Kat the Dog Trainer

Kat the Dog Trainer Dog Trainer that specializes in puppy training, socialization, reactivity, obedience, & behavior.

We had a great time at the AAWL 5k event today! Happy to see some familiar faces!
11/02/2024

We had a great time at the AAWL 5k event today! Happy to see some familiar faces!

A reminder to practice your Emergency Recall
09/11/2024

A reminder to practice your Emergency Recall

08/03/2024

Make sure to give your pups frequent breaks during training sessions to help avoid frustration & over training!

โ€ฆ. and donโ€™t forget to reward their hard work!

07/30/2024

Iโ€™ve never trained a gator, but I can help you train your dog ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ˜‚

07/28/2024

The new puzzle feeder is a hit! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ•

A stuffed Kong or similar rubber treat dispenser offers your dog a fun, mentally stimulating challenge! Freezing it exte...
07/19/2024

A stuffed Kong or similar rubber treat dispenser offers your dog a fun, mentally stimulating challenge! Freezing it extends the fun and can help alleviate teething pain, prevent separation anxiety, and improve house manners!

I recommend having multiple so you can prepare and freeze several at a time- so they're always ready when you need them!

THIS! ๐Ÿ‘‡Play is play. Socialization is CALMNESS around dogs.
07/08/2024

THIS! ๐Ÿ‘‡
Play is play. Socialization is CALMNESS around dogs.

Socialisation. Yes, there really is such a thing as "over socialised".
Play is NOT socialisation.โŒ
Play is a separate and important skill.โœ…....but it isn't socialisation.
What is socialisation ?..... Calmness and acceptance of the world.
What it isn't......over excited, scared, hyper, wary behaviour or PLAY.
I know that seems like a big statement to make for some people but society has some strange ideas of what socialisation is.

That doesn't mean dogs and puppies shouldn't play, it simply means one of the FIRST things they need to learn in life is not go to that place of extreme overarousal at the sight of a puppy. Puppies need to learn how to be accepting of dogs in general....then play can be added as a separate skill.

Calmness and acceptance IS socialisation.
Play is play.
Two completely separate things.

Dogs and puppies are a very small part of having a socialised dog. An important small part... but a very small part in a much bigger picture.
The word socialisation seems to be associated with play and that is a big issue with new puppy guardians/owners.

How you let other dogs meet yours and how your dog meets other dogs forms patterns of behaviour.
The more these dogs have over excited, over aroused and hyper behaviour around other dogs...........the more they understand this IS exactly how to meet dogs....and that is really problematic for many dogs.

True socialisation is acceptance and calmness in ALL the world has to offer.
Everything you encounter in everyday life...is exactly what you need to expose your dogs to.

Little and often
Positively and calmly......and you are well on your way to a well socialised puppy or dog.

They don't need to go to that hyper excited behaviour when other dogs are near.

They can be calm, assess the situation and choose to play and interact if they wish.....

That is true socialisation.

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Those late night thoughts ๐Ÿฅด
07/08/2024

Those late night thoughts ๐Ÿฅด

07/02/2024

Some easy things you can add in now with your reactive dog.โœ… Changing a dogs emotions takes time and effort. There are lots of steps (and EASY steps) you can take to help your dog with how they view triggers. โœ…
If you have a reactive dog, I know just how much effort you are already putting in.โœ… There may be something in this graphic which you may have never thought about.
It can be a frustrating process, stressful and sometimes a slow process too, but when you first see those improvements it is a great feeling.
A feeling of "WOW, I CAN actually do this"...and you can ! โœ…
When your dog starts to understand too....that is another reason to celebrate.

There are tough day ahead too though, and that is absolutely OK.
Nothing is perfect.
Something that isn't talked about much with reactive dogs is how our own emotional state can either help or hinder a dogs progress.
Our clients are encouraged to breathe, relax, and drop those shoulders when doing this work and it helps enormously.
After 3 deep slow breaths their dogs own stress level has reduced.
Dogs sense our emotions.
They can sense how stressed we are....and walking a reactive dog can be stressful.

Breathe....Relax and trust that you CAN do this.โœ…

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Unmarked graphics are available for $ 1.20 USD or $ 2 NZD each (approx), these are then able to be used off Facebook for client handouts, posters or for personal use.
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06/30/2024

DIY puzzle feeder for the win!
Drilled 3 holes in a Gatorade bottle and filled with some dry kibble! Bronco is having a blast ๐Ÿ˜Š

Socialization goes beyond simply introducing your dog to various people and other dogs. It involves preparing your dog t...
06/24/2024

Socialization goes beyond simply introducing your dog to various people and other dogs. It involves preparing your dog to enjoy interactions and feel at ease with other animals, people, places, and activities by safely and positively exposing them to these experiences!

Hereโ€™s Brumby, enjoying his first paddleboarding experience! ๐Ÿฆฎโœจ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’“

Welcome to the family, Brumby!
06/16/2024

Welcome to the family, Brumby!

REWARD. CALM. BEHAVIOR. I canโ€™t stress this enough!
05/31/2024

REWARD. CALM. BEHAVIOR. I canโ€™t stress this enough!

Simple......yes.
Does it work........yes.
Is there a bit more to this ?
A little, but it really can be as easy as just "catching" them when calm and rewarding.
It helps to have a mat or place.....BUT if there is constant redirecting back so they "relax" ....it misses the point completely.

This is capturing natural relaxation.
Times when your dog is doing absolutely nothing.

Make sure they are actually calm though.

Some key points with this.
* When you first start to do this your dog will likely follow you straight after you give the treat.....just ignore that (I know that may sound uncomfortable for some to ignore a dog following but it is important). This all helps to give clear messages of "when you relax good things happen".
*Have treats or a (non squeaky) chew toy on you. If you go to the kitchen cupboard to get the treat, your dog will make that connection with the cupboard and just get up the second they hear the cupboard open.
*Keep movements soft and calm when you reward. Walk a little softly over and pop the treat down between their paws....AS you walk away.
*A small "good" or "yes" is great when giving the reward but avoid anything which can be viewed as excitement coming from you.

Over time (and sometimes just a day or two).....you will start to notice the following.
Your dog will actually start lying down more.
Your dog may start to lie on their mat/place more.
Your dog feels more comfortable relaxing.

Your dog knows this is a behaviour you like to see and good things happen when they show this.

Keep your energy natural, light and calm.

Let me know how you go with this....it WORKS !



















04/30/2024

ISO Naturopathic Doctor recommendations! Go!

Doing life with a well-trained doggo? Life's just better!  Share your favorite life pics with your furry friends! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿพ    ...
04/04/2024

Doing life with a well-trained doggo? Life's just better!

Share your favorite life pics with your furry friends! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿพ

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