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Two Blue Tails Dog Walking & Training, Squamish, BC (2024)

08/31/2024

You have a reactive dog in 📍Squamish

Then this is the next step for you; there isn’t anything like this.

Comment “Membership” and I’ll send you the link for sign up right to your inbox OR go to the link in my bio 🫶🏼

08/17/2024

Ok I really enjoy thought provoking books, posts, podcasts, etc…I’m hoping this will do that for you 💭

You’ve got your training goals BUT

Are they conducive to what your dog actually wants to be doing?

For example: you want your dog to be able to come to public events or settle with you out and about

I understand it’s so much fun to be able to bring your dog to all the fun places 🥹

Do THEY want to be there tho? Are they reactive? Then probably not and that is OK!

Is it ethical if we put the training in and our dog still doesn’t want to be in those environments, to bring them anyway?

Observe body language: stiffness, scanning, panting (out of context), yawning…these might be signs your dog isn’t enjoying themselves!

Next time you’re out with your dog, I encourage you to ask “do they want to be there”? Because they don’t have a choice in the matter

Comment your thoughts

08/08/2024

How I made my puppies first vet visit low stress and a positive experience ✨

The veterinary clinic can be a stressful place for most dogs and puppies

How can we try to help set our puppies up for a lifetime of positive vet visits as best we can?

Here’s two things I did:

1. Gave my puppy space to acclimate and observe his surroundings: this is a completely new place for him so I let him take it all in in his own time. I tried to avoid meeting people and other dogs in the waiting room as best I could to avoid overwhelming him

2. I brought a lick-able treat pouch (as pictured); something that is both high value and easily consumed to minimize extra moving parts. Lick-able treats also allow for a longer duration delivery for things like exams and vaccinations.

08/03/2024

Now that I’ve got your attention I want to tell you this…

A little shame is normal when you have a reactive dog; we’re all humans and experiencing the range of emotions is very normal, I assure you!

BUT consider this…

Reactive dogs are some of the most engaged and responsive dogs I see out there…and THAT hits me different

Because public perception is that of reactive dogs being “untrained” or obnoxious or whichever label one may choose to put on it

That couldn’t be farther from the truth 🙅🏼‍♀️

Most reactive dog guardians feel the need to working on the barking and lunging and what typically happens as a result?

Team work, relationship building, tricks (because enrichment!), engagement, loose leash skills, ALL the things!

I’m here to tell you that is a hell of a lot to be proud of 🤍

Keep up the great work ✨

07/28/2024

Listen, there’s a lot that goes into living with a dog with behaviour challenges

My advice here?

Surround yourself with relatable people to ease the burden

People who understand the emotional conflict you experience

People who understand the limitations you have to live within

People who support your decisions and cheer you on

This is exactly why I created The Reactive Dog Membership: to create a community for those who I know would benefit from it 🙌🏼

Message to get more information…the Membership is back in September 🥰

07/28/2024

Listen there is a lot that goes into living with a dog with behaviour challenges

My advice here? Seek

07/13/2024

You know what they say

It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey 😌

Well training with your dog doesn’t necessarily have a destination! It’s a process

There’s always more to learn, always more room to grow

This can be daunting or it can be exciting 😁

Daunting because maybe that means you might feel like you’ll have to work on it forever

OR exciting because that means there’s always new goals to reach for 😏

How will you choose to see it?

07/09/2024

What to focus on when raising a puppy 🫶🏼

A puppy’s first year starts with their critical socialization window: this is when they form all of their opinions on the world. When they determine what’s safe and what’s unsafe.

We can’t get this time back

Focus on positive experiences, good relationships with those close to them and priming them for what you’d like to achieve as they move into adulthood.

All the fancy stuff can come later ☺️

07/05/2024

This is important ✨

Behaviour change takes time!

Have you ever tried to change your own behaviour? If so, then I’m sure you can relate to the fact there is no quick fix

It takes a lot of awareness and patience and it’s the same for our dogs 😊

And sometimes you think you’re seeing progress only to have a bad moment or two and that’s ok!

What motivates you to keep at it with your dog?

06/29/2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to simplify dog training down so you can learn less but achieve more?

I’m Hilary, your local multi-credentialed, BCSPCA AnimalKind accredited dog behaviour professional 🤍

This is Hemi; my little sidekick 🐶

I help teach you how to teach your dog in the most basic way possible so you can enjoy a life filled with adventure

I like to keep the interactions with our dogs fun and positive and I enjoy teaching you how to get the best out of sharing your home with your best friend

Two Blue Tails offers group training opportunities, private behaviour coaching and group adventure hikes in Squamish, BC 📍

Check out www.twobluetails.com to work together ✨

06/18/2024

My best tip for summer dog adventures 🌲

Stay aware 👀

Walking my dog yesterday, we had THREE bear encounters 🐻

You never know who will join you on the trails so put those phones away and enjoy the time with your dog 🤩

Living in wildlife country, this is a responsibility we must be willing to take on.

Keep those adventures safe!

04/28/2024

Care for two quick sessions jam packed with useful dog training skills?

We’ve got two clinics on for May 🤩

Registration open at twobluetails.com under the “Community” tab 🙌🏼

03/01/2024

A few of my favourite things 🫶🏼

Have you ever wondered what your dog behaviour professional has in their equipment line up? If not, I’m going to tell you anyway 😌

bungee leash attachment steele long line
chest treat

I want to zoom in on the bungee attachment tho as this is our latest addition ✨ I’ve found this to have quickly reached the top of my essentials list!

Why?

• shock absorbing qualities of the bungee provide a comfortable experience for both dog and human
• build in traffic handle with a loop on the end; perfect for quick trips to the car or keeping your dog close on the trails
• make a loop out of it to create an awesome little handle when your dog is off leash (pic 3)
• tell other pet guardians you need space with the Velcro descriptor things (pic 4)
• locking carabiner that is lightweight and heavy duty

Follow me for more reactive dog living and mindset 🌿

02/27/2024

I will never do these things 👇🏼

Judge your dog’s behaviour

I usually avoid telling folks I am a dog trainer when I’m out and about; I can see them straighten up and double down on the leash when I’ve mentioned it in the past

But judging your dogs behaviour is not what I’m here for ✨

Especially all of this very normal stuff like trying to snag a treato when blondie’s not looking 👀 or even sometimes when I am looking 😂

Or jumping, or licking or nose booping me

These things are not of any concern and I would consider them all SO, so normal

What I will do when we work together is figure out behaviour solutions that fit into YOUR lifestyle; and figure out the SIMPLEST path to your end goals 🌿

Like this if this sparked thought for you and share to help others do the same 🤍

02/23/2024

I don’t know who needs to hear this but ✨

YOUR DOG, YOUR RULES 👏🏼

There is no “rule book” for dog guardianship. Despite these instagram accounts saying you should teach X behaviour, or NEVER let your dog do Y

I have some (hopefully) encouraging news for you

It’s not up to them 🙌🏼

This is your dog and you get to decide what to teach them, what to expose them to and how to do that

This should be empowering to you

You know what’s best for your dog, trust that 🤍

02/20/2024

If you’ve had this thought before, read this 💫

Sometimes, our thoughts can be unproductive and actually be holding us back from reaching our truest potential with our dogs!

Here are some key things to note:

Behaviour modification can take time; we are often working against nature and the dog’s emergency response that is designed to keep them safe and alive. There is no magic wand to change these things

Remember it’s YOUR DOG’S TIMELINE; as much as we’d like to get from A to B at a certain pace, it doesn’t always work that way as dogs are very complex and things are always changing 🫶🏼

ALL species learn by positive reinforcement, including zoo animals like big cats, giraffes, rhinos, etc. Dogs are NO different - we just need to put emotional biases aside and try to look at the situation from a fresh take 🌿

You don’t need to “say no” to your dog and you don’t need to switch to heavy handed training if there is a more severe behaviour challenge. In fact it’s quite the opposite, punitive training has been linked to increase in aggression and behaviour suppression

Chat with your dog behaviour professional, if you need some extra support with what the plan involves and the direction you’re heading talk about it!

Your behaviour professional might refer you to another behaviour pro! Potentially including a veterinary behaviourist if deemed necessary. This is an ethical thing to do when a new pair of eyes is needed 🤗

Is there anything you’d add? Comment below 🤍

02/17/2024

I WISH I HAD THIS ✨ 11 years ago when I started my dog’s reactivity journey

↠ A community of people who get it
↠ Access to a dog behaviour pro on an ongoing basis
↠ Accountability to show up and to the work
↠ A place to get together with other dog people

Having any of this would have helped with the isolation and the overwhelm

But you know what they say: turn your pain into your purpose 🙌🏼 so here we are

Join us 🤍 you will NOT regret it

Comment “MEMBERSHIP” to get the link

02/14/2024

You’re going to want to add these into your schedule!

Long line decompression walks are it ✨

Why?

They encourage natural behaviours like sniffing (lowers heart rate and blood pressure), varied movements (zig zags following smells and interesting stuff) and provides a healthy bonding activity.

These also offer the opportunity to have a break from triggers - no one wants to or should be training ALL the time. Which in turn adds deposits into your confidence bucket: walks without “reactions” FEEL successful to most people, thus creating a desire to want to continue working with their dog.

The BEST thing I did for both my dogs mental health and my own (these walks are the highlight of my week 🥰) is take my dog out early morning, when it’s still nice and quiet. Enjoy the silence and the bright morning light and have an off leash or long line adventure (it depends where we go). This sets both myself and my dog up for a great day 🌱

What do you do with your dog that lights you up?

Share if you found this valuable 🤍

02/10/2024

You might want to work together if:

✨ you like to laugh and have fun while learning a lot
✨ you want someone to HEAR YOU and relate to your struggles
✨ you want someone who considers some limitations you may have in training and adapts accordingly
✨you’re looking for a credentialed professional in an unregulated industry
✨ you have a reactive dog and are looking for someone who can relate and has been there
✨ you want ongoing support and know you are in it for the long haul

Get in touch, let’s take the first step towards your goals together 🤍

Message to get started 🌿

02/07/2024

So…here’s my take on off leash dogs

I think there’s a time and a place AND a way to allow this off leash fun safely. 💫

Two most important factors:

ALWAYS leash up if you see an on leash dog; this really is a safety issue. An off leash dog can be very harmful to a dog that’s in training.

If your dog will immediately run up and approach a dog or a person, with no questions asked or response to recall, they are NOT suitable off leash candidates. It does not matter how friendly they are! Please use a long line.

Share to spread the word 🤍

02/03/2024

Easy ways to spread kindness to our neighbours 🤍

If you see someone struggling with their dog, or maybe they’re not even struggling they’re just obviously doing training, give them extra space if you can. You’ll literally make their day 🙌🏼

Smile at them ☺️ Their dogs aren’t monsters, they’re not bad people; they’re WORKING on it and it takes time and patience.

It’s not an easy position to be in, often you have to become emotionally stronger to block out looks of judgement and feelings of shame.

Who knows, you might just be able to relate to what they’re going through one day.

Share the good vibes 🌵

01/31/2024

This is the missing piece in your reactivity journey

Learn what to let go of, what to do more of, and put things into perspective.

Many friends and family don’t know what it’s like to live with a dog with challenges like reactive behaviour. It can feel isolating and overwhelming.

If this is you, take the FIRST step to more joy with your dog 🤍

There are so many variables with reactive dogs, they often change. Maybe you feel as if you’ve finally got a hold of something, only for something else to pop up.

Jump start your reactive dog mindset and start to really enjoy the journey. Bypass the “small stuff” and learn to focus on what’s really important ✨

You may just learn a thing or two that is applicable to other areas of life too ☺️

Comment “EBOOK” and I’ll send you the link directly to your inbox so you can get started 🌿

01/27/2024

Is this something you’ve been hoping to hear?

It’s not abnormal for a dog to not want to engage in play with other dogs

Just like us, dogs have their preferences ✨

Your dog isn’t broken if they don’t play with other dogs

Your dog isn’t broken if they don’t enjoy close proximity with other dogs

It all falls under a spectrum of normal 🌿

Could you use some mindset help with your reactive dog?

Comment “MINDSET” and I will send the link to your Reactive Dog Mindset ebook straight to your inbox 💌

01/24/2024

Here’s something you need to know

Management is always first priority ☝🏼

If you can’t safely set up a training scenario, don’t worry about training. Focus on preventing the rehearsal of the behaviour and keeping everyone safe ✨

Training should only be done if:

- you know your dog will be successful
- the appropriate safety measures have been put in place
- you have rehearsed what the training protocol should look like with a dog behaviour professional
- you actually FEEL LIKE training (if you don’t, that’s ok. you don’t always have to be training)

If you have one takeaway, let it be this:

If the undesirable behaviour is not prevented using management, we will likely NOT see behaviour change.

Sometimes management is life or death for the dog. It is a wildly large part of working with your dog in a daily basis, in training and when trying to help them through hard moments.

Management first, training second. Always.

Share if you agree 🌿

01/21/2024

Who loves parallel walks with dog friends as much as I do? 🫶🏼

Whenever I leave a group parallel walk I feel like I’m on cloud 9. Elated, hopeful, and motivated.

This was my goal with my Reactive Dog Membership weekly group parallel walk; to give reactive dog guardians a space to feel these things.

A place to chat amongst friendly dog people that know your struggles. Something to look forward to during the week ✨

The Reactive Dog Membership is a place of community, support and commonality.

Comment MEMBERSHIP and I’ll send you all the info 🌿

01/21/2024

Adopt Georgie!

01/18/2024

My face when someone says bully breeds can’t be trained with kindness 😜

01/15/2024

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01/11/2024

We are hiring!

We’re looking for a new team member to lead group adventure hikes; off leash 90 minute hikes in the mountains of beautiful Squamish, BC 🏔️

Must haves:

- align with positive reinforcement methods
- their own 4x4 vehicle (SUV or truck with a canopy)
- valid BC class 5 drivers license
- physically fit; the ability to hike 2 x 90 minutes M-F
- be a resident of Squamish or willing to relocate
- knowledge of dog body language
- experience working with dogs in a professional environment
- availability 8-3 Monday to Friday (full-time)

We are looking for team members with the ability to self motivate, the ability to maintain a positive outlook, with good communication skills and someone willing to learn in depth about dogs.

Email your cover letter, explaining why you might be a good fit, and resume to [email protected] and we’ll see you on the trails 🐶

01/09/2024

There’s a certain connotation around muzzles

There are many, many reasons why a dog might wear a muzzle 🙌🏼

One of my reasons is: to deter folks with dogs and encourage leashing up in on leash areas where people don’t abide by leash bylaws 👏🏼

Try to keep an open mind when you come across a muzzled dog. There’s likely a lot of depth and consideration into the decision to bring a muzzle on board.

There can also a lot of mindset work to release the opinions of others and really do what’s best for the dog.

That muzzled dog likely has a really fulfilling life and a human that loves them very much 🫶🏼

Share to help spread the awareness

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