Dogs are contextual little learners
ATTN
Dogs are contextual
Some more than others (looks at Bane the dumb dumb)
Just because you train them something in one location, with one type of distraction, with you at a certain distance from them, with a certain tone of voice, etc etc etc ... Does not mean they will generalize to other environments, other distractions, varying distances and tone.
You have to proof it and proof it and proof it again. Same rules and boundaries, same rewards, if you are changing anything external - expect less, pay more and gradually increase distraction/vary rewards as your dog can handle it.
Don't get mad at your dog because "he knows this" - no, if he values your reward, and he finds your boundaries relevant, if he doesn't do it it's because he doesn't know and you need to ...
Say it together
PROOF IT!!!!
Thank you.
PS. Clearly this isn't something I've necessarily taught and need to proof, it's just a video that indicates how changing a tiny part of the picture for dogs can completely throw them have them "forget" the exercise/behaviour entirely.
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Drusilla training ✨
I've been training Drusilla. She's the best damn little rat. So smart and so determined. Loves yoghurt 🤣 will see how far we get. Ps. Drusilla is deaf so we aren't using a clicker, the box "earthquake" indicates the yoghurt is coming.
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#rattraining #trainingrats #ratsofinstagram #petrats #drusilla #girlyrat #deafrat #deaf
It will get nasty cause I'm sick 👏 of 👏 it 👏 Just recall your dogs, if you can't, keep them on lead. Thanks in advance from every reactive/fearful dog in Perth.
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#dogsofperth #perthdogs #perthdogtraining #dogtraining #perthdogtrainer #reactivedog #behaviourmodification #reactivedogs #reactivity #recall #offleashreliability #hesfriendly
Missing you. 💔
I try not to think about Bun too often at the moment because if I do it's more often than not immediate tears. But putting up the Christmas tree, finding his stocking and realizing it's the first Christmas without him in my entire adult life was rough.
I was crying anyway so I made this video of him at Christmas over the last 5 years.
He's here with us I think. 🪽🥀🎄
Safe, solid, reliable off-leash freedom brought to you by existential feeding & e-collar training ❤️
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Wanna learn how to get this? Hit me up 💞
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#ecollartraining #ecollartechnologies #offleashlife #dogtrainer #lovemyjob
Basics Group Class fun
Basics Group Class fun ❤️ sorry I swear too much.
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(Also not sorry xx)
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#perthdogs #perthdogtraining #groupclasses #dogtraininggroupclass #basicobedience #realworld #realworlddogtraining #dogtrainer
THE PUP-PASSPORT Puppy Raising Guide
Online Download
Welcome to almost everything I know about raising a confident, well-rounded puppy.
This is SUCH an exciting time, and a time you will never get back, so as much work as puppies are try to really enjoy every moment! They really are the cutest little potatoes.
BUT! Your pup will be a lot of work. I hope you're ready! In this 40 page document you will find information on the things I find most important when raising new pups.
Follow this link or use the QR code to download!
https://www.holistichounddogtraining.com/the-pup-passport
POV: you spend the evening with Ferris 🤣🖤🥹
It's all about CONFIDENCE baby ❤️
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Sharing some results. Some big things I focus on within my business is socialisation, off-leash reliability and dog-dog aggression. Winnie the Vizsla and Chester the border collie are 2 dogs I've recently worked with who have kicked some BIG goals just recently.
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During this video you see them navigate a public, off-leash dog beach in Perth perfectly without fault and making amazing choices. They both met multiple dogs AND ran around with helper Ferris too. Now read where they came from for reference.......
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Winnie's owner came to me for a bunch of things but these were her main goals:
"A calmer, more confident dog who I feel can trust around other dogs. I understand she doesn't need to be everyone's best friend. I would love to be able to go to a dog park and not have to stress that if a dog comes up to us Winnie will snap at it and a attack/fight ensue. Especially the beach because that is my happy place and it's depressing not being able to take her there because she loves it too....I just want to be able to walk her freely and not be on edge 24/7 that a dog will come up that she won't like and all hell will break loose."
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Chesters owners had this to say about him:
"He’s been socialised and does have a few dog friends, but he has a long list of breeds he is not happy about, and is very aggressive especially to young bouncy dogs on and off lead. His aggression with other dogs scares me, and he has bitten other dogs, cyclists and a runner. I would like him to relax a little and just be a dog. I’m not expecting miracles but I'd love to relax a little myself and not be a constant meerkat."
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I guess if you watch the video you'll see just how far they've come 🥰❤️
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So very proud of you guys Rachael and Mel for putting in the work and now reaping the rewards!
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This is why I do what I do. To allow dogs to live their absolute most free, safe, fulfilled and content life possible.
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If you or someone you know i
Sigh. Maybe one dog would have been enough 🫠🤣 #welcometothecircus #nosleepforthewicked #nosleepforthemultidogowner
Thank you @kustomkennels for this stunning piece of furniture ❤️ we adore it and are already planning Banes xx
If anyone was on the fence about getting a Kustom Kennel... Just do it. You won't regret it.
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