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08/13/2024

What is puppy socialisation?

It is a stage of development in your puppy. It starts at 4 weeks and ends around 16 weeks. However actual socialisation should continue well after 16 weeks as your puppy will go through other development stages having different experiences.

The first thing to consider is your puppy will go through their first fear stage 7/9 weeks old. It's important not to overwhelm them. It's also important if they're struggling to be left alone not to leave them.

During the socialisation stage of development, it's not about socialisation in the context that we understand it. It's about exposure to the world. It's so important that the exposure the puppy gets is positive emotional experiences. So a nervous or sensitive puppy needs less. They can see the world but they don't need to interact with everything in it. They need exposure that they as an individual can cope with. Doing more will not turn them into a confident social butterfly it will probably make them more fearful, even reactive.

It's needs to be a slow steady pressure free pace. Slow down your walks, stop and give them time to take in the environment, there's new sounds, sights and smells. This can be a sensory overload for some. Let them sit and watch, take your time so they can take it all in and then process it.

We used to call it a critical stage of development but it's now a sensitive, because it's flexible. Your puppy is sensitive to experiences so make sure they are positive.

If your puppy is scared support them and help them. This won't reinforce or reward negative behaviours that are driven out of fear, apprehension or caution, it will cause them to relax and feel safe and then those behaviours will stop.
Yes the puppy will become a little dependent on your support but once they feel safe you can teach independence and reward brave choices. Feeling safe will activate exploratory control processes in the brain and your puppy will choose to explore and approach. This is much more powerful than being lured to something they're scared of. Luring with treats to scary things causes pressure and conflict which are negative emotional and stressful states. Timing is key and reinforcement should happen in safe places for it to be emotionally reinforcing.

Forget behaviour and think emotions and experiences at this time.

Work at the puppy's pace, don't rush 🐾❤️

Jane Ardern BSc Hons
Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Working Gundogs Kennel Club Dog Trainer of the Year
Gundog Club Accredited Instructor and Assessor
Author of Mission Control How to Train the High Drive Dog

07/24/2024

Schools out for summer! 😀
But your dog will not understand this, as they like consistency and routine.
Small changes can create big behaviour issues.
Therefore try help them enjoy the next 6 weeks as much as you are going too.

Most dogs do not like to be hugged or restricted.
Therefore aways ask your dog first if they want to be petted.
Call them over to you, if they come over they want to interact, if they stay away, leave them alone

Dogs need more sleep than us, so never disturb them when they are resting.
Older or unwell dogs will need some quiet relaxing time, so give them a safe quiet place to get away from the busyness

Make sure dogs are allowed to eat in peace.
Never put your hands in their food, or take treats away from them

Supervise children and dogs, teach children to respect dogs.
A dog should NEVER have to tolerate being hit, sat or stood on, pulled about or agivated in any way.

You may take your dog out to visit different places, give them time to ajust, slow down and watch their body language, if they are getting a bit stressed give them some space from the object of their anxiety.

Let's all stay safe this sumner

06/19/2024

With temperatures hitting some extremes this week, we want to remind you that It’s Hot to be Cool.

Remember to keep your pets shaded & hydrated. 🐶 ☂️ 💦

Prevention is the best form of Pet First Aid.

06/17/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

06/14/2024

Lately there has been an increase, in my area anyway, in “Board and Train” businesses (B & T). You give them your dog for one, two, or three weeks, and get back a dog who is . . . what? Much better behaved? Perfect on leash walks, never jumps up, and only barks on cue? […]

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03/17/2024

Its Dog Theft Awareness Day (14th March)

Dog theft is unfortunately on the rise 😢
But there are a number of ways that you can help protect your dogs, such as:

Make sure microchip details are up-to-date.

Keep an ID tag on your dog at all times (your surname, address (house number/name and postcode) and i would recommend a mobile phone number too

Secure gates using bolts at the top and bottom, along with a heavy-duty padlock and gate alarm

Never leave your dog in the garden unattended

Purchase a driveway alarm so you are alerted to any intruders, these can also be used in rear gardens.

Never leave your dog tied up outside a shop or alone in a car, even for a few minutes

Take lots of photographs of your dog to prove ownership if it’s stolen, pay particular attention to any distinguishing markings on your dog.

You can also prevent theft on walks by varying walk times and locations.

Look after your dogs!

My heart will always be filled with the most incrediable adventures and love you gave to me❤️rest in peace sweet angel
03/08/2024

My heart will always be filled with the most incrediable adventures and love you gave to me❤️rest in peace sweet angel

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