Bogi's Dog Walking

11/07/2024

Puppies need to be gently guided into making good decisions, allowed to investigate their environments, and given reinforcement for the good behaviors they offer.

10/23/2024

Over excited, "hyper" dogs.
No amount of exercise seems to be enough for these dogs. ‼️
You just can not "tire" these dogs out without increasing amounts of exercise and even then it is often not enough.
So what do you actually do to help stop this cycle❓
What if I told you the secret to TRULY help most of these dogs is gradually decreasing exercise while increasing enrichment.
Too good to be true ❓.. or are we tapping into what these dogs actually need to lower that extreme energy.

Where on earth do you start this?
If you haven't tried enrichment using their nose and really don't know where to start...the video in the comments have instructions which are really easy to follow and implement today.
There is a reason this is the most popular video on our new channel✅

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10/19/2024

10/18/2024

Pet expert Steve Dale would like to see retractable leashes banned, and most dog trainers agree. Here's a horrific story as one example

10/11/2024

Photos and digital art by Jaxon ❤️🐕😊

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10/06/2024

PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE, DO YOU KNOW US?!

These pups (both female) were found near 256th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. They were brought to us late yesterday. They do not have any identification on them. They are safe at the Maple Ridge BC SPCA. If you know these dogs, or any information about them, please call the shelter at 604-463-9511. If you don’t get through, please leave a voicemail and we will call you back. ID 19+ and proof of ownership is required to redeem.

10/06/2024

The muzzle you choose depends on your dog’s facial structure, their specific needs and the situation in which it'll be used.
💡 Here is a cheat sheet with tips and info on muzzles.

To learn more about the different types of muzzles, their benefits, and all the details visit the BC SPCA AnimalKind website: https://animalkind.ca/muzzles/

09/28/2024

09/28/2024

I am very tired of aversive trainers using the excuse that pain and suffering is a natural part of life, to justify using training methods that inflict fear and pain.

Yes pain is a part of life, but there is nothing natural about being the ones to intentionally inflict it, especially towards those we love. -Holly Leake

09/27/2024

Last year I wrote a post about 3 more reasons to use reward-based dog training methods, based on some newer research. It's still worth a read. And if you want to know more about dog training methods, you'll find plenty of posts to browse on my blog. There is no reason to use aversive methods. https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2023/09/3-more-reasons-why-its-better-to-use.html

09/21/2024

Awww they want to meet, look at the happy tails ⚠️
Woah....Hang on a minute, are you confident in reading what tails actually tell us❓
Of course happy dogs can wag their tails✅ BUT so can an angry dog, a curious dog, a tense dog about to attack...and even a scared dog.
Generally speaking, IF you are not confident with reading a dogs tail (and a video explaining this is in the comment section✅)...the whole of the dogs body should be looked at much more than just a tail.
Tail speed, direction and position of a wag gives us a rare insight into how they are feeling...it just needs to be viewed as what it REALLY is, rather than just "happiness".

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09/20/2024

Jaxon is back at his digital art! ❤️😊🐕

09/14/2024

Saturday mornings ❤️🐕😊

09/06/2024

Reactive dog ❓💥
"Loading" is a general term...but it can help some to see this as a call to action. NOTHING good happens after this.....there is usually a reaction straight after.
"Loading" is in between looking🙂 and reacting💥, and you need to learn your own dogs subtle tells that this is exactly what they are doing.
Distraction isn't a long term solution for reactivity, though (to be fair) it has it's place
Distraction is exactly what it means...a distraction, sometimes it is needed and at times is helpful...but there is so much more to helping a reactive dog through their own emotional journey than just distraction. I will add some videos in the comments which can help.✅
"Loading" can take a split second....or much longer.
The very second you see the slightest changes in their posture/body language, you need to act....quickly

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09/05/2024

Jaxson and Kahli! I am so lucky to spend my days with these smiling faces 😊❤️🐕

09/04/2024

Such an easy loop to get into and such a difficult one to break. 🤦
Over aroused/ "hyper" dogs.
They want MORE so we give them more.....sounds like a good plan, right ?
This is exactly what the majority of these dogs DON"T need.

I get it.
Nothing seems like enough for these dogs.
There wouldn't be a week go by where I don't have a handful of clients affected.

Make no mistake, for the vast majority of these dogs all MORE does is exacerbate the issue and create "adrenaline junkies" that NEED and WANT more....much more than anyone can give.
The stamina these dogs have built up is incredible....and that isn't a good thing.

There are those in the industry that believe the answer to hyper and over aroused dogs is to exercise them harder, faster and for longer. It is endemic in the dog training world that these dogs need to be "tired out more" by heavier exercise and physical activity.
Then there are those in the industry that KNOW the huge issues these dogs are facing and how absolutely damaging the "prescription" of more exercise can be.

You cannot throw that ball enough.....
You cannot walk/run them enough......
You cannot tire them out enough.....as physical exhaustion only "fuels" this behaviour.

If you want more information there is also a video on this in the comments✅.

When those physically exhausted dogs wake up.......the over aroused/hyper loop starts all over again.
However if you recognise it.....you can help this.

Not all the behaviours shown are behaviours only shown by hyper aroused/overly excited dogs but these are definitely common to those particular dogs.

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