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06/01/2024

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By tracking training, socialization, feeding, sleep patterns and more you will quickly see how your new pup learns and more easily develop a schedule.

03/01/2024

Help teach your pup proper introductions with new dogs. Ask for a sit or down, then let htem sniff for a few seconds before moving on. By keeping meet and greets short you will help your pup learn polite greetings.
Hint* If your puppy is excited to meet others, stand on the leash to prevent them from jumping and lunging.

31/12/2023

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2024!!
#2024

25/12/2023

We at https://buff.ly/48bEuz5 wish you all the best this Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year!

24/12/2023

Although your dog may not agree, not all people food is safe for them!
Here are a few foods that are NOT okay and some that are safe for your pups!
Happy Holidays!!

25/05/2023

This!!

If you don't like what your dog is doing, you should ask what you would like your dog to do instead.

Teaching a dog to NOT do something is much harder than teaching a dog to DO something. So think about what you want your dog to do, then teach them to do it on cue, and reinforce them when they do.

Come, Sit-Stay, and Watch Me are a particularly useful set of behaviors to teach your dog to enjoy performing on cue, and reliably.

Get Your Chew Toy, Go to Your Bed, and Settle Down are also incredibly helpful.

If your dog is chewing things they shouldn't be chewing, teach them what you would like them to chew. This can be super-easy to do if you get some hollow chew toys because you can fill them with food and they will automatically teach your dog to chew on them, and they will automatically reward your dog for doing so!

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27/04/2023

Great advice!

EDIT: I'm going to leave the rest of this post as it was so as not to cause further confusion, but I wanted to clear up a mistake that I made. The exercise described in this document was invented by Ian and he originally named it "Retreat with Honor". I was under the impression that Suzanne Clothier took this exercise and renamed it "Treat and Retreat" but that the protocol remained the same. That is not true. I have since learned that "Treat and Retreat" is different from this exercise in significant ways. This exercise should be called "Retreat with Honor" and I will change the document, and the associated page on the Dunbar Academy website to reflect that. I am very sorry for the confusion. To be clear, Suzanne's Treat/Retreat protocol does not involve luring the dog at all.
In the post below, wherever you see "Treat & Retreat" it should instead say "Retreat with Honor". I've just replaced the image that goes with this post. The image used to have the title "Treat & Retreat"
Again, I'm sorry for the confusion.
-Jamie

One of the easiest exercises you can do to help a dog who is fearful around people is called Treat & Retreat. It's super simple, but super effective.

You alternate between 1. luring the dog to move away from the person using regular kibble and 2. luring the dog to move towards the person using high value treats.

By luring the dog further away, you can keep the dog at a comfortable distance, so when you lure the dog to approach, they are not overly stressed. You never bring the dog close enough to make them feel too anxious, and the person never moves towards the dog, which can be very scary for fearful dogs.

As you repeat this exercise, every piece of food the dog eats helps the dog feel good about the person, and the high-value treats make the dog feel extra good about approaching the person and being closer to the person.

You can learn more, as well as download the full size PNG or PDF version of this document here: https://dunbar.info/treat-retreat

If your dog is fearful of people, you should do something about it right away, so your dog doesn't have to live with unnecessary stress and anxiety, and so you and your dog can enjoy life together. This problem won't get better on its own, but it will get better with the right training techniques.

We currently have an amazing opportunity for you to get the help you need to resolve fearfulness and reactivity problems. For the next few days we're offering 50% off our Reactive Dog Toolkit, and offering 1-week of personalized support at no extra cost:
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Between May 8-15 you'll be able to tell us about your dog's history and we'll help you develop a training plan to help your dog. You can send us footage and we'll give you feedback. You can submit questions via our Reactive Dog Support Community page or during one of our Live Q+As and you'll get the answers and advice you need to resolve your dog's issues.

We can help you resolve your dog's fearfulness and reactivity, guaranteed. If you're not satisfied with the progress you can make using our simple strategies and easy exercises, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.

17/03/2023

Wishing you and your pets a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/03/2023

Dogs bark. That should not come as a surprise to anyone.

Of course, barking can cause trouble when it's excessive and out of control. Teach your dog when it's important to be quiet, when it's appropriate (maybe even good) to bark, and to stop barking reliably and promptly, when you ask them to.

Learn More in the Behavior Problems Compendium, currently on sale for 75% off: https://dunbar.info/bpc2023
Satisfaction guaranteed.

19/02/2023

A good walk starts with engagement!

Teach your pup to sit in Prime postion (beside you) and to do a Watch Me before heading out on your walks. Prime and Watch Me should also be practiced on every street corner for attention and safety.

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17/02/2023

Keep your pup safe at the door!

By teaching you dog to WAIT at thresholds, they are less likely to dash out the door.
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14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's Day!

11/02/2023

Encourage and praise eye contact from your dog!

When your pup looks at you, whether when asked for or offered, they are engaging with you. Eye contact is a big part of training and relationship building.When you are more important than everything else going on around your dog you have a dog that is paying attention!!

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31/01/2023

Teaching your dog to wait at an open door helps with door dashing.
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30/01/2023

Enjoy your walks!
My Own Dog Trainer has tips and videos to help you and your pup enjoy your leash time.
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29/01/2023

Puppy Nipping?
Puppy nipping can be painful. The little land sharks need to learn that people have zero pain tolerance to help curb the nipping.

When a puppy puts their teeth on me I do a very dramatic OUCH to let them know if hurts. I'm talking Academy award dramatic!
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26/01/2023

Want to help your pup be the best they can be? Check out our new blog Prevent Unwanted Behaviours

Preventing Unwanted BehavioursMore and more I am called for help with behaviour issues for puppy’s and rescues. Resource guarding, snapping at people, ignoring their owners, refusing to walk, the list goes on and on. As a trainer, I want to get to the root of the problem to figure out the cause of...

26/01/2023

Dog Parks - Yay or Nay?

For many dog owners the dog park is a great place to exercise their pet. Others avoid them completely.
If you choose to go to the dog park here are some guidelines:

1. Puppies and intact dogs should not go to the dog park. Oleder dogs are more likely than not to correct a puppy and it can be really scary for both puppy and owner. Intact dogs are at risk of being warned off or harmed. Intact pups are more likely to be bullied.

2. Keep an eye on your dog at all times. The dog park is not the place to sit and read texts. Make sure you know where your pup is at all times and if they look worried or uncomfortable leave immediately.

3. Interupt your pups play constantly. By doing a Gotcha and letting your dog take a breather you can help prevent unwanted behaviours.

4. If you see a dog owner ignoring their pet as it bowls over other dogs it's time to go home.

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24/01/2023

Does your pups collar fit?
Puppies necks grow quickly so make sure to check their collars weekly. The collar should be snug enough to not pop over their ears but never tight.

22/01/2023

Happy Sunday!
Geet out and have some fun with your pup!

19/01/2023

PSA

PSA 😇

18/01/2023

Need help with leash walking?
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16/01/2023

Tug is a great game to teach your pup!

Playing tug and trading the toy for a treat is a great way to teach your pup "Drop It", build your relationship through play and tire your puppy out.
*Remember, always "trade up" by putting a treat on your dog's nose and saying "Drop It" to help build rust and avoid resource guarding.

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14/01/2023

Training starts the day you bring your new pup home!

From house rules to house training, basic obedience and play, your pup is always learning. Make sure from day one they understand what is expected of them to help build trust and a solid relationship.
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12/01/2023

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10/01/2023

Train your pup to accept grooming!

Many pups do not initially like being brushed, having their nails clipped or teeth cleaned. Make grooming a relaxing and rewarding event.

- Start with a treat on their nose
- Gently brush your pup using a soft grooming tool
- Reward after a couple of brushes

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08/01/2023

Teach collar grabs to your pup with GOTCHA!
Most dog bites happen when a dog is startled by a collar grab. To prevent this teach GOTCHA:
- Put a treat on your pup's nose
- grab the collar and give it a little tug (be gentle)
- Say GOTCHA
- Reward with the treat.

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06/01/2023

Socialization is much more than playing with other dogs.
Get your pup out to see, smell and learn about the world to build confidence.

Each season for a new puppy brings its own adventures with new things to see and smell. Grab your leash and get out and explore with your pup!
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04/01/2023

CRATE TRAINING
• helps your pup stay safe and out of trouble
• aids in preventing separation anxiety
• helps with house training
• builds confidence and independence

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Happy Training!!!