What The Dog Wants Dog Walking Company

09/20/2024

Attn clients! Due to this please allow 15 -20 minutes grace time for pick ups and drop offs, it will not effect your length of time, hikes will just be bumped 🐾💕 This never ending construction is a nightmare

⚠️Please be advised that on Monday, September 23, 2024, to Friday, December 13, 2024, construction works for the Peatt Road and Hockley Avenue roundabout will occur between the hours of 7:00AM to 7:00PM. Traffic will be single lane alternating, sidewalks within the construction zone will be closed as required.

Traffic control will be on-site directing traffic and pedestrians. Delays may be expected, motorists please be aware. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The City encourages residents to continue to support businesses during construction.

09/19/2024

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‼️ Insisting a dog must stay in a sit when a trigger is too close WILL NOT help your reactive dog...‼️ If your dog wants to naturally sit when faced with a trigger (at a distance they feel comfortable at) it is their choice.✅
Many people INSIST on a sit when doing desensitisation work, and for a fear reactive dog, not only can they not leave because of the leash...but now there is insistence a dog should sit and "face their fear".
Choice is everything for reactive dogs.
Freedom of movement is also a huge consideration with many reactive dogs.
Insisting on a certain position in the face of a trigger can halt progress with reactive dogs.

If they are happy to sit...great.
If they are happier standing....great.

If you have been at a standstill, consider their positioning and change it in a way they feel more comfortable.

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09/19/2024

It was a beautiful day for a walk with Maya 💕🐾

09/11/2024

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09/11/2024

Welcome Charlie 💙🐾 He’s stolen my heart!

09/11/2024

This little guy is family now! Meet Nico my mom’s cat! 🐾💕

09/11/2024

Look at that face! 💕🐾🌸💙 She’s the best!

09/10/2024

I've heard "Dogs mouths are clean" a few times🤔
The myths are everywhere.🌏
The biggest one of all (and not on this particular graphic)...🥁🥁
A wagging tail means a happy dog. It also means they have changed emotions and that can be into anger, curiosity or even fear.

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09/05/2024

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08/30/2024

This really does have the ability to help reactive dogs 💥✅
I know it may look a little confusing which is why we made a video that shows EXACTLY what to do and when.
Those that know about movement words and u turns...know just how powerful these two small steps can really be when helping a reactive dog.
The link to the video is in the comments. 🙂

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08/23/2024

Being frantically chased is not play❌
You may have noticed this yourself. 👀....if play is allowed to get to that hyper, frantic play, signals are not given well, and not received well and that can lead to big issues.💥
Maybe you expect your dog to play with all other dogs.❓
Guess what ?
Dogs do not need to play with all other dogs, in fact it is healthy to be choosy with who they interact with.
Dogs have the right to consent to play or not.
Just because we wish them to play does not mean they consent.

Toys.
So many issues arise with dogs playing with their own toys around others they do not know.
They can be highly prized items. The simplest way to avoid issues is don't play with your dogs toy around other dogs you do not know and even if you DO know them caution is needed.
Many dogs do not like to share.

Pairing dogs with different play styles and energy can cause big problems.. A dog that constantly chases may not read the "cut off" signals given by the less energetic dog.

Always listen to the little voice inside....and if you are at all unsure, advocate and stop play, or don't allow it to even start.

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08/14/2024

🤣🤣🤣yup!! Pick it up!!

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08/08/2024

New friends Marley and Luna 💕 Luna was camera shy 🐾

08/08/2024

My favourite land seal 💕💕💕💕💙

08/08/2024

Such a common issue ❗
I know many people really struggle with this and the most important step to stop or limit this is sometimes not taken.
For aesthetic reasons or for financial reasons or both (which I absolutely understand) the crucial step of stopping this behaviour being repeated and rehearsed over and over is not taken.
For aesthetic reasons...
I get it, you have worked hard and have a beautiful home and fence but now your dog is launching themselves at that beautiful fence and at every dog, person or car that passes.
It may now be a "game" that they wait for hours and hours to play.

That "game" is causing huge stress in your dog.

Asking someone to block that view through that fence or to create a temporary fence further back is often met with resistance.
Some people may struggle financially with a cheap option to block that view.
Try w**d mat or thick opaque shade cloth to temporary staple to the fence, its a very reasonable price and comes in long lengths. Or look around the home for an old tarpaulin, there are very cheap or free options.

If you have a dog that sits on the deck and then launches into this "game" from there, change the area.
That "launch pad" WILL be used over and over if left.

This won't just stop.

Another reason people are hesitant to stop this is they see their dog enjoys this "game". They see the pacing while waiting, the anticipation and that is part of the issue. Reactivity can be highly stressful for dogs.
They are stuck in a loop and need help to stop.

Limiting opportunity is always a first step and from there you can put in other ways to help....but for some dogs, limiting the vision (and/or access to the fence line) will stop the behaviour immediately.

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08/08/2024

Changing a dogs emotions takes time. ⏰✅
It isn't as "simple" as teaching a sit or stay, as this is ALL about emotions. Just as we humans need time and understanding to process our own emotions, dogs are absolutely no different.
However.... there are lots of steps (easy steps) you can do to help things go smoother and faster.
If you have a reactive dog, I know just how much effort you are putting in.
I am one of those trainers that LOVES reactive dogs (I think you all know that by now🙂). One of the reasons I love working with them is there can be such a transformation in everyone's lives !

Don't underestimate the power of stopping and taking a few deep breaths....all of our clients are encouraged to relax and breath when working with their dogs.
Often they take a few quick "shoulder breaths"....but when encouraged to stop and take some deeper belly breaths, their dog senses that too.
They know your stress has dropped.
They sense your heart rate has lowered.
They are aware your BP has lowered too.
Many dogs will respond amazingly well to just adding this in alone.
It certainly isn't a cure...but it helps lower everyone's stress.

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07/29/2024

Mantra time..."What is rewarded is repeated"✅
This is a simple and powerful message. 🏋️‍♀️
A few things to remember with this though and your timing needs to be clear too.
If you can be more precise when you reward behaviour you want to be repeated, you are making things SO much easier for your dog to understand.
Sometimes people see something they really like from their dog and they stand up, go to the cupboard to get their favourite reward, open the cupboard, get the packet out and the time to reward has long gone.
Have a few rewards on you at all times.✅
It isn't hard to do.
Pop them in a pocket (yes you will curse me on laundry day🙂), but you can make a real difference in your dogs behaviour just by rewarding exactly what you like when they show you.
I am not talking about a sit or a down but all the other times you notice your dog has done well.
They didn't bark at the cat as it ran over the grass YES! Rewardable✅
They chose just to relax on their bed or mat YES! Rewardable✅
They kept all four paws on the ground when your guest arrived YES! Rewardable✅

If you haven't tried rewarding exactly what you want....take up the challenge and try it for 2 weeks.
I promise you, you will see results...but you will probably still curse me on laundry day🙂

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07/24/2024

Take the surveys for the different topics on the future of Langford. Be the change you want to see! This city needs change!

We Want to Hear From You! Phase Two Public Engagement Open! The City of Langford is in the process of developing its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The UFMP will identify the community’s 25‑year vision and values in managing its urban forest and will set out

07/24/2024

There is an air quality advisory today for us. If anyone wants to cancel please let me know and there will be no fees associated as it is a weather safety issue 🐾💕

07/23/2024

Just the sweetest pups around 💕🐾

07/23/2024

A little dip at Langford lake! 💕🐾

07/23/2024

So important✅ So easily dismissed or not added in.
It would be pretty rare that more sleep wouldn't be added in to a dogs plan when working with them, especially reactive dogs.👍
However, there is a BIG difference with creating a comfortable, safe space to sleep/rest and being continually directed to their bed or place out of frustration.
Frustration won't make a dog rest.
It won't help them with their unwanted behaviours and can even add a whole new layer of complexity to any unwanted behaviours shown.
Bedding should also be adjusted for the seasons.
I see thick furry beds still being encouraged in extremely warm temperatures. Even worse is using those in crates when a dog cannot find a cooler spot.
If you see your dog searching for and relaxing on a cool tile surface...there is a reason for that. Even in winter when we crank the heat up or have heat pumps/air con running it can be very warm for our dogs.

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07/16/2024

Just a gentle reminder folks, I do not and will not ever use aversive tools to walk your dog! No prongs, no E-collars, no belly bands, martingales, nothing!! I follow Do No Harm Protocols, I’m part of the Fear Free Program as well. I’m R+ with my training skills. Unfortunately I do not work with reactive dogs that need any type of aversive tools to be walked. Please keep this in mind when booking with me as I will not be able to book you. Thanks 💕🐾💕🐾💕

07/10/2024

Love this! 💕🐾

06/19/2024

Be aware!!

06/10/2024

I’m looking for a client with 1 dog, 2 dogs, 4 paws, loves hikes no bites, loves hikes no bites 🤣🐾💕
We are accepting new clients in the Langford, Bear Mountain and Westhills area!! Feel free to reach out to set up a complimentary meet and greet!

06/04/2024

Cuteness alert 🐾💕❤️

05/24/2024

I love this little guy too much!!! We always have the best time, he knows the woods like the back of his paw and always shows me new paths I haven’t taken… Our bond is very special 💕🐾💕❤️

05/24/2024

Couple of happy pups! 💕🐾

05/24/2024

Just me and my girl Blu 💙💙💙