Fideaux Fundamentals

12/12/2024

12/09/2024

Not all licking is (or should be labelled) appeasement licking.✅❓❌
I appreciate this can be a very divisive subject, and yes, dogs can lick from affection (and for many other reasons)....but if there are other signals shown that your dog is uncomfortable, they can help you determine what is actually occurring and why.
This is ALL great information !
This can help you both!
There is a video linked in the comments that goes into this subject in more details.
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11/20/2024

11/14/2024

💬 "They’ll work it out." Unfortunately, not always.

Introducing dogs is more than a casual meet-and-greet—it’s about creating the right environment for a safe and positive experience. In the article, "The Best Way To Introduce Dogs To Each Other", C.C. Bourgeois, CPDT-KA, CSAT, PMCT, shares practical strategies to help your dog make great first impressions.

Learn about:
- Setting up introductions on neutral territory
- Recognizing key body language signals
- Using parallel walking to ease tension

Check out the full article here ⬇
https://aggressivedog.com/2024/09/01/the-best-way-to-introduce-dogs-to-each-other/

Let’s make introductions safer and stress-free—for both dogs and their humans!

11/14/2024

Excellent information from Aggressive Dog.

💬 "They’ll work it out." Unfortunately, not always.

Introducing dogs is more than a casual meet-and-greet—it’s about creating the right environment for a safe and positive experience. In the article, "The Best Way To Introduce Dogs To Each Other", C.C. Bourgeois, CPDT-KA, CSAT, PMCT, shares practical strategies to help your dog make great first impressions.

Learn about:
- Setting up introductions on neutral territory
- Recognizing key body language signals
- Using parallel walking to ease tension

Check out the full article here ⬇
https://aggressivedog.com/2024/09/01/the-best-way-to-introduce-dogs-to-each-other/

Let’s make introductions safer and stress-free—for both dogs and their humans!

11/08/2024

How can you tell if two dogs are playing or fighting? The key is to watch their body language to see if they're relaxed or tense.

10/28/2024

Is your dog throwing up undigested food? Regurgitation of this type can be associated with a GI motility disorder.

10/26/2024

10/14/2024

Does sniffing the blanket really make a difference? Our panel of dogs have not gotten back to us about if this helps them or not but we do have some thoughts. 🕵️

👶The blanket is covered in MANY unique, strong smells.
👶 The expectations of what this blanket intro should mean or represent concerns us. What is it we are looking for exactly?
👶 The idea is that if there is no growl or adverse reaction, the dog “knows” and “accepts” the baby as part of the family.

These are our concerns. Sure, using scent consistently over time can be very helpful in many situations. Often, though, that is not how this looks. If the dog is away from home with a trainer or friend and they can use a clean item with the baby’s scent consistently and for some time, then we might have a different expectation and opportunity to build a positive association with the scent of the baby.

👉We can pair the baby’s name, cry, scent, etc, with calm behaviors. This takes time and so this is why we say that if you do bring home the blanket, know that this is likely more for you than your dog. It may be helpful for you and that is ok.

👉Set the blanket on a counter or use the baby’s name, but keep it calm and uneventful. Think about how many new people enter your home and hang up their coats. Your dog might go over and sniff and move along. This is exactly what we are looking for and not making this a big event.

10/14/2024

10/14/2024

🥱It is easy to doze off when you are a very tired parent to a newborn. Family Paws Parent Education programs encourage expectant families and caretakers of babies to have a plan and PRACTICE. Where will the dog be when….baby is in a crib, bouncer, on playmate, in a basinet, or even asleep on a sleeping parent.

✅A success station is a great strategy for your dog , your baby’s safety and your peace of mind. A cozy crate, a gated area, or indoor tether all could be comfortable success stations.

🤰It is ideal if we begin early in pregnancy to prepare our dogs for time in their success station. If not we can begin at any point along the way.

✅Success stations look different depending on your home, your dog and your comfort. This is something many families really like to brainstorm with our licensed Family Paws Parent Educators. There is a great deal to consider.

We have more on our blog here, but also helpful free handouts for types of Success Stations and The 5 Types of Supervision. Visit us here to download https://www.familypaws.com/resources/

10/14/2024

“...Shelter dogs. There is no such thing. They’re just dogs between homes living in Shelters” - Janis Bradley

Janis joined Mike as a surprise guest to talk about Canine Statistics and she left us with this thought to reflect on.

10/14/2024

“If there are any dogs that need clear communication, it’s reactive dogs. They need clarity. They need consistency. They need predictability. If we can’t provide that, it will only create more anxiety.” - Emma Parsons

10/14/2024

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10/09/2024

You never know when you will need to do this. It's best to help your pup be comfortable in a crate without the stress of an emergency or medical issue.

This past week showed our city just how critical they can be✅ Crates.
Either you love them💓 or hate them❌
The past week we had an emergency event in our city and the greater Otago area. Many people evacuated their homes due to flooding either because they were told to or they made the decision to self evacuate.
With the increasing issues with our weather (and because we are a country prone to severe earthquakes) it is a very wise idea to add in a way to crate train your dog.
A well introduced crate is a very wise idea.

✅In an emergency it will reduce stress, not add to it.
✅If an Xray is needed at the vets and sedation is given, they are often put in a crate to recover.
✅Recovery from an illness or injury where a dog must be kept still and confined to help heal.

I know they are banned in some countries and that some people are vehemently opposed to them, but an emergency situation can happen and using a crate ONLY in an emergency can increase emotional distress.

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09/22/2024

⭐ New Blog Post ⭐
Why Confinement Doesn’t Fix Separation Anxiety
By: Fanna Easter

Crates and separation anxiety—what’s the real story? If you’ve been told crating your anxious dog is the answer, think again! Our latest blog by Fanna Easter dives deep into why confinement isn’t the solution and shares what truly helps.

Click here to dive in and learn how to really help your dog: https://malenademartini.com/why-confinement-doesnt-fix-separation-anxiety/

09/22/2024

Play yards can be really helpful when it comes to management. We encourage you practice with these barriers BEFORE baby arrives. Practice sitting in the space, putting the barrier around your baby equipment, and help your dog gain comfort seeing this new item in the home. 🐶

👍This is an excellent piece of equipment for homecoming. A parent can sit in a chair with the barrier around them so the dog is not able to get too close. Dog and baby on the scene, a parent in between.

‼Please don’t wait until you NEED separation to begin exposing your dog to barriers. Practice safe inclusion with separation so all are relaxed and more comfortable.

09/22/2024

How quickly do dogs learn? That depends on what you're teaching, but no type of dog training is simply done once. It must be reinforced.