Do you Command? Or do you ask?
When we are attempting to undo behavioural challenges and CHANGE THEIR MIND it’s a great idea to consider making the change their idea. Put in your rules of engagement but do it in a way that promotes cooperation- Note this young dog is learning how to play tug with rules as she’s got herself into a spot of bother with her instinctual need to grab and hold.
Great for a sport dog but for a novice family “pet” dog this can be frightening and we need to catch up on lost time - no one has showed her how to build self control.
We do this all from play, fun and encouragement and layering up choices to create better habitses!
Free download:
If you are interested in the philosophy of collaboration and Partnership we have free resources for you on the website
Www.honesthounds.co.uk
A beautiful day for our Educational Walk this morning! 🌞
Our Walks run every weekday at 10am and Saturdays at 9:30am, want to get involved? Send us a message!
I love watching my dogs navigating challenging terrain like it’s just so natural, especially because the fosters that I take in, without fail, lack so much confidence in this area.
Isn’t that interesting in itself? Dogs that are wrapped in cotton wool and “helped” and “protected” from anything even remotely stressful like having to work out how to go over a fallen tree, under a fence or traverse a ditch simply can’t.
Owners have picked them up, helped them out, made sure never to go near these things and it pays off by them having no inner confidence and no resilience - one of the factors of anti social behaviours.
Please give your dogs little challenges and problems to solve, it makes a world of difference to their mental state - more on this coming very 🔜
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What little challenges do you provide for your dogs?
Do you think helping them overcome little stresses would help you increase their tolerance and social skills?
Working through Stress
I’m going to write a post on Honest Hounds about Optimistic fear and how that’s a great thing (for those just back from our residential think about the Zebras not getting ulcers!)
And a great moment to catch Jess W doing work with Spot and how she engages to bring up his endorphins and support him (as opposed to thinking fear is an end point and not changeable and therefore feeling sorry, sad and protective - and then avoidant!)
Sound on for this one…
We don’t do behavioural modification - behaviour after all serves a purpose.
We do mind modification- change the underlying emotional state and you change the everything.
We don’t rely on obedience drills we allow for choice.
Confused? Come join us for a walk we have over 90 locations all over the UK now and growing weekly… let’s move away from thinking there is something wrong with the dog and help the dog think differently about his reality.
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Angus on his 4th walk first time with dropped lead allowing for choices. He was learning today with no corrections, training, ecollars, punishment or commands. It seems like magic but we are happy to talk about the science of state of mind if you are willing to learn…
Key Foundations Workshop
🌟 Key Foundations Workshop 🌟
We are hosting our much sought after Key Foundations Workshop on Saturday the 15th of February in DUNDEE! It's purpose is to provide you with an in-person option to lay the foundations towards a better future with your dog 🐕
What's included?
- Group Zoom meeting prior to the workshop (this will be pre-recorded if you cannot attend)
- 3 hour practical workshop
- Safe opportunities to practise in a secure field
- Two knowledgeable and approachable trainers to offer guidance
This workshop offers an opportunity to:
- discuss relationship and engagement
- balance the partnership between you and your dog
- understand how to teach loose lead walking
- train recall and reconnection
-build your dog's confidence through problem solving and play
⏰ Saturday 15th Feb. 10am - 1pm
📍 The Scurry, Dundee
Message [email protected] to register your interest on get more information regarding this event 📧
Dundee is so lucky!
Dogs and their people travel from all over to our workshops and yesterday was no different. A full house for our biomechanics workshop, learning all about how to keep dogs fit and supple and prevent injury through (much like in humans) warming up the muscles through stretches and cooling down through appropriate movements and massage.
We talked about dogs anatomy , how to find ouchy spots, how outward behaviour is reflected by how a dog feels and how we can learn to listen to them better and what true Conditioned Relaxation is (it’s not about commands or place training.)
We will be holding more of these, for dedicated owners who are looking at the whole picture and invested in the health and longevity of their dog.
In the meantime The Canine Wellness Coach local to Dundee for assessments for your dog and talks for sports groups!
Here’s a little peak into our work…
🎊PUPPY CLASS🎊
How much hard work is your puppy class?!?
After our amazing first week, Wally is exhausted 😆😆
Can’t wait to see this little one grow into a confident young pup!
Email me for more info about puppy class: [email protected]
ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀʀᴛɴᴇʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴘʀᴏᴊᴇᴄᴛ - live now ✨🎉
You may be aware of Honest Hounds and our big release today of the Partnership Project.
Many of you were part of the sample size over the last few years that helped me form my thoughts and bring this foundation stone to life...
...in short the focus these days is on training and transactional relationships, and in the project I help steer us back on course to what really matters; Partnership.
Everyone tells me their relationship is good with their dog and yet after working with us they feedback that they didn't know it wasn't a Partnership.
If you feel there is something missing and training isn't giving you what thought you'd have after all your hard work, let us give you another piece of 🧩 to help you reconnect
For none members can get the FREE download here:
https://www.honesthounds.co.uk/the-partnership-project
Love & Light,
Jess ✨
When it snows the world sounds different and for some dogs this can be a stress.
Your recall maybe affected too as the snow absorbs verbal noise making you quieter. Time to be patient and use alternate recall cues rather than sound. ❄️
Full write up on Honest Hounds about alternative cues that mean “check in for some nice treatos” 🐕
Jess.
New Year Puppy Block
New Year Puppy Block 🎊
Many of us are looking forward to an exciting new addition this Christmas. At Dundee Dog Training, we encourage early exposure, socialization, and understanding your dog's breed-specific needs.
Starting - January 15th
Get in touch to
[email protected]
for more information 🐾
❤️ Relationship Building - Indoor Training Block ❤️
Do You want to do something with your dog that will help you and your dog in your everyday obstacles and work on overcoming challenges together?
At our 6 week training block we don’t just teach new tricks but how you and your dog can better communicate to take on the world, building confidence along the way.
Did we spark your interest?!
This is a very popular block, so book now to avoid disappointment , book now: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=33265957&appointmentType=69442702
- Kira, Hannah 🐾🐶
21yrs helping owners understand the language of the Dog. Progressive, Wholistic methodology ☯️
