Evening Walk & Train with Chester 💙
Chester had an evening Walk & Train this week to fit around his schedule. We will always try our best to accommodate our regulars if you need to switch a day/time 🥰🐶 Today we worked on recall, engagement and some scent work games. We also had plenty of distractions with other dogs and children playing. ⭐️🐾
Harnesses dont make dogs pull 🤪Reaching for an out dated peace of equipment to "make" your dog walk at your side is not teaching your dog a thing. Yep i said it 🫣 Sure its not nice being dragged along on a walk. But corrections are not the answer, understanding 🫶#rplusdogtraining #fearfreetraining #gooddog #dog #dogtrainer #looseleadwalking #rewardyourdog #dogsofinstagram
Name Check 🤪
Quick name check before breakfast 🤪
Don’t miss an opportunity to reward those check ins 👀
In the early stages of helping your dog through reactivity, we want to create plenty of space between them and their triggers. The most important thing to remember is it’s ok for them to look 👀 when it’s safe to do so, allowing your dog to observe and process what’s going on around them will build confidence and trust. The second your dog looks back at you, that’s going to be the jackpot moment for you, a check in that isn’t forced is your ultimate sign that your dog can make its own choice and disengage without interference from you. Reward that like crazy and you’ll soon be teaching a new response to triggers without even trying 💜
Notes:
Use a longline and create space for your dog, if you are experiencing lunging, barking, lack of disengagement, chances are you are to close to the trigger or your dog isn’t ready for that environment. Figure out your dogs threshold and work your way closer in time.
Part one of our recall class bundle got off to a fantastic start. Super work from all the dogs and their owners. 🤩😍 #dogtraining #teachwithkindness #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainingworkshop #puppiesofinstagram #recallpractice #recalltraininginprogress #dogtrainingclasses #forcefreedogtraining
The quality of your dogs walk is far more superior than the distance you travel with them. 🐕🦺 If you have an anxious dog or one that struggles with overarousal the second you pick up the lead, or is trying to rush through the door and pull you down the driveway, that walk isn’t going to get off on the right paw. 🐾You are likely battling with lead pulling, barking, spinning, jumping or crying etc. Helping your dog manage their excitement or anxiety, and being aware of their thresholds, is important in setting your dogs walk up for success. 🫶 If leaving the house with your dog is a battle and you’d like to find out what your dogs thresholds may be, and how to leave the house calmly, contact us today 📞 #dogtraining #arousal #dogs #puppies #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtrainersofinstagram #forcefreelearning
Recall games
Spending some one to one time with my boy this evening. I’m constantly trying to find new challenges to test his recall. 😇😁
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And chill……..
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A walk is not enough
A walk is not enough
What do I mean by this ? 💭🤔
As dog guardians we have a duty of care to stimulate our dogs both physically and mentally. The same walk day in day out just isn’t enough to fulfil the needs of our dogs.
Imagine being in the four walls of your home doing nothing and going out just one or two hours each day. Bit boring right? 🥲
We need to look at filling those gaps for our dogs. Aim to enrich your dogs life in as many ways possible, a walk is just one of many ways we can fill their day.
The ideas are endless💡
- Snuffle mats
- Snuffed kong (frozen to last longer)
- Play time in the house or garden
- Plant a dog friendly herb garden for your dogs to munch on at free will
- Allow your dog to dig (you can create a space for this outside, a sand pit is a good idea)
- puzzle toys
- Hide and seek in the house or garden using a favourite toy.
- One to one training walks and play time if you have a multi dog household this is super important
- Visit a secure dog field where your dog can be off lead safely
- Creat a food board for your dog, allowing them to pick what foods they want to eat as well as investigate and try new ones
Please feel free to add your own ideas in the comments below so we can all gain ideas to fill those gaps in our dogs day 🥰💭💡
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Chickens and Dogs 🐶🐓
How do you have high drive dogs and small animals live happily together I hear you say 👂
Keep watching our page for tips on introducing your dog to small animals 👀
When you have connection everything else just falls into place 🫶🐶🐾 #dogtraining #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogwalks #dogtrainer #looseleadwalking #connectionmatters #forcefreedogtraining
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