Wanna help me out? Jump on a quick phone call with me and/or share with people you know. I’m so looking forward to chatting with you! #reactivedog #leashreactive #citydog #dogreactivity #leashaggression
Happy Halloween! #happyhalloween #dogreactivity #reactivedog #doorreactivity #triggermitigation #managementhack #lifewithdogs #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlife
Happy Visits are awesome when they’re done right. But what does that mean?
Consider *why* we do Happy Visits. We do them to build and maintain your dog’s positive association with going into the vet building and hanging out in an exam room (if that’s possible).
And that means that we do fun and easy things with high value rewards, for example:
✅toy play
✅snuggles
✅favorite tricks
✅nosework
✅Food Puzzles
✅eating yummy treats
❌ Stay away from doing hard things and avoid the temptation of doing vet care related stuff. The whole point is showing your dog that this is a nice and not a scary place.
Extra points for doing something fun for your pup after. Pup cup anyone?
Thank you to @brooklynyardvet for being totally rad.
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Yes, I truly believe that you can help your dog feel better around their triggers on leash. And what’s more: you and your dog absolutely DESERVE to reach your goals.
If you’re struggling, reach out to a qualified behavior professional- or simply send me a dm or a comment here. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainingtips #reactivedog #dogbehavior ##dogreactivity #behaviormodification
What does it look like when you begin working around your dog’s triggers? It takes some finesse, though. Keep in mind the three factors of distance, duration, and intensity that can make it easier or harder for your dog to keep a cool head around the dog, person, bike, skateboard, or whatever else the trigger is. #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #reactivedog #dogbehavior #leashreactivity #dogreactivity #behaviormodification
When beginning to work towards exposure training, it’s important to begin in a place of success. Often, this means establishing a solid basis by developing a shared training language with your dog and developing solid skills. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainingtips #reactivedog #dogbehavior #leashreactivity #leashreactivity #
Before you begin reactivity training, spend some time making sure you have a strong foundation in place. These are the three pieces to check on. #reactivedog #dogreactivity #leashreactivity #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior
Can you say “trigger mitigation”?
Before beginning to treat your dog’s leash reactivity, begin working to bring their overall triggering down. This can be done by avoiding the locations where your dog gets triggered, and you can also use more active distraction strategies to prevent big outbursts. It sounds simple, but this step is critical for the success of the treatment plan. #triggermitigation #reactivedog #leashreactivity #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehavior
I get this question a lot - so I thought I’d let you know my thoughts… #dogreactivity #reactivedog #leashreactivity #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogbehavior
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Giving your dog pills - but with less of the stress!
💊Cover treat in sticky stuff, like cream cheese
💊Feed the treats up high
💊Feed quickly
💊Switch off “empty” and “full”
What are your pilling woes and wins? 👇
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If your dog gets excited on hikes or walks, consider bringing a lickable treat with you.
Licking is a calming activity, which means it can lower your dog’s heart rate and other symptoms associated with higher arousal. You can use this to your benefit!
Build calming activities into your hike strategically so that your dog can take a break from excitement and calm down before moving on. #lickable #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #hikingwithdogs #keepyourdogcalm #gsd #germanshepherd #huskymix #cattledogmix
