Young's Dog Services

Young's Dog Services Youngs Dog Services offers high quality dog training and walking services in South Lanarkshire.

At Youngs Dog Services I provide reliable and up-to date training techniques and walking appointments.

We are all aware that socializing your puppy is important. What does this mean though?A properly socialized mature dog c...
09/08/2023

We are all aware that socializing your puppy is important. What does this mean though?

A properly socialized mature dog can do 6 things;

Greet other dogs/people in a gentle manner,

Understand that not all dogs are theirs to play with and deal with this emotionally,

Be able to handle when another dog is forcing a social interaction even when they do not want it

Disengage from a social interaction gently when the other dog/s is/are no longer interested in the interaction,

Disengage from a social interaction gently when they are no longer interested in the interaction,

Disengage from a tense situation calmly and with confidence.

All of these skills cannot be learnt during puppyhood however they can understand when they are, and are not, able to interact with another dog.

28/07/2023
Had the pleasure of walking Denny (right) and Ted (left) today. Both bursting with character and super friendly to other...
27/07/2023

Had the pleasure of walking Denny (right) and Ted (left) today. Both bursting with character and super friendly to other dogs and people.

This can be achieved through regular training and a lot of love for your canine companions. Contact me if you are struggling with your dogs behaviour.

Aversive training.Today I would like to talk about the fallout of aversive training methods. Using a slip lead or prong/...
26/07/2023

Aversive training.

Today I would like to talk about the fallout of aversive training methods. Using a slip lead or prong/e-collar may reduce your dogs barking towards other dogs, or increase its recall at the press of a button, but how would you feel if any time you did something undesirable your breathing was constricted, or if you went out of sight of your friend group that they shocked you with a collar. Logically, I don’t think I would want to hang around those people for very long.

So on top of this, why should we not use aversive training with our canine companions. Ultimately the fallout of using them is a dog thats personality is suppressed. They will not want to try new things by themselves and seeing other dogs will still cause arousal, they just will not show it. What kind of a life is this for a sentient being? Science over the past two decades has been telling us that we no longer need these tools to help a dog that is struggling with its environment. We should listen to the evidence rather than a simple anecdote from a stranger who claims to be ‘good with dogs’.

26/07/2023
25/07/2023

Molly loves to roll on the ground. I think its because she likes the texture of foliage and dry leaves rubbing up against her giving her a full body pat. I love these behaviours in dogs, they are always so playful looking while they are rolling about.

25/07/2023

🌧️ Does your dog like the rain? 🌧️

We are all tired of it raining here in the UK at the moment 🙈

Do you have a dog who hates going outside when it's raining? 🌧️

Or does your dog not mind what the weather is doing? 🌦️

If your dog isn't a fan of the rain, here are some reasons why:

🌧️ They don't like the sound of the rain hitting the ground, because it can be really loud for them!

🌧️ They don't like the feeling of the wet ground on their feet. It's cold and damp and soaks into the hair on their paws.

🌧️ The rain can cloud their senses, making it more difficult for them to hear and see clearly which can make them feel nervous

🌧️ They may associate rain with thunder & lightning which can be scary for them

🌧️ Rain brings new smells to the area, which can feel overwhelming for your dog

🌧️ Other sounds like cars, people walking, cyclists etc are heightened when the ground is wet, which can be very over-stimulating for your dog

🌧️ Static electricity can build up in stormy weather, giving your dog little static shocks when they touch the ground!

So, if your dog is uncertain about going out in rainy weather, be patient with them and don't force them to!

Consider how the rain might be making them feel and if they might prefer to do some indoor enrichment activities instead of their walk, until the rain passes ❤️

There are loads of enrichment activities you can rustle up in a couple of minutes, with things you have lying around at home! You don't need special equipment or to invest lots of money to enrich your dog's life ❤️

Find out more in my latest book here ⬇️ books2read.com/essentialenrichment

21/07/2023

We were so touched to receive a Legacy Donation of over 11 thousand pounds from a lady who wanted to leave her estate to the rescue dogs. Her wonderful niece had been showing her the daily videos of our dogs and watching Lollipop and friends had bought her a lot of joy.

It is humbling for a small independent like ourselves to be be chosen for this gift of a lifetime and we will use the funds to help open the doors to Rescue World by Dogs 4 Rescue later this year. What a beautiful legacy for the dogs no one wants 💜

Brief breed history.The white German Shepard is a stunning breed of dog. They have been bred in Europe since 1882; howev...
20/07/2023

Brief breed history.

The white German Shepard is a stunning breed of dog. They have been bred in Europe since 1882; however, the German Kennel Club, VDH, banned the registration of white German Shepherds in 1933 causing them to become less desirable in their native region which is part of the reason we do not see many of them in the UK. In 1912 a women called Anne Tracy imported a breeding pair of German Shepherds to the USA and by 1917 they had a white German Shepard pup. This puppy was then registered and by 1969 they had a White German Shepherd breed club, so it is safe to say they became popular.

It is reported that farmers could not differentiate between the white Shepherds and their sheep, this could be one reason the VDH decided to ban the registration of these beautiful dogs.

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19/07/2023

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One of my favourite photos of Molly! I love when she does her ballerina spin. What is something that your canine compani...
16/07/2023

One of my favourite photos of Molly! I love when she does her ballerina spin. What is something that your canine companion does that you find irresistible?

16/07/2023

We cannot mitigate all stress for our dogs, however, it is important to try and minimize their stressors.

For the times that we cannot, or life has other plans, it is equally important to give the body time to regulate and reset.

And much like humans, when dogs experience stress, the amygdala, a region in their brain, triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol.

Cortisol enables the body respond to stress by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability (aka the fight or flight response). While cortisol is essential for survival, its prolonged presence can have negative consequences.

The half-life of cortisol in a dog's body is relatively short, typically ranging from 60 to 90 minutes BUT chronic or repeated stress exposure can disrupt the delicate balance leading prolonged elevation of stress hormones.

Dysregulation can cause changes in the structure and function of the brain. Specifically, chronic stress can result in a decrease in the size of the hippocampus, a region involved in memory and emotional regulation, while increasing the size of the amygdala, responsible for the processing of emotions.

These structural changes can contribute to heightened anxiety, impaired learning, and memory deficits as well as contribute to long-term health issues, including immune suppression and digestive problems.

Just reducing exposure to stressors is often impossible which is why working with a qualified professional is recommended for dogs who experience reoccurring acute or prolonged, chronic stress.

If you would like to work with us (the canine mental health experts) we start with a Behavior Assessment to understand your dog's history, current circumstances, routines and your life together so that we can start making immediate changes to improve your dog's stress.

Visit www.rplusdogs.com to book your assessment and put a stop to the cycle of stress for your dog - and you!

We can't wait to get started 💜



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Just take a minute today to observe your canine companion expressing themselves today. Here Molly is having a great time rubbing herself on the foliage on our walk together. I personally love just observing our pets behaviour and appreciating the novel movements and actions they perform. It can become very easy to see the bad behaviours in our animal companions, but instead I enjoy searching for the funny, sometimes clumsy behaviours that animals can exhibit. Looking for behaviours that you do like will help you massively in your training journey. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

A lovely short video of ted enjoying some treats out on our walk on a dreery day. I have not walked Ted for very long, so during our time together the rate of reinforcement he receives from me is quite high, meaning he has to do very little to gain access to a reward. With time the rate of reinforcement would increase as he would have a better understanding of what behaviours work and what behaviours do not. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Heres a lovely video of Thomas’ recall. Over the time I have been walking him, his ability to engage with me has improved significantly, nowadays he even gets to explore freely without me holding the long line. This has been done through careful and consistent training. It is important not to cue your canine companion when they are unlikely to respond, this dilutes the strength of your cue. Instead, pick a moment that is easy for them, such as when they are already looking at you. Then reward them well for returning to you rather than continuing to engage with the environment around them. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Solo vs Pack Walks. Pack walks can work for some, sociable and mature dogs who are sure enough in themselves to handle being around a strange person and strange dogs. However if your dog is young or reactive then you should consider solo, or small group walks of 2-3 dogs maximum, preferably with dogs that they know. There is some advertising out there for ‘reactive pack walks’, in where a dog walker will take your dog and other dogs who can become unsettled when interacting with other canines. This works by relying on every dog being too scared to lash out due to the other dogs in their company. However, if this fails and one dog was so upset that it does kick off everything can fall apart. During solo walks I am able to devote all of my attention and expertise to YOUR canine companion. This means that I spend the walk analysing your dogs body language and assessing the environment. By doing this I can provide a walk that allows any dog to feel safe and allow them to engage with the world at their own pace. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Building Engagement. When starting to build engagement with your canine companion, it is important to start in a quiet and familiar setting for the learner, this could be in your house for example. Somewhere with low distractions will allow for the dog to devote more attention to the training exercise. When your canine companion is settled within the house you can start by playing the focus game with them (also known as the triangle game) and this will begin the process of building engagement. As the learner starts to get better at the game in a quiet setting you can then move into a new setting with slightly more disruptions, the back garden is good, and begin playing the game there. There may be a small breakdown in the engagement however this is ok, try blending the game from the house into the back garden, or swap between the easiest location and the new location until you have regular engagement with your dog in the new area. With small progressions like this and thoughtful training you will soon have a dog that can pay attention to you anywhere, as long as they feel safe. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Loose lead walking tips. If you and your dog are struggling with walking together in close proximity while on the lead here are a few tips. First walk the dog on the same side as your treat pouch, this means that you can deliver reinforcement quickly to your canine companions. Allow them to use their nose, extensively, while in an outside environment. This will keep them engaged in something exciting while being close to your, rather than hard staring at a bird or squirrel. If your dog enjoying stalking/chasing wildlife, this can be dealt with also, but I will cover it in a future post. If you are looking for dog training appointments, contact me today! #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Heres a video of Ted being a great little guy showing me some of his skills. If I had more time with him I could progress this into a behaviour chain and thats what I will be discussing today. Behaviour chains are multiple independent cues that have been tied together to a single cue through repetition. This video serves as an example of the very beginning of training one of these chains. The next stage would be to start introducing a new cue before asking him to exhibit these behaviours. Behaviour chains can become far more complex than just a couple of tricks in a row, agility and obedience shows are one huge complex and sometimes dynamic behaviour chain from the dogs perspective. If you can begin to understand how to train these with your canine companion then you can train to do anything together. Contact me for further information on how to train these behaviour chains, or for any behaviour modification work that you may need. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton #scottishpets #scottishdogs #glasgowdogs #glasgowpets #dogloversscotland #dogloversglasgow #dogfriendlyglasgow #pawsofglasgow #dogsofhamilton #dogsofglasgow

Molly loves to roll on the ground. I think its because she likes the texture of foliage and dry leaves rubbing up against her giving her a full body pat. I love these behaviours in dogs, they are always so playful looking while they are rolling about. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton

Thomas and I spent some time relaxing in the sun the other day. Thomas is great at watching the world go by, which could be due to his maturity, but I like to think that he has always been like this. If your dog struggles with settling down or becomes fixated on moving objects in the environment, contact me for science-based dog training. #DogTrainingClassesGlasgow #GlasgowPuppyClasses #PuppyTrainingGlasgow #DogTrainingGlasgow #GlasgowDogTraining #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton

Here is a video of Molly, who is usually afraid of water, paddling on a hot day in a river. This video is a testament to how far compassion and patience can take you when working with animals. Contact me for ethical, science-based dog training and walking. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton

Loose lead walking. Here is alovely video of molly walking happily alongside me. This can be achived with any dog, all it takes is some know how. A great way to start training loose lead walking is by ensuring that your canine companion is walked on the same side as the treats you have. After this it is a simple case of treating your dog any time their is slack on the lead. This will lead to improvments on your walks together. #dogtrainingservices #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingscotland #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogwalkingservice #dogwalkingadventures #dogwalking #Uddingston #Motherwell #Blantyre #bothwell #larkhall #Bellshill #hamilton

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