Ultimately, the most important thing is that the walk feels good for both you and your dog.
In the winter, a NICE walk also needs to be a SAFE walk, when surfaces are slippy, we are more at risk of falling or our dogs can be at risk of an injury when pulling on the lead.
Slow and steady decents can be really important for you both when hiking.
Connection is what makes the difference.
Here are a few tips to help strengthen your bond on walks so your dog can understand what's needed on these types of walks.
Define your goals. What does your “nice walk” look like? Is it a loose lead, walking side-by-side, or something else? Whatever it is, know that it’s achievable with the right approach.
Identify challenges. What’s preventing your ideal walk? Is it just about teaching your dog where to be? Or could there be underlying excitement, anxiety, or environmental distractions?
See the world through their eyes. How does your dog feel the moment they step outside—onto the street, out of the car, or into an open field? Understanding their perspective is key to guiding them.
Work on connection. Walking calmly in the big, wide world is a skill. Sometimes, it’s less about the mechanics of walking and more about building a deeper connection with your dog.
The more we understand our dogs, the better we can support and guide them. After all, these amazing adventures are always better together ❤️
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🌟My dog won't pay attention!!!🌟
Now I hear this all the time, it's one of the struggles for many parents of high energy or busy dogs.
It can feel frustrating and overwhelming when working on any skills out of the house, but especially recall.
Start working hard on disengagement, which starts with investing in engagement. These games are fun to teach and also help with so many other skills important for Safe and enjoyable adventures.
My other Top Tip is to help your dog develop skills of Calmness. Now this is easier said than done and most definitely doesn't happen over night.
I'm offering a free Webinar next Wednesday if you'd like to attend or catch up when you can, simply register below.
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🌟Recall🌟
They'll grow out of it.....
I hear that so many times..... if your recall is going to pot.
Do something NOW, don't wait till they've practised
🐾Ignoring you
🐾Buggering off to find fun
🐾Being far away from you
It's not safe. It's not fair to others if your dog runs up to them, and it's not fun worrying where they are....
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🌟Calmness🌟
At the centre of everything is Calmness.
Develop the skill and it will be the greatest gift you can give your dog.
Calmness can help your dog physically and physiologically too.
Top Tip for Off Lead Adventures
Knowing how to read how your dog is feeling and understanding the intent of that language can really help with knowing if your dog is managing their off lead.
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🌟Adventures with your Dog 🌟
Top Tip for Off Lead Adventures
People focus on recall for taking your dog off Lead, which of course is always a priority but let's not forget all the other things, like Disengagement.
Teach an awesome response to Disengage from any distraction and it can keep your dog safe from buggering off.
If you need any support let me know how I can help you get out more and enjoy your adventures together.
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Taking a Young Puppy On Holiday
🌟Adventures with your Puppy🌟
Best advice for Puppy Adventures
🐾 Use a long line to allow Puppy freedom to explore new and novel things safely.
🐾 Watch for signs of overwhelm
🐾 Let your puppy observe from a distance and create some neutral responses.
🐾 Take plenty of stops to let puppy take everything in.
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Loose Lead Walking
🌟Adventures with your Dog 🌟
Nobody tells you this....
It's bloody hard work.... there I've said it, no rose tinted glasses around here.
With a high energy dog, walking past LIVESTOCK especially this time of year here in the UK, it can be really testing on your dogs skill set and on your emotional resilience after being pulled so much. No adventure is nice when you're both not enjoying parts or all of it.
Nobody tells you that there is a rich tapesty of skills required to help a high energy dog go for a stroll in the county, especially if you are ONLY working on teaching your dog Loose Lead Walking....
There is so much more going on.
Be mindful to work on all aspects of skills to cope with what your adventures may involve.
Training a skills like loose lead walking for high energy dogs will never be enough for those more sensitive to their environment.
There is nothing better than getting out together with your Dog and even better if your arm is still it's socket because your dog can cope and able to keep their cool.
If you are struggling and want some support, not just how to develop skills your dog needs, but emotional support on how get you both there. Let's chat. Check out ways to connect with me in my bio on Linktree
https://linktr.ee/MyHappyDogUk
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🌟Adventures with your Puppy🌟
Best advice for Puppy Adventures
🐾 Use a long line to allow Puppy freedom to explore new and novel things safely.
🐾 Watch for signs of overwhelm
🐾 Let your puppy observe from a distance and create some neutral responses.
🐾 Take plenty of stops to let puppy take everything in.
#Puppy #puppylove #adventureswithyourdog
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