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Positive Dog

Specializing in Treatment and Prevention of Aggression & Reactivity
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08/28/2024

I dont often teach puppy class, but sometimes I can be coerced ;) Tonight we wrapped up the set with fun, confidence building games 🥰🥰

08/28/2024

Wednesday has a big 'fool around' response when she is anxious or excited. She's learning all about transitioning between excited and calm, and is also going to head out on some long decompression walks 🥰🥰🥰

08/26/2024

It's raining here so we are having a rest day 🥰 Do you give your dog rest days? P
Days at home doing nothing much are particularly important for puppies and reactive dogs.

08/25/2024

Why the lip licking?

08/25/2024

Are you on the email list? Training tips and links to the newest podcast episodes are going out regularly!

Did you know I have a training podcast??

Subscribe if you'd like to receive my somewhat regular emails including training tips and concepts as well as info about my upcoming freebies and programs!

08/24/2024

Trig REALLY loves his treats 🤣🤣 Anyone else have a drooler?

08/23/2024

Beaudee is a bit worried about energetic male dogs, so the amazing Cypress joined us for a walk to help build his confidence ♥️♥️

08/23/2024

08/21/2024

Anyone else let their dog lick out the yogurt tub? 🤣🤣

08/14/2024

Guess what's coming up next week??? Join us for 90 minutes of instruction specific to walking your reactive dog without avoiding the world ♥️

Taking a reactive dog out for a walk can be challenging to the say the very least. In this webinar, learn management and training techniques to help make walking your dog reactive easier, safer, and less scary.

08/12/2024

Often, dog will not "work it out" on their own. Supervising and interrupting inappropriate interactions early is the key to having well socialized dogs.

In order to build confident, happy, safe dogs, interruptions need to be done without causing pain or fear. If a goal is a dog who CAN socialize, good trainers don't use ecollars or prongs to interrupt the inappropriate behaviours.

08/08/2024

It's baaaaack!!!

Join me Sept 3rd at 5:30PM PST for a FREE webinar for dogs struggling with leash reactivity!

🤩 Totally free
🤩 Live Q&A - ask as many questions as you'd like!
🤩 Can't make it? You'll receive the replay link in your email so you can watch any time

Join me to learn tips and skills to get you out enjoying walks again!

Join me to learn skills for both ends of the leash so you can feel safe and confident, and can look forward to heading out for a walk.

08/07/2024

Station training is an important foundation skill. There are many ways to train it, and I only use positive methods to build value and understanding. My dogs are excited and happy to hop on a station!

07/26/2024

One of my greatest pleasures is helping people integrate a new puppy with their scared older dog 🥰🥰 These two aren't ready to be loose inside, so they are bonding and building trust on long walks.

07/21/2024

Anyone else have a dog who "sploots"? 🥰🥰

07/19/2024

Credit
"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi

07/15/2024

😂

07/13/2024

Dinner time 😁

07/11/2024

Keeping busy on hot days 🥰 Maxi gets the easiest food puzzle, Jubilee gets the hardest ;)

07/07/2024

These are friendly dogs. The big fellow approached and met our boys. Count how many seconds each sniff lasts. Not more than 5 seconds. Polite greetings of dogs on the trail should look like this, potentially followed by and invitation (not a demand) to play.

If your dog goes in hard, that isn't friendly and can cause fights. We can teach appropriate greetings!

07/02/2024

Insecure dog? Shy dog? Sound sensitive dog? Easy food toys build confidence 🥰🥰

Check out Christina Young, CDBC, PCBC-A’s video.

07/01/2024

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06/28/2024

Polite greetings often have to be learned... many dogs and pups are 'friendly' but rude in how they greet and can accidentally start dog fights.

This is one of my very favorite skills to teach!

Also, big shoutout to shadow who was in town this week and is doing amazing!!! I'm super bummed that I didn't get to see him for a catchup ♥️

06/25/2024

Little dogs have their perks! Where does your dog like to rest?

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Nanaimo, BC

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Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

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+12506160306

Website

http://www.Positive.dog/

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Why the lip licking?

Keeping busy on hot days 🥰 Maxi gets the easiest food puzzle, Jubilee gets the hardest ;)

Friendly dog greetings

These are friendly dogs. The big fellow approached and met our boys. Count how many seconds each sniff lasts. Not more than 5 seconds. Polite greetings of dogs on the trail should look like this, potentially followed by and invitation (not a demand) to play. If your dog goes in hard, that isn't friendly and can cause fights. We can teach appropriate greetings!

Resource Guarder? Stop trading :)

Resource Guarder? Stop trading :) Make it a game instead!

Multi-dog home? Learning to take turns is a very important skill.

One of many nosework games that work well in small spaces, and when teaching multiple dogs 😍😍

Nosework starts tonight! 🥰🥰

Riker had his annual exam today! He also goes in monthly for a pain medication injection. It's important for him to have a plan to keep his anxiety at bay. Many dogs need help with going to the vet. Riker's plan is great for dogs with mild/moderate anxiety. If you need help making a plan for your dog, just ask ❤️

Allowing an animal to sniff or graze lowers their excitement/arousal and helps them decompress and relax after scary or exciting events 🤩

#bullterrier #deaf #reactivedog

Quick and dirty food toy

Breakfast for 5.. anyone have a guess as to who gets what & why? Maxi, Enzo, Riker, Jubilee, & Kenzo.

Kenzo is staying with us for a week. He's just a pup and so of course just chilling and NOT playing is very hard. It's important to me that dogs learn how to just chill and hang out once they have had their exercise. We are down to one cookie a minute or so and I'm incorporating touch. Later, it'll be more touch and less food :) Read more: https://positive.dog/relaxation-protocol Also, stay tuned for a new program launch! This is going to be super fun for those of you with multiple pets who don't always get along :)

Genetics are so cool. Enzo herds by stalking 🥰 for you see any genetic behaviours in your dogs?

Joey comes for day training to learn leash skills, how to jump in the car (body awareness), and recall away from other dogs. Acing it!!

Just over 24 hours left to join us for our challenge over on the Reactivity Group! All dogs welcome :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/reactivedogcourse/

This is a great game for dogs who need confidence: * with things that move above their head * reaching up * thinking independently Thank you Michelle (and Pepper) for the fun game and video!

I've worked hard to have a mostly harmonius home with 4 dogs, 3 of which have pretty big feelings. I don't take times like this for granted ❤️

Week two of the Movement Puzzles class! This class focuses on good training mechanics and learning how to break down puzzles so that the dog solves the puzzle in the way we are looking for.