WHY WE TRAINED WITH AN E- COLLAR ...
This post is not to get into debates , it's to highlight how tools are sometimes needed to improve our dogs lives.
Anyone who has trained with or knows me will know I always have the dogs best interest at the heart of everything I do. With Mouse , that was to e - collar train him.
E- collars like any tool can be abused but when used properly allow a dog to live happily with freedom owners could only imagine with other methods. Every dog is different , some are able to enjoy incredible recall without the use of an e- collar and that's fantastic, but not all dogs are as responsive to other methods. Especially when it's deep rooted in them genetically.
Mouse is a rescue from Greece who was used for hunting and then abandoned. Where he came from recall doesn't really matter , if they don't come back they fend for themselves, genetically this also ment Mouse was literally bred to hunt.
Without the e collar mouse wouldn't be enjoying the life he does now. His owners are extremely experienced and had put in hours with the long line and other methods but none of these could safely communicate to Mouse when he had disappeared.
I think this is a huge highlight on how every dog is different , much like us , each responds to different methods differently and that's okay. Make sure if you are going to explore different options you find a trainer who can talk you through them. Make sure you fully understand the tools and how to utilize them.
We don't use the e-collar to punish , it is not a
Shock, but a form of wireless communication which when conditioned properly can literally change dogs lives.
A huge thank you to K9 Greatness
For showing us how to use these tools properly to benefit dogs 🖤
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NEUTRAL WALKS
These are coming to Crawley on the 5th of July and I can't wait to meet new and previous people. These are fantastic for your dogs and are great for you to meet like-minded people.
People with reactive dogs don't feel judged here. People with excitable dogs don't feel judged. People who want to socialise their puppies properly get an understanding of how to. Owners get to talk to others who relate.
We still have space on a couple of our Crawley walks so let us know if you want to join us !
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I love these guys . Their owners have put in so much work! When I met them Roman was super reactive and pulled like a train! A couple of months later there only issue is he gets so excited when he goes out with his sister he is all over the place!
Both these dogs have great foundations and it wasn't as much a training issue as technique issue with getting them out together , teaching Roman how to manage his emotions! They did fantastic!
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sometimes we have to get inventive! Lovely rescue koda is fantastic untill something spooks her. During the session I moved my arm and the noise my coat made spooked her so we worked on overcoming the fear !
LEAD WALKING
something that happens everyday but so many people struggle with. You don't have to be getting dragged down the road for the rest of your life.
Massive benefits of teaching your dog how to walk on lead such as less anxiety on your walks. It's better for your dog , you know how much your shoulder hurts after a walk from pulling? Imagine how your dog feels! More enjoyable for you and your dog. Your dog will finally have the freedom to sniff and perform natural behaviours. It really is a great way to get a better bond!
It may feel like it's impossible, my dog has pulled for so long we can't help them now .... Is a lie. You can help them. You just need to be willing to put in the work.
Contact us today if you want to transform your walks with your dog.
07743302509
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Have you been on one of our walks yet?
We have a waiting list but new dates will be released for may soon.
These aren't just walks, they help teach calm in a group setting, expose your dogs to each other in a positive way, encourage building engagement between you and your dog and we have different dogs every week ☺️
A mix of walk and training and ensuring all dogs are in a good place.
If you would like to be added to our list for neutral walks send us a message :)
All breeds, all sizes, all ages and all levels are welcome here. We even cater to reactive dogs.
Love seeing progress like this from clients 😍 nelly was so obsessed with squirrels that her owner couldn't walk her in the woods anymore! Her owner has put in loads of work the last couple of weeks and today we reintroduced the long line.
This video may not look like much to most but this is a huge step for these guys!
Well done Guys! Here is to nelly starting to be able to enjoy walks 🖤
This is one I'll remember 🖤
Max has fear based aggression, he hadn't been walked in 9 months due to the severity of this. Max's owner reached out to me and had rehoming him as an option on the table. With Max's history and with overwhelmed rescues this wouldn't have been a nice outcome.
I knew max needed help but I didn't have the skill set to get him where he needed to be. I reached out to Ronnie K9 Greatness and he was happy to help and let me learn aswell!
A few awsome things came from this ...
-max got the help he so desperately needed.
- his owners are on the right path with a support network.
- I got to learn and expand my knowledge and loved working this case !
- Ronnie got to meet the gift that is me 😂
Thanks to Ronnie this dog has a new life starting 🖤
Dog training can be a really independent industry. For me I know my limits. I'm learning much like us all. Being able to put my ego aside is a gift I'm happy to have. Reaching out for help may have just saved this boy, I will always make sure clients get the help they need, even if that help isn't me !
DAYS OFF
Yes sometimes we just have a day. No training , no helping me with clients , we just adventure and be with eachother! Why?
Ryska is a dog obviously, he has his own mind , can make his own decisions etc. Sometimes I don't need him to be listening to 100 commands a day. I just want him to have a good time and be him. His life is by no means boring but sometimes days like today are needed for everyone. He gets to perform the most natural of behaviours. When & how often he wants. Make choices. And just exist doing whatever the hell he wants on days like today. He has been tired recently with the weather so we took today as it was cooler to get him out doing stuff we knows he loves. Sometimes off days include not going out at all! It all depends on the dog.
What our day looked like ...
- pack everything we could need as we didn't know how long we would be.
- too the beach ( his fav place ) & I'm weird and enjoy trying to find dead stuff 😂
- cheeky McDonald's family date ( yes he gets some)
- garden center as he loves going here and picking out his own toy ( I don't have children... He is my child 😂)
- that was about 5 hours out of the day this morning. ... The rest of the day we have spent at home and he is loving life!
Each dog is different but sometimes it's just nice to give your dog a day off 🖤
FINAL MAY CLASS
so super proud of everyone that attended the may classes! A few little highlights of everyone acing the training !
At k9-conduct we concentrate on life skills like calm, engagement , place training and more.... It's not fancy , but it's relationship building and creates enjoyable human / dog relationships that both parties enjoy 🖤
If you want to get on the list for our classes get in contact ! Next classes will be held in a private field to get as close as possible to that real world situation setting 🖤
PAWS IN THE PARK
I loved our last minute morning to @pawsinthepark
So many gorgeous dogs and doggy businesses 🖤 we even met some new friends 😍
How we made it more enjoyable for ryska .... Other than seeing his favorite humans @thedoghousehorsham !
Although it was lovely seeing everyone and their pooches , my inner behaviourist couldn't help but notice some stressed dogs that maybe would have benefited from these tips.....
- breaks, it's not short of quieter areas for you to give your pooch a time out away from the hustle and bustle of the stall streets.
- your dog dosnt need to say hello to every dog, how many people walking down the street do you stop and talk too?
- make your dog feel safe by creating space if they are nervous.
- look at your dogs body language , excessive drooling , panting and reacting is them saying they are stressed, give them a break.
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I LOVE Wednesdays!
Some of the shenanigans we get up too in our life skills classes .... Most importantly, we have fun doing it!
On week 3 and I love how people can take the skills they learn into real world scenarios and enjoy the time with their dog even more!
June classes Info coming soon!
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ENJOY YOUR WALKS
this is easier said than done sometimes , especially if you have a reactive dog or a dog that is on a mission to pull you to their favorite destination ! But it's doable !
Whether your dog is a puller , barker or I'm gonna get ya kind of dog, once you master loose leash walking your on the right track to help all of the above and more!
If you see training as a chore .... Your going to fail , it's something that needs to be done daily to see results ... So learn to ENJOY that time out with you pooch!
Here are 5 tips to help you master that loose lead ....
- put your dogs lead on in the house, grab some food , in the house are garden use the food to get your dog walking with the lead loose next to you & reward. Start the little training session in the home. Of your dog can't do it in the house/garden they are not going to do it outside with all the distractions.
- first 5 mins of your walk when you step out of the house, engage with your dog , and really focus on the lead walking not how far you are going. Reward loose lead.
- if your dog pulls change direction, repeat , after a few goes your dog will be looking at you more.
- take your dogs daily food on the walk. Ditch the bowl and use your dogs dinner to train. They won't get chunky through to many treats and will actually benefit from learning a new skill.
- change pace , this helps your dog actually think about staying with you , randomly stop, start , slow down your pace and speed up.
As humans with jobs and having to adult , we are so focused on doing things quickly and rushing! Slow it down! Rather than thinking you need to walk 2 miles in 40 mins , think about how your actually interacting and showing your dog what you want from them. Slow down and enjoy your time together!
HAVE FUN
it's so important to enjoy learning and interacting with your dog! We are starting to do more fancy stuff with ryska! He isn't a high energy dog and it's been a struggle building his drive but we are slowly getting there! Look at him go! I'm learning with him! It's dosnt look perfect all the time but we enjoy it 🖤
Dogs are truly incredible and your training doesn't have to look like this, it can be multiple things ....
- teaching calm
- scent work
-retreival
- obedience
- trick training
- agility
-the list is endless!
Enjoy being with your dog. A walk doesn't have to cover a certain distance to be beneficial for your dog , 30 mins over the park doing training and he passed out harder than if he would have been on a walk for an hour!
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DONT STRUGGLE WITH YOUR DOG
behaviours you think may not seem like a big deal, like pulling , reacting , barking etc may be something you think is normal to your dog! Quite often it means the dog is in a heightened state and overwhelmed.
We can help you fix this. It's not just you that is suffering by having an over enthusiastic dog ... It's not good for your dogs mental state and by teaching them we can make their lives so much more enjoyable 🖤
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ITS HAPPENING!
After nearly a year of full time meeting all your gorgeous dogs, we are finally able to bring group training work shops to Horsham!
Why come to our work shops?
- breed inclusive! No dogs left out !
- great way to practice around distractions.
- controlled environment.
- if you have been thinking about getting a trainer but are not sure, you can see what your missing.
- discount on 1-2-1 sessions for those who attend.
- great for your dog.
- the workshops are built to educate you so you go away with the skills you need on the outside world.
- let's build a community of perfect pups and confident owners.
- practise all important behaviours such as calm , recall , focus and more.
If you want to be on the email list of our workshops email [email protected].
Starting in may
PUPPY TO ADULT
Some people may think that it's not a big deal .. my cute little puppy is chasing the car .... Is the wrong response to have !
This is where training needs to start for desensitizing your dog to the trigger ( in this video it's the car ). Too many people think it will pass when the dog gets older and then end up with a highly reactive 30kg + dog at the end of a leash!
This is the point where if you don't know what your doing it's time to get in a good trainer, if your puppy is performing behaviours that you don't want when it's older , you are really best getting in a trainer while they are young so it doesn't become a habbit.
This was one of Kai's first walks , wasn't long , 10 mins if that, but it was more than enough for him . Most the walk was spent sniffing & exploring. This was the first time he tried to chase a car so we will expose him and teach him to ignore them which won't take long at all with him being so young, if we let the behaviour become a habit till he gets older... That's when it's hard to fix.
Ask yourself , do you want your adult dog doing the behaviour you see in your puppy? It's completely normal for a puppy to have various responses to the new things they are discovering in the world, but make sure they don't become problems.
HAND FEEDING
hand feeding has so many benefits to your relationship with your dog! If you struggle with your dogs behaviour ditch the bowl for 1 month. See what a difference it makes !
- builds a relationship.
- helps training.
- increases focus on you.
- can prevent resource guarding.
- can shape behaviours in young pups easily. ( older dogs too)
- slows down Dyson eaters.
- mentally stimulates your dog as they are using their brain.
- can improve recall, looslead and reactivity when done correctly.
When you hand feed you can shape any behaviour you want , one example , want more focus...
Set your dogs portion aside , and wait for them to make eye contact, mark and reward. Repeat.
Your dog will start looking to you for good things , once this is learnt in the home you can take it outside and increase distractions.
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GROUP WALK
thank you to everyone of you that joined in on the group walk today! It was a great walk with a mixed bag of personalitys but everyone did so well 🖤
Any feedback from the walk is greatly appreciated if you were there as it helps me to make them better next time!
It was lovely to meet you all! Keep your eyes peeled for the next one 🖤
START STOP WALKS
a great game to build engagement with your dog! Especially if you have trouble lead walking!
It's simple...
- walk with your dog on a loose lead, stop and reward .
-repeat
-i like to add in different paces, slow walk , little run etc.
- watch your dog start to pay more attention as you interact together.
