Dharma Dogs Training - Brantford/Hamilton

30/06/2025

Another favourite Sniffspot !
40 mins from Brantford but 1000% worth the drive.

Has a fenced dog park as well 👍

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27/06/2025

I do it for him 🫡

23/06/2025

Crate training your puppy? You got this! 💪 It's a great tool for house-training, safety, and creating a secure space your pup will love.

Quick tips for crate training success:

⏱️Start ASAP - The earlier, the better.
🤏Size matters - Big enough to stand and turn around, but not so big they can potty in one corner and sleep in another.
❤️Positive associations only! - Feed meals in the crate, play around and in the crate, and praise them for going in.
😎Be patient - Every pup is different, and some take more time than others.
🧩Structure their day - Crate time should be part of a routine that includes potty breaks and playtime.

Have you started crate training? Share your biggest tip below! 👇

21/06/2025

Here's the truth: Your dog isn't aggressive – they're frustrated.
They learned that other people and dogs meant fun and excitement, but now they can't access what they want.

The good news? Frustrated reactivity is absolutely trainable.
Your dog can learn to walk calmly past triggers and focus on YOU instead of everyone else.

Want to know how? 🤔
Visit https://dharma-dogs-training.kit.com/reactive-dog-guide to download your FREE Reactive Dog Owner's Survival Guide. It's full of tips and information we share with our private training clients!

20/06/2025

🎒 NEW FRIEND ALERT!

Meet Ceci, one of our new students who joined us to work on her SEVERE reactivity.

📋 QUICK STATS:
🐾 Grade Level: Intermediate (She's quite a genius - if she'd only just learn to apply herself more...)
🦴 Favorite Training Treat: Dehydrated Beef Lung for the win (yummy! 🐄)
⭐ Recent MVP Moment: Ceci has had quite a few, but most recently would be walking alongside 'Terrence the Terror', and doing so well, we were able to allow curiosity and see what she is capable of
🌟 Natural Talent: Melting her trainer's heart within the first 5 minutes of lesson 1. I love me some cattle dog ❤️

✨ WHAT WE'RE EXCITED TO WORK ON:
• Remaining calm in the presence of other dogs
• Eradicating the crazy ass scream barking that has everyone peering out their front window to see what kind of horror movie remake is being filmed on their street.
• Counter conditioning and changing Ceci's response to the sight of other dogs on walks

Can't wait to see this amazing pup grow! 🌱

19/06/2025

🎯 Timing is EVERYTHING in reactive dog training!
Watch what happens when we miss vs. nail the reward marker timing with Ceci ⬇️

The difference:
❌ No marker = escalation
✅ Perfect timing = de-escalation and an enjoyable walk

The secret: Mark the EXACT moment of avoidance behaviour. This tells reactive dogs "YES, choosing to look away instead of reacting gets you good things!"
Real-time coaching moment = real results 💪
Comment "YES" below and we'll send you our FREE Reactive Dog Owner's Survival Guide 👇

19/06/2025

😳 Hard truth: You might be accidentally making your dog's reactivity worse.
Here are 3 common mistakes I see loving dog owners make (I've made them too!):

1️⃣ Making them sit and wait while triggers pass by - this allows them to stare and fixate, while building pressure until they explode - keep them moving!
2️⃣ Tightening the leash when you see another dog coming - your tension travels right down the leash to your dog - this tells your dog that there is something to be concerned about.
3️⃣ Avoiding all triggers completely - while management is important, never practicing coping skills keeps them stuck - find their threshold and try to work with your dog while staying under it

The good news? Once you know what's happening, you can change it! 💪

Want our complete guide to helping reactive dogs? Comment 'GUIDE' below 👇 and we'll send you our free Reactive Dog Owners Survival Guide 📖

19/06/2025

Happy Birthday to Archie, one of our previous reactive dog clients ♥️
He turns 6 today! 🎂
I think this calls for a pack walk

18/06/2025

Counter conditioning can be a great way to pair something unpleasant (in this case loud noises) with something nice (food).

It's important to remember however that if your dog showing signs of being overwhelmed (over threshold) you should acknowledge that and either move further away from the trigger or exit the situation entirely.

Learning cannot happen when a dog is overwhelmed and trying to push through can make things worse. 😞

18/06/2025

Your dog wants to work WITH you, not just FOR you. When you focus on building that connection first, everything else falls into place. 🐕💙

17/06/2025

We both have different strengths and preferences but at the end of the day: keep the little landsharks comin! ❤️