Dotty Dogs Training

04/27/2024

Puppies are my passion, I love helping people start their journey and build that positive relationship with their new family member.

11/15/2023

11/14/2023

If u have a doggie dilemma or just want to start your puppy off right please just give me a call.
I’ve been in Woodforest a couple of years now and my fav thing is meeting my neighbors and their dogs.
Hannelie at 713 585 0551

11/12/2023

Most of my clients give their puppies way too much freedom allowing them the run of the house. Starting small and growing their world as they learn to make the right choices is the best way to go. 🐶🌸🐶

11/12/2023

Susan Garrett is one of the world’s best dog trainers! Decades of study, research and experience! I love to use many of her training methods and her philosophy of kindness and care speak to me!

10/25/2023

Separation struggles can become a huge problem and if not worked on for improvement generally get worse but there is ALWAYS a training and a game for that!

Does your dog struggle being left alone? 🐶🐶

Dogs don’t come knowing that being left alone for periods of time is a good deal. In fact, for some dogs, it is truly terrifying.

When introduced in the right way, your dog can learn to love spending time on their own, which will have so many benefits as they navigate life. Check out our top do’s and don’ts below!

✅Inspire calmness
✅Ensure all your dog’s needs are met
✅Teach your dog the concept of “presence doesn’t mean access”
✅Ditch the Routine!
✅Grow optimism, independence and tolerance of frustration
✅Consider pet sitters, dog walkers, friends and family

⛔Never leave an anxious or fearful dog alone so they ‘get used to it’ or ‘cry it out’
⛔Don’t ignore signs that your dog is distressed when left alone
⛔Never punish your dog for showing you they’re worried about being left
⛔Don’t leave your dog in a crate unless you have taught them to relax in confinement
⛔Never use any equipment that might be painful or scary
⛔Don’t leave a puppy or dog of any age unattended with any food item that could be a choke hazard

Whether your dog already struggles with separation anxiety or you’re looking for ways to set them up for ultimate success, you can skill them up to be separation solid!

Want more tips and advice? Check out our blog
https://absolute-dogs.com/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-the-dos-and-donts/

Are you part of the Absolute Dogs Games Club? It’s THE place to be for games to skill your dog up in every aspect of life!
absolutedogs.me/jointheclub

10/18/2023

🐾Loose leash walking is every dog owners dream!🐾

It is achievable and it is easier than you think. Here are 3 simple games to start you on that journey. Play for 1-3mins daily and see how your dog starts to disengage from the environment and choose you over distractions.

The loose-leash walking dream. We all know it well. We all have it…
🌅🌄 Energetic early morning hikes or relaxed sunset walks on the beach.
🏞️🌳 Lazy strolling around the local park or jogging 🏃‍♀️ through nearby woodland.

Imagine all of those happening with your furry best friend walking or running by your side sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? 🥰

In reality, that picture 🖼 often looks a lot different. Daily firefighting 🧯👩‍🚒 on walks, being pulled here there and everywhere… and military-level 👮‍♀️ plans needed for each and every walk.

Never fear! 😉 It doesn’t have to be that way. At absoluteDOGS, we know a thing or two about solving dog training struggles – and pulling on lead is just one of the many struggles in our wheelhouse that we can absolutely help you transform! ✨

We do this by:
🌟 Building a strong desire for proximity and sticking close to you 💖
🌟 Creating a love of focus 👀 and value for interactions with you
🌟 Promoting engagement with you and disengagement with the environment 🐿🍔
🌟 Growing a solid foundation for your relationship with your dog 💘

Here are our TOP THREE GAMES to help you achieve that lovely loose leash walking you with your dog that you have always dreamt of! 🛌💤

PROXIMITY ZONE
STEP 1: Imagine a circle ⭕️ around you. Whenever your dog enters that circle drop/deliver multiple pieces of food to them. Repeat! Keep building that value!
STEP 2: Move around your space and reward your dog for following and trying to stay within that Proximity Zone circle.
STEP 3: Repeat! Play on AND off lead at home, in the garden 🌳 and out and about!

GIVING INTO LEASH PRESSURE
STEP 1: With your dog on lead, apply gentle pressure and reward them for moving IN the direction of the applied pressure (you might have to wait them out initially).
STEP 2: Play again! Once your dog understands the game, vary the direction of the applied pressure, reward them for 'giving' into it and make a fun game of it! 🤩

PROXIMITY VORTEX
STEP 1: Grab some low-value and high-value food. Toss 1 piece of low-value food for your dog to chase and eat.
STEP 2: Reward your dog with high-value food as they orient back and come in super close, then toss low-value food out to play again!
STEP 3: Repeat! You can level up ⬆️ by luring your dog around your body and rewarding with high-value food before tossing out the low-value to play again.

Loose-leash walking may not be quite the reason you got your dog in the first place, but it’s definitely a big part of the dog-owning dream and having a dog that can offer you 100% lovely loose leash walking wherever you are is something is absolutely essential for stress-free walks and joyful dog ownership – and these games will help you get there! 😊

Want to dive 🤿 deep into solving your pulling on lead struggles? We have the PERFECT resource for you! Download your FREE copy of our Pull No More eBook 📖 below! gameforthat.absolute-dogs.com/PullNoMore

10/08/2023

Such a fun thing to do with your dog, they learn manners and self-control, they engage their brains and you invest in that relationship bank account with your dog.

🐾🌈 Interested in testing for or to go through the learning?🌈🐾

Call Hannelie Le Roux 713 585 0551

10/06/2023

Get a free ebook below on training boundaries or place!
I am a certified science based trainer through AD in the UK. I am however aware that I might not be everyones choice.

You might prefer a more traditional way of training, and that's ok. There is room enough for all of us in this world!

If you are looking for training that promotes a relationship built on trust and friendship with your dog, please call

Hannelie 713 585 0551

Thank you Absolute Dogs for this amazing ebook!

Calling all dog owners! 📢

Does your dog:
✔️ lack self control? 😬
✔️ jump on visitors? 🦘
✔️ struggle with distractions? 🐦🐈🍔
✔️ have a hard time settling in your home 🏠 AND out and about? 🏞
✔️ become anxious and/or worried in the car? 🚗

No matter the behaviour struggle, whether it's that your dog pulls on lead, runs off and doesn't come when called, has a hard time when out and about and can't focus on you, or even if they struggle to go on car rides because they either can't settle or they become anxious or worried 😔, there is one foundation game that will get you so much closer to the results that will transform you and your dog's life together. 💖

Get your Boundary Games eBook 📖 and get started today!
http://absolutedogs.me/boundarygames

Want a step-by-step guide? 🤩 Our Boundary Games course is ready and waiting for you to dive in 🤿 (and it's super affordable!).
https://absolute-dogs.com/product/boundary-games/

10/03/2023

Hello Woodforest, just want to remind you on this lovely rainy day. If you are looking for a dog trainer, please reach out to me I have many years experience and I'm a certified trainer using the latest science based methods!

🍂🍁Call Hannelie 713 585 0551 🍁🍂

09/25/2023

A lack of confidence can lead to reactive behavior. Learn how to boost your pups confidence in fun easy ways.

09/18/2023

Check out some handy hints for counter surfing below.

For help on how to grow concepts in your dog like
Self-control, Disengagement and Calmness

Call Hannelie 713 585 0551

Tired of those sneaky paws reaching for table treasures? 🍖🐾 Here are our top tips to prevent pesky countersurfing habits. Reclaim your kitchen and teach your dog the games they need to make countersurfing a thing of the past! 🚫🍕

09/15/2023

Literally the most powerful training tool, I use with every puppy I've had and spread to as many people as I can. I get no payment for this, I just want to spread this learning because it's magic!!!

If you want a dog that will never run out a door without being released, jump out the car with out permission, will sit and stay when asked and so so much more, crate games is the tool!

If you want help with this training call Hannelie
713 585 0551

See why Crate Games is the cornerstone of Susan Garrett’s unbelievably successful dog training program and why it is now being implemented in dog training schools all over the world! Puppies, rescue dogs, and adult dogs can all play.

09/15/2023

For dogs and puppies, training happens all the time. All day our dogs are taking in information and making connections. So we might as well take control of it and help them learn things of value for them and us. Otherwise they might come up with some not so great learning! 😂

I love the training that happens between the training. “Informal”dog training can be the most powerful training of all. As I walk around the house and Prophet follows me (often with a toy in his mouth) I just pause anytime I get near a dog bed he’s already learned to hop up and lie down without me, saying anything. Of course already built value for beds while in Switzerland. But it didn’t take long for Prophet to learn how high-value rewards just appear when seeking out a dog bed. What is your in favourite “informal” training that happens between the training?

09/15/2023

Sniffing is your dogs super power. Learn how to harness it! 💗🐾💗

Dogs thrive when provided an appropriate outlet for sniffing. 🐾

Playing sniffing games can incorporate enrichment and fun 🤩 without encouraging over the top arousal, especially when your dog might struggle with thinking in arousal. 🤯

What are some fun sniffing games you have incorporated into your dog’s training plan?

09/12/2023

Fun facts about our dogs!
(thanks to Absolute Dogs)

🐾For help with behavioural issues or training call me
Hannelie 713 585 0551🐾

⭐️ I love getting people started with new puppies, the first couple of months can be so crucial to forming their personalities and training can start right away!!! The sooner the better. ⭐️

09/11/2023

A helpful list. 🐾

Providing your dog a healthy and diverse diet is important.
Are you aware of what is safe and what is toxic?

09/08/2023

Happy Friday Woodforest! You’re welcome! 😂

09/07/2023

A calm dog makes better behaviour choices! When our buckets are full, we are snappy and we can over-react to simple things. Our dogs are the same, mental health is as important in our dogs lives and behaviour as ours. Also enrichment is a responsibility that we have as pet parents, but honestly, I think for most of us, giving our pups fun activities and calming activities gives us joy too. I love to watch my pups chewing a bone!

Using the calmness triad gives us a structure and prompts us to invest a little time into our pups enrichments and calmness each day!

Calm dogs don't pull on lead, lunge at people and dogs, bark non stop, run the fence...........

It's for sure the basis for all obedience and behaviour training. We all know you can't learn if you're stress out.

If you want to find out more about a calmness lifestyle, call or message me, I'd love to help.

09/06/2023

Recall basics for puppies and adult dogs start with their name and getting that immediate response when they hear you call their name.

09/05/2023

Creating an obedient, calm dog is easier than u think. Like kids they need consistency and rules but also some schooling. Using science based training games is a quick easy way to grow the skill you want for your pup and adult dogs while creating an awesome bond with you.
🐾Call or message Hannelie 713 585 0551 🐾

09/05/2023

Here’s Lauren with another great tip for puppy training. Remember, management IS training. So manage rehearsals of things you don’t want so they don’t become part of your dogs daily habits!

08/23/2023

Management and calmness are the first step in changing your dogs reactivity issues.

If you want to know more, message me, I'm here to help!

08/23/2023

I use 3 min games to train dogs. They are fun and build an amazing relationship between you and your dog.

Also, you can use the games to grow concepts that you want to grow in your dogs brain. Things like, focus, attention, self-control, calmness, disengagement and so much more.

No matter what your dog's struggle - there's a game that can help. Raising my Corgi on games, meant that he had a rock solid recall and did amazingly at FCat and Agility. Whether you want a sports dog or just a lovely member of the family, games give your dog the skills to be a calm and confident member of your family.

08/18/2023

Does your dog react to other dogs or people on a walk, do they pull all the time! Watch the youtube video I made to get you started on transforming that behaviour.

Loose Leash Walking is one of the most asked for courses that we get as trainers. So many people struggle with goes that leave the house nose to the ground a...