🐾 Consent Based Handling
This little chap struggles to cope with being touched by an item in somebody's hand and is very suspicious that it is going to do him harm. Here he is learning that having a nail filed without restraint isn't so bad after all. He is free to move away if he doesn't want to take part so he learns to trust the person that he won't be forced into compliance. Choice is empowering and builds confidence.
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The importance of sniffing for a dog: this mat smells of another dog and there’s 30 seconds of odour processing going on. It’s a great way to introduce another animal without them having to be present. 🐕
New leaflets for the Canine Health and Well-Being Event on Saturday and Consent Based Handling. 🐾
Loose lead walking can be challenging, especially for a herding breed that likes to chase movement. Great teamwork making it look easy!
Next Foundation skills course starting on Friday 5th April at 2pm in Bexhill, get in touch if you’d like to know more: [email protected]
Searching with enthusiasm!
Sometimes using your dog’s name for a recall doesn’t have the desired effect as the distraction is more rewarding in that moment.
The counting game can be really helpful for building curiosity and creating a positive association to take their attention away from something else and willingly explore what you’re doing.
Calm, conversational tone of voice, excellent. 🐕
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Little Lizzy having fun going through a tunnel - puppy obstacle course. 🐾
Edith doing the step over calmly which she doesn’t find easy when life is exciting. 😍
Practising puppy recalls in the sunshine. 😎
Thank you to everybody that came to the Canine Massage Therapy information session with Carole Curley. It was really insightful to be able to improve our dog’s wellbeing at home. Please contact Curley Canine Therapy if you would like to know more. 🐾
Further information about Preventing Injuries with your Puppy:
Saturday 25th March at 2.30pm, Pebsham Community Hub
Pups had some added distractions with Hallowe’en decorations this week and they did really well 🎃
Perfect evening for some fun agility. 😍
Monday Morning - what activity are you doing with your dog this week? 🐾
Puppy social walk, a nice calm greeting with an older dog. 🐕
Ralphie - great job , being brave travelling through the tunnel. ⭐️
Fab recall with Tug-E-Nuff toys around distractions, really good response and has been well practised. 👏
Love a whippet enjoying chasing a toy. 💕
Puppy enrichment with some flowerpots. 🐾