Morning pack walk with Hobbs.
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When I am around dogs, this playful activity is one of my favorite things to watch, where the roles of “aggressor” and “victim” switch in matter of seconds. One dog goes belly up, the other one acts like it is attacking. Seconds later, the aggressor goes belly up and the victim becomes the aggressor. The only communication going on between these two is body language and position.
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Awesome pack walk this morning. Two babies and 6 dogs rocking some AC/DC.
Luna, the Vizsla looking dog is up for adoption through @harriscountypets.
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Luna is doing great! She has Nacho as a relaxation teacher. It is hard to see him and not feel the peace and the desire to take a nap.
Luna is up for adoption through @harriscountypets.
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Finally, after 2 weeks with us, Luna is eating around other dogs eating. Yesterday I still had to be next to her to provide some support.
She is moving forward, and that is good news!
She is up for adoption fat @harriscountypets.
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Dinner time!
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Luna’s first pack walk. Even though she still sees the world in red, she was able to get in the zone and move forward like a normal dog. Daily walks and leadership will help her get out of that state and enjoy the world a bit more.
As for me, I am happy for what she gave me, and I have to continue building trust and her confidence.
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Atlas joining a reduced version of the pack with my new two-baby set up.
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Such an important moment for our newborn and us, the parents and owners of dogs, regardless of the dog’s size. It is so important that, from day one, dogs in our household understand that a new pack leader (additional boss), has arrived and is here to stay. This is something that you can’t leave for later, needs to be done during the first encounter. What are the main rules? Calmness, distance, respect. Of course, this is not only for day one, it starts on day one and the reinforcement continues every day for years.
Something to keep and eye on is when the baby cries for the first time around the dogs, as this can trigger a different reaction in them. If no reaction, then no need to act. If they have the slightest reaction, specially ears up or even worse, moving towards baby, it needs to be stopped right there and then. Super important not to let this slip as our most fragile member of our family has arrived home.
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I love watching dogs master the treadmill. Casper was on it for the first time about 1 week ago, at first it was a big struggle, then it got a lot better and now we are up to the point where he goes on it by himself and waits for me to start it, no leash required. This piece of equipment should not be a replacement for a normal walk, but it can be used as a complement (if necessary) in their daily exercise routine. It is also a great helper when weather does not permit a walk or when the owners are either sick or hurt and can’t take the dogs for a walk.
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Hank in his first pack walk! After a rough start, he got in the zone and I could tell that he was enjoying the walk more than being worried about things he would normally be scared of. The power of the pack that is.
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My son, who just turned two this week, loves to hold the leash of our female boxer Tana during our morning walks. What I love the most about this, is his confidence while doing so. He is not thinking all the bad things that could happen nor thinking about the fact that she is twice his weight and could easily pull 4 times his weight, nor looking out for other dogs. The only thing that is probably going through his mind is how much he is enjoying the walk and looking to see how many birds he can spot. I love the simplicity of it and reminds me to go back to basics and do the same… enjoy the moment, and while I am at it, see how many birds I can spot myself.
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