IT DOESN'T TAKE TOO MANY EFFORTS TO ENTERTAIN OUR MUTTS.
Good for them and their brains.
Good for our bond.
Good for our rubbish.
Love it!
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A little trick recall reward system I have going on with Little Miss Misty.
She gets amped up about food and returning for a recall sometimes so we've been forming a good habit of recalling and stopping, I sneakily drop a treat, then I move to cue her to find it. This lowers her arousal, is a good, sniffy reward and it means we can keep up regular recall with rewards when she doesn't want to play with a toy.
Jumping is reducing, enjoyment is increasing.
Love this little lady
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BONNIE 🖤
Young lady Bon has been working on some patterns and engagement or when she's out on walks and things in the environment may get a bit much for her in what ever way and she may Bark, pull, become a bit frantic and not now what to do with herself.
She's really enjoying the pendulum and smashed practicing it in a completely new environment that we haven't visited before, AND there were digs Barking in the background!
She's knows this game well so knows what to do keeping it predictable when the surroundings are not.
Its low arousal with minimal verbal input from the attached human.
Looking forward to progressing this as we move forward 😀👍
#stbernard #reactivity #dogtraining #dogtrainer #havefuntraining #trainwithyourdog #nanookdogs #hampshiredogs #romseydogs #romseydogtraining #solodogwalks #patterngames
Solo training and enrichment walk with miss Misty today.
A lot of independent time and a lot of varied engagement activities during our walk.
Its important to allow natural mooching even if they have to remain on lead to take in the environment and discover what's been going on through smells and exploration.
It's also important to engage with our dogs on walks, it strengthens bonds, proofs behaviours and is often fun!
Misty is a pleasure to take out and is doing so much better with coping with her arousal levels and interest in demanding treats is dwindling. 🖤🐾
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Big Bonnie's back for some action.
So lush to see how much progress they've made together 😍
Introducing a couple Of patterns today to keep Bons brain satisfied and to give her a predictable activity to do when things around in the environment get a bit over stimulating.
She and her human guardian.aced it today! Looking forward to seeing them next week.
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Life skill and tools to add to your kit.
Impulse control doesn't come naturally to many dogs and we Make it harder a lot of the time.
Its a good life skill to practice and reinforce positively getting out dogs to think themselves will give them control and us a moment to keep them safe, get them back, build Trust.
Strong reflex to name and focus.
(be mindful before giving these a go : does. Your dog already have a good reflex to name if you are using a collar? If they don't you risk pressure in the neck so may want to think about having your dog in a harness.)
Bromley picked these 2 up super fast because he's a smarty pants man! 😎🖤
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Touch target!
A wonderful, simple, always at the ready way to engage with your dog.
This fun little thing is easy to learn, builds on engagement which can be useful for some dogs on walks giving them a little activity to do with you.
Tricks are fun for you and your dog and can be used in practical application too.
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Morning well spent at the NOOK!
Cleared away some bad plants.
Made some space in the shade.
Dogs got out nice and early!
Win win now it might be time for a gin. 🍹
#enclosedfield #thenook #dogfield #romseydogfield #dogexercisefieldromsey #romsey #romseydogs #hampshiredogs #dogtraining #dogtrainer #happydogs #ifitmakesdogshappy Rambling Hounds The Nook - Dog Field
It's warm out. Shade at the ready, paddling pool loaded, suncream if necessary, Comfy cool mat to lie on = Hot-Dog ready.
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Think fur coat - think walks are best early or later - think Hot-Dog stay COOL DOG.
because...
DOGS ARE COOL after all 😎
#hotdogs #keepyourdogsafe #cooldog #dog #dogs #rescuedog #cutedogs #romseydogs
Loose walking can be hard.
This handsome spaniel used to pull like a train and lunge forward every few metres while at the shelter.
Some consistency, clear communication and positive associations saw him progress amazingly.
Know What you will be happy with from lead walking and aim for it?
We were after the lead being mostly j-shaped and relaxed, some voluntary check ins and focus.
Loose lead walking takes practice and patientce but it pays off 👍👍👍🐶
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Petal getting to grips with a new concept & aceing it! Her human was pretty awesome too! 😁👍
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Subtle signs of discomfort are easy to miss.
Dogs often hide discomfort until it's difficult to live with. They can't tell their human guardians if something niggles them.
If we are aware of subtle signs we can prevent problems & eleiviate pain.
These 2 had great sessions with @rivas_animalosteo canine osteopath.
Flossy trotted for a whole walk - AMAZING
Yoda is supple & aligned again.
🖤🖤🐶🐶
#ifitmakesdogshappy #animalpainawarenessmonth #beaware #rescuedog #rescuedogsarecool #ifitmakesdogshappy #ramblinghoundsromsey #hampshiredogs #ramblinghounds #dogs #rivasanimalosteo #animalosteopth #knowyourdog
RESCUE of the month! . Meet Archie . Originally a Romainia rescue he is now living @thestubbingtonark in Fareham. This boy is a hilarious character, he loves a fuss from his people and grabs on for a hug. If you too also think he has an irresistibly adorable face, find out more about him and help us help him find his very own home by going to https://www.rspcasolentbranch.org.uk/archie-2/ . #rescuedog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogs #hampshiredogs #southamptondogs #findadogahome #foreverhome #ramblinghounds #ramblinghoundsrescue #ramblinghoundshampshire
Sniffari.
SNIFFOMATIC!
too hot to trot so we're doing some sniffun in the shade.
#sniffari #sniffsniff #scentwork #shade #hot #warmweather #ramblinghounds
Fun training in the sun with a beautiful behemoth that came to stay ☀️😍
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No pressure recall & walking with me exercises. She absolutely smashed it the clever girl.
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Fun & kind to focus on her WANTING to be with me & come to me.
We don't want dogs to do things because we 'told them to' or they 'should do', wee want it to be because we have a bond and a good rapport that they are willing & happy.
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Enrichment is important for mental stimuand nourishment.
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Engaging in little activities to get a dogs brain ticking takes a little imagination and a little enjoyable time.
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It let's them use their senses and release cortisol, it creates bonding and relaxation too.
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Walks are good for exercise but the brain needs exercise too.
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Look after their grey matter 🧠
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Yoda doing what he likes to do.
Sunday funday. New toy for Yoda. He's not enthusiastic about toy games so we learn for fun & mental stimulation. He loves it & picked this up fast. 😍🐾
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*ALERT POST*
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Knowing your dog very well is so important.
Know their mannerisms, their 'normal' & you'll you'll know when something is up. 🐕
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Yoda gave us a scare this weekend & we initially noticed due to a twitch & odd leg placement.
*tiny video snippet illustrates some of the little twitches*
From there we took a few videos & tested his mobility, reaction etc & took him to the vet.
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An extremely low temperature & heart beat along with being spaced, uncoordinated & off-balance raised alarm bells.
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He was tested for underlying conditions & treated for toxicity.
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He's FINE NOW & most probable he ingested something toxic.😱
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He hadn't eaten anything untoward to my knowledge but it could have been the smallest thing & could have been so easy to miss the signs.🐶
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UNBELIEVABLY extatic he's OK & the fluids & medication flushed his system.😊😊 Hugely thankful for out of hours vets on a Sunday & their fast action.
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Very glad i know what is UNUSUAL for him.
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....... KNOW YOUR DOG to KNOW WHEN THEY NEED HELP........
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