08/21/2024
Archie has such a teddy bear face 💜🐶
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08/20/2024
🦴Top Tip of the Day!
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08/19/2024
Maya is hoping for the sunshine on this cloudy grey day! 🌞 🐶
08/16/2024
Start date alert! Group classes and in home training available. Contact [email protected]
08/15/2024
Sometimes Maple’s teefers get stuff on her lips 😂
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08/14/2024
Dogs bark! Here are a few tips if your dog has a habit of barking at the window 🐶
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08/13/2024
Mr. Wilbur 🥰🐶
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08/12/2024
Your dog’s reliable recall can save their life! 🐶
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08/08/2024
Tobey is smiling because it’s almost Friday! 🐶
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08/01/2024
A few recent graduates! You all did amazing work with your dogs, keep it up! 🐶🥰
➡️Next start for Basic skills is Aug. 12th at 6pm! Contact [email protected] to register
07/31/2024
Canine Enrichment 🐶
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07/30/2024
Good boy Max is bringing the sunshine back into your day 🥰🐶
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07/30/2024
Trainer Tip Tuesday:
07/30/2024
WHAT THE F?
Recognising stress responses in dogs.
Fight or flight are well known reactions to fear or stress, but these other “F” words are also important to understand and be aware of as they may not always be so obvious.
Freeze, Fawn, Fidget or Fool around are also responses to stress or fear and are also commonly seen in people.
Some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to one type of response while some react based on previous experience - what has worked for them before or what hasn’t. Some dogs have different reactions depending on the specific context.
Recognising and taking note of situations or circumstances where these responses are seen is important in understanding how our dogs are feeling.
When we recognise a fear or a stress response, we are able to intervene and advocate for our dogs.
07/29/2024
Tearing things up is a natural dog behavior. It's fun for them. It meets a biological need in both survival and play. But it can be a problem if that shredding is directed onto things we deem inappropriate, or cannot replace. The solution is to manage the environment so that inappropriate target items (your favorite throw pillows for example) are not easily accessible and to provide an appropriate outlet for the behavior. My personal favorite is a box.
I get a monthly BarkBox, because I love to gift things to my dogs. But the box is also a great size and density for shredding. We all also order too many things online, and thus usually have a plethora of those "really good boxes" hanging out taking up space in the garage. I will take some old news paper, packing paper, or even toilet paper rolls and toss them into the box along with some tasty treats (or even kibble if I am feeding a meal this way.) Close and seal up the box and toss it to one of the dogs. They delight in the destruction and it provides a great amount of mental enrichment. At the end there is some clean up on my part that has to be done, but much preferable to something irreplaceable like a photo album. The pieces also take up much more space in the recycling bin.
Letting a dog who gets particular joy from shredding things up destroy an appropriate item protects the things in my home I don't want to be shredded, and provides a wonderful outlet for the dogs. This is also another activity that is great for those days when your schedule isn't providing enough room for you to take that extra long walk, or resources are used up for the time and energy to do other things with our dogs. Currently where I live everything is on fire, the resulting terrible air quality means I (as a severe asthmatic) have to be really limited on my outdoor time. This means the dogs aren't getting the long hikes and other outdoor activities they are used to. We are making good use of the box stash in the garage this week!
07/29/2024
Context is everything 🐕🐾
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07/26/2024
At our last dog workshop, Robyn Hood made an observation that really stuck with me. "Dogs (and horses) would probably appreciate it, if more of us made contact with them like we do with cats".
We assume that all dogs (and horses) like all contact with people and we often approach this in a less than mindful way.
Their faces get ruffled, we vigorously thump their sides with affection, tops of heads get pat. Imagine, if we had the audacity to pet a cat this way! You would be lucky to leave unscathed because cats tend to have EXCELLENT personal boundaries.
We rarely consider whether a dog wants or likes how we make contact with them, we just assume they do. And most, put up with it. I am sure some may "like" it but I have not personally met a dog who did not prefer a slower, mindful contact, that included a "pause" to allow for human observation (attunement), as well as a clear "yes" from the dog - that would be when they push their heads into your hand or move closer or paw you.
Most of us who know and love cats are savvy enough to approach contact with a cat as a dance of; gauging interest, mindful pauses, checking for consent, and using caution and awareness of their subtle signs of their displeasure. Touching your dog with the same approach you would a cat, usually results in a more mindful, mutually acceptable, and trust enhancing interaction. This is also true for horses.
So the next time you make contact with your dog or horse, try "pretending" you are making contact with a cat, better yet, a cat you don't know well. See how they respond and notice if they come back for more contact, whether it is significantly different from how you typically touch them, and if it changes anything about the next time you make contact.
Slowing down, listening, being aware of our own technique, and respecting what our animals "tell" us can truly be one of the fastest and easiest ways to enhance inter-species connections, building trust and improving your own observation skills along the way.
07/25/2024
Luna loves the camera 🐶🐾
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07/23/2024
Check out our new start dates for puppy training and basic skills at www.elite-k9.ca
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07/22/2024
Look into my eyes, you are getting very dizzy 🐶 Charlie and Daisy 🐾
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07/19/2024
This!
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07/18/2024
Willow says smiling is her favourite! 😃🐶
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07/16/2024
Muzzles are not cruel, they can help your dog (and you!) enjoy time outside together, if you have a dog that is a bite risk or eats everything on the ground. Muzzle training is an important safety and management strategy that will aid in your training plan!
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07/15/2024
The puppy party at On Target dog training was a success! All the puppies building confidence in a new location with novel objects, and sights. Even better, the puppies all learned to be in a room with other puppies but chose to engage with their humans instead!
07/15/2024
It is not easy having a dog that overreacts on walks, it’s stressful for you both! Take the time to use proper management to help ease the stress 🐕🐶
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07/11/2024
Cosmo 🐾🐶
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07/10/2024
Book your spot today! Contact [email protected] to register 🐶
07/09/2024
Casper the friendly puppy 🐶 he looks like a life size stuffed animal! So cute 🥰
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07/08/2024
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If your puppy is between the ages of 10-16 weeks, join us or contact [email protected] for more information! #elitek9trainingandsupport #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #positivereinforcementdogtraining #puppyenrichment #forcefreedogtraining #dogtraining101 #dogtrainingtips #puppylife
Coco 💜 this may just look like a dog sniffing the ground- but we are teaching Coco to “Go Sniff.” Sniffing is a natural stress reducer in dogs- and in Coco’s case we are using this skill so Coco learns to like new environments! #elitek9trainingandsupport #decompress #stressreduction #canineenrichment #counterconditioning #optimism #maltesemix #calm #relaxation #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #rewardbaseddogtraining #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogsofinstaworld #dogsofcanada #durhamdogs
Rolo the amazing poodle! She struggles with reactivity on leash, resulting in barking and lunging. She’s learning how to disengage from dogs and engage back with her owner when given a cue. Dogs are experts at finding patterns- Rolo quickly learned ‘Look at that, Look at Me’. #elitek9trainingandsupport #patterngames #counterconditioning #optimism #calm #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #doggoals #shaping #teach #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogsofcanada #dogs #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #poodlesdaily #oodlesofpoodles #poodletraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #dogtrainersofinstagram
Video two with Ellie- walking by, completely focused on mom! Instead of lunging and barking- we replaced Ellie’s old behaviour with new ones- engaging with mom is way better! #elitek9trainingandsupport #progress #stepbystep #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcanada #dogsofig #dogsofinsta #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #motivation #rewardbaseddogtraining #durhamdogs
Ellie struggles with reactivity on leash toward dogs, people and cars- an emergency U Turn is a great way to help remove your dog from potential triggers before they escalate. #dogreactivity #success #management #elitek9trainingandsupport #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #counterconditioning #desensitization #rescuedog #reacuedogsofinstagram #rescueismyfavoritebreed #successstory #dogsofinstagram #dogbehavior #dogbehaviourist #dogbehaviormodification #reward #doggoals #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogsofinstaworld #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips
Sully knows his bed brings amazing things, Sully is learning to hang out on his bed while owner is adding some distance #elitek9trainingandsupport #dogtrainingclasses #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #maythereinforcementbewithyou #rewarding #rewardbasedtraining #bullybreed #bullybreedsofinstagram #durhamdogs #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #doggoals #dogvideosofinstagram #dogvideos
Brodie learning some basic recall skills. Teaching your dog to check in with you while on a long line gives them both the ability to investigate and sniff, but also learn that being close to you is a great place to be!
Molly’s Recall is on point! #elitek9trainingandsupport #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #wholetthedogsout #releasethehounds #recalltraining #proximity #recallgames #trailblazers #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedogs #rescuedogsofig #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #offleash #controlunleashed
Charlie loves showing off his skills at Elite K9’s puppy class! #elitek9trainingandsupport #puppyclass #puppymanners #smartpuppy #puppysocialization #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining101 #puppylove #puppygram #puppytraining #positivereinforcement #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieversofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogbehaviourist
Zola and her Recall training! #dogsunleashed #recalltraining #belgiumshepherd #dogtraining #offleashk9training #dogsocialization #elitek9trainingandsupport #dogbehaviourist #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcanada #malinoisarmy #highdrivedogs #positivedogtraining #dogmotivation #workingdog #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #durhamdogs
Kyro building up that confidence!
Kyro is doing amazing with his socialization!
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