Up Up Dog Training

21/08/2024

06/03/2024

These 3 things have really helped Bear and I in our reactivity training journey but it’s important to remember that no two dog-guardian teams are the same!
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What have you found to be really helpful for you and your dog? I would love to hear them below 🥰
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P.S. You can find a link to download our FREE Canine Reactivity Tracker in our bio!

21/02/2024

Over the past weekend, we rushed Bear to the emergency room because he started yelping whenever we went near his ear. This was incredibly alarming since he rarely yelps or whines. Initially dismissed as overdramatic by the vet, further examination revealed an infection deep in his ear canal.

Dogs aren’t drama queens; they simply communicate through their behavior. This post explores the reasons behind ‘overdramatic’ behaviors and emphasizes why recognizing our dog’s communication cues is crucial. Let’s remember, what might seem like ‘drama’ could be our dog’s way of asking for help.

06/12/2023

Do you have your nearest emergency vet saved to your phone? If you do, what prompted you to do it? Was it after an emergency, a pet first aid course, this post? 😉
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In the age of Google it might seem silly to save this information but believe me, you never know when it’ll come in handy!
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09/11/2023

Things to remember this season 🥰🍂
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Send this to a fellow dog guardian who might find these reminders helpful🧡

19/10/2023

One of the the BIGGEST regrets that I have in my training journey with Bear is not having this reactivity tracker sooner. We put in all the hard work to slowly change his emotions around his triggers but it was really hard to see if we were actually making any progress.
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One day I decided that I was going to create something so that my partner and I could physically see what was working, what wasn’t and how to further help Bear on his walks and we were taken aback by what we saw. There were of course, bad days too, but overall we saw that his reactions were becoming less intense and his recovery, much faster. All things that we wouldn’t have noticed had we not written them down.
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That’s why I wanted to make this resource free to everyone because having a reactive dog is tough enough, and if I can ease the journey even a little for fellow guardians, my mission is complete. I sincerely hope you find value in our new, free canine reactivity tracker, available through the link in our bio. 🐾💛
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06/10/2023

Moving to a neighbourhood that’s really into Halloween has been interesting (to say the least) 👻

If you live in an area that celebrates the holiday, you’ll know what I mean when I say some people like to go ALL out and although it’s fun to see, it can be challenging when taking your nervous or scared dog out for a walk.

Swipe through to find our top tips to navigate spooky decorations with your dog this season!

As always, every dog is different and if you’re not sure how to best help your pup around their fear of unknown objects, reach out to a certified fear-free professional like us!

30/06/2023

Leaving for vacation without your dog? Here are our top 4 tips! 🧳🏖️

P.S. Did you know we have a blog? If you want some more information about leaving your dog at home while you’re on holiday our most recent blog post has more details. You can find the link in our bio 😄

22/06/2023

01/06/2023

Although there’s no toy that can truly be called indestructible, these toys are certainly the most durable ones we've come across.

Of this list, toys are probably our favourite. This isn’t a sponsored post but we wanted to share because we love how they don’t have any stuffing inside and they have such cute designs 💛 Bear also loves shredding toys so 3-in-1 toys are always our go to.

Is your pup tough on toys? What are your favourites? Let us know ⬇️