Shay’s Way Dog Training

11/26/2023

As we get into the holiday season, let's remember that consent is a huge issue for dogs. For example, while you may know and trust your human framily and want to be close to them, your dog's boundaries may be different and they need your help. Your dog may need space and time to get acquainted or may not want to be there at all.

Dogs and people can learn to navigate consent in both directions:

- Entering a dog’s space bubble (including touch, sound, with body or devices.)

- Dog entering someone else’s space bubble (including touch, sound, etc.)

Dogs often enjoy touch and invite us to enter their space bubble for play or affection. Different dogs have a different bubble, ranging from -1 meter (“I want to crawl inside your belly and be your baby”) to hundreds of meters away (“All humans terrify me, please go away!”). The size of the space bubble is contextual, meaning that it changes based on the situation.

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You can learn more about consent in my webinar, "Don't Just Grab the Pussycat" - school.grishastewart.com/courses/consent

As always, this webinar is included with a Diamond membership.

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Image: cat rubbing top of head into the face of a Golden Retriever, who is lying down.

Text: "Consent is not a one-and-done. It’s an active flow of permission back and forth." - Grisha Stewart

06/01/2023

Summer is around the corner. Who’s ready for some fun in the sun with your pup?! 🐶☀️🌊 snackleadernotpackleader

05/07/2023

This is huge! And now if only we can get the US to follow the UK in the right direction.

In a historic moment for animal welfare, we’re welcoming news today that the Government is completely banning the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024, following our ten year campaign. To find out more, visit thekennelclub.org.uk/shockcollarsbanned

03/24/2023

Yes yes yes! This is such an important topic that I get asked questions on so often! Please don’t walk your dog on a regular collar everyone. Even if your dog doesn’t pull, there necks are just as sensitive as ours and you could be causing your dog irreversible damage to their neck!

03/18/2023

More of my favorite clients…

03/16/2023

03/16/2023

So many adorable and intelligent pups I have gotten to work with over the years… I seriously love the job I get to do everyday helping people build a better connection and understanding of thier furry canine companions.

03/12/2023

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

02/28/2023

A great watch if you have a dog with reactivity towards new people!

02/23/2023

02/22/2023

  My first dog training class, in 1968, involved my adolescent Saint Bernard and an ex-marine instructor who hung a Basenji off a choke chain for not sitting when told. Me and my dog walked out. Years later, in the 80’s, I became interested in dog training and took a friend’s dog to classes for...

02/22/2023

12/29/2022

Such an interesting watch. Dogs are incredibly smart and capable of learning a language that is not even their innate way of communicating.

In 2014, 60 Minutes first attempted to answer the age-old question: does your dog really love you? "60 Minutes" is the most successful te...

12/25/2022

Fantastic idea 💡

12/21/2022

In 2014, 60 Minutes first attempted to answer the age-old question: does your dog really love you? "60 Minutes" is the most successful te...