Happy Buddy Dog Training

26/03/2025

26/03/2025

I AIN’T MISBEHAVING
I’m just doing what dogs do!

What may look like misbehaviour is often just a dog behaving as dogs naturally do.

We expect so much of our dogs when we bring them into our world, forgetting that they are a different species that don’t arrive pre-programmed to behave in a way we expect them to.

We hold dog’s captive in a confined, unnatural space and then become frustrated when they don’t behave the way we expect.

We become frustrated when our dogs don’t walk nicely on a lead, don’t get on with every other dog or person they meet, steal food from counter tops, don’t give things back, guard resources, dig, chew or destroy what they shouldn’t, bark, howl, whine or perhaps growl etc.

We need to replace our frustration and our need to train away or fix unwanted behaviour with understanding, patience and guidance.

Understand that dogs naturally behave in a certain way. Be patient while guiding them to learn a different way to behave through using force free, positive reinforcement methods, meeting their needs and managing their environment.

Providing outlets to engage in natural behaviour, providing mental, physical and social stimulation and understanding why dogs behave the way they do will create secure relationship and make such a difference in their lives.

One of the greatest gifts we can give our dogs is our understanding.

26/03/2025

‼️SE BUSCA‼️

Gato macho 2 años approx.
Esterilizado, tímido.
Se perdió hace 3 días en la colonia Colosio por la playa 72

Se lo han visto por favor llamen al 984 313 99 47

Su familia lo extraña mucho 😭

04/07/2024

28/06/2024

Cabeza de bolillo

🐶🐾🤣🤣🤣🤣

12/05/2024

When scientists looked at aggression in a large sample of dogs, according to owner surveys, the factors that they found were associated with aggression were being fearful, being older, being a male dog, being a small dog, being someone's first dog, or being an only dog. Of course, this research is correlational so it does not show causation (for example, it's likely that if someone notices their dog is aggressive, they sensibly decide not to get another dog). But it's a reminder that fear is a common cause of aggression. And there were some interesting findings around breed, too. From the archives. https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2021/05/understanding-aggression-in-dogs-its.html

12/05/2024

These are some examples of displacement behaviours and serve as indicators of the dog's internal state which can provide valuable insights into their emotional well-being.

Displacement behaviours arise when an animal faces conflicting motivations/ feelings for two or more behaviours, leading to an unrelated action. For instance, birds might peck at grass when torn between attacking or fleeing from a threat, while humans may scratch their heads when indecisive.

Context matters when interpreting animal behaviour. EG: Sniffing and scratching could be due to various reasons like being itchy, exploring scents. Understanding the environment and situation helps in accurately deciphering the dog’s actions.

In interpreting body language, subtle cues matter too. A relaxed dog typically has ‘loose’ muscles, a ‘soft’ eye, and their tail held in the breeds natural carriage, and may pant gently. A stressed dog might have tense muscles, mouth shut, a lowered/ ‘stiff’ tail, flattened ears, and avoid eye contact. Understanding body language in canine communication helps distinguish between comfort and discomfort in the dogs demeanour.

These behaviours can also occur when an animal is hindered from engaging in a highly desired behaviour. Often, out-of-context behaviours provide comfort to the animal, like scratching, grooming, or sniffing.

In animal behaviour evaluations, displacement activities serve as indicators of unmet behavioural needs. For example, humans display self-directed behaviours like fidgeting in stressful situations, indicating negative emotions.

When a dog displays displacement behaviours, these are actions that seem out of place. These behaviours are often seen when a dog is unsure how to react in a particular situation.

This typically happens when the dog experiences conflicting emotions like anxiety, stress, or frustration, and serves as a way for the dog to release tension, or cope with the mixed feelings they are experiencing.

08/05/2024

Official statement on Dog Training and Behavioral Wellbeing

https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/downloads/Statement%20on%20Dog%20Training%20and%20Behavioral%20Well-being.pdf

08/05/2024

También bañamos gatitos, recuerda que deben de estar acostumbrados 😽 amamos a los michis y no nos gusta estresarlos ni enojarlos. 😻

✅ Reserva tu servicio veterinario o de bañito
🐾💙🐾 Agenda tu cita al 𝟵𝟴𝟰 𝟮𝟰𝟬 𝟳𝟬𝟲𝟲 🐾💚🐾

07/05/2024

🐾 En adopción 🐾

Lluna 🌛
3 años
La que enamora con sus ojos 🌚

Esta belleza de nena es toda una warrior. se rescató de la selva con sus 12 bébés, y desde que ha entrado a la casa ha sido la perrita más agradecida del mundo.

Le encantan los apapachos es muy cariñosa. La siesta y la playa son su pasión. Convive con perros, gatos, y niños. Puedes venir a conocerla sin compromiso, le encantan las visitas. 🐾🤎

Se entrega esterilizada, vacunada, desparasitada. Se hacen filtros.

Ayudala a encontrar una linda familia 💜🐕 Comparte 🙏🏻

01/05/2024

¡Gracias a tu apoyo estos animales se pudieron ayudar en Abril de 2024!

395 esterilizaciones previniendo así sufrimiento innecesario, animales en situación de calle y abandono.
Además se ayudaron a 173 Gatos y 192 Perros y a sus familias con atención médica.
¡Muchas gracias por rescatar y adoptar! ❤️🐾

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Thanks to your support these animals were helped on April 2024!

395 sterilization surgeries to prevent so much unnecessary suffering, homeless animals, and abandonment.
We also were able to help 173 cats and 192 dogs and their families with medical care.
Thank you so much for adopting and rescuing! ❤️🐾