VIP Dog Training

Does your dog struggle with anxiety or challenging behaviours? 💭🐾 I see you. I know how exhausting it can feel when every day feels like an uphill battle—like the behaviour will never change and the training never ends. This is your reminder: it’s okay to take a break. You and your dog deserve moments of joy together. Whether that’s through play, a relaxing sniffari, or even a walk where you both just be—no pressure, no expectations. 💛 What’s one thing you and your dog enjoy just for the fun of it? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #DogTraining #DogBehaviour #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #AnxiousDogs #ReactiveDogs #FearfulDogs #MindfulDogTraining #DogParentLife #PermissionToPause

⭐️Can you believe it is September already! 🦮Want to start your dog training journey or reach your dog training goals… or do you want to continue improving with your dog… 📲 If so, get in touch ASAP as i’m fortunate enough to only have a couple of spaces left for September. Head over to my bio or website and book a free consultation call to have a chat and discuss your training needs ☺️Photo credit: @the.quiet.tog 
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🐶 A marker word is invaluable in training your dog and here’s why… ⭐️ A marker word is a short, usually one syllable, word which tells your dog they got something right and that a reward will follow… I use “yes” but you can use “good” “yip” “yep” whatever you want as long as you’re consistent. I would avoid using good girl or good boy as you are likely saying that loads of times a day and it’s not necessarily followed by a treat or reinforcement. 💬 A marker word allows us to pinpoint the exact behaviour we are looking for and reward after the event. For example, if you ask your dog to sit, the second their bottom hits the floor you are able to say “yes” and then get them a reward. It allows us to train without the behaviour being reliant on food. ℹ️ Want to get started? Pop some treats in your hand behind your back or on the side. Get your pup’s attention, say your word “yes” and then a second later follow with a treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat! This will “charge your marker” and you can then start using it within your training 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice… 🐶 💡 
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🐶 Recall Training - one of the most beneficial exercises to teach your dog but also one of the hardest.. Here is is the second thing you might be doing which could affect how your dog feels about their recall cue…. 2️⃣ Calling them constantly… we’ve all done it…. Fluffy, here… here… here… 🙈 🔈 While you are training recall a good thing to remember is when your dog’s nose is down the likelihood is they are fully engaged in that and they are not able to listen at the same time… like someone looking at their phone… their ears are currently switched off 🤣 by repeating ourselves constantly we are actually teaching them to ignore us or wait for 3 or 4 recalls before responding… ❓Could we do something different? Yes absolutely! What we can do is give them the time they need to smell the scent, wait for their nose to come up, say their name to get their attention and then use our cue. By setting our dogs up for success we will keep the process fun, achieve more and this will prevent us from diluting our recall cue 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for the next thing which could be affecting your recall🐶 💡 
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🚪 Does your dog rush to the front door when someone knocks? Do they bark and try to get to the person the other side? Are you worried they may get past the visitor and run out the house? ⭐️ A really nice behaviour is teaching your dog is to go to a place in which you know they are going to be safe. Whether it is a bed behind a door, or a place like us behind a baby gate. 🧙 The trick is to proof and practise this behaviour while there is no one at the door, you can then set up some sessions with familiar people in the household and then work your way up to unexpected guests! 🎉 You will then able to open the door 🚪 knowing your pup 🐶 is safe 💕 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡 
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🐶 If you have a dog that finds life stressful 😩, that reacts to external triggers 😱or finds walks a bit scary 🫣 there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a day off. This is not avoidance, it is allowing everyone’s stress levels to lower. Spending time with your dog, decompressing and relaxing together can be an incredible addition to your week. Try to meet your dog’s needs by providing training, play and enrichment and have a stress free day together. Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡 
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Do you come out your house 🏠 with your dog 🐶 dragging you up the street? Is your dog pulling you along? Are they hypervigilant? 👀 Looking for something to bark at? 💥Here is something which will help them… 👃🏼 Getting our dogs to sniff in an environment is hugely beneficial. Having this on cue will encourage them to process the information at their own pace, it will enable them to slow down and relax into the walk. Providing sniffing times throughout your walks is super important and massively enriching. It will help them to be mental tired from their walk not just physically tired 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡 
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A massive thank you to one and all for your help, support and business this year! These are just a few of the gorgeous pups I’ve worked with this year and I’m incredibly grateful to all you. I have loved every second! Special thanks to @craigogilviedogs @jgbehaviour_separationanxiety @teachingtailsdogtraining @positivepawscambridge @dogtrainerlee for everything! You guys are the best 💕 Roll on 2024 🎉