Evening leash manners training for Sprout. Might be off camera for a bit. Just wait it out- we'll be back eventually! She's getting really good, so our sessions never last long.
Leash training session #1
Best way to clear a stormy mind is to go out and have fun with your dog!
With permission I am posting this video I took when I was playing with 13 week old Stella this morning!
Leg weaves are a fun trick to teach your dogs that helps them learn several useful everyday life skills including obedience and following a hand lure!
I personally find hand lures useful in everyday life when I am out with Kisko, and there is a tight passage we need to navigate. I can direct her in beside me or keep her behind me to keep her safe and avoid her paws being stepped on or prevent her from approaching a random dog or stranger.
If you need your dog to find something on the ground (a missed/dropped treat for example) luring with your hand can help them find it (though, picking stuff up from the floor isn't always desirable)
Hand lures can be used to gather your dog back in for another repetition of whatever action you are training after you've sent them off for a reward or a break.
It's an excellent way to help them transition rapidly from a playing, eating or drinking mindset to an obedience mindset! You can see, Stella is becoming quite proficient at this even though she is only 13 weeks old as she runs for her reward (play/eating mindset) and comes back in, ready for the next repetition of walking under my legs (play/obedience mindset).
Reeses, grabbing a bite to eat all wrapped up in her blanket. Even on a hot day like today π€―
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*Walks cancelled for today*
Billie and Lily!
Enjoying some indoor playtime today. Too smoky for anyone to be out unless necessary. Keep your lungs safe guys!
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Just a few minutes of my shy foster puppy Pipit and grumpy old man Pepper making nice and playing with Kisko with a toy for (almost) 5 minutes...! Pepper did remind us that he is indeed grumpy but Pipit took it all in stride!!
Fleece rope toy is from a stall at the dog show that was this weekend. Can't for the life of me remember what the shop's name was but it's easy enough to make a braided fleece rope tug!
Krieg has beef with someone... π€£
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Credit to @kat_the_dog_trainer on tiktok!
See, I'm not the only person who says that proper socialization isn't just playing all the time. Proper socialization includes neutrality in the presence of everyday things- dogs, people, vehicles, sounds, tools, animals, etc.
Just like in humans, there is social pressure on dogs to act appropriately around other dogs. Sometimes that includes an excited greeting, sometimes it includes fun playtime that is equally enjoyable on all sides, sometimes it's just quiet coexistence.
Sako took a moment, but he ended up LOVING the cookie. π₯° #camrosedogs #yegdogs #camrosepets #yegpets #camrosepetcare #yegpetcare #dogsofinstagram #dogsitter #dogsitting #petcare #petsitter #petsitting #rottweiler #staffordshirebullterrier
Sako's owner left me some wonderful Valentine's day treats for the dogs!!
Athena and Sako made fast friends today. Between her and Kisko, all dogs staying with us are sure to leave absolutely fulfilled and well socialized.
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Vinda tests the enclosure we set up yesterday, and I decided to let her have a spin at my Kong Wobbler for enrichment tonight! (Yes, I added in a bed for her lol don't worry!)
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Seeing Kisko play for once- and with a big dog like Sako!- just about made me tear up.
Kisko is NOT a dog who likes to play rough with other dogs. She has a very firm personal space bubble.
It's my dream to see her out having a good time, bumping with the other dogs I have in my care.
For now, I treasure times like this where she lets her guard down a little, and enjoys herself. For now, I let her be the dog other dogs need to feel secure around.
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Ellie roughhousing with Sako. π
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Saw mister Pogo the bearded dragon again! I woke him up. π
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Puppy Zeke meets YA Ellie... I had to use this sound π€£