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Leads Are a Management & Safety Tool—Not a Training Tool!Using collar pops or jerking the lead won’t teach your dog to w...
07/02/2025

Leads Are a Management & Safety Tool—Not a Training Tool!

Using collar pops or jerking the lead won’t teach your dog to walk nicely—it just suppresses behavior or causes discomfort.

A lead is for management & safety, not for training. Real training comes from reinforcement, consistency, and clear communication (like using a marker word—“Yes!”).

✅ Management: Using a lead to keep your dog safe.
✅ Training: Teaching your dog to walk politely with positive reinforcement.

❌ Jerking the lead won’t teach your dog why pulling isn’t wanted—it just creates frustration or fear. Instead, reward calm walking and use training techniques like stopping when they pull and reinforcing when the lead is loose.

Ever heard “hold out your hand so the dog can sniff you”? Honestly, dogs already know you’re there! No need to invade th...
03/02/2025

Ever heard “hold out your hand so the dog can sniff you”? Honestly, dogs already know you’re there! No need to invade their space by sticking your hand in their face. 🐾

What should you do instead?
1️⃣ Let the dog come to you – Dogs feel safer approaching on their own terms.
2️⃣ Stay still and let them sniff your legs or shoes – It’s less intimidating than a hand in their face.
3️⃣ If they stay close, it’s okay to pet – If the dog seems relaxed, you’ve built some trust.
4️⃣ If they walk away, stop trying – Respecting their space is key to building a positive bond.

🚫 Don’t:

Stick your hand in a dog’s face – It can feel too direct and make them uncomfortable.
Force interaction if the dog isn’t interested – Let them set the pace.
Stare at the dog – Dogs see direct eye contact as threatening.
Assume a sniff means they want to be petted – A sniff is just gathering information, not an invitation for a pet.
Pet a dog who walks away – Respect their space when they retreat.
✅ Do:

Let the dog approach you on their own – This builds trust and respect.
Stay still while they sniff – This feels safer and gives them control over the interaction.
Pet only if they seem relaxed and comfortable – This signals they’re okay with the interaction.
Respect when they walk away – Not all dogs want to be pet, and that’s perfectly okay!

Just a cute Puppy spam for your Sunday
02/02/2025

Just a cute Puppy spam for your Sunday

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒂𝒎!  🙏🏼
18/01/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒂𝒎! 🙏🏼

Our last class for the year 🎓🎓🎅🏻🎅🏻
24/12/2024

Our last class for the year 🎓🎓🎅🏻🎅🏻

Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄
24/12/2024

Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄

These little pups graduated!! 🎓🎓
20/12/2024

These little pups graduated!! 🎓🎓

Another lovely review from working with Frankie and Lola 🐕
20/12/2024

Another lovely review from working with Frankie and Lola 🐕

These cute pups graduated!! 🎓🎓
05/12/2024

These cute pups graduated!! 🎓🎓

Our most recent graduation! 🎓🎓
28/10/2024

Our most recent graduation! 🎓🎓

Some sweet puppy faces 🥺
10/08/2024

Some sweet puppy faces 🥺

Our graduates from last week 🎓🎓
25/06/2024

Our graduates from last week 🎓🎓

These pups graduated!! 🎓🎓
27/05/2024

These pups graduated!! 🎓🎓

A crazy bunch🐶🐶But they all graduated!! 🎉🎉
27/05/2024

A crazy bunch🐶🐶
But they all graduated!! 🎉🎉

Some exciting news! 🐶We have a new location for Puppy School! Email DogTown to register at info@dogtowngrooming.com.au
02/05/2024

Some exciting news! 🐶
We have a new location for Puppy School!

Email DogTown to register at [email protected]

Happy puppies that graduated puppy preschool last night! 🎓
19/10/2023

Happy puppies that graduated puppy preschool last night! 🎓

These pups graduated!! 🎓
03/10/2023

These pups graduated!! 🎓

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