...and just like that 11 years passed by.
New Year. New intake of Puppies! What a wonderful group we have. If only I could remember to take pictures!!
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year! Looking forward to more ๐ป๐ง๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.
We were one dog down last night at our Canine Cafe course but everyone was making great progress with their dogs. Here they were at the very start of teaching their dogs to chill on a mat in a distracting environment.
Keep your dogs safe around fast running water.
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Got a puppy or dog training question? Pop it in the comments and I'll answer them in some upcoming videos.
Got a puppy or dog training question? Pop it in the comments below and I'll answer them in some upcoming videos.
๐ถ๐ Silence is Golden in Dog Training! ๐คซ๐พ
We, humans, talk too much, especially when it comes to training our puppies and dogs. ๐ฃ๏ธ Let's take a moment to reflect on our approach. ๐งโโ๏ธ
Picture this: Puppy owners everywhere, pointing and repeating "sit, sit, sit" to their adorable pups. ๐๐
Sure, the pup may sit eventually, but did they truly understand the request? ๐ค
Here's a tip for successful training: Take a breath and be quiet! ๐ฌ๏ธ Allow your dog around 8 seconds to process a new cue before repeating it. ๐ฐ๏ธ Patience is key! If they still don't get it after the second try, pause and ask yourself: What went wrong? ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Does your dog really understand what you're asking? Maybe we need to go back a step ๐ค Is the environment too distracting for them during the early stages of training? Maybe we need to practice more in a less distracting place๐ณ๐ง๏ธ Could there be a reason they might not want to comply, like not wanting to sit in a puddle on wet pavement? ๐
Remember, effective training is about communication and empathy. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ So, be mindful of your canine companions' needs and create a positive training experience together! ๐ถ๐
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๐ถ Looking for a paw-some way to engage your furry friend's mind? Consider using a portion of your dog's daily food allowance for some mental enrichment๐ง โ๏ธ
A frozen stuffed food toy like a Kong is a fantastic option, taking 15 to 45 minutes for your pup to enjoy (depending on the dog and size of toy). It encourages them to lick and chew on something appropriate, triggering the release of those wonderful happy hormones. ๐พ๐ Plus, the problem solving of getting the food out gives the loop brain a mental work out ๐ง ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
๐ฝ๏ธ Whether it's to keep them occupied and away from the table at dinner time, to help them settle when guests arrive or helping to keep them cool on a hot day, the stuffed toy comes to the rescue!
๐ฅThe best part? You can stuff them with all sorts of goodies! If you are worried about weight gain, you can use part of your dog's daily food allowance, just like I've shown here. Alternatively, adjust their regular meal portion sizes to accommodate the stuffed food toy's contents.
#mentalenrichmentfordogs #kongday #k9connectables #stuffedkong
๐พ๐ Puppy Training - Future proofing for the dog you're going to have! ๐๐ถ
๐ They may be tiny now, but puppy training is the key to unlocking the dog of your dreams in the future. ๐
๐๐ก Think about it: Each lesson taught today builds the foundation for a well-mannered, joyful companion tomorrow.
๐ Patience + Consistency = Amazing Results! With positive reinforcement and gentle guidance, you'll nurture a dog who listens, learns, and loves unconditionally.
๐ Socialisation Matters: Doing it safely and getting it right sets the stage for a confident, adaptable furry friend.
๐ Embrace the Journey: Every training session deepens the bond between you and your pup, creating a lifetime of trust and cherished memories.
๐๐ผ So, invest in the dog you want in the future โ start training now! The rewards of a well-trained, happy, and loving pup are beyond measure. ๐ถโค๏ธ
#TrainingWithKindnessInMind #NoPainNoForceNoFear #PuppyTraining #InvestInTheFuture #PositiveReinforcement #EthicalDogTraining #DogTrainingPerthAndKinross #DogTrainingJourney ๐พ๐ฏ
We can't wait for the weekend to begin!
If you have a friend or family member that has a dog with separation anxiety here are 3 simple ways you can support them.
Having a dog that suffers from Separation Anxiety can be really hard work and socially isolating. Telling a friend or family member to just leave the dog to cry it out, put them in a crate or give them less attention is not going to help them or the dog. In fact, this kind of advice is not only likely to make things worse for the dog but it will probably make your friend or family member feel more isolated because you don't understand and they may have no one to talk to that will understand.
The good news is you don't have to understand fully to be supportive just be there and understand that while the separation anxiety is being treated there will be no spur-of-the-moment nights out or shopping sprees but that they will get there eventually with your support.
Guardians with a good support system are in general much more likely to succeed at treating canine separation anxiety and getting their lives back.
If you are looking for help resolving Canine Separation Anxiety please free to contact Aileen at [email protected].
Your dog can enjoy a Sunday dinner too! I usually use stuff Kongs with part of my dogs daily food allowance but it's nice to give them something different now and again.
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3 Things you should always bring on a dog walk.
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Want to teach your dog Cafe Manners? Join us on Sunday 28th May for the Canine Cafe Workshop!
You gotta pay the tummy tax #tummytax