The Human Dog Team

Types of walks

The type of walk you do with your dog reflects what sort of mood or mindset you want to convey. Dogs have different states of mind that they live in, and each type of walk is better suited for teaching specific things related to those mindsets. Keep in Mind: * If dogs are given more time on a “Free Walk” vs. a “Structured Walk,” they may start to have marking (excessive peeing), reactivity, pulling, and barking issues. * The phrase “quality over quantity” emphasizes the importance of the walk’s quality or feeling rather than its distance. * To keep your dog(s) safe, always ask them to sit when crossing the street or getting too close to the curb. I’m always very serious during street crossings because safety is important. * If it’s clear that your dog needs to relieve itself, say “Break”/”Go Potty,”/etc. * Use the 3C’s, 3D’s, and 3E’s to clarify your criteria. This walks you through specifying what type of walk you’ll take and where it will be. Please have at least two different types mapped out: a structured one with fewer rules and a casual one (I also like to add a full freedom walk as an option). * First, practice heeling in a low distraction area; start where the dog is focused and wants to learn with you. Make it worthwhile for the dog. * First, free-shape the dog into the desired position by luring/requesting rather than commanding or using the leash. * When we first introduce our dogs to the concept of heeling, we don’t expect them to get it immediately or behave perfectly – rather, this is an advanced behavior that dogs should teach in small steps. #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #sandiegodogs #activedogs

We all know dogs like Louise, very excitable, very loving, high energy dogs. Her issue is a combination of different things. No. 1, she's lacking confidence and exposure to the world. no.2, when she doesn't have access to the things she's previously had access to, playing with other dogs, which she is used to bullying, she will throw a tantrum, she will bark and aggressively go towards them. I'm letting her know that she can go and choose a toy. And I am teaching her to use a toy to engage, play with another dog instead of throwing her body on them or pawing at them or bullying them into a corner. We'll be working on this stuff a lot for the next few days.