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Positive Tails Dog Services

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My name is Maggie and I run Positive Tails Dog Services with the help of my little Jack Russell Ivy. I am looking forward to helping you and your furry companion live your best life together!

02/08/2024

11/07/2024

💫 Thursday Tips 💫

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04/07/2024

💫 Thursday Tips 💫

With the term “Resource guarding” we refer to a behaviour that a dog displays to discourage other animals or people to approach or take away a resource that is highly valuable to them.

🐕 Some signs of resource guarding can include standing over or near the resource with a stiff body and hard stare, moving the item away, body blocking the item, lowered body posture, ears pinned back, whale eye (showing the white part of the eye), showing their teeth, low growling, air snapping.

🧡 While resource guarding is a natural behaviour, it’s not desirable and can become dangerous, so it’s important to prevent it, making the dog feel safe around resources and reducing the chance of them developing RG in the future.

27/06/2024

💫 Thursday Tips 💫

20/06/2024

💫 Thursday Tips 💫

21/04/2024

Sundays 🧡

25/03/2024

Happy Monday 🐶

14/02/2024

Using rewards in training is so much more than just giving your dogs treats at all times of the day! Here is a simple introduction 📚

21/01/2024

Lazy Sundays..

11/01/2024

📚 Want to know what a “marker” is in dog training? Here is a simple introduction!

31/12/2023

If you are the owner of an XL bully and have been granted exemption, make sure you have your dog on lead and muzzled right away when out in public. If you’re still waiting for the exemption, be aware of the deadlines listed below and keep working on desensitising your dog to wearing a muzzle and on walking nicely on lead.

My heart goes out to all the dogs and people caught up in this ban 🧡

27/12/2023

Someone was on turkey duty.. but fell asleep on the job again 😴

21/12/2023

Where you’ll find me at any party…

18/12/2023

For many dogs (and their humans) Christmas can be a stressful time. Creating a safe zone that your dog loves can help them relax, and can help you enjoy the celebrations 💫

❕if your dog struggles with being separated or confined, or if you haven’t trained them to love their safe zone ahead of time, you can use a house line to keep them safe if necessary, and ask your guests to give your dog some space.

15/12/2023

Tips to get ready for the festive season with your dog - Part II 💫

13/12/2023

What is a “cue” in dog training?

Let’s find out ⬆️⬆️⬆️

07/12/2023

Here are a few tips to get ready for the festive season with your dog 🐾

👀 part II coming soon!

05/12/2023

Santa’s little helper.. or mischief maker, depends on who you ask… 🐾

03/12/2023

Is it time for number four yet..?? 🐾

13/11/2023

We love our Autumn walks🐾

11/11/2023

Best buds 🐾

03/11/2023

💥 fireworks season is upon us 💥

Since Ivy was little we’ve been working on desensitising her to the sound of fireworks by playing it in the background at a very low level whilst doing some fun or calming activities together.

We gradually increased the volume overtime, making sure she was 100% comfortable and not showing any stress signals before intensifying the sound.

Training ahead and having a concrete action plan for when fireworks happen can make a massive difference in reducing your dog’s stress levels and keeping them safe.

Here’s some ideas 🐾

30/10/2023

Here are 5 ways to help keep your dog safe this Halloween 🎃

28/10/2023

Lovely sunny walk with the crew 🐾

16/10/2023

Loved every second of the masterclass Aggression in Dogs presented by the amazing Michael Shikashio. Thank you Dog Training College for organising 🐾

16/08/2023

Smile! 🐾

09/08/2023

Jacks everywhere 🐾

25/07/2023

After a couple of weeks of rest, this boy is back and happier than ever 🐾

16/07/2023

Never a dull moment..🐾

07/07/2023

Perfect day for a stroll with the crew 🐾

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Making new friends in 🇬🇷 . . . . . . . . . . . #greece #holidays #holidayvibes #happyday #doglover #dogsofgreece #dogmum #dogmom #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #jackrussellsofinstagram

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🌟 Have you ever thought about how many choices you make in a day? As humans, we make thousands of decisions daily, from what time we wake up, what we wear, eat, drink, see our friends, watch tv.. But what about our dogs? 🐾 🤔 Imagine if you had very few choices to make each day. It would feel pretty limiting, right? Our dogs often face this reality. From the moment they wake up, their day is largely dictated by us: when and what they eat, when they play, where they walk, and even when they are allowed to stop and sniff. 🐶 Giving our dogs the power to make choices can significantly enhance their wellbeing. Here’s why: ➡️Empowerment: Just like us, dogs feel better when they have some control over their lives and environment. It boosts their confidence and problem-solving skills, improves their emotional state and reduces anxiety ➡️ Improved Behaviour: instead of always choosing for them and telling them what to do, we can set up the environment to allow them to make good choices on their own and learn from those choices, improving their overall behavioural wellness ➡️ Strengthened Bond: Dogs that can make choices can better communicate their needs, likes and dislikes, which gives us an opportunity to truly understand them, helping to build trust and strengthening our bond 🤍 Even though it is not always possible to give our dogs power of choice, there are many (safe) ways in which we can do that! For instance, next time it’s time to play, offer different toys and let them decide which one to play with. These small choices can make a big difference in their happiness and overall quality of life! . . . . . . . . . . . #dogtraining #dogtrainingismypassion #dogtrainingtips #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #dogmum #dogmom #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #jackrussellsofinstagram #powerofchoice #healthychoice #choice

Keeping extra cool and hydrated in these hot days☀️

Cheeky pup 🐶

Not every “walk” needs to be an actual walk 🌺 ❕I don’t recommend using this type of harness for walking your dog, a Y shaped harness is preferable because it allows more freedom of movement. However, this is the one harness that is causing Ivy the least amount of stress at the moment, so we are using it whilst we work on reintroducing her everyday harness❕.......#positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #enrichmentfordogs #dogwalk #dogwalking #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier

Instead of feeding all of your dog’s food from a bowl, set some of it aside and hide it around the house for them to find! 🐶 it’s fun 🐶 it’s enriching 🐶 it’s tiring 🐶 it slows down fast eaters 🐶 it gets that brain (and nose!) going 🐶 it’s perfect for rainy days It’s super easy if you feed kibble, but it’s also possible for dogs who eat wet or raw food by using lids, small pots or any containers that you already have in the house. Your dog will love it! . . . . . . . #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #ditchthebowl #dogenrichmentideas #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier

Rainy walks ☔️ . . . . . . . #dogwalking #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #labrador #pug #rainywalks

Fun day at Crufts 🐶 . . . . . . . . #crufts #crufts2024 #agility #flyball

Ivy, as a typical terrier, loves exploring and hunting, and can sometimes find it hard to disengage from what’s around her. Instead of constantly nagging her or never giving her the opportunity to “hunt”, I use what’s called the “Premack Principle”. In human terms, an example would be “eat your greens and you can have ice cream”, so asking for a less probable behaviour and reinforce it with a more probable behaviour. In this case I am reinforcing her coming back to me (less probable behaviour) with the opportunity to do something that she loves, like hopping like a lunatic in long grass and hunt (most probable behaviour). I can then recall her and either reward her by sending her off to hunt again or move on to a different activity. By doing this, the value of the most probable behaviour will eventually transfer to the less probable behaviour. We can achieve this by: ✅ making sure the dog loves the more probable behaviour that we use as a reinforcement ✅asking for a less probable behaviour that the dog can realistically achieve in that environment ✅being consistent and clear with our training Coming back to you = loads of fun 🧡 . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells

Two dogs, one sofa, zero chill.. 🤷‍♀️ . . . . . . . . #dogfriends #dogsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #terriers #jackrussellsofinstagram #cockapoo

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Here are some ideas of activities you can do with your dog on rest days 🎯The aim of a rest day is to allow your dog to relax and switch off from the outside world, normalising the levels of cortisol flowing in their body 💤 On a rest day we want our dog to get plenty of sleep and chilled time, and engage in activities that encourage calmness, such as sniffing, licking and chewing. ☔️ tip: these activities are also great for rainy days! . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells

👀 That moment of dread when we see our dog go towards something we don’t want them to eat (fox poo comes to mind…) and we shout “leave it”!! But what does that mean to the dog? 🐶 For Ivy “leave it” means “disengage from whatever is going on around you and come hang out with me instead”. So it’s not really about leaving a specific item, but rather, whenever you hear “leave it” something great is going to happen where I am! So her leaving the item is a nice consequence of the behaviour of coming back to me 🧡 This means that I can ask her to leave something kindly instead of barking harsh commands at her, not incurring the risk of damaging our bond! . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells

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How do you ensure your dog’s needs are met? 🐶 know what your dog’s breed specific needs are. In the case of Jack Russells, digging is top of the list! 🐶 know your individual dog. Give them freedom of choice (safety first, of course!) and pay attention to what activities they naturally gravitate towards 🐶 instead of working against it, find ways to satisfy your dog’s natural instincts and needs by providing “legal” ways for them to express themselves In the case of digging you can: 🧡 provide your dog with a dedicated area of the backyard where they are allowed to dig 🧡 get a sand or dirt pit where you can bury toys, balls or chews for your dog to dig up 🧡 put digging on cue, so that when you are out on a walk you can encourage your dog to dig 👀 follow me to discover more activities that you can integrate into your daily life with your dog! . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells #diggingdog

That Saturday feeling…! . . . . . . . . #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells

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Having fun with this girlie 🐶 . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells

The automatic u-turn 😍 . . . . . . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #forcefree #forcefreetraining #tricktraining #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #jackrussells