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01/27/2025

Kiba and silvie enjoying their training day !
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01/26/2025

01/25/2025

Silvie working on her down stay !
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01/23/2025

Anna relaxing after a day of training !
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01/22/2025

Kida working on some tug skills
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01/21/2025

It may been cold 🥶 but we had fun!!
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01/20/2025

Kiba enjoying the snow!!⛄️
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01/19/2025

Working as a team!!

01/19/2025

Archie stopped in to say hi yesterday!!!
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01/18/2025

Silvie liking the 70s carpet !
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01/17/2025

Dogs become reactive on a leash for several reasons, often related to their emotions, instincts, and how the leash restricts their natural behaviors. Reactivity on a leash typically manifests as barking, lunging, growling, or pulling when a dog encounters certain triggers, such as other dogs, people, or moving objects. Here are the main causes:

1. Frustration (Leash Frustration or Barrier Frustration)
• What happens: The leash prevents the dog from freely approaching or interacting with something they’re excited or curious about.
• Why: Dogs are social animals, and being restrained can lead to frustration, causing them to bark or lunge.
• Example: A dog pulling and barking at another dog they want to greet.

2. Fear or Anxiety
• What happens: The dog feels threatened by a trigger (another dog, person, or object) but cannot escape due to the leash.
• Why: The leash limits their flight response, so they react with defensive behaviors, such as growling, lunging, or barking, to create space.
• Example: A dog reacting aggressively to a stranger approaching because they feel trapped.

3. Overstimulation or Excitement
• What happens: The dog becomes overstimulated by their environment, leading to heightened arousal and reactive behavior.
• Why: High-energy or excitable dogs may find it hard to control themselves when they encounter something exciting, like another dog or a moving object.
• Example: A dog jumping, barking, and pulling when they see a jogger or bicycle.

4. Lack of Socialization
• What happens: A dog reacts fearfully or aggressively because they are unfamiliar with certain stimuli.
• Why: Insufficient exposure to different environments, dogs, or people during critical socialization periods can lead to reactivity.
• Example: A dog barking at a person wearing a hat because they’ve never seen one before.

5. Poor Leash Training
• What happens: The dog hasn’t learned how to walk calmly on a leash or respond to their handler’s cues.
• Why: Without proper training, a dog may become frustrated, confused, or overreactive when restrained.
• Example: A dog pulling and barking uncontrollably during walks because they were never taught leash manners.

6. Owner’s Energy and Handling
• What happens: Dogs pick up on their owner’s tension, fear, or lack of confidence, which can escalate their reactivity.
• Why: A handler’s nervousness can signal to the dog that there’s something to be worried about.
• Example: A dog becoming reactive because their owner tightens the leash and tenses up when another dog approaches

01/17/2025

Everyone waiting to know what we are doing today !!

01/17/2025

A husky in their natural habitat!!

01/17/2025

Some of the dogs of the past
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01/16/2025

Humans often express love for their dogs at the wrong time because they misunderstand how dogs perceive and respond to affection. Dogs experience the world differently than humans, relying on timing, consistency, and context to interpret interactions. Here’s why this happens and its potential consequences:

1. Misunderstanding Timing in Dog Behavior
• Dogs live in the present moment. They associate your actions or affection with whatever behavior they are currently exhibiting.
• If you show love or comfort at the wrong time—such as when the dog is anxious, misbehaving, or fearful—you may unintentionally reinforce unwanted behaviors.
• Example: Petting a dog while it’s barking out of anxiety can make the dog think the barking is being rewarded.

2. Anthropomorphism (Humanizing Dogs)
• Humans often project their emotions onto their dogs, treating them as if they understand love and affection the same way humans do.
• Example: Comforting a dog after it destroys something, thinking it feels “guilty,” can confuse the dog and make the behavior worse.
• Dogs don’t process emotions with the same complexity as humans, so the timing and context of affection are crucial.

3. Lack of Awareness of Reinforcement
• Many people unintentionally reward undesirable behaviors with love, thinking they’re helping their dog feel better.
• Example: Hugging or coddling a dog during a thunderstorm can reinforce fear, teaching the dog that anxious behavior gets attention.

4. Desire to Comfort
• Humans are naturally empathetic and want to comfort their dogs when they seem distressed or upset.
• While the intention is good, dogs often interpret comfort as approval of their current state or behavior, which can create confusion or reinforce negative patterns.

5. Not Recognizing a Dog’s Needs
• Love at the wrong time can sometimes come in the form of overindulgence, like feeding treats when the dog is begging or showing excessive affection when the dog needs structure and boundaries.
• Dogs thrive on balanced relationships that combine affection with discipline and leadership.

How to Love Dogs at the Right Time
1. Reward Positive Behavior: Show love and affection when the dog is calm, obedient, or displaying desired behaviors.
2. Use Timing Wisely: Ensure your affection aligns with what you want to reinforce. For example, reward a dog after they sit or stay on command.
3. Practice Leadership: Dogs feel secure and loved when they see you as a confident, consistent leader.
4. Provide Appropriate Comfort: In times of stress, focus on calming the dog through steady energy and clear guidance rather than over-coddling.
5. Learn Canine Body Language: Understanding how dogs communicate can help you recognize when they need support versus when they need space or guidance.

Humans often express love for their dogs in ways that feel right emotionally but can confuse or hinder the dog’s behavioral development. Loving dogs at the right time—paired with guidance, structure, and understanding—ensures a healthy and balanced relationship that benefits both the dog and the human.

01/16/2025

Khoda out at the store !
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01/15/2025

Little indoor fun!! 🥶
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