Peace & Paws Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant / Dog Walker

23/09/2024

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴? You’re not alone and there is a way forward! 🐕💪 Here’s how my incredible clients transformed their dogs’ behaviour with these key steps:

1️⃣ Identified Triggers
2️⃣ Worked With A Dog Training Professional
3️⃣ Worked On Their End Of The Lead
4️⃣ Management And Desensitisation
5️⃣ Understanding And Meeting Their Dogs Needs

With the right guidance and strategies, you can help your dog feel more calm and confident in any situation. It’s not a quick fix, it takes patience, persistence and consistency but the results are life-changing, for both you and your dog! ✨

Ready to help your reactive dog? Reach out to Sarah and let’s start changing the rest of your and your dog’s life!

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07/09/2024

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Please try your best to join this peaceful protest on Saturday 7th of September 1pm to 3pm
Wolfe tone monument St Stephen’s green Dublin.

We are their voice 💔💔💔

28/08/2024

Welcome Casper to the Gallivants gang🐾 We are delighted to have this handsome, goofy puppy join us.

20/08/2024

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹?🐾 A reactive dogs training journey isn’t always straightforward, but understanding the roadblocks can make all the difference. From inconsistent routines to unnoticed health issues, many factors could be holding your dog back. Outdated techniques and a lack of understanding your dog’s triggers only add to the challenge. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! There’s always a way forward. These 5 key reasons could be why your efforts might not be working and how to make the change your dog needs.

React out to Sarah and let us help you create a calmer, happier life for you and your reactive dog.

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02/08/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼g❗️

Discover the transformation power of training your reactive dog! Learn about the hidden impacts of not training your reactive dog and how it can transform your life.

1. 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮: Unchecked behaviors like barking, lunging, and growling can escalate over time, leading to more frequent and intense reactions.

2. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙭𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮: Chronic stress affects both you and your dog, leading to health problems like weakened immune systems and digestive issues.

3. 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
Managing a reactive dog can limit social interactions and quality of life, preventing you both from enjoying normal activities.

4. 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨: Untrained reactivity poses dangers to your dog, others, and even yourself, potentially leading to legal issues.

5. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥: Ongoing challenges can strain the bond between you and your dog, making daily life difficult.

Professional guidance can alleviate stress, enhance safety, and strengthen your relationship. Take control of your dog's reactivity for a more peaceful and fulfilling life together. Reach out to Sarah and get your reactive dog training started!

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30/07/2024

🐾 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟱 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀🐾

Did you know any dog can bite? It's not about love, it's about understanding and education. Here’s how you can help prevent dog bites:

1. 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛: The more you know about dogs and human safety, the better you can prevent unwanted situations.

2. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙜 𝘽𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚: Understand how your dog is feeling and communicate effectively. Supervision is key, but knowing how to read dogs is vital.

3. 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: If your dog isn’t comfortable with people, don’t force interactions. Advocate for your dog—saying "no" isn’t rude, it’s responsible.

4. 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨: Ensure your dog has a secure place to eat, sleep, and rest without disruptions. Teach kids to respect these boundaries.

5. 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨: Dogs need their space. Invading it constantly can lead to bites.

Remember, understanding and respecting your dog’s needs can make a world of difference! If you found this help, comment below and share this post to help educate more people about dog bite prevention🐾💚

24/07/2024

𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗜 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴!

𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚 𝙖 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: She wasn’t just acting out. She was scared and stressed, trying to tell me she needed help.

𝙄 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚:Facing judgment, avoiding walks, and hearing harsh comments. I’ve been through it all. But I found a community, and now I help others navigate the same challenges.

𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙋𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Anger and frustration only made things worse. Learning to understand her needs transformed our bond and her behavior.

𝙈𝙮 𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: My stress affected her more than I realized. Staying calm made a world of difference for both of us.

𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: Training a reactive dog is a journey. Progress is slow, but with patience and persistence, we changed our lives together.

Ready to transform your life with your reactive dog? Contact Sarah today and take the first step towards your changing the rest of you and your dogs lives.

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17/07/2024

"🐾 5 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know! 🐾

1️⃣ Skip the fancy collars! Invest in training and education to become the best dog owner your furry friend deserves.

2️⃣ Strengthen your bond! Focus on play, training, and more play to keep your dog tuned into you.

3️⃣ There's no 'bad' behavior – just dog behavior! Training helps them adapt to your lifestyle with the right skills.

4️⃣ Provide safe outlets! Let your dog be themselves with digging, chewing, and more – but outside the house!

5️⃣ It's not just about how you raise them! Dogs are a blend of nature and nurture, with unique traits to celebrate.

Ready to be your dog's ultimate trainer? 🐶💪 "

17/05/2024

We are back with Halloumi the Land Cloud to work on a couple of things that her owners were having a little bit of a struggle with. Halloumi's owners are so dedicated to helping her be the best pup she can be, but her sassiness can make it a bit more of a challenge at times. These struggles are not major but if not addressed can turn into big problems, so her owners are quick to get ahead of these before they do. Refusing to get off furniture when instructed, refusing to move away from temptations like other dogs, especially if they had a treat(Halloumi competes in dog shows so learning to stay out of other dogs' spaces is important), and working on other skills like settling out and about as Halloumis life is full of adventure and learning to be less possessive of food when other dogs are around. All of these are quite specific for Halloumi and her owner's needs and lifestyle and I am always so delighted to work with them every time they need some guidance. I have trained with Halloumi and her owners since she was a pup and watching her grow into the loveliest, fluffiest, sassiest girl has been wonderful, and is always such a pleasure to work with her and her owners. Go team Halloumi 🐾💚
If you are looking for help and guidance for your dog's training get in touch; [email protected]

15/05/2024

Playing Tug is a game that is so underrated. Owners have been misinformed to think that it will cause aggression in their dogs. This is an old myth that has been disproven over and over again. Tug is great for bonding with your dog, great for teaching impulse control, and super physical and mental exercise, and is a great tool for building reinforcement in behaviours when training. Once Roscoe possessed the toy he would keep it for himself. In this video, I played a game of tug to build that trust and diminish his suspicion that I am going to take the toy from him. He learns if he gives up the toy, he gets a toy and the game continues. We build on Roscoe choosing to bring me the toy to initiate a game of tug. All of which will contribute to him learning to play fetch, to come when called, to drop, improve focus and engagement with humans, the list goes on. So grab a tug toy and get playing 🐾💚
Help your dog be their best selves and get your training started today. Contact Sarah at; [email protected]

14/05/2024

In a blink, she's 13!! Happy Birthday to my darling girl Theia🥳 Every day I am grateful for you and all you have given me. I hope you know how much I love and treasure you🥰 You are the best girl in the whole world. Love you my Tay Tay 😘🩷

13/05/2024

Charlie is a big goofy teen and has so much love to give. Charlie hasn't had the best support in his early days. He was found straying and previous owners didn't want him back. Luckily he ended up in the care of Dublin County Dog Shelter, where he was quickly snatched up by his new owner who has been giving Charlie all the love and support he needs to settle into his new life. Charlie is super clever but has lacked guidance and training in his early days so there are some life skills to learn and some habits to unlearn. A lot of things are new to Charlie such as sleeping indoors, playing with toys, and even going for walks but he has been taking it all in his stride and is improving and learning every day. I am so proud of how far he has already come, and I and Charlies owner are working together to tackle any new developments that arise as he continues to settle into his new life, learn all his new skills, and gain more confidence. Go team Charlie 🐾💚
Get started on your dog's training by contacting Sarah at; [email protected]

03/05/2024

When training loose lead, poeple can get so focused on the lead itself instead of the dog. The lead isn't what is training your dog to walk nicely, it is simply a tool used for managemant and safety. It is the human at the other end of the lead that is training the dog. Training in appropriate environments that set the dog up to succeed, along with rewarding them for engaging with you will naturally help improve the dogs loose lead skills. Loose lead doesnt mean walking in a perfect heal position or not allowing the dog to stop and sniff, loose lead is exactly what it says on the tin. So whether your dog walks next to you, in front of you or behind you, as long as they are not pulling, that is loose lead walking. And for your dogs benifit, let them sniff! 🐾💚
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01/05/2024

Griffin is a typical goldendoodle who gets very excited with, well everything 😅 Griffin's owners needed some guidence on how to help him be more calm and relaxed when visitors come into the home instead of jumping and mouthing at them with excitement. They also wanted this to apply to meeting people on walks. Griffin also struggles to contain himself when going to new enviroments, leaving his owners to struggle with getting him to listen and focus. Griffin's owners have really been putting in the work and he is already making great progress. Go team Griffin 🐾💚
Contact us at; [email protected] if you need help with your exciteable pooch.

29/04/2024

Another gorgeous pooch joins the Gallivant gang. Welcome sweet girl Harley. Harley is a cuddle bug, is super duper smart and has the biggest ears in all the land. welcome to the gang Harley 🐾💚
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25/04/2024

You learn something new everyday. Send us pictures of your dogs when they were pups and spread the cuteness for everyone to enjoy 🐾💚
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23/04/2024

Teaching dogs how to relax and settle is an important life skill that all dogs need to learn, in all types of situations and enviroments. And that is exactly what Roscoe and I and practising in this video, taking advantage of a barking dog passing by, which is a tough thing for Roscoe to ignore. Practising these exericses thoughout your walks will give them the skills to relax at home when youre busy, when guests come to visit, when you are out and about, when you're at a cafe enjoying some lunch, thats just naming a few sinarios where being relaxed and settled is important. So be sure to add this skill to your walks and everyday activities, to have a more relaxed and settled dog 🐾💚
If you wish your dog could relax and settle more, get in touch and let us help, contact us at; [email protected]