Poor Ozzy has had some really unsettling encounters with other dogs recently.
His family joined my Sensitive Scent Work class to do something fun with him, learn some new skills and boost his self esteem.
Look at him go!
The great thing about scent work is that you can continue to practice your skills at home, out on a walk, anywhere really!
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Loose lead walking!
It’s hard work but made easier with #primulasqueezycheese
If you haven’t tried it you’re missing at trick, at it to your shopping list!
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What a fab session!
Here is Willow acing his Catnip Retrieve!
Not only had we changed the set up and put the gizzits up higher on the chairs (less bending over to pick them up) but we also used someone else’s gizzit as well as the two dummy socks!
This shows that Willow was sniffing out the Catnip and not just looking for his own gizzit.
Super proud of Willow, Iona and Ted and all they achieved in their #ukscentsport class. They have now worked on all four elements of #ukssleagueone and I look forward to seeing them in the new year for some more fun!
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If you are working on your dog’s reactivity and they are reacting then something isn’t working.
If they are lunging and barking they aren’t learning, they are just practicing those old predictable behaviours that make them feel safe.
What we want to do is give them enough space away from their triggers that they can cope and don’t react. This then allows them to learn that the trigger is ok.
Over time (potentially months and months) our dogs will start to feel more comfortable and the distance between us and the trigger may lessen.
Remember if they are reacting then change the plan and create more space!
You can do this 🙌🏻
Working together to make dogs lives better 🥰
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🫘 Puppy Life Skills 🫘
These new pups are learning the easiest, most reliable, most loved engagement game.
🫘 If you know you know 🫘
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💥 Socialisation 💥 It’s not what you think it is!
You don’t want your new puppy to meet and say hello to everyone, if they say hello to every dog they meet what do you think will happen when you take them off the lead? 💨
How easy is it to walk a dog on a lead if they are desperate to say hello to every dog and person? 🤯
You want your puppy to be comfortable and relaxed around dogs or humans but not to always have to be in on the action.
You walks should be about your family and your dog having a lovely walk together, interacting with other dogs is a bonus not the best all and end all of the walk.
Puppies that are allowed to say hello often turn into frustrated teenagers, and we definitely don’t want a frustrated teenager on our hands do we! 😳
Your dog’s breed definitely does matter but also so does their personality, history, life experience, genetics, health, diet and so much more. To create successful training or behaviour modification plans we need to look at the dogs on an individual basis. There isn’t just one way to train something, there are lots of options, really getting to know and understand your dog is the best way to support them to be the best dog they can be
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This is Timothy. He is a little bit scared of lots of things! We have been working together for a while, building his confidence, getting his pain under control and helping his family know what to do when he starts to panic. His family as so committed to helping him feel better, they do everything I ask them to.
This is his first ever #ukscentsport #mantrailing #minileague session. Look at his confidence grow! Next week he is joining me for my #sensitivedog UK Scent Sport classes, I’m really hoping he has found his thing and scent work is going to give him the confidence he needs. And yes… I nearly shed a little tear I was so proud #emotionaldogtrainer Go Tim x
Awesome Adolescents! They definitely are! The teenage years are tricky for dogs, lots of changes physically, mentally and emotionally. We have spent the last few weeks learning more about our dogs and how to support them through these tricky times. Lots of patience, understanding, support are needed but with the right skills you can improve your relationship with your dog and successfully navigate your way into adulthood. I couldn’t be prouder of all that these guys have achieved. I love the fact that they come into class every week and tell me about their little wins and successes. Can’t wait to meet them all next week for their ‘out and about’ lesson putting their new skills into practice.
Looking forward to teaching more of the #ukscentsport #minileagues tonight. Tonight’s group are focusing on junctions and how to make sure we don’t influence the direction our dogs choose. #getyournoseinthegame
