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We’re dedicated to helping your dogs thrive by providing a balanced blend of fun and learning. Whether you want your dog to learn new skills, burn off some energy, or just have a fun day out, we’ve got you covered.
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Surviving your dog's adolescence is something we don't often talk about in a way that brings the clarity and nuance the topic deserves. Scroll any dog-centric FB group from the basic to the geeky and find cries of help relating to reactive behaviors (I can't walk my dog, she goes crazy when she sees another dog!), seeming stubbornness (why won't my dog come inside from the yard?), and fear-driven concerns (my dog always did fine at the vet but this week he really freaked out). Dig deeper and you will see how often the age of the dog in question is somewhere between six months and three years, with the majority falling in that year to two year range. Our perfect puppies grow into teenage tyrants just as sure as anything, but what should we do? Will they grow out of everything? What if they don't? What should we dig in and work on, and what should we avoid while allowing the passage of time?
The exhausting answer is it depends. So know this:
Your dog will outgrow her impulsivity but not her learning history. In the case of overreactions, those will get smaller, but what your dog is learning when she has one will not go away without targeted work. When it comes to seeming defiance, that too is about learning history; the one that has been written up to this point. If your dog isn't listening when you thought you had taught her well I have bad news; you didn't teach her as well as you thought. That ugly rearing head of fear or anxiety? One question is important: can I avoid what scares my dog (at least at fear-provoking levels) during her adolescence (we are talking up to and sometimes past three years of age) or will she have to endure it? If you can avoid it that whole time, do. Expose at non-provoking levels if possible, but avoid that fear response like your life depends on it. If you can't? You need help, and this is when I rope in the veterinary team, their Rx pad is going to serve your dog in ways your training will not be able to.
Now is the time to be clever about your reinforcement, anticipatory in your management, and insisting in your requests. Make unwanted responses hard to access and desired responses fruitful. Protect them from themselves without hindering their experiences. They are learning how to be in the world, they are learning what they are capable of, and they are learning they might need backup at times--be sure that backup is you.
Oh, and one more thing: enjoy them. They will be grey-faced and slow moving in the blink of an eye, and you will yearn for their younger terrible selves. Trust me.
Level up your knowledge in pet care as part of your new year resolutions for 2024! Coming up in January, the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) is organising a seminar by esteemed speakers from Dogs Trust UK to help you do just that.
In this seminar, the speakers will provide insights on dog and cat training and behavioural welfare to help us better understand and cohabit with our companion animals. Topics covered will include behavioural challenges, such as canine reactivity, excessive barking, and resource guarding in dogs; as well as cat behaviour and training, setting up a successful multi-cat household and cooperative care techniques for cats.
**Insights on Dog and Cat Training and Behavioural Welfare**
📅: 25 – 26 Jan 2024
⏰: 10 am – 5 pm
📍: Mempat Hall, Gardenhouse, Jurong Lake Gardens
💲: Free! (Lunch catering will be provided.)
Spaces are limited! Register at https://go.gov.sg/trainingandbehaviouralwelfareseminarjan2024
**About The Speakers**
Dogs Trust UK is a non-profit organisation that runs 22
rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland, making it UK’s largest dog rehoming and welfare charity.
Dr Jenna Kiddie has been working in the field of companion animal behaviour and welfare for the past 18 years. She has
studied this topic to PhD level, and has worked in academia, for animal welfare charities, and as a freelancer. As Head of
Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust in the UK, Jenna leads a team designing and delivering welfare-driven, evidence-based support for dog owners, animal behaviour and welfare students, and those working with dogs professionally.
Nico Joiner has been working at Dogs Trust for 17 years and progressed through the organisation from volunteer, to Training and Behaviour Advisor, to developing the Specialist Rehabilitation Units. He now holds the role of Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor Manager, managing a team of 3 Regional Training and Behaviour Advisors supporting 21 Dogs Trust Centres.
This is part of an ongoing series organised by AVS, featuring renowned experts on the latest science-based knowledge and best practices on pet care, animal behaviour, and more, for the continuous improvement of the local pet industry and community.
Leveling up my dog training game like it's a boss fight 🎮🐾
Just unlocked the 'DogNostic - Dog Trick Instructor' title with some serious CEU power-ups!
Teaching pups to do tricks so cool, even their treats are impressed. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? 💫🐕
Took Cookie to yesterday for her annual vaccination and check up! Cookie was a champ! Thanks .chow & team!
Since her puppy days in the USA, her vet visits weren't just about scary procedures. Looking back, the vet took time to play with Cookie, showered her with treats and play while conducting physical examinations and procedures in between. Now I know why!
Build a good relationship with your dog's vet. You can also drop by vet clinic with your puppy for a quick hello. Not necessarily having to see the vet, but just hang around the reception area, have some yummy treats and leave on a positive note.
P.S. Please remember to contact your veterinary clinic before dropping by rather than just showing up so as to not disrupt their busy schedules! Haha!
New classes coming up! DM or email me at [email protected] to register!
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PUPPY PRESCHOOL
For puppies up to 5 months old
Start date: Sep 29
When: Friday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration: 60 mins × 4
Fee: $450
Class size: 4-6 pups depending on the breed and size
Venue: Pets Ave Vet Clinic (River
Valley) 241 River Valley Road
#02-01 Singapore 238298
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TERRIFIC TEENS
For dogs between 5 months to 1.5 years old
Start Date: Sep 30
When: Saturdays 10am
Duration: 60mins x 5
Fee: $800
Class Size: maximum 6 dogs
Venue: Ozzy & Friends Daycare, 11 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789391
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TRICKY TRICKS
Open to Puppylove, MDT, Pawsitivemind or Supaw alumni. Non-alumni on a case by case basis.
Start Date: Nov 4
When: Every Sat 10am-11am
Duration: 60mins x 4
Fee: $640 (excludes certification $87)
Class Size: maximum 5 dogs
Venue: Ozzy & Friends Daycare, 11 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789391
Happy Hump Day! It’s weekend eve eve eve.
Don't take your dog's good behavior for granted. Notice it, praise it, reward it and reinforce it.
Look at your dog right now? I bet they're being a GOOD DOG! Let them know you like what they're doing.
Don't wait until your dog misbehaves to pay attention to them.
Join the Top Dog Academy now with a 1-Month Free Trial and get access to ALL of our online courses PLUS over three weeks of personalized support from the Dunbars, for FREE:
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Whether you are trying to resolve a behavior problem, improve your relationship with your dog, take their training to the next level, or promote and grow your own dog-related business, the Top Dog Academy has something to offer all dog lovers!
🚫 Why Free Feeding Isn't Ideal for Our Fur-babies 🚫
When it comes to our dog’s feeding habits, we need to make thoughtful choices! 🍽️
➡️ Swipe right to read some reasons why free feeding may not be the best option for our beloved dogs!
The weather has been unpredictable, and ridiculous. Please stay hydrated and sheltered!!
With love, Wilson!
Happy Luna New Year!! 🍊🍊🧧
Take the collar, give the treat! Take the collar, give the treat!!
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Sadly my account was affected too. Still reachable via WhatsApp, Facebook and my website.
Edit : ok its back. hehe.
SINGAPORE: Instagram users worldwide reported issues with their accounts on Monday (Oct 31), with some saying their accounts have been suspended or that the app crashed while loading posts. According to a tweet by outage tracking website Downdetector.com, users indicated that they were having proble...
This!!
What do you want your dog to do??
Dogs and babies. 🙅🏻♂️ what is your dog telling you?
I LOL-ed so hard!!
Sometimes, what we wish for our dogs might not be the best for them. How are we managing our dogs environment? Are we really training them or putting them in uncomfortable situations?
Happy Hump Day! Feels like the first day of the week, yet two more days till the weekends! 🤪🤪
Due to National day celebrations there will be heartlands firework displays at these places:
Central Singapore: Open field beside Ang Mo Kio Library
North East: Former Tampines Junior College
North West: Woodlands Stadium
South West: Jurong West Stadium
South East: Bedok Stadium
The heartlands displays will happen on 9th August at the same time as the main parade’s display, between 8.15pm and 8.25pm, though entry to the stadiums start from 6pm onwards. There will also be fireworks within the areas of the parade. Some of the smaller fireworks displays are also occurring today in areas such as Fernvale.
Please keep your dogs safe and indoors and not out to watch the fireworks. Avoid walking them during the fireworks. Keep them safe so we do not have any runaways this National Day.
Image credit: Sassy Mama
When something is stressful for a dog, it's not a good experience. When talking about dealing with dogs who are reactive, or fearful, a walk through the neighborhood can sometimes be overwhelming. And those moments where Big Feelings run high and your dog has a meltdown on the side walk, create a lot of stress and anxiety about being on the street. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our troubled dogs is give them a break from having to go for a walk and provide alternative forms of enrichment instead.
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Someone asked me yesterday what keeps me going despite some cases being so demoralising and difficult. 😔
My answer was “the success stories”. The clients who have became friends, and watching how much fun their dogs are having when I scroll their Instagram stories everyday. That is what keeps me going. ❤️
Here’s a photo of Toby, whose owner worked tirelessly with Toby despite embarking on a new full time job of her own.
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Training day adventure with the dynamic duo! 🐾
🐾 Recall Training! 🐾 1️⃣Rule number 1: always always reward your dog for coming when called. 🙅🏻♂️I don’t usually combine “STAY” training with “COME.” This is because we want the dog to respond in a variety of scenarios. In real life, it’s rare to ask our dogs to “STAY” and then “COME” afterward. 🔀 Recall should be random but calculated. Call your dog when they’re not expecting it or are engaged in other activities. This way, they learn to associate their name or the word “COME” with something great or fun. 🚫 Avoid repeating the cue, so your dog doesn’t learn to ignore it. 🌟 Start in low or no-distraction environments first before moving on to more complicated settings (like when the dogs are playing). Allow dogs to return to their activities after responding and receiving a reward. This teaches them that it’s equally fun to momentarily drop whatever they are doing and come to you. Which would you rather? 👍🏻 “Puppy, come!” ➡️ “Oh wow, something nice is about to happen!” (Food, treats, play, walks) 👎🏻 “Puppy, come!” ➡️ “Oh no, playtime is over; we’re going home.”
🌧️ With all this rain, our furry friends might be missing their outdoor playtime! Here’s a budget-friendly hack for indoor doggy joy—repurpose old toys and recycled boxes (think delivery boxes, egg trays, or paper bags) and sprinkle some kibbles for a tail-wagging good time! 🐾 Share your indoor fun ideas below!
Dog to dog interaction can be intrinsically reinforcing for most as they usually end up having great fun when allowed to meet. We want to teach our dogs that walking away from an interaction and re-orienting back to us can be equally fun! We can double down the fun by allowing the dogs to interact again! This way, it helps to increase the likelihood of your dog learning to walk away from an exciting situation when asked.
Bow for Good Fortune: Wishing You a Paws-perity & Lucky Year Ahead! 🍀
The Art of Doing Nothing. Calm behaviours can be hard to define. It does not necessarily means getting the dog to “sit-stay” or “down-stay. It literally means hanging around! Some things to look out for includes: - Slow rate of breathing - Relaxed body posture - Lying around and ‘idling’
Exploring the process with Lexi & Roxy, emphasizing a respectful approach to dog photography. No need for dogs to stand close or in a rigid line—let them choose their space and posture naturally. This reel showcases the art of capturing beautiful moments without any coercion, just treats and a camera. 📸🐾
🐾 The Joy of Chewing 🦴 Did you know that chewing is more than just a habit for dogs? It’s an instinct, triggering the release of feel-good hormones, providing stress relief and promoting happiness. 🐶✨ Combat boredom with a variety of safe chew toys, promoting mental stimulation and a happy, engaged pup! 🦴❤️ #DogChew #HappyPup #JoyfulChewing
Did you know that we aren’t limited to using only food as reinforcers? In training scenarios, we can use anything the dog desires. In this instance, we patiently waited until Wesley offered a polite sit before water was offered as a reinforcer. #supawdogsingapore
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