Dogknowswhy

10/04/2024

Let's play Pet-o-poly™️ a brilliant game invented by the kids while training. Children and dogs share a special bond, and its wonderful how they can elevate the process of dog training.💫

I worked with this family to include and teach the kids how to have fun and play with their dog, and they turned it into a game, making daily training tasks fun. 🤩

Such a fun activity for the pup... completely rewards based, such as playing on the terrace, free treats, grooming, and much more.

🤔 How do you make playing, training, and spending time with your dog fun? DM me.. 👉Will share some ideas.

[Dog training, games for dogs, playing with your dog, fun activity, children and dogs, family dogs, family pets, pets]

21/03/2024

It's simple, right? The good, the bad, the ugly... all a result of rewards.
Learned it from guru herself- Shirin Dhabhar - Dog Training and Behaviour

Talking to a friend and your dog is sitting quietly, great behaviour - REWARD🍖

Dog is begging at table for food, even if one family member feeds - that's a REWARD.🧸

What behaviours are you rewarding, knowingly or unknowingly?

❓️Are you rewarding the peaceful, mundane behaviours? You should.

❓️Are you also rewarding the bad behaviours? Do a quick internal check.

👉Let's talk rewards and behaviour! Drop your questions in the comments below.

[Dog behaviour, dog training, good dog, bad dog, rewards, treats, canine behaviour]

30/07/2023

Woke up to calls about the work I have been doing recently, to find out that I've just featured in Sunday Midday...whoo!
That there is 4 months of hardwork! Today my heart is full as I watch what we have accomplished with these 4 smart, intuitive, curious indie dogs! Next time you meet a community dog, just remember it is trainable, it is smart, and can do a lot more than you think!

1. Feature in Sunday Midday
2. Why IndDog?
3. Training with Tammy
4. Grooming the dogs
5. Training sessions
6. What does recall look like?
7. Cuddles and play
8. One with the on-ground team
9. TCIL team

Special thanks to Shirin Dhabhar - Dog Training and Behaviour, thepack.in, Rohan Kulkarni, Mitali Parekh

23/04/2023

Learning must not stop, can't stop, won't stop🙌 Completed the Advanced Canine Behavioural Program with Canines Can Care Shirin Dhabhar - Dog Training and Behaviour

🙂Learning with Shirin is always insightful, eye-opening, and helps in skill-building. So here are 5 key learnings I took away from the program:

1. Building an in-depth understanding of noise sensitivity among dogs and how to tackle it.

2. Using analytical and mathematical skills to measure the progress of a behaviour program.

3. Learning complex psychology, reading subtle and difficult behaviours of canines

4. Building skills on how to look beyond the symptoms and treat the root cause of a problem

5. Dealing with aggression not just among dogs but also humans and working on real-time serious cases.

17/10/2022

Going LIVE on Instagram 19 October, 9pm to talk about how to manage stress due to loud noises with The Progressive Pet Clinic

13/07/2022

A good routine sets your dog up for success. Consistency in daily schedules trains your dog on what time to eat, sleep, play and go potty. Set a routine as soon as your dog comes home. Work the dogs schedule around your own to ensure you fill up their day with a balance of activity and rest time. Let us help you set a good routine for your dog.. DM for consults or training enquiries.

01/07/2022

Your dog is home! Now let's start prepping you, your home, and your family.

DM for consult or connect on 9930448882

30/06/2022

Pet Parents like these make our day!! 💖💫
Shirin Merchant - Canine Behaviourist and Trainer

21/06/2022

A chew toy can’t be an interactive toy for your dog and vice versa. Every toy has a purpose that makes playing and interacting with it fun for your dog!
⭐CHEW TOYS – Are not easily destructible, so you can safely leave them around to chew as and when

⭐PLAY TOYS – Are what You play with your dog. Dogs love these toys because it involves YOU! So, once you’re done with a play session, stash it back in the box.

⭐INTERACTIVE TOYS – Are perfect to mentally stimulate your dog. Your dog works its mind and builds its confidence while playing with these toys. If left around, consider it destroyed!
Don’t just buy any toys, make it drive some value with your dog.

Want to know how – Connect on 9930448882 for a consult.

19/05/2022

Our pets are our companions and we’d love to have them go with us everywhere. But doggie etiquettes are a must. No one likes a rude animal (Yes, they’re an animal to the rest of the world) or rude interruptions. First ensure that your dog is properly socialized, enjoys the company of other people, and doesn't mind crowds. If your dog is sensitive to a crowd or loud noise, try visiting the café during low traffic hours.

Things to Do:
✅ Walk your dog, before heading out. Ensure they poo/ p*e before entering a restaurant. It keeps them calmer.

✅Carry these things:

🦴 High value treats, chew sticks – because this is a high distraction environment

🧸Your dog’s favourite toy – again high value. A chew toy to keep them busy.

💧Water bottle/ bowl

🧻 Newspaper to clean up in case your dog has an accident

💠 Place mat for your dog to settle and indicate their space

✅ Most importantly, RELAX and have fun with your dog.

You’ll find your dog getting a lot of attention at a restaurant with friendly petting from strangers or treats too. Politely refuse and advocate for your dog’s space.

Location : Bulldog Cafe, Andheri west

17/03/2022

Your puppy hasn’t learned to apply commands in all situations, with different people, different times of the day, outside the house, in the elevator, etc.

This is called PROOFING - Making a command fail proof. Most common complaints I get as a professional dog trainer are:
- My dog only listens to a command in one place
- Listens to you, or any one person, but not all of us at home

It’s because the command hasn’t been proofed. Pet Parents this is where you can help your puppy nail the commands everywhere.
Start small in a situation with the least distractions. Get everyone in the house involved with talking to the puppy. Give your pup a chance to learn and succeed in various situations. Need a guided plan on making your puppy comfortable with commands in every situation?

Let’s talk… DM to book a consult or WhatsApp on 9930448882.

15/03/2022

Hats Off to those that put so much effort into building great bonds with their pets. There's a lot of work that goes behind a "Wow, What a great dog!" "So well behaved, doesn't bark at all"

Thank you wisedog for putting this so well!

13/03/2022

Bucket List Goal ✅ becoming a trainer under
Shirin Merchant - Canine Behaviourist and Trainer
Unofficially training since 2009, officially training since now... Thank you for an amazing experience, learning and so much fun .

11/03/2022

Recall.. Recall.. Recall.. one of the most important commands you could ever teach your pet. Something that I am currently working on with here. You can control your dog, but you cannot control the environment. Life-threatening situations, wild cat chases, other reactive dogs are just few of the many situations where a good RECALL helps. It gives your dog more freedom to be itself and enjoy a better, safer experience.

08/03/2022

08/03/2022

Puppy is home!!🤩 Now what should you do?

☝Start with toilet training… Take your pup straight to the place you want it to p*e/ poo. P*e mats are effective, but so are used clothes, rags, newspapers - be eco-friendly.
(Check with the shelter, foster home, breeder what surface did the pup previously p*e on)

✌ Don't let your pup meet anyone for at least 1 week! I know you want to share this joy with the world, but it’s overwhelming for a pup to enter this environment. So, advocate for your puppy, and restrict the meetings.

👌 Establish up a routine. Figure out your schedule, understand your puppy’s schedule and marry the two. Setting up a routine is crucial, because discipline and training starts day 1.

Confused how to set up a routine or puppy train? Need help? DM Dogknowswhy to book a consult.

P.S: Meeting the vet is probably the first step you’ve already done, before your pup is home 😊