Motivating Canine

Motivating Canine AVS and IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer. Fear Free Certified Trainer. Certified Family Dog Mediator

Motivating Canine offers a range of 1 to 1 private Fear Free training services to help your furkid. Apart from general dog training, Motivating Canine specialises in attending to rescued dogs of all ages through motivational techniques. These techniques use rewards and positive reinforcement to mould a dog's behaviour, rather than fear and punishment. Our Trainer Jennifer is IAABC Accredited Dog T

rainer, AVS Accredited Dog Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer, Certified Family Dog Mediator. Being a member of IAABC, members are to adhere to the use of LIMA, also known as least intrusive, minimally aversive training methods. This means creating training plans with the most humane and effective training methods that are most likely to succeed in the training or behavior change. LIMA does not justify the use of punishment in lieu of other effective interventions and strategies. In the vast majority of behavior cases, desired behavior change can be affected by focusing on the animal’s environment, physical well-being, and operant and classical interventions such as differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior, desensitization, and counter-conditioning. Motivating Canine understands the possible worries, stresses or frustrations that resulted from the dog's behavioural issues. The goal for Motivating Canine is to help dog owners and their dogs build a healthier long-term relationship with better understanding, trust and bond through motivation, positive association, fear free and reward base training methods.

As we approach the end of the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the recognition we've received. Your ...
31/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the recognition we've received. Your kind words serve as a powerful source of motivation, inspiring us to strive for excellence every day. A special thank you to Mochi's pawrents for their unwavering support and encouragement. Your belief in us means the world!

Huge welcome to Dandy and his family, who have joined us for Dandy's Puppy Foundation Programme!
30/12/2025

Huge welcome to Dandy and his family, who have joined us for Dandy's Puppy Foundation Programme!

Happy Monday with a happy graduation photo of Mochi with his amazing pawrents. Mochi has completed his Puppy Foundation ...
29/12/2025

Happy Monday with a happy graduation photo of Mochi with his amazing pawrents. Mochi has completed his Puppy Foundation Programme. Congratulations!

Helloooo Button! Thank you for joining us for your Project ADORE Programme!
24/12/2025

Helloooo Button! Thank you for joining us for your Project ADORE Programme!

Taking Coco, the Dachshund puppy, out for walks has been challenging for her pawrent, as she barks at various stimuli, i...
22/12/2025

Taking Coco, the Dachshund puppy, out for walks has been challenging for her pawrent, as she barks at various stimuli, including people, young children, other dogs, joggers, and even barking sounds. On the other hand, Luna tends to become reluctant to walk very shortly into the walk.

During our outdoor session, we demonstrated how to handle Coco on a loose leash while allowing Luna to be on a longer leash. We emphasized the importance of encouraging a decompression walk for both dogs. With these minor adjustments, Coco and Luna were able to walk calmly and comfortably in the park.

After the walk, Coco surprised all of us by approaching a stranger who was seated near the pool. She chose to enjoy her chew next to him. We are so proud of you, Coco!

A huge welcome to Zuro and his family, who have joined us for Zuro's Puppy Foundation Programme!
22/12/2025

A huge welcome to Zuro and his family, who have joined us for Zuro's Puppy Foundation Programme!

We had such a lovely time with Bhairava and his loving family. Bhairava is currently in his adolescent stage, which is a...
18/12/2025

We had such a lovely time with Bhairava and his loving family. Bhairava is currently in his adolescent stage, which is also his second phase fear period. Our goal for Bhairava is to guide his pawrents on how to help him cope better during this difficult time by creating positive conditioned emotional responses towards his various triggers.

Marshall is an exceptionally friendly and confident dog when he is in the safe surroundings of his home. His awesome fam...
16/12/2025

Marshall is an exceptionally friendly and confident dog when he is in the safe surroundings of his home. His awesome family cherishes him deeply and provides him with a loving home. However, the moment he steps outside the door into the outdoors, Marshall's demeanor changes dramatically. Overwhelmed by outside sights, sounds, and smells, he becomes anxious and hesitant, making essential tasks like potty breaks a bigger challenge since their recent move to a new home.

To address these issues, our sessions with Marshall and his family focuses on two primary objectives. First, we will help them establish a reliable routine for potty training that he can practice within the security of their home. Simultaneously, gradually building Marshall's confidence to venture outside. Through carefully structured step-by-step fun activity, we aim to build his confidence where he feels secure enough to push his comfort zone, ultimately allowing him to thrive both indoors and outdoors.

15/12/2025

Despite having met Chloe for a few sessions, she remains relatively shy in new situations, and takes time to warm up. However, we have observed that she is exceptionally observant, which prompted us to tailor our training approach. To build her confidence and facilitate her learning, we decided to demonstrate the "leave it" cue using her favorite human as a model while she watched.

Dogs learn new skills more effectively through observation and social learning. This method not only accelerates their ability to understand cues, but also fosters self-assurance in unfamiliar circumstances. By witnessing positive role models handle different situations, dogs like Chloe can improve their problem-solving skills, enhance their trainability, and develop a better understanding of social cues. This exposure significantly reduces fear and anxiety, as they learn to associate new experiences with positive outcome.

As Chloe began to approach and engage with her daddy, he seized the opportunity to practice the newly demonstrated skill with her. When he cued "leave it," Chloe quickly grasped the concept, understanding that she needed to refrain from moving toward the food. Her quick learning was impressive. Well done, Chloe!

Nala's family helper is relatively new to the household and has no experience in managing Nala outdoors. Nala has a tend...
15/12/2025

Nala's family helper is relatively new to the household and has no experience in managing Nala outdoors. Nala has a tendency to jump on people as a way of greeting them, which can be undesirable to strangers. To address this behavior, we took the time to demonstrate to her helper on how to redirect Nala's fixation. Using a verbal marker, we guided Nala's helper in teaching Nala to disengage from approaching strangers and instead focus her attention on her helper.

With her keen interest and fast learning ability, Nala's helper quickly mastered the skills necessary for handling the leash and was able to consistently use the verbal marker to communicate with Nala. In addition to this, we seized the opportunity to teach her how to help Nala practice remaining calm in the stimulating outdoor environment. This is to help Nala learn to observe her surroundings without becoming overly excited or distracted.

Together, they practiced exercises that encouraged Nala to sit and relax, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of the world around her. This not only aids in Nala's outdoor socialization but also strengthens the bond between her and her new helper.

Happy family photo to brighten up this festive season! Sundae's family, though experienced dog owners, recognized the im...
15/12/2025

Happy family photo to brighten up this festive season! Sundae's family, though experienced dog owners, recognized the importance of starting fresh with their newly adopted Golden Retriever, Sundae.

They wanted to ensure they provided the best environment for her, so they decided to enroll in a comprehensive refresher course focused on basic dog handling and care.

It's heartwarming to see the whole family so dedicated, participating in the training sessions with genuine enthusiasm and commitment. They not only learned how to introduce new cues and training techniques, but also fostered a deeper bond with Sundae during the process. A huge congratulations to Sundae and her family for successfully completing both her Basic and Advanced Obedience Programs! Their hard work and dedication truly shine through in this joyous moment.

Django is an extremely enthusiastic and sociable dog, full of energy and eager to engage in various training activities....
11/12/2025

Django is an extremely enthusiastic and sociable dog, full of energy and eager to engage in various training activities. His playful demeanor makes him a joy to work with during our first session, and he consistently shows a willingness to learn and participate.

We are currently preparing Django for an integration session with a fellow whippet who lives with his sister. This meet-up is not just a mere introduction; it’s an opportunity for all dogs to safely integrate.

We’re focusing on ensuring that the setting is comfortable for all dogs, allowing them to interact in a fun and positive environment, where they can play and enjoy each other’s company.

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