
#groodlesaustralia
What to do with your dog on rainy days?
FREEWORK of course!
FREEWORK is low impact exercise
FREEWORK is a sensory experience
FREEWORK helps your dog to reset, relax and rest
FREEWORK is a lovely way to bond with your dog
Do yourself and your dog a favour!
Email me now to book a session
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Video courtesy of Bohdi and Nikki French from @puptalk101
I am extremely proud to be part of the shift in the way we see and treat our dogs.
The aversive tools mentioned above are obviously harmful to our dogs physically and mentally.
Let’s rethink group obedience classes, what is their purpose? If you are looking for a dog trainer watch out for words like “fix your dog” “make your dog do this or that” if you hear that, keep searching. As a science and evidence based, force and fear free, choice based Canine Educator, my services have been engaged to deal with the fall out from these methods.
If kindness is an option, why would you choose anything else?
Still pinching myself! It has been a dream of mine to go to Tilley Farm, home of ACE FREEWORK. Looking forward to bringing all my ACE skills back to Acestralia.
