Why confidence walks?
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Are you struggling to fit your dogs training in?
Here are a few tips for you!:
➡️ Set achievable goals - break your end goal down into smaller goals to motivate you to keep going. Your end goal may seem a long way off but there are many steps in between right at your fingertips.
➡️ Short and sweet training sessions - you don’t need a dedicated hour to train your dog, 5-10 minutes is perfect to get some good reps in and keep it fun.
➡️ Incorporate training into your routine and give yourself physical cues - it’s hard to build a habit at first but scaffolding it into your already established routine can help give you reminders. Physical cues such as a post-it note can also make a big difference.
➡️ Make it a family activity - get the whole family involved, not only can this help you to fit it in but also build everyone’s relationship with your dog and ensure everyone is being consistent.
➡️Give yourself rewards - positive reinforcement isn’t just for dogs, it also works on us, so if you need a little treat for training your dog go for it!
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Only reactive and anxious dog guardians know the joy when you see it’s raining outside and can enjoy a quiet walk with your dog 🐶
What are your reactive dog walk tips?
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Fetch is so last year 🎾
Here’s an alternative that is low impact and gets your dog using their nose and brain as well as their body!
Great for those toy motivated dogs 🐕
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Using treats for reactive dog training takes skill 🐶
There is a fair amount of nuance in using it in the right way to ensure that we are changing behaviour and not just masking it.
Learn to spot the difference between distraction and counterconditioning to ensure that you are making progress with your dog ‼️
Don’t get me wrong, distraction has its place, but it is a separate thing. We generally use distraction when your dog doesn’t have quite enough space or time to learn.
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A fantastic confidence walk with Max and Bodhi today.
They’ve come so far since their first walk together, today they shared some sniffs, walked comfortably next to each other and had a few attempts at play (although in a rather socially awkward way)!
So nice to see both dogs feeling relaxed in each others company 🙌🙌
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Noise Box 📦
This is a great starter exercise for introducing sounds to a dog that struggles with noises.
It introduces different sounds in a low intensity, positive way, where your dog is in control!
Here is lovely Max having a great time foraging for treats in his noise box 🙌🙌
This is a great first step in his noise phobia rehabilitation journey.
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Trigger stacking A really important consideration for your dogs overall well-being and vital to behaviour modification!Stressed dogs are less able to learn and respond, so by reducing this as much as possible, we set our dogs up to succeed.#dogbehaviour #dogsofinstagram #anxiousdog #reactivedog #triggerstacking #triggerstackingindogs #stressindogs #dogbehaviourist
The shake off is a self calming behaviour which has been found to lower your dogs heart rate.We will often see it in dogs that have been in a state of high arousal, for example if play has gotten a bit intense.We also see it in dogs who have been stressed or anxious. In the video above you’ll notice that the black dog stares a little too long at the other dog and the handler puts a small amount of pressure on the lead before she disengages and has a treat, immediately afterwards she shakes off. Tilly has been working on her reactive behaviour toward other dogs so still isn’t 100% comfortable in their presence, the lead pressure would’ve increased her arousal making her feel more tense. When this was released she shook off the tension to help herself to feel better.By noticing signs like the shake off we can assess what caused it and adjust our management and handling for future.#dogbodylanguage #dogbodylanguage101 #caninebodylanguage #learntospeakdog #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #anxiousdog #reactivedog #dogbehaviourtherapy #tibetanterrier
👉This Way👉A really useful direction change cue to teach your dog.Often less overused or poisoned that a classic recall cue as it doesn’t often signal the ‘end of the fun’.A must have for any dog, but also great for those anxious or reactive dogs as it can help them to change course when noticing a trigger.As you can see here I’ve used it to keep Barney from running over to a stranger (he can be a bit too enthusiastic for some people haha).Really simple to teach, simply say ‘this way’, turn 180 degrees and throw some treats in the new direction and then carry on walking.Alternatively you can lure the dog round.#dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #thisway #dog #dogsofinstagram #viszlacross #weimaranercross #dogtrainingadvice
Longlines
Longlines can be a tricky business!
With too much lead to handle and the risk of it getting wrapped around legs they can feel unmanageable.
But by learning how to use one safely and practicing some crucial longline skills you can give your dog much more freedom on walks whilst keeping them and everyone else safe.
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Who uses a longline with their dogs?
‼️ Common recall mistake ‼️
Did you spot it? Let us know what you think it was!
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Getting to this stage of Max’s rehabilitation has taken a long time but it’s such a joy to see.
With careful handling and training techniques he’s able to enjoy a walk with another dog with no reactions.
A huge thank you to Freddie @chaospups_ for his help today, he was the perfect helper dog!💙
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Good watching from Albie today!
He struggles with movement so we used the birds to our advantage for some @predation_substitute_training to help him to keep calm around things he likes to chase.
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As a behaviourist, I can tell you that the equipment you use to walk and train your dog can have a huge impact on their physical and psychological well-being.
Our number 1 recommended piece of equipment is a @perfectfitharness
- well fitted with great customer service to help find the right size for your dog
- fleece lined for those with sensitive skin and to avoid rubbing
- 4 clips so you don’t have to over handle your dog to put the harness on, also doesn’t have to go over their head, which many dogs find worrying
- reasonably priced
- clips at both the front and back for more balanced walking
We choose harnesses to avoid injury and pressure on dogs necks, as there are many sensitive and vital structures within the neck. Pressure on the neck adds extra tension to the dog affecting their behaviour.
Harnesses don’t teach dogs to pull, it keeps them safe if they do.
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“It will just get better in time” - some common advice given to puppy, adolescent and adult dog owners.
There are many reasons that this isn’t true! Don’t hold off on getting support and working on problem behaviours in your dog.
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They say you can’t train a cat… we’re out here proving them wrong 😻
The beauty of positive reinforcement is it will work with any species!
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