Does your dog listen to you when they are off the lead? Here are our recall top tips #recalltraining #recall #doggo #dogtrainingtips #workingwithdogs #fenton
Thought we’d have a go at teaching Dutch to push an object with her nose after we taught it in our film/trick session this morning.
Wild thing smashed it 😝
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We should actively encourage more people to utilise this indispensable dog training tool…
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How to Train Your Dog to Hold a Hand Touch with Duration & Distractions 📖 💭
Training your dog to hold a hand touch for a longer duration and adding distractions can be super useful for #cooperativecare
Step #1 : *Reinforce the Basic Hand Touch*
- Basics first: Ensure your dog reliably touches your hand on cue.
- Mark and reward: Use a marker word or clicker when your dog touches your hand, then reward with a treat. 🐾
Step 2: *Introduce Duration*
- Increase time: Gradually increase the duration your dog holds the touch. Start with a second longer each time. If you get multiple hand touches instead of duration, mark and reward the second hand touch.
- Build slowly: If your dog breaks the touch, reduce the duration slightly and build up again⏳
Step 3: *Add the Cue for Duration*
- Introduce a cue: Add a cue like ‘still’ as they touch your hand.
- Practise with the cue: Use the cue consistently and reward your dog for holding the touch. 🐶
Step 4: *Introduce Mild Distractions*
- Start small: Add small distractions, like moving your other hand or making a soft noise.
- Reward focus: If your dog maintains the touch, mark and reward immediately 🎉 🎰
Step 5: *Increase Distractions Gradually*
- Increase distractions: Gradually introduce more challenging distractions, like holding a toy or treat in your other hand.
- Practise handling: Gently touch or handle your dog while they maintain the hand touch.
Step 6: *Practise in Different Environments*
- Change locations: Practise the hand touch with duration and distractions in various environments.
- Stay consistent: Use the same cues and rewards to help your dog understand what is expected.
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There are moments when I have to pinch myself to believe that this is truly my job and not just a dream 🥹
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The highs and lows of training a #normal #puppy (part 2).
Stay calm, it will improve!
#rollercoaster #emotions #hormones #adolescence
Yes, some dogs that don’t shed are suitable for people with allergies.
But I’m always wondering, if that person has other allergies, poodle/doodle fur could be a terrible choice! Niff is like a walking sponge, picking up every allergen. For someone like me with hayfever, her coat is a nightmare! 😅
Despite supposedly being hypoallergenic, poodles can still carry pollen, dust, and other allergens in their fur - not great if you suffer from other allergies 🌸🤧
We still love our little green Niffler though 💚
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Hello #friends in my phone!!! 👋
After 5 weeks of being told it wasn’t possible, the meta verified team have come to the rescue.
Drop a message in the comments if you’re still here 🤗
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Research suggests that almost 80% of behaviour problems have a component of diagnosed or suspected pain (Mills et al, 2020).
That’s a whopping percentage 📈🤯
So if your trainer or behaviourist wants you to look into pain as an underlying cause of your dog’s behaviour, please trust them and do it.
It might seem unnecessary to spend money on check-ups when there’s nothing obviously wrong. However, addressing the issue now could save you money in the long run.
Behaviour modification is unlikely to be effective if the underlying cause of the behaviour is pain.
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When any dog, but especially an unfamiliar dog, doesn’t approach a child who calls them over, the child should leave them alone ❌
Not all dogs are comfortable with new people, especially little ones. The dog ignoring the child is their way of saying ‘nope, not today’.
Teach your children to listen to and respect this very clear signal.
#DogSafety #RespectBoundaries #notinterested #leavemealone #kidsanddogs #childrenanddogs
Nail clipping without force. Take your time, build associations slowly and don’t cut the quick! Simply put, a conditioned emotional response (CER) happens when a neutral stimulus (the clippers) is repeatedly paired with something good (in this case food), which makes the dog happy. After many repetitions the dog responds positively to the clippers…my lot literally get excited when I get the nail clippers out! Yes I am in my #pjs No I don’t usually throw the food on the floor, I had dropped the mug 🤦🏻♀️ #cooperativecare #animalhusbandry #ethical #handling #doggrooming #dog #trainingwithoutforce #nailcare #rewardbased #scientific #dogologydogs #labrador
When a dog ignores you, it’s often because they perceive other stimuli in their environment as more rewarding. You have to work to be a PART of what your dog enjoys most. #ignore #notlistening #nope #betterthingstodo #boring Reel remixed from @more.thanjustamother.
