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Force Free Training using positive reinforcement techniques and 1-2-1 dog walking After several years working in the ski travel industry, along came Douglas.
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Having grown up loving and living with dogs it was always a dream to have a dog of my own. He was not the easiest puppy to handle and the research and training I did for him fuelled the passion to work with other dogs and their owners. I have completed my Level 3 accreditation in Learning, Motivation and Reinforcement, and practical Instructors course with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMD

T). During this time I have worked as a dog walker, sitter and boarder to gain experience with lots of wonderful dogs! My training encompasses positive reinforcement techniques and entirely force free methods, ensuring the dogs needs and interests are at the forefront to maximise their potential and have fun whilst doing it! I am always eager to continue my understanding of how dog learn and how we can harness their qualities to live happy lives together.

03/12/2024

THE PERILS OF PUNISHMENT

It’s easy to stop or suppress a behaviour by using punishment, force or pain and say that it really works, so why even bother to do it differently?

Punishment based methods may well “fix” the behaviour quickly, are far easier, require far less effort, less knowledge, less education, or even just be based on traditional belief, but these methods come at a great cost - destroying trust, creating insecurity, fear, anxiety, provoking aggression, causing dogs to shut down or feel helpless and prevent dogs from learning an alternative, more acceptable behaviour.

There is so much modern, scientific evidence to support force free, positive reinforcement methods as being the most effective and successful way to modify behaviour.

There is nothing admirable, ethical or intelligent in physically or emotionally forcing any sentient being to comply.

Take the time and make a commitment to understand and learn about positive, force free, science-based methods.

31/10/2024

🎃 ITS SPOOKY SEASON 🎃

This might be great fun for kids (and grown up kids) but with the darker evenings and lots of people out and about in fancy dress, our dogs could genuinely be very spooked! Not to mention all the potential strangers in costumes knocking at your door!

🎆 Remember you also have possible fireworks for Diwali to contend with!

Keep your dogs safe tonight, you might want to skip your evening walk, stay home with them, comfort them, and put some management in place to avoid creating a fear inducing situation for them!

24/10/2024

Remember to keep your training at your dogs pace, if they ever try to escape the muzzle or seem uncomfortable go back to whichever previous step they are comfortable with.

Watch this space for the next progress video with Douglas!

22/10/2024

1️⃣ The number one rule when working on resource guarding is PREVENTION is key.

🙅‍♀️ Never give your dog a reason to feel they need to guard something from you.

🍝 Think about if you were out at a nice restaurant, and the waiter started interfering and messing with your meal - you would probably tell him where to go!

🐾 It’s the same for our dogs, they shouldn’t need to protect their food so dont give them a reason to.

18/10/2024

This is often where people struggle with reactivity training, and can often make reactivity worse when trying to train at a distance your dog cannot cope with.

Counter conditioning and desensitisation will only work if you allow enough space for your dog to process the environment allowing them the capacity to learn.

Yes there will be unavoidable times when you’re dog goes over threshhold, but the more you can practice at a safe distance, the easier your training will get and the more progress you will see!

If you need help with a training plan for reactivity book in a free consultation call and we can discuss things further 🐾

17/10/2024

Stripe is such a sweet loving boy and has so much potential! Contact Holly Hedge if you think you can give him a home 💕

15/10/2024

**NEW GROUP COURSE DATES**

3rd Nov - 24th Nov

5th Jan - 26th Jan

Larches Paw Paddock, Thornbury, north Bristol

£50 per 4 week course (1hr per week)

Get in touch - link in bio

Jbdogtraining.co.uk

09/10/2024

It’s a really good idea to get your dog used to and comfortable in a muzzle, there are many reasons muzzles are a crucial safety measure such as :

- Reactivity towards dogs or people
- Redirection due to frustration
- Vet visits
- Prevent scavanging
- Requirment by law for certain breeds

Here are a few tips to get started with your muzzle training!

07/09/2024

The final week of the course is about recapping the content of the course and going over any areas of training you feel still need some work to make sure you have a concrete plan of what to do going forward! Once completing the starter course, discounted follow on packages will be available if you feel you need some ongoing support.

05/09/2024

By this point in the course your rescue will start to be getting more settled in and coming out of their shell which is brilliant!

But this may also come with them being able to show you their true feelings towards the outside world and new behaviours can emerge.

We’ll look at helping them through things they might be struggling with, and shaping their long term future with you!

14/08/2024

Week 2 of the online rescue course looks at using the skills from week 1 in realistic settings to teach behaviours that will help in day to day life. Not to mention, the tricks we’ll learn are brilliant for building a strong relationship with your new rescue, and giving them enriching activities that get them thinking!

09/08/2024

I have a new product! This is a 4 week 121 online training course aimed at those with new rescue dogs to settle them into their new homes and give them all the support they need. Only £50 for the full course and all done from the comfort of your own home on a flexible schedule to fit around you!

https://jbdogtraining.co.uk/remote-training

27/07/2024

We all know food is a brilliant tool when training our dogs but we need to make sure we know how to use it effectively! If not it can be :

➡️ Frustrating
➡️ Confusing
➡️ Sometimes even punishing

25/07/2024

🧑‍💻 I’m going to get a bit nerdy and technical on you now. One thing I always ask in a training or behaviour consultation is ‘what have you tried already’? Often the answer is ‘positive reinforcement’ but this phrase is often misused.

🐾 This has become a general term used to describe a modern and ethical style of dog training but if you actually understand what the words mean, it will help you understand how to apply the training correctly!

Positive reinforcement can be used to :
➡️ Teach new behaviours
➡️ Maintain existing behaviours
➡️ Improve efficiency

23/07/2024

🐾 I’ve had a lot of people ask me recently about how to stop jumping up!

💭 As with all unwanted behaviours, prevention is key! But we also need to look at the motivation and reinforcement behind it.

🐶 Another big challenge with training for jumping up is frustration, hence training with food can often be irrelevant, or even punishing in this scenario.

16/07/2024

When dogs are off lead they have a lot more freedom and choice. This is great, however, it’s up to us to help and guide them to make the right choices!

Your dog isn’t being stubborn or not listening to you if they don’t come back, they are simply choosing the better option - why not make coming back to us the better option?

In the meantime, we must be careful about where and how we train (or walk off lead) to prevent them from making the wrong choice.

If you’re struggling with recall get in touch through the link in my bio - recall masterclass will soon be up and running so watch this space!

11/07/2024

There are many possible reasons for reactivity in our dogs :

➡️ Fear
➡️ Frustration
➡️ Pain
➡️ Overarousal
➡️ Unpredictability

What we do know is that your dog is having a tough time. It’s up to us to learn to read them, understand what triggers them, and work out a plan of action to make them feel more comfortable.

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Ball chasing is often a go to for our dogs but have you thought about alternative games and enrichment you can do with a ball? Repetitive ball throwing/chasing is not only a strain on our dogs muscles and joints, but it can lead to prolonged Adrenalin release, frantic/obsessive behaviours, and cortisol release can lead to high frustration. Try hiding a ball in long grass or a pile of leaves and release your dog to go find it - this is will be just as (if not more) enjoyable and rewarding for them and reduces the risk of physical and mental strain. #dogtraining #dogtrainerbristol #dogbehaviour #enrichment #dogenrichment #dogenrichmentideas #dogenrichmentactivities

We’ve finally made a start on muzzle training with Douglas! It’s a great idea to get your dog used to a muzzle even if you never need to use it. Get in touch through the link in my bio if you need help getting started with any aspect of your training! #dogtraining #muzzletraining #muzzlelove #dogtraineruk #dogtrainerbristol #positivereinforcement

Anyone else struggling to get their dogs out in the rain at the moment?? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Douglas absolutely absolutely HATES the rain! But if there’s a hair scrunchie in reach it’s perfect entertainment while I get some work done! He was fast asleep for hours after this (probably just pretending so he didn’t have to go out though!) What are your dogs favourite enrichment activities? #dogenrichment #dogtraineruk #dogbehaviour #rainydays☔️ #dogtrainerbristol #enrichmentfordogs #canineenrichment

Sorry Douglas for being so slow with my treat delivery! Turns out I’m not very good at filming and training at the same time 🙃 This is such a key skill to teach your dogs when working on off lead time and recall, if they are choosing to regularly check in with you then it will make things sooo much easier for you!! #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #positivereinforcement #dogtrainerbristol #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #recalltraining #recalltips

🐕 Let your dog sniff!! 💕Sniffing is essential for your dogs wellbeing. It is a hugely enriching activity for them and can also be very calming so sniffing is often something I recommend for those dogs that struggle to settle or with over arousal issues. ⏰ Just 20 minutes of sniffing can provide the equivalent of a 1 hour walk and is arguably a better form of activity as it uses their brain and keeps arousal levels low. 🐾 We can also build sniffing into our training to use as motivation and reinforcement, or as a useful distraction in overwhelming situations. #letthemsniff #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #positivereinforcement #dogenrichment #dogtrainerbristol #dogtrainingtips #calmdogbehaviour

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