How to nail loose lead walking
🐾 Loose lead walking is the dream in dog ownership. It means that your puppy walks happily beside you on the lead, without pulling, lunging, or tangling. It also means that your puppy can explore and sniff within safe boundaries, without causing you stress or frustration. But how do you achieve this goal? Here are some tips to help you:
- Start early: The best time to teach your puppy loose lead walking is as soon as you bring them home. Puppies are like sponges, they learn quickly and easily from their experiences, so it is important to provide them with the right guidance and feedback from the start.
- Choose the right equipment: You will need a flat collar and a well fitted, Y-shaped harness, a lightweight and durable lead that is at least 2m long, and a filled treat bag. Avoid using slip leads, choke chains, half checks, or shock collars, as these can cause discomfort or injury to your puppy.
- Introduce the collar, harness and lead gradually: Get your puppy used to the sight, smell, and sensation of wearing a collar, harness and lead by associating them with positive things, such as food, toys, or praise. Start by placing the collar and harness next to their food bowl while they are eating, then stroke them with it in your hand, then put it around their neck for a few seconds and reward them. Do the same with the lead.
- Teach your puppy to follow you: Hold the lead in one hand and treats in the other. Use the treats to lure your puppy to you and get some engagement and focus. The lead should be cheld loosely and your hand holding the lead should remain still. Feed them a treat for being in this position. This is your starting position. Then, let them sniff the treats in your hand, raise your hand to your shoulder, and take three steps in any direction. Stop and feed your puppy a treat for coming with you. Repeat this process and change direction after every 3 steps.
- Reward loose lead walking: Whenever your puppy is walking on a loose lead, say "good"
Empathy
Being an empath means feeling deeply connected to the emotions and energies around me. 🌟
It’s why working with animals feels so natural, and it also helps me support you and your furry friend every step of the way.
Whether we're celebrating progress or facing challenges, I'm right there with you.
Let's navigate this journey together! 🐾💖
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Recall tips
Want a more reliable recall? Here are 3 fun games to help your pup come running every time!
1️⃣ Hide & Seek Recall: Hide yourself or a favorite toy, then call your pup to find you! This taps into their natural scent-tracking instincts and makes recall a rewarding adventure. 🔍🐾
2️⃣ Recall with Obstacles: Set up obstacles or a small course and call your dog to navigate through! Perfect for building focus and recall even with distractions in the way. 🚧✨
3️⃣ Round Robin Recall: Gather family or friends and take turns calling your pup from different directions—boosts listening skills and keeps them on their toes! 🧑🤝🧑🐕
Try these out, be consistent, and watch your pup’s recall improve as a result! 📈✨
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Relatable
Can anyone else relate?!😂
Please tell me it's not JUST me whose phone's memory is full but can't delete all the dog photos....
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Puppy Training Foundations
The foundations of early training with your puppy make all the difference! 🐶✨
Now, I’m not saying we should be training our pups all day every day from day one. That's far too overwhelming for everyone!
It's about starting simple and setting everyone up for success.
We need all household members to understand boundaries—such as puppy won't be allowed on the sofa, understanding where your pup will sleep and the back up plan
{ALWAYS have a back up plan for night-time!}
What their bedtime routine will be, and toilet training outside — this avoids confusion for all and it'll help your pup feel secure.
Creating routines, beginning crate training, and setting up good management (e.g., baby gates/pens) are key steps to establishing a peaceful and happy home for your pup.
Early training is the first step towards a lifetime of joy and companionship.
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Finish this sentence
Puppy and teenage dog parents, let’s hear it!
Just for fun, finish the sentence: If there's one behaviour my dog could stop doing today, it would be...
Finish the sentence in the comments! 🐕💬
P.S. We all have those moments. We're only human and we can feel frustrated when our dog's do something we don't want them to.
Feeling frustrated isn't something we should feel guilty about, but we shouldn't take this frustration out on our dogs!
My tip: be aware of your feeling of frustration and take yourself out of the situation. Understand why your dog has just done the unwanted behaviour (understanding their emotion / motivation) and figure out a way to prevent it from happening next time with teaching an alternative behaviour / ensuring all your dog's needs are being met.
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Why Is Your Dog's Recall Failing?
Struggling with your dog's recall? 🐕🦺
I've got the answers and it's all in my F R E E e-book '7 Reasons Your Dog's Recall is Failing' - this is step 1 of how you can turn things around.
My free e-book dives into the first steps you need for a transformation, has mini challenges and a pop quiz — don’t wait!
Download it now via the link in my bio and start the journey to better recall today. 📖✨
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Empathy
Being an empath means feeling deeply connected to the emotions and energies around me. 🌟
It’s why working with animals feels so natural, and it also helps me support you and your furry friend every step of the way.
Whether we're celebrating progress or facing challenges, I'm right there with you.
Let's navigate this journey together! 🐾💖
#EmpathLife #DogTraining #CompassionateCare #SupportiveTraining #PetLover #TogetherWeCan #DogTrainer #DogTrainer #Derbyshire
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Ever heard the saying 'let sleeping dogs lie'? 🐾
It's wise advice – not just for navigating tricky situations but for taking good care of our four-legged friends too! Ensuring your pup gets undisturbed Zzz's is crucial for their wellbeing.
From bolstering health to maintaining a sunny personality, restful slumbers are more than just 'paws' time. Here's why you (and your kids) should resist the urge to wake that cute, snoozing snout...
1. Restful Sleep Is Crucial: Dogs, like humans, need uninterrupted sleep to restore their energy and support overall health. Disturbing them can deprive them of this essential rest.
2. Safety: Startling a sleeping dog can provoke a fear response or even aggression, particularly if the dog is not fully awake and is confused.
3. Sleep Cycles: Dogs have similar sleep cycles to humans, including REM sleep, which is important for processing information and storing memories. Waking them abruptly can disrupt these valuable cycles.
4. Health and Growth: For puppies especially, growth hormones are released during sleep. Regular, uninterrupted sleep supports healthy development.
5. Temperament: A well-rested dog is often a happier, more well-behaved dog with a more stable temperament. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability or behaviour issues.
6. Stress Reduction: Sleep is a natural stress reducer for dogs. Interrupted sleep can increase anxiety and stress.
7. Healing: If a dog is injured or ill, sleep aids in the healing process. Allowing them to rest undisturbed is essential for recovery.
8. Bonding: Allowing your dog to rest shows that you respect their needs, which can reinforce trust and the bond between you both.
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Ever heard the saying 'let sleeping dogs lie'? 🐾
It's wise advice – not just for navigating tricky situations but for taking good care of our four-legged friends too! Ensuring your pup gets undisturbed Zzz's is crucial for their wellbeing.
From bolstering health to maintaining a sunny personality, restful slumbers are more than just 'paws' time. Here's why you (and your kids) should resist the urge to wake that cute, snoozing snout...
1. Restful Sleep Is Crucial: Dogs, like humans, need uninterrupted sleep to restore their energy and support overall health. Disturbing them can deprive them of this essential rest.
2. Safety: Startling a sleeping dog can provoke a fear response or even aggression, particularly if the dog is not fully awake and is confused.
3. Sleep Cycles: Dogs have similar sleep cycles to humans, including REM sleep, which is important for processing information and storing memories. Waking them abruptly can disrupt these valuable cycles.
4. Health and Growth: For puppies especially, growth hormones are released during sleep. Regular, uninterrupted sleep supports healthy development.
5. Temperament: A well-rested dog is often a happier, more well-behaved dog with a more stable temperament. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability or behaviour issues.
6. Stress Reduction: Sleep is a natural stress reducer for dogs. Interrupted sleep can increase anxiety and stress.
7. Healing: If a dog is injured or ill, sleep aids in the healing process. Allowing them to rest undisturbed is essential for recovery.
8. Bonding: Allowing your dog to rest shows that you respect their needs, which can reinforce trust and the bond between you both.
#dogs #dogsoftheworld #dogstagram #foreverpups #puppiesofinstagram #puppytraining #dogofig #dogsofinstaworld #dogsrule #happydogo #pawsomelove
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Ever heard the saying 'let sleeping dogs lie'? 🐾
It's wise advice – not just for navigating tricky situations but for taking good care of our four-legged friends too! Ensuring your pup gets undisturbed Zzz's is crucial for their wellbeing.
From bolstering health to maintaining a sunny personality, restful slumbers are more than just 'paws' time. Here's why you (and your kids) should resist the urge to wake that cute, snoozing snout...
1. Restful Sleep Is Crucial: Dogs, like humans, need uninterrupted sleep to restore their energy and support overall health. Disturbing them can deprive them of this essential rest.
2. Safety: Startling a sleeping dog can provoke a fear response or even aggression, particularly if the dog is not fully awake and is confused.
3. Sleep Cycles: Dogs have similar sleep cycles to humans, including REM sleep, which is important for processing information and storing memories. Waking them abruptly can disrupt these valuable cycles.
4. Health and Growth: For puppies especially, growth hormones are released during sleep. Regular, uninterrupted sleep supports healthy development.
5. Temperament: A well-rested dog is often a happier, more well-behaved dog with a more stable temperament. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability or behaviour issues.
6. Stress Reduction: Sleep is a natural stress reducer for dogs. Interrupted sleep can increase anxiety and stress.
7. Healing: If a dog is injured or ill, sleep aids in the healing process. Allowing them to rest undisturbed is essential for recovery.
8. Bonding: Allowing your dog to rest shows that you respect their needs, which can reinforce trust and the bond between you both.
#dogs #dogsoftheworld #dogstagram #foreverpups #puppiesofinstagram #puppytraining #dogofig #dogsofinstaworld #dogsrule #happydogo #pawsomelove
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