This was cute!
For anyone wondering what the hell “Pavlov” means: very simply, it’s a consistent thing (in this case the music) that tells them another thing is going to happen (treats!).
This song has played each day for the last 13 days right before she’s been given a treat. Today, I tested her while she was in another room to see if she understood the music meant food.
#beagleworld #pavlov #boscoandroxys #adventcalendar
Which option are you going for?
Comment YES and I’ll send info on Black Friday deals straight to your messages!
The sale ends Monday night.
#looseleash #looseleadwalking #dogtraining #blackfridaydeals #smallbusinesssupport
Game changer for winter dog walks!
These squeeze tubes are sooo handy and you have so many options, especially if you have a blender!
You just need to blend the food well enough that it becomes a slurry. Gross, I know, but so are your hands full of slobber!
Do you use a squeeze tube? What do you put in it? Let me know in the comments!
(And grab yours at the link in my stories!)
#dogwalks #looseleashwalking #looseleadwalking #dogtrainertips #nomessdogtreat
How Students Feel Before + After Pawsitive Strides
I wanted to take moment to talk about the change my students experience when they work with me through Pawsitive Strides!
I went live in Loose Leash Walking Help! to support you and answer some qusetions that have come in about Pawsitive Strides Online!
The program is only open for registration til tomorrow at 8pm Atlantic!
Drop your questions below or send me a message to chat more about your pup.
https://nohassledogtraining.ca/pawsitive-strides-online/
Isolated. Frustrated. Drained. Angry. Stuck.
Dog moms from around the world are telling me this is how they feel after every walk.
Their dogs pull on leash every step of the way and get way too excited by people, dogs, leaves blowing, and wildlife doing it’s thing (lookin’ at you squirrels!). That’s when they become unpredictable – adding lunging and barking to an already stressful walk!
Walks with my beagle, Mabel, used to be the same way. My back and shoulders would get sore from all the beagle hopping (IYKYK), I’d get frustrated and even started avoiding walks.
When we really got to work and I made loose leash walking my focus, I discovered a ton of great training exercises to help us find success. And now, I want to share some of the best ones for free!
I’m hosting Walks Without Worries, a FREE 3-day challenge where you’ll learn simple and actionable exercises that will help improve dog walks today! And I go live each day to provide even more insight and tips (it’s recorded too, don’t worry!)
Ready for better walks? Click the ‘Learn more’ button below to register! The fun starts Monday, October 28th!
Here’s what some of our previous challengers had to say:
“I love your approach because of that sensitivity to the human end of the leash and talking about our emotions too.”
“Thank you, Amanda, for doing this challenge! To hear all this so briefly and well said is pure gold for anyone struggling!”
Sound good? Register by clicking here: https://nohassledogtraining.podia.com/walks-without-worries
AMA Leash Walking
Ask me anything about walks with your dog!
I’m going to be really honest here…
There have been moments where I haven’t liked Mabel very much and have lost my cool.
When she was a puppy it was constant (she was puppy x10!). I was home all the time with her and trying to build my dog training business so I was stressed to the max and losing out on sleep.
I’d wake up and look down at her cute little face on her bed and, instead of going “awwww”, I’d be angry that I had to do it all again.
Then, as she got older, she was really amped up by the outside (that beagle nose!) and would frustrate me on walks to no end!
Not only was it physically painful for me but I was ashamed and embarrassed that as a dog trainer I couldn’t control my own dog.
It’s a lot for me to admit this to you - I’m supposed to have it together to guide you, right?
But I’m still human at the end of the day and admitting that I had a serious case of the puppy blues and struggled to walk my dog allows me to better understand your struggles.
Now, I can’t imagine a better relationship with my girlie! Our bond is rock solid, our walks are a breeze most days and she’s just a joy to be around. I ask her often how I got so lucky.
But it wasn’t luck, it was a bunch of work. It took training and dedication to her and improving our relationship that made this all happen.
If you’re feeling this way, know you’re not alone. It can be tough to admit you don’t like your dog and you’re struggling but you’ll find no judgement from me! If you need support I’m just a DM away!
#dogmomproblems #nobaddogs #dogbond #beaglelover
This was an easy prep day!
Special shout out to @toosmartdogs - her son made some delicious dog treats that I’m excited to test on a client today!
#grwm #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlife #adayinthelife
How Jack’s mom got him to walk nicely on leash in 8 sessions!
Jack is a large, over excited, young rescue that jumped, barked and lunged. He would get amped up, then couldn’t listen to cues - leading to his Mom just bracing herself and holding Jack back.
We began working through my 5 step program, Pawsitive Strides, together - Jack’s mom built engagement and focus then began adding in distractions.
They made neighbourhood friends to practice with! They’d stop and chat, practicing calm greetings or settle. Or, they’d go for a walk with another pup to practice being neutral around other dogs!
She started listening to calming music on walks to help her relax on the walk a little. (Brilliant idea!)
And slowly, with time and practice we were able to meet her goal of having a dog she can safely take to the pet store for an adventure!
I want you to see these results too! If you have an over excited dog that can’t listen on walks comment “HELP” and I’ll pop into your DMs for a chat!
“...it’s loose leash most of the time now. Me being calmer helps him, I find I’m not so amped when we see a dog he has a tough time walking by. I’m not as bothered when we do see a dog and can either walk him through or reroute.”
#dogmomprobs #dogwalking #looseleashwalking #rescuedog #calmdog #focuseddog
🙌 Try this if you want your dog to stop pulling on leash.
Find a place where they can be free!
Here are some places you can take your dog on an off leash adventure:
👃 Sniffspot App
Check out Sniffspots in your area for secure places you can rent for an hour and play fetch with your pup!
⚾️ Outdoor Sports Courts/Fields
In the off-season many of these spots become great places to let your dog run. Grab a friend and go! *please be respectful and keep these places clean!
🌊 Quiet Beaches
Do this off leash or with a long line dragging but beaches are a great place to run around, dig, and play in the water.
This isn’t a cure all for pulling but meeting your dog’s needs goes a long way toward having a dog that listens and wants to be close to you!
Where do you take your dog for off leash fun?
#offleash #dogtraining #dogplay #enrichmentfordogs #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingadventures
