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30/08/2024

Listening to an audiobook can transform the way you connect with your furry friend. Dive into a world of knowledge and strengthen that bond today at prodoghawaii.com.

28/08/2024

Enhance your communication with your dog by understanding their body language. Recognizing signs of stress or excitement can significantly improve your relationship and training effectiveness.

28/08/2024

🐾 Happy National Thoughtful Day! Show your furry friends some extra love and care today. 💕

27/08/2024

Unlock a deeper bond with your furry friend through effective training techniques. Experience the joy of a happy dog by giving her a scent work class at ProdogHawaii

11/07/2024

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11/07/2024

11/07/2024

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05/07/2024

Exploring the beautiful hiking trails in Kaneohe can be a paw-fect way to socialize your furry friend with other dogs and nature. Make sure your dog is on leash or has a perfect recall. Polite manners will win you smiles and gratefulness. 🐾🌳

15/06/2024

Absolutely! And by recognizing this you will re-establish a sense of trust and empowerment in the dog.

Knowledge about dog behaviour is important. It's a no brainer. But why? 🤔

Well, understanding dog behaviour is crucial in effective dog training for several reasons. A deep knowledge of canine behaviour allows trainers & behaviourists to create effective, humane, and tailored training programmes. Here are the primary reasons why this knowledge is essential:

⚠️ Understanding Canine Communication.

Dogs communicate primarily through body language and vocalisations. A deep understanding of these communication methods helps to interpret what a dog is feeling or intending, which is crucial for effective training.

Body Language. Knowing the nuances of a dog’s body language, such as tail position, ear orientation, and posture, can indicate whether the dog is relaxed, anxious, or aggressive. For instance, a wagging tail doesn't always mean a dog is happy; the context and type of wag are important indicators of the dog's emotional state.

Vocalisations. Different barks, growls, and whines have distinct meanings. Recognising these sounds allows trainers to respond appropriately to a dog’s needs and emotions, facilitating better communication and training outcomes.

⚠️ Addressing Behavioural Issues.

Behavioural issues such as aggression, anxiety, and excessive barking can stem from various causes, including fear, territoriality, or past trauma. Understanding the root causes of these behaviours is essential for developing effective intervention strategies.

Anxiety. Recognising signs of anxiety and understanding its triggers (e.g., separation anxiety, noise phobia) helps in designing desensitisation and counterconditioning programmes to alleviate the dog’s stress.

⚠️ Understanding the importance and relevance of health and wellbeing vs behaviour.

Physical & mental health do impact dog behaviour more than people realise. Considering possible pain, discomfort, nutrition, appetite amount of physical activity and mental health is absolutely critical before any training can start.

⚠️ Implementing Positive Reinforcement Techniques.

A comprehensive knowledge of dog behaviour supports the use of positive reinforcement techniques, which are based on rewarding desired behaviours to encourage their repetition.

Timing and Consistency. Understanding the importance of immediate and consistent reinforcement helps trainers effectively shape and reinforce desired behaviours. This is critical as dogs learn best when there is a clear and immediate connection between their behaviour and the reward.

Motivation. Knowing what motivates a particular dog, whether it’s food, toys, or affection, allows trainers to tailor their approach to each dog’s preferences, making training more effective and engaging.

⚠️ Building Trust and Relationship.

Effective, kind and modern dog training is built on a foundation of trust between the dog and the trainer. Deep knowledge of dog behaviour helps in establishing this trust by ensuring that training methods are humane and respectful.

Avoiding Negative Methods. Understanding the detrimental effects of punishment and negative reinforcement encourages trainers to avoid these methods, which can damage the dog-trainer relationship and lead to fear or aggression.

Empathy and Respect. Recognising and respecting a dog’s individual temperament and limits fosters a positive training environment, enhancing the bond between the dog and the trainer.

⚠️ Customising Training Programs.

Dogs, like humans, have individual personalities and learning styles. Knowledge of dog behaviour enables trainers to customise training programmes to suit the specific needs and characteristics of each dog.

Breed-Specific Traits. Different breeds have distinct behavioural traits and predispositions. For example, herding breeds may require more mental stimulation, while scent hounds may need activities that engage their sense of smell.

Individual Differences. Beyond breed traits, individual dogs have unique personalities. Some may be more timid or excitable than others. Tailoring training to these individual differences ensures more effective and humane outcomes.

⚠️ Preventing and Managing Problem Behaviours

Understanding the natural behaviours of dogs helps in preventing and managing problem behaviours before they become ingrained.

Early Intervention. Recognising early signs of behavioural issues allows for timely intervention, preventing the escalation of undesirable behaviours.

Environmental Management: Knowledge of dog behaviour informs environmental management strategies, such as providing adequate exercise, mental stimulation, and safe spaces, which are critical for preventing behavioural problems.

17/05/2024

Young service dog in training, Kaipo is doing great in the glow in the dark mini golf. It’s important to show dogs that is the world is a fun and gentle place.

28/04/2024

Modeled after professional detection dog work, Nose Work is a fun, mentally stimulating activity that allows dogs to do what they do best – use their noses to find things. It is like hunting, but in the realm of nose work they are hunting for target odors and being rewarded with their favorite treats or a toy.

Check out Prodog Hawaii nose work class today! https://prodoghawaii.com/nose-work-in-kaneohe

18/04/2024

My book “The living agreement between you and your dog” is now live on Google! I’m stoked!👍😊😉😁

08/04/2024

Listen, learn, and elevate your day with our captivating audio book "The loving Agreement between you and your dog"! On Kindle and paper back on Amazon. For the audio files, visit my website https://prodoghawaii.com/
Turn up the volume and immerse yourself in how to better improve your relationship with your furry friend. 🎧✨

23/01/2024

🐾 Good communication is key when it comes to training our furry friends. 🗣️ What's your favorite way to communicate with your dog? Comment below with your go-to method: (a) Verbal commands, (b) Hand signals, or (c) Both! We'd love to hear from you! 🐶💬

22/01/2024

Nosework is a fun and mentally stimulating activity for dogs, using their natural scenting abilities to search for specific odors. It can improve their focus, confidence, and bond with their handlers.

26/12/2023

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23/12/2023

Deciding and planning the outing is as important as the training itself.
Then when you are in situation you know what to do. How much do you plan your outings?

19/12/2023

May you feel joy today!

19/12/2023

Dogs can read human facial expressions. Here you can see joy in both Barbara and Poppy after their dance performance!

03/12/2023

SECRET SANTA DOG TOY EXCHANGE!!!!
This is great! I did this last year and it’s so easy and so fun!
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Worst case is I’m making a dog happy by sending them a toy - what can be better than that? No pressure to participate, all are welcome to join!
This should be fun! I’m looking for dog owners interested in a holiday gift exchange. Doesn’t matter where you live in the U.S. - you are welcome to join! You have to buy one gift valued at least $10 and send it to your secret dog. (Hello Amazon!). Your dog will receive 6-36 gifts in return. And the great thing is you can keep them or donate them! A present will brighten their day (and the owners too). We could all use some happy mail.

Just comment I’m in! Toys only please, no food or treats! I’ll send you a direct message with your secret pups info to send a gift to and how to add your pup to the secret gift exchange! Please pm me to get started ! 🎄🐾

26/11/2023

When you have to barricade your turkey because your dog is a counter surfer! Teach your dog to leave food in counters and have peaceful thanksgiving! ☺️

12/11/2023

Furthermore I would say that the dog is behaving aggressively or that the dog is aggressive in such and such situation not as a blanket statement.

02/11/2023

When you train your dog, your horse, your cat, your Guinea pig, you shouldn’t be thinking of science. You should be yourself, the science already a part of you as second nature. You should be in control of yourself, relating to the animal you face as a living organism, an equal, a creature you meet for a brief moment in space and time. Then and there, you’ll discover that what we call things matters little; that gizmos are unimportant, and techniques irrelevant. You’ll relax, and you’ll appreciate the relationship, not the training, not your achievement, for you’ll have ceased to fight your craving for order and control. You’ll have realized that life is disjointed, and you’ll take it as it is.
Roger Abrantes

01/11/2023

ProDog Hawaii Levels class open enrollment until December 15. Learn the nuts and bolts of training while having fun designing the skills you want to teach your dog! What skills are the most important to you?

01/11/2023

Happy Halloween!