Must... Resist... 😬
Sorry @jack_longmire 😂
Kids and dogs... For me, there is no compromise on safety.
Unless I'm actively supervising dogs and kids, they're separated by a barrier. Active supervision means that they are my focus. If I'm cooking the dinner, working, or I'm on my phone, that's passive supervision, and that's when accidents tend to happen.
It has been estimated that the likelihood of a child sustaining a dog bite in their lifetime is around 50% and approximately 80% of severe dog bites in children involve the head and neck.
The majority of bites are from a dog that the child knows- most are from the family dog, or a dog of a family friend.
These are not statistics that I want to contribute to... So, safety first!
- Beck A M, Jones B A
- Mcheik J N, Vergnes P, Bondonny J M
- Calkins C M, Bensard D D, Partrick D A, Karrer F M
#babypetprep #kidsanddogs
I'm a huge fan of cooperative care. For me, training is about making my life (and my dogs'!) easier.
A few years ago, any kind of formal handling or grooming with Cailín would have meant muzzling. She didn't like being poked or prodded in any way. I taught her a chin rest, and then began adding the rest as distractions. Over time, she learned that none of this was going to hurt, and that she was going to get paid well for cooperating.
I normally feed raw, but I sometimes feed @alphaspiritofficial dry food to make hand-feeding for training easier. If you don't already hand-feed your dog (as long as they don't have any issues around food), try taking a few portions of their food during the week to use in a training session. It's a nice opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with your dog without any other distractions, and a way to squeeze in some short but effective training sessions.
You'll be surprised by how much you can get done with just one meal and a few minutes! 💪🏻
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🇪🇸 Soy una gran fan del cuidado cooperativo. Para mí, el entrenamiento se trata de hacer mi vida (¡y la de mis perros!) más fácil.
Hace unos años, cualquier tipo de manejo formal o peluquería con Cailín habría significado ponerle bozal, sí o sí. No le gustaba que la tocaran ni de ninguna manera. Le enseñé a descansar el mentón en mi mano o en un taburete, y luego comencé a agregar distracciones. Con el tiempo, aprendió que nada de esto le iba a hacer daño y que recibiría buenas recompensas por cooperar.
Normalmente alimento con comida cruda, pero a veces le doy comida seca de @alphaspiritofficial para facilitar la alimentación a mano durante el entrenamiento. Si aún no alimentas a tu perro a mano (siempre que no tenga problemas con la comida), intenta tomar algunas porciones de su comida durante la semana para usarlas en una sesión de entrenamiento. Es una buena oportunidad para pasar tiempo a solas con tu perro sin distracciones, y una manera de inc
To the person who dumped Hermione on the side of the road and didn't look back, I've got news for you. Your cruel, careless actions killed her.
She died on Saturday night from kidney and liver failure despite the best efforts of the vets at @crasmadridvinuelas.
Instead of focusing on my anger towards you, I'm going to try to focus on the good people who tried to help her. @laurilaulaa and Bea, who took her in and did everything they could to find someone who could take her. To all of the people I spoke to who advised us on how we could care for her while we were trying to get her seen by a vet, to the vets and the rest of the workers at CRAS who tried. To my little girls who sat patiently and waited while I tried to feed her, and while I spent countless hours on the phone trying to find someone who could do something.
If you don't want an animal, don't get one. If you have an animal and you don't want it, find a responsible way to re-home them. Don't be that guy. In your selfishness, you caused a lot of hurt, not only to the little pig, but a lot of people who cared for her. So, instead of directing a f*ck you your way, I'm going to tell you that she was loved and cared for in the short time that she was with us. I hope this reaches you so at least you can see that a whole load of people were willing to do what you were too weak and cowardly to do.
Sleep tight, Little One ♥️
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🇪🇸 A la persona que abandonó a Hermione al lado de la carretera y no miró atrás, tengo noticias para ti. Tus acciones crueles e irresponsables la mataron.
Murió el sábado por la noche debido a insuficiencia renal y hepática, a pesar de los esfuerzos de los veterinarios de @crasmadridvinuelas.
En lugar de centrarme en la rabia que siento hacia ti, voy a enfocarme en las personas buenas que intentaron ayudarla. A @laurilaulaa y Bea, que la acogieron e hicieron todo lo posible por encontrar alguien que pudiera hacerse cargo de ella. A todas las personas con las que ha
A very important PSA from Fía regarding pet ownership.
#itsjustthatsimple
Nothing but the sound of crunching around the house today 🦷
@owandaelbarriodelasmascotas have an incredible offer at the moment, where you can get their tasting snack box for just 1c plus €5.99 shipping!
It's got a bag of chicken wings, beef livers, a chicken doughnut, chicken feet and a beef trachea. It's absolutely incredible value for the amount of treats that you get!
Mango is *super* fussy with chews, so I'm thrilled that we've found some options that she really enjoys. She hasn't got great teeth, so I really need to encourage her to chew to keep them clean.
The girls are *very* happy with their goodies! 🍖
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🇪🇸 No hay nada más que el sonido de crujidos por la casa hoy 🦷
@owandaelbarriodelasmascotas tiene una oferta increíble en este momento: ¡puedes conseguir una caja de degustación por solo 1 céntimo más €5.99 de envío!
Incluye una bolsa de alitas de pollo, hígados de ternera, un donut de pollo, patas de pollo y una tráquea de res. ¡Es un valor increíble por la cantidad de snacks que recibes!
Mango es súper tiquismiquis con los huesos, así que estoy encantada de haber encontrado algunas opciones que realmente le gustan. No tiene los mejores dientes, así que realmente necesito motivarla a masticar para mantenerlos limpios.
¡Las chicas están muy felices con sus premios! 🍖
#crunch #happydogs #soundon
No matter what season your puppy is born in, it's really important to expose them to different stimuli that they'll experience throughout the year. Today, we're taking advantage of the thunder and the rain and we've opened up the patio doors and have popped Tara into her pen with a chew. She's wandering in and out of the rain, and has decided to settle on her mat, enjoying her snack and listening to the thunder and the rain, just like us.
Thanks for the chew @vikingdogs.petshop ♥️
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🇪🇸 No importa en qué estación del año nazca tu cachorro, es muy importante exponerlo a diferentes estímulos que experimentará a lo largo del año. Hoy estamos aprovechando el trueno y la lluvia: hemos abierto las puertas del patio y hemos colocado a Tara en su parque con un mordedor. Ella entra y sale de la lluvia y ha decidido acomodarse en su manta, disfrutando de su snack y escuchando los truenos y la lluvia, igual que nosotros.
Gracias por el mordedor @vikingdogs.petshop ♥️
Ellie's been up since 5:30am, after a night of not sleeping, so naturally I haven't got much energy for training or playing right now 😪
If Ellie's up, Tara's up too. Normally in the mornings when she wakes, we pop her in the garden while Ellie has her breakfast and potters around, but this morning we've got torrential rain and thunderstorms, so obviously that's not ideal. If I let her loose in the living room, she'll jump up on Ellie and potentially bite and scratch her, so that's definitely not ideal either.
She's not calm enough to put in the pen and I don't want to encourage any attention barking, so instead we've gone for Plan B: tethering.
I've got Tara on-leash with a few chews (beef scalp, toys and a frozen carrot) so she can be with us, but hasn't got free-range of the living room, so the only option she really has is to chill out and chew. She's had a run around, we've played, she's had her breakfast, and now she's laying at our feet while we watch Bluey and listen to the thunderstorm (which, she's not at all bothered by ⛈️ 💪🏻)
Tethering can also be a great help with potty training as well as training your puppy to settle, as they can't get up for a pee or a poo without you noticing, so you can take them outside straight away when they need to go. 💩
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🇪🇸 Ellie ha estado despierta desde las 5:30h después de una noche sin dormir, así que obviamente no tengo mucha energía para entrenar o jugar en este momento 😪
Si Ellie está despierta, Tara también lo está. Normalmente, por las mañanas, cuando Tara se despierta, la sacamos al jardín mientras Ellie desayuna y se entretiene, pero esta mañana tenemos lluvia torrencial y tormentas, así que obviamente no es lo ideal. Si dejo a Tara suelta en en salón, saltará sobre Ellie y posiblemente la morderá o rasguñará, así que eso definitivamente tampoco es ideal.
No está lo suficientemente tranquila como para ponerla en el corral y no quiero fomentar los ladridos por atenc
Very proud mama moment yesterday ♥️
We took Tara out for a coffee, and as soon as we sat down, Fí asked me if she could do some work with her. She wanted to work on her automatic sit, on keeping her focus on her while other people walked past, and on getting her to walk with her on a loose leash.
I didn't tell her what to do, I let her figure it out on her own, and she did pretty well! 😁
She only turned 6 a couple of weeks ago... When I grow up I want to be just like her!
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🇪🇸 Momento de mamá muy orgullosa ayer ♥️
Llevamos a Tara a tomar un café, y tan pronto como nos sentamos, Fí me pidió si podía hacer un poco de trabajo con ella. Quería trabajar en que se sentara automáticamente, en que mantuviera su enfoque en ella mientras otras personas pasaban cerca, y en que caminara con una correa floja.
No le dije qué hacer, la dejé resolverlo por sí misma, ¡y lo hizo bastante bien! 😁
Apenas cumplió 6 años hace un par de semanas... ¡De mayor, quiero ser como ella!
Re-uploading because Instagram cut off the end of the video earlier 🤦🏻♀️
A sneaky peek at our puppy pen and the current setup that works best for us 🐶
Is there anything else you'd add for someone with their first puppy?
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🇪🇸 Subiendo de nuevo porque Instagram cortó el final del video antes 🤦🏻♀️
Un vistazo furtivo a nuestro corralito para cachorros y la disposición actual que mejor nos funciona 🐶
¿Hay algo más que añadirías para alguien que tiene su primer cachorro?
#puppypen #puppytraining
Play is more than just fun – it's a powerful way to strengthen the bond between you and your puppy. Through games like chase and tug, you build trust, encourage engagement, and create a positive relationship.
These interactive games are perfect for teaching valuable skills, such as impulse control and confidence. For example, during a game of tug, you can ask your puppy to "drop" the toy. Then, wait for them to sit calmly before continuing the game. This teaches them patience and focus, all while keeping the game enjoyable.
Regular play not only exercises your pup but also enriches your connection, making training more effective and your relationship stronger.
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🇪🇸 Jugar es más que solo diversión: es una manera poderosa de fortalecer el vínculo entre tú y tu cachorro. A través de juegos como correr y tirar, construyes confianza, fomentas la participación y creas una relación positiva.
Estos juegos interactivos son perfectos para enseñar habilidades valiosas, como el control de impulsos y la confianza. Por ejemplo, durante un juego de tirar, puedes pedirle a tu cachorro que "suelte" el juguete. Luego, espera a que se siente tranquilamente antes de continuar con el juego. Esto les enseña paciencia y concentración, mientras mantienen el juego divertido.
El juego regular no solo ejercita a tu cachorro, sino que también enriquece su conexión, haciendo que el entrenamiento sea más efectivo y su relación más fuerte.
#thepowerofplay #puppytraining
Raising a well-behaved puppy starts with one simple rule: whatever gets reinforced gets repeated! 💪🏻
This goes for both good and bad behaviors, so it's crucial to prevent unwanted habits before they form. Today, I'm working with Tara on one of the big ones: counter-surfing and food stealing.
To stop this habit before it starts, I only allow Tara in the kitchen when she's supervised. This way, she never has the chance to explore the countertops.
But it’s not just about what you *don’t* want them to do—think about what you *do* want! For Tara, I'm reinforcing her sitting calmly nearby while I cook. If you'd prefer your puppy to lie down or go to their bed instead, you can reinforce that behavior too. In this video, I waited for Tara to offer the sitting behavior on her own and then rewarded it with a smidgen of cheese.
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Criar a un cachorro bien educado comienza con una regla simple: ¡lo que se refuerza, se repite! 💪🏻
Esto aplica tanto para los comportamientos buenos como para los malos, por lo que es crucial prevenir los hábitos no deseados antes de que se formen. Hoy estoy trabajando con Tara en uno de los grandes: subirse a la encimera y robar comida.
Para evitar que este hábito se desarrolle, solo permito que Tara esté en la cocina cuando está supervisada. De esta manera, nunca tiene la oportunidad de explorar las encimeras.
Pero no se trata solo de lo que *no* quieres que hagan—¡piensa en lo que *sí* quieres! En el caso de Tara, refuerzo que se siente tranquilamente cerca de mí mientras cocino. Si prefieres que tu cachorro se tumbe o vaya a su cama, también puedes reforzar ese comportamiento. En este video, esperé a que Tara ofreciera el comportamiento de sentarse por sí misma y luego la recompensé con un poquito de queso.
