ROOT Dog Training

11/02/2024

Reactive dog ? Fearful dog ?
These signs can be subtle or are slap in the face obvious.💥.
Trickier still....not all stress is bad either.
We have just made a video about turning fear to confidence and I know many people struggle with an anxious or fearful dog....you will find it really helpful. (Link in comments).✅

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11/01/2024

Our canine friends use their tails to communicate.🐶 Here are some examples of different types of tail movements and their meanings.

10/31/2024

10/28/2024

Carmy Berzatto | 8 weeks | Male | Mixed Breed
*Part of the “The Bear” Litter*

Carmy here. Waiting for my fur-ever human(s) is tiring. Don’t you want to snuggle with me? I’m an excellent snuggler!

Check out my full bio and apply today!! www.woofgangrescue.com/carmy-berzatto

10/27/2024

Paradise | 2 months | Male | German Shepherd
*Part of the Starbucks Drinks Litter*

Requirements: Fenced-in-Yard | Previous German Shepherd Experience

Hello, my name is Paradise. I am new here so I thought I would introduce myself. I am looking for my forever home. I have had a few experiences so far, but I’m looking to create so many more memories.

If you have the experience and are willing to train and teach me, please read my full bio at www.woofgangrescue.com

10/27/2024

Silka | 8 Months | Female | Shepherd Mix

Silka is looking for her forever home!! She is an exceptionally friendly girl who loves to snuggle and give kisses. She gets along well with both dogs and kids. Silka loves playing with toys and running in the yard!

To read her full bio and apply, visit www.woofgangrescue.com

10/27/2024

OH BOY❗
This is one of those issues that can be really frustrating for us and our dogs.🤦
Sometimes we don't help this because we can inadvertently INCREASE excitement when we want to lessen it.
"Is that Mum home....is it ?"
"Who's that, Who's that Max ?"
These are common phrases which can become CUES for the very behaviour we don't want.
There is a video in the comments with 3 steps you can take (and start today).....to lower your dogs over excitement with visitors.

Instead of the barking and jumping...what would you like instead?

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10/23/2024

KELLIE - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Fast Facts
* 4-year-old female
* Low - medium energy
* Sweet, smart and gentle girl
* Loves being outdoors
* Fully fenced yard required; she will run
* Mentor dog in the home required
* House-trained for the most part
* 65 pounds

Bio:
INTRO As told by Kellie

I live in a home with my foster mom and her dog Summer, an 8-year-old golden. Since I’m a retired breeder and had never lived in a house before joining As Good as Gold, they’ve taught me a lot about life in a house and yard. I’m even catching onto the idea that even occasional digging in the green, green grass is not favored.

My golden foster sister is not the playful type, and at this point neither am I. We get along quite well; we hang out close together sometimes, and we have never gotten into a squabble. Foster mom thinks that if I were around a playful dog, my playful spirit might emerge!

I tend to be a bit skittish upon meeting new folks. I’m OK with children 4 and older; unknown with littler people than that. I approach foster mom for petting, lick her hand, and wag my tail when I’m with her. But she wouldn’t describe me as a cuddler; however, over time I might become one.

Foster mom has not crated me, so we don’t know how I’d do in a crate. I am comfortable in a restricted area and have my own safe space in the house. I am mostly house-trained, having accidents only when I’m left alone for long periods of time.

Things I don’t do include counter surfing, jumping or chewing on inappropriate items. I also do not guard food or toys and certainly have never shown any type of aggressive behavior.

I’ve already learned the “leave it” command! We’re working on sit and come. Foster mom told me I’m pretty smart! She says I’ve advanced in my walking skills since coming to live with her, and she’s proud because I rarely pull on the leash.

In the house, I tend to stay in my safe place. However, I’ve become more willing to venture into other rooms in search of foster mom or the source of aromas beckoning to me from the room where my food dish is kept.

Foster mom has this to say about me, “Kellie is super sweet, gentle, and with the help of a mentor dog, would be a fabulous addition to any family!”

BEHAVIOR
* Tiny bit nervous getting into the car, but once in, rides well.
* Kellie’s response to unknown people, noises and quick movement has greatly improved.

HEALTH
* No medical concerns; not taking any medications.

If you are interested in adopting, and want to find out more about our adoption policies, start here: https://www.asgoodasgold.org/our-adoption-and-foster-policies/

To fill out an adoption application, start here: https://www.asgoodasgold.org/adopt-a-golden-retriever/

OR

Contact us: [email protected]

10/23/2024

Natalie Berzatto | 7 weeks | Female | Mixed Breed
*Part of the “The Bear” Litter*

Ms. Natalie Berzatto here looking for my fur-ever home. I love to snuggle. Potty and crate training is going very well. I sleep through the night.

Check out my full bio and apply at www.woofgangrescue.com/natalie-berzatto.

10/23/2024

10/22/2024

As the great Kiwi saying goes..."Yeah...Nah".✅❌
Expecting that ALL dogs need to accept and play with ALL other dogs is a very fast track to some big issues.
Dogs are allowed their own preferences and forcing dogs to interact...just because they are dogs, can be really damaging and dangerous.
Many dogs have social preferences and that needs to be respected by us. Some dogs really struggle to read other dogs body language and struggle to decipher signals when another dogs body is vastly different to what they are used to.
Pugs are a good example of a body type some dogs struggle to read.
Unfortunately there can also be pressure from others to let their dogs play with yours.... sometimes good judgement is ignored because.... "All dogs should play with other dogs".
No... they don't and they shouldn't if your dog has clear preferences.

"They just weren't socialised enough as puppies"
"They need to be more obedient"
"They just need to play more"
"They need to be more dominant when playing"
"They need to just submit"
No, nope, ...and no again.

Social preferences are also not static.
They can change, so be open to that too.

There is a bit of a myth out there that reactive dogs only belong in the "not social" category. Some reactive dogs can be really social with others, but they could be leash reactive even to dog breeds they may enjoy interacting with off lead.
Just because a dog is reactive it does NOT automatically mean they dislike all other dogs.
Even reactive dogs have (and are allowed) to have their own unique preferences.

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10/17/2024

It's coming up to that time of year again! Keep your loved ones safe.