Oh My Dog Behaviour Training & Solutions

23/07/2024

A few weeks ago River found his rear legs paralyzed (for the second time in six months). A trip to the ER and an overnight stay in the hospital for tests could not come up with a definite diagnosis. He’s ok and can walk again. So for now it’s therapy and here River is getting special treatment with the brilliant Kate, osteopath and acupressure practitioner. 🧘 ☮️
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16/06/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

03/02/2024

Some red flags to watch out for when rescuing a dog.

29/04/2023

Shock collars are finally banned in England!

At last! Shock collars are banned in England. It's about ******** time. This has been debated for so many years I don't understand why it's taken so long when Wales banned them many years ago. Let us hope that Scotland now follows suit. The Scottish government came out and "condemned the use" of shock collars back in 2018 but that was found to be completely useless as it was ignored. Hopefully they will now follow England and ban them altogether. They are banned in countries in Europe. Hell, even prong and choke collars are banned in some countries in Europe. Nobody should be torturing dogs in this current day and age. Now, all those wannabe "trainers" who don't know how to train a dog unless they are using shock, will have to actually learn how to be proper trainers. It can't come too soon.

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/shockcollarsbanned?fbclid=IwAR2i8ME890_R1AaCpwZZSmyR8QP3HGUD2lPUIjTI3D7-JvY8dTHCWTWCx5Y

28/01/2023

Yes! one of my main focuses with our current dog was to make sure he is happy. This is an important part of good animal welfare.

When we focus on making dogs happy, it’s better for them and us.

17/01/2023

One more step in favour of animal welfare. 👏

⚠️ PREMIÈRE VICTOIRE DANS LA LUTTE POUR LE BIEN ÊTRE ANIMAL ⚠️

L'interdiction des colliers électriques, étrangleurs et à pointes vient d'être votée à l'assemblée nationale 😍

A la quasi unanimité, les députés ont votés POUR la proposition de loi interdisant la vente et l'utilisation de ces outils coercitifs 👍

Un pas de plus en faveur du bien-être animal 🐕

Nous vous tiendrons informé de la suite de cette première bonne nouvelle ❤️

Belle journée à tous

28/12/2022

04/12/2022

Spaniel Cooper, The Short General, is the big brother of Morris. Things are gonna get crazy in the hood.
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04/12/2022

This is Morris the Český Fousek or Czech Wire-haired Pointer. A good boy and a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.
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03/12/2022

Shock collars watch out!…..we are coming after you!

If San Francisco adopts the proposed ordinance, it will join a broader global animal welfare movement.

The idea of banning shock collars is not radical, and it is not new. In fact, many countries have already enacted laws that ban the sale and use of shock collars. Germany first did so in 2006, and other EU countries have followed suit.

By Ren Volpe and LT Taylor

02/12/2022

Prong Shock Choke….We’re coming for you! Bit by bit….
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Well done Queensland!

01/12/2022

Yes!

A BILL TABLED TO BAN 'TRAINING COLLARS' FOR DOGS
in South Western Occitanie region of France.

The text, if passed, would prohibit the sale and use “on a pet of any electric shock device, choke without a stopper loop or with spikes”.

Renaissance deputies have tabled a bill to prohibit the use on a pet of so-called “dressage” collars, with electric shocks or spikes in particular, because of the suffering they cause.

These collars “have never been proven to be effective for any behavioral problem, and on the contrary, increase the risk of aggression and biting in dogs due to the stress, anxiety and suffering they undergo. “, justify the initiators of this text, including the deputy of Haute-Garonne Corinne Vignon.

They argue that “many alternatives exist to train or retrain dogs, without resorting to tools or methods that generate pain or fear.”

The text, recorded on Tuesday by the Presidency of the Assembly proposes to prohibit the sale and use “on a pet of any electric shock device, strangler without a stopper loop or with spikes”.

Failure to comply with this ban, which, if adopted, would come into force in 2024, would expose you to a fourth class fine, up to 750 euros.

29/11/2022

Boye, Crykette, Figge or…….? Can’t decide what to name your next pooch? Here’s a list of names, 1065 hounds, from a 15th century manuscript. 😜 😯 🤙

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11/11/2022

Quotes from River.

31/10/2022

They are 15 years commitment ..

12/08/2022

“If you don't own a dog, at least one, there may not necessarily be anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life." ~Roger Caras
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19/07/2022

🍄Even though it’s not wet season here yet (Southwest France), some mushrooms have started popping up the the forest. Mushrooms might be great on pizza for us, many curious pets consume mushrooms that are toxic while out on walks. It’s important to be diligent and to avoid any mushrooms you may see. This also includes inspecting your yard, especially after it has rained, for any mushrooms that may have sprouted up. We’ve compiled a list of a few of the more common mushrooms that are toxic to pets you may encounter.
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If you fear your pet has eaten a poisonous or unknown mushroom, seek veterinary help immediately. If possible, try to get a sample of the same mushroom from where they were found to help aid in identification. 🍄

15/04/2022

It’s true.
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