We worked with Gwyn and his American bulldog storm. We managed to get some shape on him and Gwyn has taken up the training challenge. Well done both 👍
Out and about with Benji & Bolt, drone footage.
Congratulations super job 🎉👏
Sian is here with her lovely Japanese Akita, Ajax. Sian came to K9 Solutions because she recently welcomed Ajax into her home and was having some trouble with getting him to come when called. First, we played the recall game - getting Ajax to chase a treat and then come back for another. Then we moved on to helping Ajax understand the "follow me" concept, using gentle leash pressure to guide him. After that, we went back to the recall game, adding in a bit of leash pressure to help Sian have better control over Ajax's recall.
Luke and Rhia are practicing the recall game, which is a treat-based exercise involving chasing after a treat and then returning to start the game again. Luke is using positive and negative reinforcement to guide Rhia's behavior, establishing a simple communication system that is easily understood by both handler and dog. This approach involves praising the desired behavior and introducing negative consequences for undesirable behavior, creating a positive training environment. Additionally, this game can be expanded to include a stay or wait command.
Luke and Rhia are working on the "leave" command. Rhia's previous owner had taught her never to release the ball or tug, which made it difficult to train her further using more advanced methods. We decided to go back to basics, using both negative and positive reinforcement to achieve the desired result. In this training, "leave" restarts the game again creating hope bingo.
Luke is working with his Czech German shepherd, Rhia, to teach her to sit as soon as he stops. These exercises are wonderful for helping your dog stay focused and in a receptive state of mind, as it requires them to constantly pay attention to their owner.
Practicing some circle tracking with my police dog prospect Winston a German shepherd X Dutch herder.
Working with my dogs Brooke, Winston and Erik doing a little exercise and training.
Today, we had the pleasure of working with a lovely Mastiff named Sasha who was rescued from the streets of Spain along with her 8 puppies. Sasha has found a new home with Megan, who is dedicated to helping her adjust and become more comfortable around people. Sasha gets a little reactive to common household sounds like doorbells and knocking, so we've started using a "treat and train" approach a remote treat dispenser to shift her focus and help her get used to these noises. This will make her feel more at ease in her new home. Go Sasha 👍
Laura brought her Staffordshire bull terrier, Lola, to K9 Solutions. During Lola's one-on-one session, we discussed reactivity and management. We talked about leading the walk by creating a following mindset, intervening when the dog exhibits unwanted behaviors, redirecting the dog's behavior, and creating a stable sit where the dog is happy to watch the world go by.
