Does your dog get easily distracted? Here are 5 tips to help keep them focused 👇
🐾 Management – Start with environment control, limiting distractions to set your dog up for success. For recall training, this might mean using a long line to prevent runaway distractions. Make it hard for them to practice unwanted behaviours, so they’re more likely to choose the right action.
🐾 Distance – Work at a manageable distance from triggers, keeping your dog just below their “excitement threshold.” Gradually closing this distance will improve their ability to focus and stay calm near distractions over time.
🐾 Disengagement – Train your dog to look away from distractions naturally, without cues. If they disengage on their own, reinforce it with praise. Start further from the distraction if they struggle, gradually working closer as they learn to self-manage.
🐾 Functional Rewards – Tailor rewards to fit your dog’s instinctive desires. For instance, if your dog loves to chase, use toys that mimic chasing behaviour, or let them sniff around after good behaviour if they’re scent-driven.
🐾 Appropriate Outlets – Some “naughty” behaviours stem from unmet needs. Make sure your dog’s natural instincts, such as sniffing or running, are satisfied in safe, planned ways to reduce impulsive behaviours.
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How can you tell if your puppy is actually enjoying their play session? We’ll tell you! 🙂 🩵
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What is the difference between drop and leave? I’ll tell you! 🙂
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Struggling with loose lead walking? 🚶♂️🐕
Here are some top tips to get your dog walking calmly by your side:
1. Build eye contact to keep them focused.
2. Use fun movement games like “drunk dog walking.” (It’s a really simple (and fun) way to get your dog to keep focusing on you).
3. Reward correct position - before they pull!
4. Practise off-lead to build confidence.
5. Keep sessions short and sweet for lasting results!
Consistency is key! Check out our masterclass for in-depth guidance and more training games.
Link in comments for more info!
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Come and learn about proper socialisation (top tip - doggy playtime makes up a very small part of it) and how we can set new puppies up for success ❤️
Thursday the 14th of November, 5.30pm or 6.30pm.
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Training your puppy to go to the toilet can be a long and sometimes frustrating journey. 🤯
While some breeds may pick it up more quickly, every puppy is different and requires patience and consistency.
If you and your puppy are struggling, here are my top three tips to help make the process smoother. 👇
Supervise closely – The more you watch your puppy, the faster you'll learn to recognise their signals when they need to go.
Take them out after EVERY activity – Whether it's eating, playing, or waking up from a nap, make it a habit to take your puppy outside right away.
Track progress – It may sound tedious, but recording every success and mistake will help you identify patterns and make adjustments to prevent future accidents. The more you track, the easier it becomes to fix issues!
Stay consistent, and you'll see improvement!
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Welcoming home a new puppy can be super exciting! 🙌
But it can also be super stressful. 🫠
Here I explain my top three tips on getting through the first few weeks. 👌
If you are struggling with anything puppy related or woukd like to hear more about classes all information can be found in the comments.
Jordan
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We were going to leave some firework sounds on this clip, but actually… if you’re a dog guardian of a dog who struggles with fireworks, you might not appreciate that, so here’s some Katy Perry instead! 🎆
If your dog struggles with the party season (and let’s be honest, party season lasts a lot longer than just one night of fireworks!), now is the time to start preparing!
One of the best things we can do is get our dogs ready in advance. Our ebook is here to help, featuring expert advice, a 12-day pre-event training guide, and a range of methods to help your dog (or puppy) feel safe and calm.
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Got a bitey puppy? Do you have a kong? Try this!
Pet shop owners wont share this but I will. 👀
Send to bed is SUCH a versatile behaviour. You can give your dog something to do whilst you answer the door, cook the dinner, let guests in…. Basically anything where you want them out from under your feet! 👣 If you want more top tips for surviving puppyhood / adolescent, come visit us in Henstridge Village Hall: https://houndshooves.com/henstridge-dog-training/
