Training your dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it's also easy to make mistakes—especially when emotions run high. Here's a reflection on what I learned the hard way and how I’ve adjusted my approach to create a more positive training environment:
❌ Mistakes I used to make:
Training while stressed.
Letting frustration take over during sessions.
Training for too long, pushing both myself and my dog too hard.
Ending training on a frustrated note.
✅ What I focus on now:
Approaching training with a calm and clear mindset.
Keeping sessions short and engaging to prevent burnout.
Ending on a high note to leave both me and my dog feeling successful and motivated.
Dogs thrive on positivity and consistency. If you feel overwhelmed during training, it’s okay to pause, reset, and try again later. Your relationship with your dog will grow stronger when you work as a team in a calm and constructive way.
Remember: Training is as much about us learning as it is about teaching our dogs!
Have you experienced similar challenges in your dog-training journey? Share your stories below—I’d love to hear how you overcame them!
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Last Chance to Get Your Pup Ready for Holiday Season! 🐾
Picture this: your puppy barking like a fire alarm when visitors arrive or trembling under the table as fireworks explode outside. It doesn’t have to be this way. With just a few focused training sessions, you can build their confidence and avoid driving your neighbors (and yourself) up the wall.
For older dogs, starting now sets the stage for long-term progress, helping them grow braver and more secure over time.
⏳ Time is Running Out—Dec 14 is the Final Day to Start Training for New Year’s Eve!
💡 What Makes My Training Different?
✅ Personalized methods tailored to your dog.
✅ Game-based training you’ll both love.
✅ A focus on strengthening your bond—not rigid obedience drills.
📩 Message me now—only a few spots left before Dec 14!
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💥🎆 Is Your Dog Ready for Fireworks Season? Let’s Get Them Prepared! 🐾
Fireworks can be tough on dogs—panic, fear, even trying to escape. But the good news? With the right training, you can help your dog feel more confident — even during something as loud as fireworks.
🐶 Perfect for Anxious Pups
My game-based training is ideal for pups and those eager to learn new skills. It’s not about obedience—it’s about building a strong bond and confidence that makes stressful situations easier to handle.
💡 Why it works:
✅Tailored to your dog’s personality and unique needs.
✅Builds confidence for both dog and handler through fun, engaging games.
✅Turns training into quality time for you and your pup.
⏳ Why Start Before Dec 14?
To get results by New Year’s, we need time to work together and teach your dog how to handle stress. Starting now gives us the best chance to help your dog thrive this fireworks season.
📩 Message me today to secure your spot and make the most of your dog’s training journey!
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Ever feel like your dog training isn't going as planned? Trust me, you're not alone.. and it's not as bad as you think!
The truth is, we forget dogs aren't robots. Some people believe they should be, but l see them as having personalities, quirks, and even bad days - just like us.
Turns out, their behavior often mirrors ours more than we realize. l learned this the hard way!
For a long time, l was so focused on keeping my Malinois under control that l ended up creating more problems. Even my mentor had to remind me to loosen up! It hit me that many of the behaviours l was struggling with were reflections of my own mindset. It wasn't until l understood that/had to change that things started to fall into place.
Now that l know the secret, l want to share it with you!
Want to know how to finally have your dog to work with you instead of against you?
Drop me a message or comment "UNLEASH THE BEAST!" to get the inside scoop 😎
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Little Otto the foster is coming on nicely, one step at a time 🙌❤️
To register your interest for adoption contact Aura’s Dogs UK 🥰 we are looking for experienced, active adopters within 90 min radius from Gloucester UK but this is negotiable on a case by case basis 🙌 all shares are appreciated 😊
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Little Otto the foster is coming on nicely, one step at a time 🙌❤️
To register your interest for adoption contact Aura’s Dogs UK 🥰 we are looking for experienced, active adopters within 90 min radius from Gloucester UK but this is negotiable on a case by case basis 🙌 all shares are appreciated 😊
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Very unexpected stop while we were on the road. Can you guess where are we? 😀
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Does your dog run around like a lunatic when meets other dogs?
Perhaps your dog likes to catch those cutie ones?
Oftentimes we think our dog will be a perfect mach to play with because they do lots of playbows and love running around.
Perhaps the other dog shows similar traits, playful behaviour until... instincts kick in!
It is very important to note that not every dog - even small breed dogs - can control their impulses.
As an owner, especially small breed dog owner, must always assume that the dog you see coming towards you -even if it's off lead- is not as mentally well balanced as they may seem so the best practise is to leash/recall your dog until you have the opportunity to calmly interact.
Preydrive is the most common problem owners face with and your cute, fluffy dog may be a target the soon s/he starts running. But it is okay! All you need to do is ask away before you would let your dog interact with stranger dogs!
I, as a large breed and former small breed dog owner, always ask the other party what their dog is like. Are they going to start running like a lunatic? Perhaps s/he's interested in confidence building but will perform sudden jumps when startled? Are they okay if my dog starts drifting around? These small details can help both you and the other owner decide whether your dogs are a good match!
However the outcome will be, wasn't it a good opportunity for a quick training? By 'heel walking' your dog away from the problem, or practise calm behaviour around each other while the chit-chat lasts already achieved a very important life lesson to your fur friend:
They do not need to play with every dog!
Have a great training😇
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Today's wisdom 😆🤭
I personally love a photo where faces are turned towards the beauty so this is what I do. Some day I might give it a cue, but for now I'm happy with my method 😝
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sometimes even I forget to stop luring! ✋️ 😅
Often we don't realise how smart our dogs are and that we need to let them think more independently. Let them figure out things with the minimum help. It helps them learn to stay calm under pressure, helps to improve impulse control and generally the training will be more mentally tiring than just luring through movements.
So if you have been trying to teach something to your dog but still at a luring phase, stop luring! Your dog knows, we just don't give them the opportunity to show us😎
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If your dog comes for cuddles during training, absolutely let them! Great opportunity for bonding and there could be several reasons why your pooch decided to break the training with some affection. Take it as a win they came to you instead of running away, and enjoy the moment!❤
If it happens way too often, it worth looking into it more deeply. Is the training confusing? Is it anxiety? Perhaps just loves cuddles more than trying to learn the "place" command?
Feel free to drop me a message if you need any help! 😊
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Have been playing around with Lesha and her rear end awareness is getting better 😀😎
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