From biting to this. Crate training doesn’t simply mean a dog that doesn’t kick off in a crate. There is a lot more to it if you want your dog to feel comfortable and safe. Mabel arrived with a lot of conflict around small spaces and thresholds, whilst she would fall asleep in her crate and not typically vocalise, she was desperate to leave and even more desperate not to go in when asked. Changing a dogs opinion of something takes time and consistency but it also requires an element of removal of other options. A dog that has all the freedom to run freely through your house may take issue with then being asked to be confined. Combine this with a healthy dose of motivation and communication and you’re onto a winner! Is your dog crate trained? #cratesarecruel #cratetraining #cratetrainingsuccess #cratetrained #dogtraining #dogtrainer #trainthedog #offleaddog #obedience #training
Don’t fight over possessions with your gundog.
Resource guarding in lots of forms can be avoided by working with your dog’s genetics instead of against them, building trust around possessions and embracing your dogs love of picking up random crap on the floor will make for a much easier relationship. It’ll also make training a drop much simpler!
#resourceguarding #cockerspaniel #gundog #cocker #cockerspanielsofinstagram #possessionaggression #dogtrainer #dogtraining #trainthedog
Don’t forget the reasons you wanted to train your dog in the first place.
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #trainthedog #recall #looseleadwalk #heelwork #obedience #offleaddog #ecollar #pack #dogwalk
BERTIE.
Small and mighty Bertie came with a bite history, as well as a serious enjoyment for the sound of his own voice. Reactive to dogs and strangers in public too, he would rather everyone stay home while he’s out. He’s had some all important social exposure whilst building up a bank of obedience skills and dare I say, we might actually be mates now! A long way from him wanting to rip my skin off my hands.
He spent a week learning the ropes of appropriate behaviour out and about and is now putting these skills to good use with us on The Walks (coming soon!)
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #trainthedog #littledogsdeservetrainingtoo #recall #looseleadwalk #obedience #poodlemix #fluffydog #dogwalk
Train your dog to ignore kissy noises, because it’s annoying as f**k and that person deserves this resting bitch face.
A lot of dogs will find baby talk triggering, in the extreme cases this is the start of your dog beginning to exhibit behaviours that they hope will gain them space with a possible escalation to snapping and biting. Teaching your dog what to do when Sandra from down the road starts talking to your dog like they’re an idiot helps your dog to navigate our human world.
#labrador #blacklab #labradorretriever #dogtraining #dogtrainer #everydaytraining #trainthedog #recall #looselead #pubdog
On lead reactivity is not caused how you think it is.
Stopping your dog from approaching unknown dogs and people doesn’t make them aggressive or anxious in the presence of dogs. When your dog dictates who they interact with and how, they might just get a bit pissed off when that changes.
The foundation work was in for this guy however after a break of training and some bad habits slipping in, he’d started to become a headache on walks again.
Introduction of the right tools for the job and some tweaking and his owner was back in control.
Don’t let your dog greet other dogs on lead folks, it creates problems!
#boxer #boxerdog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #trainthedog #looselead #looseleash #looseleadwalk #prongcollar
10 reasons why my 9 month old puppy can be off lead around lots of distractions.
1. Hand feeding through training every day.
2. Play time with me every day.
3. Structure and down time enforced so she isn’t over stimulated.
4. Obedience trained daily.
5. No interaction with strangers on a walk so she has no reason to seek their attention.
6. No interaction with unknown dogs on a walk so she has no value in approaching others.
7. Breed fulfilment through play and training.
8. Effective communication through e collar work.
9. High reinforcement history for engaging with me.
10. She’s a f**king superstar ⭐️ 🤷🏼♀️
Are you ready to raise the standard when it comes to your dog? Comment OFFLEAD below and we can get started!
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #offlead #offleash #trainthedog #puppy #dobermancross #dobermanpuppy #reliabledogtraining #ecoller #recall #obedience
Being part of this boys inner circle is a pleasure.
I get to see a side not many see; he is an absolute clown, a gem, intelligent and resilient and I f**king love him.
I’ve walked @jurgenthegsd for 2 and a half years and not seeing him every week will feel like I’ve lost a limb. The choice was mine due to business and personal changes I needed to make but he is a permanent fixture and forever part of The Modern Canine (quite literally, he’s in the logo!)
I’ve watched him grow and change through so many life stages and I’m so proud of him and his owner’s dedication to a dog like him and to have played any part in his journey is an absolute pleasure.
This job is incredibly personal and I’m so grateful to be in his team.
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #trainthedog #gsd #reactivegsd #germanshepherd #dogs
Coaching Cooper - one of the least flashy “transformations” you’ll ever see.
When I first met these guys Cooper was showing serious conflicting behaviours and was redirecting his frustrations at his owners. Cooper was desperate for social interactions but lacked any skill in navigating how to handle when things got tricky so he often turned to aggression to get out of situations.
Cooper’s obedience and foundation skills were impeccable, yet he lacked any ability to regulate his emotions and struggled to follow instructions when things got tough, making for a bit of a hand grenade when conflict arouse.
6 months on, following extensive support from everyone around them, including other trainers, their vet and physio team, he is a different dog. What you can’t see on social media is how much softer his body is, how much more confident his owners are and how much his world has opened up.
His owners hopes of being able to take him to gun dog training became a reality recently, something they assumed he’d never be able to do but he proved just how far he has come in his rehabilitation, and he absolutely f**king loved it.
Seeing the picture all come together over the weekend and watching his owners have a completely different outlook for him has been an absolute joy to be a part of and I am 100% here for it.
Cooper came to me for a 3 week board and train programme and since then his owners have committed to 8 hour journeys to continue working with me 🥹
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #trainthedog #bitehistory #bitedog #cockerspaniel #agressivespaniel #recall #ecollar #looselead #cocker #gundog
“Instead of concentrating on what you don’t want, concentrate on what you do want”
“No isn’t a cue”
“No means nothing to dogs”
All of the above can absolutely be true. But it can also be absolute bullsh*t.
Teaching your dog that when you signal they have or are about to perform incorrectly and you provide guidance, feedback and a consequence, your dog will understand no pretty quickly.
Teaching a dog to recall from something they want but that you would prefer them not to have or do, teaches them to recall away from something (a hugely invaluable skill!) however it does not teach them you didn’t want them to have the thing and may rely on you helicoptering in the future.
Teaching a dog a place stay around meal times does not stop the dog from counter surfing.
Stopping when a dog pulls will not teach them that pulling is undesirable, it simply shows the dog how to reset when there is tension on the lead.
Now imagine you could do all of the above, as well as teach your dog a solid signal that meant no thank you. Thankfully, you don’t have to imagine because there are so many fantastic trainers out there that can teach both alternative behaviours whilst also setting clear boundaries that don’t cause your dog to become a puddle on the floor. Imagine.
Throwback to Vinny’s intensive training last year where he could finally be off lead and free without losing it and trying to bite his owners, just imagine 😏
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #noisntacue #recall #recalltraining #ecollar #ecollartraining #offlead #offleash #offleadtraining #beachdg #trainthedog #vizla
Would your dog have recalled?
Within 10 seconds 2 roe’s appeared in the bushes and Boss took chase. Despite doing countless hours of predatory substitute training, when presented with the opportunity to chase, she will. And she did. Thankfully, one press on the tone button followed through with e collar stim, she returned.
There was no drama, no fuss, no screams from a dog that’s just been electrocuted and no dead wildlife. My dog was safe, and happy that she can still be off lead and running free in the countryside responsibly!
What is e collar training?
👍 tens machine technology
👍 taught using cues a dog already knows
👍 negative reinforcement
What it isn’t
👎 electric shocks
👎 only used to tell a dog off
👎 a quick fix
E collars save lives and when used responsibly, are an incredible and invaluable tool. If you don’t know how they work, or have heard scary things, reach out and ask questions!
#ecollartraining #ecollars #ecollarrecall #recall #recalltraining #trainthedog #wildlife #dog #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielrecall #cockerspanielpreydrive #preydrive
Find the joy.
After 3 intensive training days, this girls owners were positively glowing (look for the smile at the end!)
4 trainers, countless hours and pounds, multiple different approaches and many attempting to label this dog one way or the other have left her owners feeling pretty confused.
Giving this girl a clear understanding of what is expected of her, some well needed structure and ability to communicate effectively and control in what she was bred to do has meant this dogs world is about to open up massively and I can’t wait to see how many pubs they visit in the next few months!
#reactivedog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #reactivegsp #reactivehuntingdog #balanceddogtraining #trainthedog #positivereinforcement #dogslife #offleaddog
“Stupid bitch”
“Get a life”
“F**k off”
“Get a better job”
Middle finger
The scene 4 dogs off the path holding a sit stay, her dog approaches and I step towards her dog to create some distance, and that is her response because I pointed out that if her dog is likely to approach others without permission she would be best off putting him on lead, she pointed out that because she couldn’t see a lead (2 dogs were on lines, not that it’s relevant), it was absolutely fine not to stop her dog from approaching.
Until the socially acceptable “my dog can be off lead in the countryside without being able to recall them 100% of the time” mentally changes, it will continue to feel like swimming through tar when pointing out how dangerous approaching unknown dogs can be.
The sad truth is up to 30% of professionals get dog body language wrong from time to time, the average pet owner only succeeds around 30%. Whilst there are still plenty of dog professionals coaching owners to “socialise” with unknown dogs on fields, this again feels bleak that something will change.
Legally, you need to be in control of your dog at all times in public, if they are off a lead that means you must rely on voice control for your dog. That also means if another person asks for space or you haven’t asked permission for your dog to approach, you’re not only breaking the law but potentially causing another owner and or dog stress. It takes nothing to be curteous in public places.
The verbal abuse I have received this morning is nothing short of vile and I’m honestly shaken by it. I had moved 4 dogs away from the path and stood in front of them but because she couldn’t see a lead I was subject to the above.
The dog world is broken and I am a little bit too.
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What 6 months of hard work and dedication looks like.
When I first met Marlo, who travelled all the way from Wales 🥹 for help, he couldn’t be still for any period of time, he constantly scanned the environment for triggers, lived in a constant state of excitement and anxiety.
This is what his progress looks like and his owners have put in so much effort to unpick 5 years of unhealthy habits and are finally on their way to enjoying their dog like they intended, to have a relaxed and calm companion who could go with them everywhere!
@themarlobear
#cockapoo #training #dogtraining #dogtrainer #trainthedog #reactivedog
Resource guarding.
This is something used to describe a range of behaviours such as aggression, flight response, biting, growling around anything the dog perceives as valuable.
Prevention is better than cure however there are lots of breeds predisposed to this behaviour. Dogs that are designed to hold items that routinely have things removed from them are the most common anecdotally that I’m seeing.
Don’t
👎 take your dogs food from them to show them you can - if I invited you round for dinner then took your plate away after 4 mouthfuls you wouldn’t want to come round for dinner again
👎 punish a growl to show them who’s boss - take it for what it is, communication and assess what it is the dog is trying to tell you
👎 set the dog up to fail - control the environment, give high value items in the dogs safe space and leave them alone
To address resource guarding the first thing is always relationship with the dog and replace the mistrust that they may have around what they perceive as a resource to keep. Control and management protocols must be strong in cases of dogs with resource guarding so you keep everyone at home safe, including the dog.
If you’re struggling with resource guarding behaviours, reach out for help.
#rescourceguarding #dogtraining #trainthedog #dogtrainer
Communication that the dog understands will go a long way!
#springerspaniel #dogtraining #dogtrainer
Fear. Your dog may express it in many forms.
For this guy, he’s been rehearsing a flight response from things like bird scarers and overhead planes. Whilst neither of these things have ever physical hurt him, the emotional stress he feels is huge.
For nearly 18 months he’s been running away every time he’s heard one, this has meant he’s no longer able to go on walks without worry. His owners have had other trainers and had tried everything they could to get him walking again.
First step is always clarity through markers and cues he already knows, showing him he will be held accountable for those behaviours.
He’s got a long way to go to start addressing his triggers, but first steps are in place and I can’t wait to see this boy grow.
#labrador #blacklab #dogtraining #dogtrainer #forcefreetrainingfail #positiveonlytrainingfail
Say no to onlead greetings.
At best, they create over fussy dogs that lack manners. At worst, they create fear and lack of trust in you to protect them from others invading their space.
Ps - look at the heel work we achieved!
#dogtraining #dalmation #looseleadwalk #trainthedog #dogtrainer
