Ever heard of the term "Cooperative Care Training" and wondered what it's about? For many animals, being restrained for routine checks, common and complex procedures, can be very scary. Cooperative care training makes animals safer to handle, reducing stress and the risk for both the animal and the caregiver.
Here we have little, Neo (Poochon), showing us a solid chinrest, consenting to a back touch, and then a simulated injection. Cooperative care training is a great way to bond with your dog and build trust.
#kiwivetbehaviour
Our first live thank you so much @dax_theangrydog and everyone who joined us!
Spaces available across all our regular 6-week classes! Visit www.kiwivetbehaviour.co.nz/classes to find out more and to register! #kiwivetbehaviour #positivereinforcement
Real life... Positive reinforcement with a teenage dog.. . Look how impressive it is..
Taking a moment in time to demonstrate...
But...
It's just a moment of success in the chaos of adolescence... It's a social media snippet of dog training.
This week she also chewed/tugged on a golden retrievers collar/neck and would not recall from the game (Sorry lovely lady at the park today)
Ate a dead rat in a puddle.
Ate a gumboot
Tracked mud through my bed sheets.
Jumped on my toddler
Ambushed grandma at the door arriving for a visit.
Living with a teenage dog is tough and a constant battle between management and teaching skills.
She is gaining those skills every time we reward her. Every time we do this training. Every day. Every opportunity.
She is learning the best way to behave.... she also makes a lot of mistakes.
We all do...
That never means we should be punished or hurt in our learning journey..
Be Patient, Be Positive.
Reward what you want your dog to do and you give them the skills to make the right choice forever..
No matter what anyone says you never have to hurt them or scare them and make them too afraid to make a choice.
This puppy girl is awesome....
#iamnot #positivereinforcementtraining #forcefreedogtraining
Join us this weekend for our Separation Anxiety workshop with Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Emma Ruck & Fear Free Certified Vet Nurse and SA Pro Trainer (separation anxiety), Angela Fletcher.
Find out more and get your tickets at http://events.humanitix.com/separation-anxiety-kvb
Join in-person or virtually from anywhere in the world.
I am happy to shout loud about the benefits of ethical training... so if there is a problem behaviour with your companion animal be positive, patient and seek qualified advice. I trust Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand and Companion Animals New Zealand accredited consultants.
There is no place for shock, prong, slip or choke chains in dog training.
We have solutions for everything, that won't involve pain or distress
If your dog trainer or walker is advising aversives in any way?.. walk away.
You do not need to hurt, harm, threaten or otherwise damage your pet to modify behaviour.
#bekind
#fearfreecertifiedprofessional #forcefreedogtraining #iamnot
Separation Distress
Quick Separation Distress chat with Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Emma Ruck & SA Pro Trainer (separation anxiety)/ Vet Nurse, Angela Fletcher from Kiwi Vet Behaviour.
We are one of New Zealand’s Leading Dog Behaviourist teams! We're qualified and accredited to give up-to-date, ethical, and practical solutions to common behaviour problems. Our team has signed an ethics agreement and will never use pain or fear to address your pet’s behaviour. We believe everyone should have access to our workshops. So, we've slashed our prices.
😔Separation Anxiety in Companion Animals: https://events.humanitix.com/separation-anxiety-kvb
💥Reactive Dog Workshop: https://events.humanitix.com/reactive-dog-workshop
🏨Pain and Behaviour: https://events.humanitix.com/pain-and-behaviour
👶Baby, Toddler and Dogs - how to prepare your household and more: https://events.humanitix.com/baby-toddler-and-dog-workshop
Please note, due to the nature of these events, it is for humans only. If you invite a friend or family member in the same order, we’ll offer a 50% discount to additional tickets. For more information, including rescue and gold cardholder discounts, please email info@kiwivetbehaviour.
Costs: $99
Time: 12pm-3pm
Address: Kiwi Vet Behaviour, 584 Great South Road, Ellerslie
Welcome everyone joining us here at Pet Wellness Day.....
Amica gives us a big paws up to our Easter Hunt & Play event today! She successfully retrieved (and ate) all our hidden eggs and despite Amica’s Mum, Richelle having a map, Amica found them with her nose.
From running through our bunny holes, sniffing through our mini carrot patch and exploring our outdoor garden, we think Amica has made an eggscellent effort! Would you like us to share the recipe and instructions for our eggs used in today’s event?
🐾 THERE IS STILL SPACE 🐾
Our 2-part Introduction to Scent Work workshop has returned and you are invited to join us on February 10th and 17th for an engaging experience, laying the foundation for a pawsitively great scent work journey for you and your dog.
👃 Part 1: Dive into the crucial process of odor imprinting, learning how to introduce your dog to their target scent.
🔍 Part 2: Explore scent discrimination exercises, helping your dog master the art of distinguishing target odors and enhancing their scenting skills.
🎁 Bonus: All workshop participants will receive a complimentary mini 8-piece scent kit, providing essential tools for your scent work adventures.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and embark on a scent-sational journey with your furry friend! Just $150, at our facility, 584 Great South Road, Ellerslie. Register now at: https://rb.gy/8fp28i 🌿🐾
#ScentWorkshop #DogTraining #CanineAdventure #UnlockTheWorldOfScents
