Indy and Kobe had a great time up at the cottage this weekend. We make sure to introduce boats to all our dogs at an early age so they learn not only how to behave when on a boat, but also to love boat rides!
Contact Kim for more information on our Puppy Development Program, Small Group Classes, Private Lessons and Board and Train programs:
Kim French, Owner & Trainer
(647) 295-3734
[email protected]
www.tumblewood.ca
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It's day 4 of Rio's board and train and he is really starting to show some progress! One thing Rio's family wanted me to work on with him was teaching him some manners.
My favourite way to teach manners is with different impulse control games! These short clips are just some of the games that I use to teach dogs to be polite.
1) It's your choice: food in hand and on floor
2) Food bowl manners
3) No door dashing: doors to outside and crate doors
Notice that I'm not giving any commands or telling Rio what to do. Instead, I wait for him to make the right choice on his own and then mark it with a 'yes', followed by a reward. If he makes the wrong choice (e.g. trying to take a treat without my permission), then the treat goes away.
In my opinion, this is an important part of teaching dogs good manners because at the end of the day we want them to be able to make the right choice on their own.
Great work little buddy, you're learning so quickly!
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Oakley and Murphy met at one of our #puppysocials and quickly became best friends. I love watching these two #goldenretriever puppies play on our obstacle equipment - not only is it helping develop their fitness, balance, and coordination, but letting them explore different surfaces and learn how to navigate different obstacles can also be really good for building their confidence.
Way to go guys, hope to see you again soon!
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It has been 4 days since Lola the #frenchbulldog came to us for a board and train. She is doing well at learning how to walk on a loose leash beside a stroller She absolutely loves spending time outdoors, which has been a great way to get her energy levels down! She still isn't 100% sure of her two roommates, Indy and Kobe, but is definitely interested in playing with them. Best of all, she hasn't had an accident in the house in 2-days!
When housetraining a dog there are a couple important things to keep in mind:
1) Always make sure to take your dog out on a regular basis. In general, a dog can hold their bladder 1-hour for every month old they are. A few exceptions: always take your dog out as soon as they wake up, if they have exercised, after they eat or drink, and after a training session. All of these things can stimulate the bladder and cause your dog to have an accident.
2) Go out with your dog on leash and make sure you see them do their business, don't just let your dog out and assume they will go on their own. It's very common for dogs to get distracted when outside, so when you let them in they still have a full bladder, which leads to accidents.
3) Don't give your dog access to the whole house, this just makes it easier for them to sneak off and have an accident, or you might miss the signals they give you that they need to go out. If I'm not paying 100% attention to a dog I'm housetraining, or if they didn't do their business when I took them out, I like to put them in an Ex-Pen or crate. Confining them them to a small space helps them learn to hold their bladder until I take them out again.
4) Always praise your dog when they do their business outside - you can even put it on a cue such as 'go pee' so eventually they will know what they are supposed to do. Never punish your dog for having an accident, this can teach them to sneak away and have accidents.
5) Until fully housetrained, always take your dog out the same door so they learn where to go
It was great having Oakley the Golden Retriever attend our Puppy Social today. He got to play with our two dogs, Kobe and Indy, and go for an adventure walk!
What are the benefits of attending our Puppy Socials? It can help them learn:
- How to communicate appropriately with other dogs
- Bite inhibition
- How to play with dogs of different sizes, ages, and play styles
- To focus on you around distractions
- To be called away from a play group
- Off-leash skills (checking in, no wandering, recall...)
- How to navigate different obstacles
Our free Puppy Socials take place every Saturday from 11:15am-12:00pm. We have a limited number of spots available so no drop ins, please email us in advance to reserve your spot.
For more information visit: https://tumblewood.ca/grouptraining/puppy-training/
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I love this video of Indy trying to figure out how to cross the bridge with her big stick.
It may seem simple, but it's extremely important that we allow our dogs to figure out how to problem solve on their own. Problem solving and allowing our dogs to become frustrated engages their mind, providing mental stimulation which helps build their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
When we don't allow our dogs (especially puppies) to become frustrated and problem solve, it affects how their brain develops and can affect how they learn to cope in stressful or frustrating situations. This can lead to unwanted behaviours like under confidence, anxiety, fear and 'Learned Helplessness'.
The next time you what to give your dog mental stimulation, think beyond just food puzzles and consider how you can use their environment to engage their problem solving skills.
I'd love to know what you do with your dog for mental stimulation as well as what challenges or problems you let them solve on their own!
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Look who's back for another board and train, it's Cricket! This adorable Mini Australian Shepherd stayed with us when her owners first got her for a 1-week board and train, attended our Puppy Kindergarten and Puppy Socials, and completed our Total Recall Workshop.
You can really see the benefits of her socialization with how she plays with Indy:
- The play style and energy level of both dogs matches
- Both dogs are comfortable, encouraging play, and enjoying the interaction
- One dog isn't being too overbearing and they take turns being on top
Contact us for more information on our puppy program and workshops or visit www.tumblewood.ca
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