The Pawer of Love dog training

The Pawer of Love dog training I am someone who is passionate about showing people how to support their environmentally sensitive dogs who need space from other dogs.

I also help people to give their dogs more freedom by teaching a reliable recall that works. I specialize in dog-dog reactivity and in teaching a recall that works. I offer 1-2-1 training in person and online.

12/11/2025

When did the 'hunting' start in the video?

At 2. second or 7. second?

Lots of people would probably say at 7.second but if you know the canine predatory sequence, you'd disagree.

The hunting actually starts at 2. second.

Here's why.

The canine predatory sequence (fancy word for hunting) is this:

Orient- aware of the prey

Eye- focus on the prey

Stalk

Chase

Grab bite

Kill bite

Dissect

Consume

In the video chase ( what we could commonly refer to as hunting) happens after the dog was focusing on the "prey'.

This is why people are too late if they only call their dog back when they're already chasing something. They need to start earlier- when the dog notices the prey.

Otherwise it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to call a dog back from chasing.

11/11/2025

Air sniffing is a normal dog behaviour. Just like with 'normal' sniffing, they gather information about people, animals, weather changes or anything else they can detect.

10/11/2025

His wagging his tail. He MUST be friendly and happy.

No, wagging tail does not always mean a happy, friendly or excited dog.

It can mean insecurity too like in the first clip.

Excitement in the other clips.

And change from excitement to calm (er) in clip 3.

The tail's position and speed is a telltale sign too.

It doesn't mean that we can make a judgement call about how the dog is feeling just by looking at one body part of the dog.

Always look at the rest of the dog's body language (including eyes and mouth) when you want to see how a dog is feeling.

30/10/2025

But he approached me!

Yes, but not every dog who approaches you want to be touched.

The dog in the video clearly doesn't. He's doing a sideways approach. It is less confrontational.

Sudden sniffing is also a sign of discomfort.

Murphy is a very sensitive soul. Some days he's more submissive than the others.

Do you only focus to change your dog's behaviour or you take into account if the dog is in pain?Pain will effect how you...
25/10/2025

Do you only focus to change your dog's behaviour or you take into account if the dog is in pain?

Pain will effect how your dog behaves and how much they can tolerate.

Especially the sensitive dogs.

If there's a behaviour you want to change in your dog, don't go straight to training.

Check if there's health issues first.

If all clear, set up a plan and work on changing the unwanted behaviour.

It won't be linear

There will be good days

There will be not so good days.

But if you're consistent, have a trusting relationship and listen to your dog, you'll get there

Let me know if you want to get there faster and we can have a chat.

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You had a dream. You got your dog to go for long walks, recharge and enjoy the outdoors.But you have a reactive dog.You ...
25/10/2025

You had a dream.

You got your dog to go for long walks, recharge and enjoy the outdoors.

But you have a reactive dog.

You might have got a puppy but something happened and he became uncomfortable around dogs or people.

You might have adopted an older dog knowingly that he wasn't confident around everything, but you decided to give him another chance.

Now, instead of peace and tranquility, you have anxiety, painful shoulders and guilt of looking like a 'bad' dog owner every time you venture out with your dog.

It's not your fault. It's not your dog's fault.

But the longer he overreacts, the longer he is practicing the behaviour and the longer it will take to change it.

Practice make permanent.

Behaviours can be changed.

Let me show you how.

How can you help your reactive dog?This is Daisy. I adopted her when she was 5 years old and had her for 10 years. She w...
11/10/2025

How can you help your reactive dog?

This is Daisy. I adopted her when she was 5 years old and had her for 10 years.

She was very dog overreactive.

We tend to say dog reactive but if you think about it, we all react to things. It is more accurate to say that a dog is overreactive when they react to things out of proportion.

Here are some strategies I always use with the dogs I am working with:

1. Management of the environment

This is not training but part of the training. If the dog practices the unwanted behaviour, it will take much longer to change the behaviour.

2. Safety

If they don't feel safe, learning cannot take place because the fight-flight response will kick in. Survival will be the priority not learning. The dog always needs to be at a distance from the trigger where they feel safe.

3. Positive association with the trigger

Emotions drive behaviour. If we change the dog's emotion towards the trigger, the behaviour will change. This is where that piece of chicken or favourite toy comes in.

4. Training plan

The training plan needs to be tailored to the individual dog because an umbrella approach won't suit every dog.

DM me if you want learn more.

09/10/2025

Do you know when you put pressure on your dog?

I'm talking about pressure in a situation when they don't feel comfortable, not pressure from a tool.

If you understand dog body language, you can see where I put a little pressure on Ivy.

Hand reaching out= lip lick and headturn. Signs of discomfort, not wanting to engage.

Hand moving back= she orients towards me which is a sign that she's comfortable.

We put different levels of pressure on our dog every day.

That's part of life.

Just be mindful not to put unnecessary pressure on them or let others do the same.

04/10/2025

Especially good for adolescent and reactive dogs.

Do you want to teach your dog a behaviour that helps with

🐶 connecting with you

🐶 lowering arousal

🐶 grounding

🐶 recall

🐶 wait

You can see good responses in a couple of days if you teach it properly and then do short, 30- second training sessions during the day.

Start in a low level distraction environment and build up the distraction level gradually.

04/10/2025

Windy weather can effect your dog's behaviour.

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My name is Zsuzsa and I help people to teach and guide their dog to enjoy a more fulfilled and happier life. I am comitted to working with people who want to make a change in their dog's behaviour. My focus is on providing recall training and help for dog reactive dogs.

I have been working with owners since 2011 and have helped many clients to train their dog to become the companion they envisioned. I give people the knowledge and understanding to get it right. My aim is to help my clients to have a deeper understanding and bond with their dog so that harmony and peace is easily maintained.

I am committed to kind and effective training methods and would never consider using pain or intimidation to train a dog an ethical choice.

I live with my rescued Jack Russel cross. Although, she had her challenges at the beginning, she helped me to improve my handling skills and knowledge about anxiety based canine behaviour.