Still working on taking training videos with the drone so this is really me, N and Kasta messing around over the park. However, there was something fascinating about watching Kasta playing fetch from overhead. It got me thinking about important different perspectives are and how there is rarely one singular way of seeing or doing anything.
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Sunday morning tomfoolery!
Sunday morning tomfoolery!
Impulse control is a key part of life - for humans and dogs alike. Whether your dog wants to eat a treat, chase a squirrel or attack another dog, we have a responsibility to teach our dogs to resist that urge and look us for what they should do and how they should behave.
Combining different obedience commands
This simple routine combines a range of different basic obedience commands. We have sit/down (either will do), leave it (self control), break (which releases the dog to the toy), come (recalling to me), play (not a command but a reward) and out. Rinse and repeat to get sharper and sharper!
There is nothing flash about this video, just a solid rep of a relatively new behavioural sequence.
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Can your dog do this?
This could have been a 10 minute video, but watching a dog lying down for that long is not good FB content! So, I took a 1 minute section and sped it up a bit.
Is this something that your dog could do? Based on the comments from the dog owners we met yesterday, the answer is a big fat “no”.
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A bit of play. A bit of training. Everything in moderation!
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Building Trust in Dogs
On the face of it, this is just a bit of fun. Kasta has to run around a pretty large hedge and come back to me.
But there is a bit more to it than that.
He has to trust that I’ll be there when he comes around the corner because I am out sight for almost 10 seconds. This is different from stepping behind a tree or around a corner. Here I have actively sent the dog away from me, with the implicit promise that I’ll be here when he comes back. Be wouldn’t do it if he didn’t trust me.
Trust is critical to any relationship but especially with a dog. You are their whole world so when they put their trust in you, don’t do anything that risks damaging it. Once you have it, cherish it!
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“Around” Ambition
Following on from Brody’s first few goes at the “Around” command this is what we are building towards.
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Teaching Brody “Around”
Our first attempt at a “tutorial” video and there are sooo many things that I will do differently next time, but despite that, I’m so proud of Brody.
Of course, this was just the introduction to the basic “Around” command, the next step is to keep practicing it in a variety of environments so that it becomes embedded and generalised.
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Breaking News!
This is HUGE NEWS with significant implications for many many people. People will be shocked and upset, but in the long run I think it’s the right decision.
Here is the full press release from the UK Government
Date: April 1st 2024
DEFRA Announces Plans to Ban Off-Lead Cats to Protect the Dog Community and Native Wildlife
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has today announced groundbreaking measures to protect the nation’s dog community and the wider native wildlife populations. Starting from the end of 2024, regulations will be introduced to ensure all cats must be kept on leads when outside their home environment.
With a comprehensive study backing the decision, DEFRA has outlined the necessity of this policy shift. The study reveals that free-roaming cats have a considerable negative impact on canine well-being, causing undue stress to dogs and disrupting the harmony of local neighbourhoods.
Environment Secretary Jay O’Kerr stated, “Cats roaming without restriction have been linked to a series of adverse effects on our treasured dog companions – from inciting fear to disrupting their walks. This new measure will not only support our canine friends but also will foster a safer and more enjoyable environment for pet owners and community members alike.”
Additional reasons supporting the off-lead cat ban include:
* Conservation Efforts for the UK Mice Population
* Preventing the Spread of Feline Parasites:
* Garden Protection
* Noise Reduction
* Mitigating Traffic Incidents
DEFRA recognises the strong bond between pets and their owners and believes this measure will improve the quality of life for all involved. Cat owners will be given time to transition, with the government providing resources and educational materials on maintaining cat health and well-being within the new regulations.
Consultation on the detailed implementation of the policy will begin later this year, with input sought from veterinary experts, animal welfar
I never take Kasta’s off-lead freedom for granted. Too many dogs don’t have it and even more aren’t ready for it and it get’s them into trouble. So we work on the basics everyday: heel, recall, break and basic obedience and we have a lot of fun doing it.
