Paw and Order Dog Training

09/08/2024

Benny likes to get himself noticed 😜
Lovely photos taken at Paignton Obedience show last week, by Jason Bath

08/08/2024

I love this video Tsering sent me ❤️
Teddy's learning to tidy up his toys.
I think we will all agree he's doing a bloody good job 👏

07/08/2024

Sometimes it may appear as though your dog is being overly protective of you, and it makes us humans feel loved and special to think we are worth protecting, but unfortunately it's not as it appears.

You are just a valuable resource.

A dog does NOT feel as though it's their responsibility to protect you, a dog that is guarding, is a very insecure dog that needs help.
It's an insecure dog that is worried about a valuable resource being taken away

A dog trainer with adequate experience and knowledge will know that using physical punishment on a guarding dog is the exact opposite of what you need to do.

A guarding dog needs help!
A resource guarding dog needs their confidence built up

Please find a positive trainer with an understanding of dogs emotional needs.

07/08/2024

Super busy day today.
Had a lovey reactive assessment with the most adorable collie this morning, a puppy 121 visit lunch time with the most stunningly handsome red lab (I could have quite easily took him home) then a super walk with Shep, , and I've just squeezed in a bit of Cherry time ❤️

06/08/2024

We had a discussion about dog/puppy chews and which ones I personally recommend during classes last night.
So here are my dogs favourites
First in comes Yakers, they love these chews but they are quite expensive
Closely followed by Cows horns (not buffalo as they are too hard) Cherry spent most of her puppy days chewing on cows horns she absolutely loves them.
Next is cows hooves (very smelly but very satisfying)
Hairy cows, and rabbits ears also keeps them happy for a while.

Good treats are carrots and broccoli stems but they don't last long in my house.

Cherry also had raw chicken wings, duck, and chicken feet, as well as chicken necks, as puppy chew treats. (but she was raw fed from the start)

The cheapest treat if all which all 3 of mine love especially this time of year, is the frozen rag.
Soak clean rags in very very very weak orange squash wring them out, tie a knot in them, then freeze them
This soothes puppy teething pains as well.

04/08/2024

We had a lovey time at Paignton Competitive Obedience Show today.
Benny thoroughly enjoyed himself as it was a bit cooler up there today. His heelwork, focus and motivation were fantastic, but unfortunately he broke his wait in the recall which obviously cost us dearly, and I let him down badly in his A round because j couldn't keep quiet 😜 but the general feedback back we had was amazing.
Cherry did a fantastic training round so a good day had by all.

04/08/2024

Impulse control!
We had a rabbit chasing a bike come through our training area 😜

The dogs controlled themselves rather well, and made some fantastic choices.
Ollie and the rabbit both survived unscathed 🤣

04/08/2024

Fun in the sun yesterday ❤️

04/08/2024

🚩RED FLAGS 🚩

When it comes to finding a good dog trainer or any type of Dog Pro it's important to know what to watch out for. Here are some red flag words that should make you think twice and walk away:

If you hear or see these terms, look for another trainer/dog walker/boarder/daycarer/sitter. Keep your dog safe. 👍

At Yappily, all of the dog trainers listed use kind and effective, positive reinforcement methods👉www.yappily.co.uk

01/08/2024

The Awards are your opportunity to recognise and reward dog friendly places and pet businesses that go the extra mile for the benefit of the UK’s 12.5 million dogs and their owners. Winners of the DogFriendly Awards in each of the categories are chosen by public vote.
The competition will open on 1st August. 2024

We have been entered again in the Dog Friendly Awards.
If anyone would like to vote for us, click on the link below.
Your support is greatly appreciated ❤️

Paw and Order Dog Training Has Been Entered In The Dog Friendly Awards

31/07/2024

If a dog has an elongated tongue that becomes wider at the bottom and curls up like this when exercising, it generally means the dog is experiencing stress, and desperately trying to cool down because they are overheating.

Signs of heat exhaustion often go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Recognize the Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Dogs suffering from heat stroke will normally exhibit any or all of the following:

Panting
Spatula Tongue
Gum and tongue color may become brick red and thickened.
Restlessness
Increased respiratory rate
Increased heart rate
Excess salivation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
As the symptoms progress and go unnoticed, the dog’s body temperature increases and signs become even more serious.

Weakness
Staggering
Gasping
Seizures
Coma
Death

Most people will just see a dog panting happily here.
But if a dog has an elongated tongue that becomes wider at the bottom and curls up like this, it generally means the dog is experiencing some form of stress.

Usually if a dog had just been exercising the tongue would flop down rather than curl up.
But here Buddy had got slightly overheated due to a mad 5 mins of charging around like a hooligan, so his body was in distress trying to cool down (and this was 9.30pm and he loves heat)

Certainly body language can be used in different contexts and can have subtle differences in meaning within these contexts. So we have to take notice of the body language in whole, and also take the environment and individual personality in consideration.

But generally if you see a spatulate tongue your dog is experiencing some form of nervous tension, pain, fear or stress.

This can be as little as "I don't want my photo taken" stress, to major pain related stress.
Therefore try to take notice, as then we are able to help our dogs feel more comfortable is all situations and environments.

31/07/2024

Well done Carol Morris and Shep, a super training walk around Wadebridge and down the camel trail tonight 👏

31/07/2024

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30/07/2024

Playing with a hosepipe this glorious weather may seem like harmless fun, but it can actually be quite dangerous.
So please be aware of how much water your dog is both inhaling and ingesting.
Biting and leaping head on into water spray from hosepipes and water sprinklers, puts dogs at risk of inhaling too much water. If water gets into their lungs, there is a high chance it will contain bacteria which will lead to serious infections.
They will also swallow the water which can lead to water Intoxication, especially small and toy breeds.

Always run a hosepipe for a while first, as the temperature of the water inside hosepipes that have been left in direct sunlight will will cause serious burns.

If your dog has aspirated water, they may cough, gag or regurgitate after playing with it
Their breathing may be noisy, they may appear depressed, lose their appetite, or lips and gums may have a blue tint to them.
If you are at all worried talk to your veterinarian asap.

29/07/2024

A big welcome to our new puppies who started tonight ❤️

28/07/2024

A super way, to end a fantastic day ❤️
The boys took their girlfrinds wave jumping.
Turns out Marble is a pro 😜

28/07/2024

Roche and the rock was today's adventure.
A much better walk the stiles were passable, the woodland paths were lovely and shaded, a lovely stream to follow and very pretty.
The path out of the rock was quite overgrown but the rest of the footpaths were OK.
Cherry thoroughly enjoyed herself so we give this one an 9/10 ❤️

27/07/2024

Scent games, to stays, to lead work. The teams worked hard today ❤️

27/07/2024

The benefits of reward-based, force-free training are often touted for the dog's benefit, but how does training using aversive methods affect the owners implementing them? 🤔

A 2009 study through the University of Pennsylvania wanted to find out the answer to this question, in whether using confrontational methods, either direct or indirect, affected owner safety when trying to modify their dog's behaviour. The study found that there was far more aggression towards owners when using these methods than using reward-based methods, thus putting the owners at risk. The activities that were said to put the owners at most risk were from yelling no or using the 'alpha roll'. They also noted that using tools such as remote shock collars could 'put dogs at risk for compromised welfare and defensive aggression'. 😰

As stated by the study, this is due to behaviour problems not coming from a place of being 'dominant' as these confrontational methods are trying to prevent, and in fact come from a place of fear and that 'frightened animals are often self-defensively aggressive; it would not be unexpected, then, that dogs respond aggressively to such provocative handling.'. This means by using these methods, owners are inadvertently putting themselves in harms way and at risk of being bitten by inacting these 'dominance' based methods, which is, in fact, what they are actually wanting to prevent when working on aggression cases.

It is therefore so important that owners are not only aware of the fact these methods are based on false-hoods, and won't create the outcome they want, but also the risks to themselves if they choose to administer them. You should always contact a qualified professional if you have any issues with aggressive behaviour, so it can be worked on safely for both you, and your dog. 👍

You can check out the study mentioned in the graphic for yourself here:https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/trainingArticle.pdf

27/07/2024

Todays puppy session was all about the importance of play, and mental enrichment games.

26/07/2024

Dogs lick for many reasons, but did you know one reasons is for trying to communicate how uncomfortable they feel?
It's an appeasement gesture. When they feel unsure, cautious, scared or threatened they lick to defuse the situation, they dont want conflict, but they do want some space.
I see so many videos of humans thinking their dogs are giving them kisses. (Especially people thinking the dog is kissing their kids)
When the reality is, the dog is really uncomfortable and is asking for them to go away and give some space.

Try to take note of all the body signals, if your dogs mouth or face is tight, or if their ear position is different, you see the whites of their eyes, or they straighten their neck or head out to lick without moving their bodies, take a step back.

Dogs shouldn't have to tolerate our rude behaviour.
It's always better to step away.
Always ask your dog if they would like to petted, never force them into situations they are unsure of.
Let's keep everyone safe this holiday

25/07/2024

Dog p**p!
Responsible dog guardians pick up after their dogs, but unfortunately their are quite a few people that don't.
Leaving your dogs p**p isn't just gross, it is actually really dangerous.

Dog p**p can contain roundworm eggs, and if accidentally ingested (kids play and touch their mouths all the time without washing hands) the eggs develop into larvae migrating through the bloodstream to brain, lungs, kidneys, heart, eyes doing serious damage.

Burying it in your gardens can leave parasite eggs in the soil for years.
Dog p**p is not a fertiliser, dog p**p is an environmental pollutant.
The environmental Protection Agency actually classifies dog p**p in the same category as oil spills

Never flush dog p**p down the toilet, it pollutes waterways and destroys the ecosystem

If out and about, do not "stick it, and flick it" its bad for the environment, and when rain washes dog poo into streams and rivers, viruses, bacteria parasites harm aquatic life.

It's also dangerous for other dogs especially puppies, elderly or unwell dogs as it can spread Parvo virus, Distemper and Coronavirus

If you want to share your life with a dog, picking up their p**p is a major responsibility that is mandatory, not optional.

Whether it is in your own back yard, public paths or middle of woodlands PICK IT UP AND BIN IT!

24/07/2024

A super star award for this team
Sarah Trevethan and Flossi
It's so rewarding seeing a team put together all the advise you have given them.

The time, effort, patience, consistency and positive feedback and reinforcement Sarah has given to her dog definitely deserves recognition.

I've left the sound on in the videos so you can hear the feedback she gives Flossi.
It's so calm, patient and positive all the time.
Dogs need feedback to know they are doing well.

I wish I had a "before" video of their first session, as Flossi (and I'm sure Sarah won't mind me saying) was a hyper hooligan.

The positive training done, hasn't shut down Flossi's personally (we still get Flossied and we all love it) but she is learning the clam behaviour pays out big time, so is making better choices.

A massive well done Sarah, I can't tell you how proud and pleased I am for you
This is what makes my job so satisfying , thank you
❤️

24/07/2024

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24/07/2024

Sheps adventure was Wadebridge to St Breock today.
We was a little disappointed with this walk. Some of the styles were completely rotten and broken, others were impossible for dogs to get over, and it was so overgrown in areas the brambles ripped my jeans.
It's got potential to be a super walk, but the farmer obviously doesn't want people walking through his farm from the barriers/type of style that's been put in place.
Shep would probably only give this walk a 2/10

On the plus side, Shep was amazing today. It was busy along the camel trail with bikes and other dogs, so I was thrilled with how well he did.

24/07/2024

Schools out for summer! 😀
But your dog will not understand this, as they like consistency and routine.
Small changes can create big behaviour issues.
Therefore try help them enjoy the next 6 weeks as much as you are going too.

Most dogs do not like to be hugged or restricted.
Therefore aways ask your dog first if they want to be petted.
Call them over to you, if they come over they want to interact, if they stay away, leave them alone

Dogs need more sleep than us, so never disturb them when they are resting.
Older or unwell dogs will need some quiet relaxing time, so give them a safe quiet place to get away from the busyness

Make sure dogs are allowed to eat in peace.
Never put your hands in their food, or take treats away from them

Supervise children and dogs, teach children to respect dogs.
A dog should NEVER have to tolerate being hit, sat or stood on, pulled about or agivated in any way.

You may take your dog out to visit different places, give them time to ajust, slow down and watch their body language, if they are getting a bit stressed give them some space from the object of their anxiety.

Let's all stay safe this sumner

23/07/2024

Parkour fun at Lanhydrock tonight ❤️

23/07/2024

Positive husbandry work is something that has so many benefits, therefore it's always worth putting some extra time and effort into.

It's so much quicker, easier and less stressful (for both dog and guardian) if a dog is willing and happy.

If you want to learn more or join a husbandry class,
EMAIL [email protected]

23/07/2024

Fun doing "stays with distractions" 🤣