Video re cap of Goulburn dock dogs 2024 for Team Spot 😎💕
Fridays getting it done! We finally made a tik tok and are planning to get more content going on there 🐾
Progress with Mr Handsome Trix
🐶Kerb stops and targeting are generalising well
🐶Distraction work with scent and food and people well on track
🐶Targeting seats , doors , counters and poles are becoming clear , need to work on discrimination next
🐶Obstacles , protecting the right shoulder of his handler rock solid but still going to work on pushing into handler
I’m beyond so happy with this guy. Every session he does me proud. We have plenty of sniffy time , play time and outlets to let him be a dog and decompress he truely is a special guy and those involved with him have done amazing to get him where he is today.
He is a young border collie x cattle mix still a baby and entire until time to desex. His future is bright 💕🐶
Dog lovers show Sydney 2023! What a amazing weekend for Spots Debut in dock dogs. We have met some amazing people and dogs this weekend made many new friends and had a great weekend being supported and supporting others. Spot did better then I expected in big air waves he jumped further then he ever had before. Had a good crack at speed retrieve and some funny attempts at EV. Couldn’t be happier with my guy! Bring on next time 🐶🤟🏼Special mention to my coach Pieta Leechburchand team mate supporter Corey Ballard for all their help training up for this day. We would have been lost without you guys 💕
Personal best jump 14 foot 10 inches 💪🏻
Who are we seeing at dog lovers show August 26/27th. We will be competing in Spots first ever completion Saturday 10am Big Air and 1230 Extreme vertical. Sunday 10am big air and 1230 speed retrieve! Comment when and if your coming and we might see you there 🐶 Can’t wait to see our friends compete and support our favourite brands and stalls
Today was our third session with Cleo and her owner Karon. Cleo is a beautiful girl but has very high anxiety with life and a strong flight escape response when faced with any minor stressful scenario or conflict. So we have got new structure for counter conditioning with dogs and people and she’s learning to make good choices. We are working HARD on creating a good association at the vets. Using a clinic that she has no relationship with and today we were able to allow her to walk in and out to explore on her own as previously has SEVERE flight response even being close to the door. Such a credit to her owner and I’m so glad I’m in Cleo’s inner circle. I can’t wait to keep watching this girl progress and tackle her fears to be a more confident we’ll adjusted dog. Go Cleo! #dogtraining #dogreactivity
So proud of my client Lara and her beautiful Labrador Nami.
This is our 3rd session together and she’s already improved MASSIVELY on
-Loose lead walking
-Over all engagement
-Counter conditioning with dogs and people
We have already seen her body language start to look more positive , less suspicion and a way happier dog at home and out in public. I’m so excited to continue to move this team on and help Nami get more freedom in life when she feels better about life.
Super proud Trainer today 🥰🐶
Today we has a cracker session with Bentley. We worked on his love for his Aunty Kirsten ( as I was his original therapy trainer at guide dogs ) and worked on his interest in food. We exposed him to some heights and also introduced the escalator base plate as these are the only areas we need to build on before we add the next phase before he becomes fully accredited. We brought the clicker back into the picture while we freshen up old skills and train new ones Such a great handler and dog team. 🐶🎉 #labrador
Tonight we went to Rouse Hill Town Centre and all 3 dogs did fantastic on their first time here. Frankie and Caddey settled in beautifully and their dual walking has improved so much. And Beautiful Mishka took it all in her stride tonight. Got lots of attention of children which she loved and took all the scenery , distractions and noises in. Great job to Rach with Frankie and Caddey and Janine with Mishka for their amazing hard work and commitment. #dogtraining #hardeorkpaysoff #germanshepherd #labrador #goldenretriever
Slowly building little wins with Spot man. He has this natural reflex when next to me to bow out we have been using loads of environmental props to help with getting him closer to me and within my arm to my hip to bring him closer. We still have lots of work to do but considering this guy gets my scrappy left over time when I’m not training guide dogs or helping clients his on the right track. We have also moved to ball in the arm pit to encourage his pretty head up as he naturally has a lower head carriage. We are just having fun and learning more together every day 🥰🐶 #labrador
Today I got to meet Kobi and Max the Staffy brothers who are strong powerful boys but also so willing to learn new things.
Today we introduced
🐶Marker words
🐶Discussed utilising their meals for training as primary reinforcement
🐶 Introduction to loose lead walking activities starting at their home location building on directional changes and using a high rate of reward for left side walking.
I was so impressed at the boys ability to calm them selfs and not jump all over me they did so well and we will be seeing these boys regularly to help reach their goals and tackle their dog reactivity.
Here’s a little clip of Kobi 🐶🥰
Spot and I had a trip to Bunnings today. This was his first time having to wear a muzzle in public as previously when he went to Bunnings was when he was working as a guide dog in training. I was so impressed with the respect from staff and members of the public while we refreshed our skills and worked on creating a positive association being out in the muzzle. We had people ask for consent before interacting with Spot which we assured them he was in fact friendly and just out training , despite the muzzle we explained it was a rule for him to enter Bunnings if he was not in a trolley. Spot did great , I had to adjust the head peace multiple times as the muzzle we were using was just a basic one and not one we would use if he was in fact a true bite risk which he is not. All our clients learn about how to free shape and start out muzzle training as you really never know when you may require one. Go Spotty Dog #labrador #dogtraining #bunnings #muzzle #dogsinbunnings #muzzlettraining #labradorretriever
Thanks 2022 for a good amazing year with amazing committed clients.
Cant wait for bigger and better things in the new year. We cant wait to make more improvements to our services and new improvements to our puppy room and homework content 🐶🎉
How amazing is my client Daniela and her Great Dane Montana🐶💕
Worked hard today on
✅Loose lead walking
✅Reactivity work
✅Find it games to activate his nose