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Dog Training from your dog's point of view.

Delta accredited trainer using science-based, positive reinforcement training techniques to help you raise the dog of your dreams.

01/11/2024

The number of LOST DOGS posted on social media is staggering. When dogs get lost, a simple name tag with your mobile number can save them from undergoing the stressful experience of being dropped at a vet’s clinic, in the lucky event someone picked them up. Moreover, if there’s no microchip with your updated details to contact you, the vet will arrange your dog to be transferred to a shelter. I wouldn't want my dog going through this ordeal, would you?
* Make sure your dog always has a name tag with your mobile number on their collar or harness.
*Make sure your dog is microchipped, and your contact details are up-to-date
*Make sure the local vets’ scanning system can read your dog’s microchip
*Make sure your back yard is secured and check for this regularly
*Use a baby gate or playpen to prevent your dog from running out the door.
*Make sure your dog has a reliable recall but be aware that no recall is 100% reliable. The fact that your dog's recall is good with you doesn’t mean they’ll come back to a dog-sitter with the same reliability.
*Consider investing on an AirTag or similar
*Take extra care in crowded places, with loud noises, during festivities or weather events. If in doubt, put your dog on the lead.

30/10/2024

As Halloween approaches, let's keep our dogs safe and comfortable during the festivities! Here are some key things to watch out for:

👻 Costumes: While we love dressing up, some dogs find costumes uncomfortable or restrictive. Dogs are most happy in their 'birthday suit'.

🍬 Candy Danger: Many Halloween treats, especially chocolate and anything with xylitol, are toxic to dogs. Keep candy bowls and trick-or-treat bags out of their reach!

🎆 Strangers at the Door: All the knocks and doorbells can make some dogs overexcited or worried. Consider creating a safe, quiet space for your dog to relax away from the commotion, or keep them leashed to prevent accidental door dashing.

🎃 Decorations: Keep an eye on curious pups around spooky decorations—especially ones with small parts or lights that can be chewed on, glow sticks and jack-o-lanterns with candles.

🌙 After Dark Walks: With more trick-or-treaters out at night, ensure your dog has an ID tag, is on a leash and wears reflective gear if you’re taking them out for a walk.

Let’s keep Halloween fun for our dogs by keeping them safe and stress-free! 🧡🐕👻

27/10/2024

While humans might feel the need for speed when taking their dogs out for walks, most dogs really benefit from having lots of time to sniff during their outings. In the same way humans see the world primarily through their eyes, dogs see the world through their noses! Sniffing provides lots of mental stimulation, it allows your dog to engage in a natural behaviour, it satisfies your dog’s curiosity and it lowers their heart rate, slowing them down and helping them relax. So next time you take your dog for a walk, fight back that need for speed and let your dog snuffle in peace.

20/10/2024

Another fantastic event, raising awareness about safety around dogs, babies and toddlers. We had so many people interested in learning about dog body language! Thanks everyone for popping in!

29/09/2024

Have you ever studied a second language and tried using it in real life situations while travelling? Chances are, if you did, you would have probably found it much harder to use it than you thought. One thing is practising a new language in a controlled environment like a class or while sitting with a friend, and a completely different one when using it out in the real world. Background noise, other people talking, a particular topic or a person’s unique way of speaking, among many other factors, can interfere with our understanding of what’s being said or ability to convey the message we want. Something similar happens with our dogs during training.
When we train our dogs at home, learning tends to happen fast and dogs may respond to ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘stay’, etc. pretty effectively. This usually leads us to believe our dog ‘knows’ these cues and we expect them to respond with the same fluency when out and about. The chances are they’ll struggle, and we waste no time labelling them ‘stubborn’. What happens to us when using a foreign language is similar to what happens to dogs when we request behaviours from them in a distracting environment. There might be noise, people, other dogs, birds, scents, open spaces, unfamiliar areas, etc., which can interfere with our dog’s ability to listen, understand and respond to our cues.
Helping our dogs generalise the cues they’ve learnt at home by progressively practising them in new places and situations, and around distractions is a pivotal step to achieving training success.

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