121 dog training and behaviour modification in your own home or appropriate outdoor location.
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I love this illustration, I think it perfectly demonstrates why when we are training our dogs we have to break the behaviour down into as many small steps as possible and why we sometimes we arent making progress. There is a good chance we are asking for too much and need to break it down into smaller steps.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=863372525790204&id=100063523931671
Alan Grant has dedicated his life to caring for animals without forever homes ❤
The Renfrew man started volunteering with the SSPCA when he was aged just 14 - and had to catch a lift on the back of his grandpa's motorbike to get to and from the centre in Cardonald.
Here he is pictured with Roxy - who has been looking for new owners for more than 260 days.
Full story: https://trib.al/kyeRQiY
Had a really good 3rd session with this awsome little lady last night. Loads of good progress due to her owners hard work. Ruby gets over aroused other dogs and could be perceived as aggressive. We slowd things down, Ruby made loads of good choices even when a dog charged her with their flexie lead bouncing along behind them. Well done Ruby and Ash, keep up the good work.
Peanut butter for dogs. (palm oil)
I have recently been made aware that a lot of peanut butter contains palm oil. Palm oil isn't good for dogs. As I recommend peanut butter for a lot of things like muzzle training, lick mats and as a general training treat I thought I had better post to make any of my clients aware. Peanut butter is ok as long as it doesn't contain palm oil.
"While palm oil is not poisonous to dogs, it does have a laxative effect and, if eaten, can cause sickness, diarrhoea, dehydration and, in extreme cases, pancreatitis."
I had a 2nd session with Indi today. Indi is a rescue dog from the Underheugh Ark. We worked on loose lead walking. Loose lead walking is a skill that takes time for both owner and dog to master. The best way to train a dog or change a behaviour is slowly and you have to celebrate the small victories.
I have replied to multiple messages on Facebook messenger on this page but none have been read. What's app me if waiting on a reply. 07801498301.
Thanks Alan
This is little Coco. An awsome wee dog that I had the pleasure of working with yesterday. He picked up the training super quick. Coco's owners communicate with him in Spanish and English. Consider this when working with your own dog if Coco's owners had communicated with me in Spanish I wouldn't have complied because I didn't understand. Its similar with our dogs we need to teach them the behaviour before we add the words.
30 Years working with dogs at the Scottish SPCA.
Haven't posted any of the many dogs I have worked with recently because I keep forgetting to take pics. Here are a couple of my repeat clients who are making steady progress.
You know how you feel when you are tired, and it does not feel good. Your dog does not feel good when he is tired either.
BBC Scotland 8pm tomorrow night.
Hey dog lovers! Wishing there were something lovely on the TV to warm your heart on these dark winter nights? Well there will be.... coming to BBC Scotland,18th November at 8pm!
Scotland’s Best Dog is on a quest to find the most-cherished canine characters who have heart-warming bonds with their owners. These dogs are more than just pets – they’re the life and soul of their families.
Along with their proud humans, each week three pooches will be tested on a number of challenges before a panel of judges – dog-lover Kaye Adams, Scottish SPCA veteran and dog trainer, Alan Grant, and our very own Clinical Behaviourist River McDonald.
We hope you are as excited as we are!
https://twitter.com/BBCScotComms/status/1453715694457999369?t=qaW8akSaQBp3DpY29VAsqQ&s=19
“🐶Woof-derful news! New series Scotland's Best Dog is on a quest to find the most cherished canine characters. Judging the hopeful hounds are , animal behaviourist River McDonald & 's Alan Grant. This doggy delight debuts 18 Nov ”
This is Cal. Cal is a Romanian rescue. Cal's owner had had a couple of trainers out. One gave good advice but didn't give any exercises that his owner could implement. The 2nd trainer made things worse by making Cal more scared by using a rattle can. I took things really slowly and gave his owner loads of simple exeecises that she will be able to do carry out because Cal adores and trust her. This will help improve Cal's confidence and help him make progress in the areas where he struggles.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/glasgow-puppy-dies-algae-poisoning-24668892
I had the pleasure of working with this amazing dog before this tragic incident. My heart goes out to her awesome owner. Her life may have been cut tragically short but she was a very much loved dog which was clear to see in the session we had.
Heartbroken Gillian McCamley took her six month old Border Collie, Jess, down to Pollok Park for a walk during the heatwave last week before tragedy stuck.
Looking for dogs and owners to take part in a new TV show. Feel free to apply or share this post.
Had a really nice session with little Lottie last night. Super smart wee dog and as often the case has picked up some bad habits that get her attention. Worked on teaching her new habits that we like and can reinforce. One amazingly quick learner.
Plan vs Reality. Who agrees?
Had a great 1st session with this little foster guy. We worked on foundation behaviours in the house to create good habits that will help us massively when we come to out next session outside working around stimuls that Reggie finds stressful.
STILL HAVING ISSUES, PLEASE WHAT'S APP IF YOU HAVENT RECEIVED A REPLY WITHIN 24HRS.
UPDATE. You may have to approve my reply to read it. WHAT'S APP IS STLL THE BEST WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME.
Think I might still be having issues with messages. I reply to all messages but I seem to have a lot of conversations that the messages haven't been read even in the middle of conversations.
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Happy training.
Alan
Sustained hand touch. This is something that took a bit of time to get the duration. The touch was pretty straight forward but duration was tricky but like anything if you keep working on it you will get there.
Fantastic course with loads of very useful information. Would highly recommend.
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Sustained hand touch. This is something that took a bit of time to get the duration. The touch was pretty straight forward but duration was tricky but like anything if you keep working on it you will get there.
