Signs of stress!
How many signs of stress did you catch?!
I caught at least 5. The one that I missed?
The half yawn at the beginning of the video. Your pup yawning is actually a sign of stress, but it is often misinterpreted as a pup being sleeping.
Don’t believe me? The next time you take your pup to the vet count how many times your pup yawns while in the waiting room.
Want to see more of these body language breakdowns?! Send me your videos and I’ll do a breakdown of your dog’s behavior.
Did you learn something? Hit the share button so others can learn too! We’re all doing the best we can with the information we have. 😊
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Want to help your shy, fearful, or reactive dog?!
This is Hazel the Great Dane!
She is scared of her leash and harness. Who knows why she is fearful of these items, but we’re helping her work through it! ❤️
💫 You can’t see me in this clip - I’m outside the view of the camera, but I’m coaching Judi as she works with Hazel 💕.
Hazel has a history of backing herself into the corner of the sectional when she’s scared - specifically at times when her owners try to put the harness on her.
This recording of the training session at my clients home has been sped up so you can get an idea of how to implement these strategies:
1️⃣ Create a safe space for your pup to retreat to when they’re feeling overwhelmed
👉🏼 We already knew Hazel retreats to the sectional in the living area so we set up this training area outside of the living room. If Hazel leaves us to go to the living area this gives us a clear indicator that she is feeling too overwhelmed to participate.
2️⃣ Allow your dog the choice to participate!
👉🏼 It probably sounds weird to give your dog the option to participate in their own training. The thing is, all sentient beings benefit from having the choice to make decisions. Instead of us approaching Hazel we ask her to come to us which helps build trust.
3️⃣ Reward your pup for trying!
👉🏼 By rewarding Hazel for coming over we are letting her know that is the behavior we want to see more of: her engagement and participation. Rather than clipping the leash on her we are doing an approximation - picking the leash up. Reward every step in the process to see your dog’s confidence grow!
Did you find this helpful?! Please share because odds are it will help someone else too!
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The single best thing you can do to improve your relationship with your dog!
Being able to read your dog’s body language is a game changer! We tend to think of our pups communicating through vocalizations, such as barking, but the majority of their language is nonverbal.
The more I learned about canine body language & behavior the deeper my connection became with my dogs. That’s all we really want, right?!
I was able to recognize when they were stressed and just how stressed they were - some of which was unintentionally my fault 😢. Now that I know I am able to support them through whatever they’re feeling - and that brings me so much peace of mind 💕.
Want to learn more?! Check out Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin and her book: Doggie Language
First Chapter Bookshop located on Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca also has a copy for you!
Like and follow for more ways to build a lasting connection with your pup through relationship based dog training 😘
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This is Yoshi. No, Yoshi is not a bad dog. He’s actually one of my favorite doggos 💕.
And no, he is not a malinois so no hate speech on his breed or his reaction to me entering his home! Only positive vibes here.
Over the next few days I’m going to be breaking down his body language. And I’m going to show you what I did to de-escalate this situation.
Do you know how to handle a situation like this? What would you do?
Share so others have the tools to handle a situation like this! Or to learn how to greet a dog in general!
Chances are, you could make a few improvements to keep yourself safe and help build confidence in the dogs you meet 🥰.
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More pets go missing on July 4th than any other time of year! What can you do to keep your fur baby safe? 1. Ensure your dog has proper identification such as a microchip, dog tag, etc. 2. Take an updated photo of your dog the week or day of July 4th. This way you can get the word out quickly if they were to escape. 3. Use a well fitted harness & leash even if you have a fenced in yard - your dog’s innate fear of loud noises could cause them to go into flight mode. 4. Start your evening routine earlier & be back home in time for your pet to decompress before the fireworks begin. 5. Don’t force your pup to go out to potty if they are scared. Having pee pads on hand is a good alternative. #dogtrainer #lostpets #fearofloudnoises #fearfreetrainer #july4th #july4thdogsafety #senecasc #senecagonetothedogs #lakehartwelldogs #lakekeoweedogs
I understand you’re busy! I offer day training in your home - the place where you need your dog to be most reliable. No need to schedule pickup or drop off. I come by on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to work one-on-one with your pup. A follow up lesson is scheduled with you on Friday or Saturday of the same week. This time is used to transfer skills & go over that week’s training. A behavior assessment is required to get started. Message me for details. I hope this allows you to keep up with life’s busy schedule while also meeting the goal of helping your dog build new skills. 4.5 individualized training hours each week. Buy one week or a month’s worth of skill building activities for your pooch! #loveydoveydogtraining #senecadogtrainer #lifeisbusy #giveyourdogthebest #fearfreedogtraining #positiveoutlooks
Happy Mother’s Day!
To moms with kids. To moms of the furry & scaly. To the women that play a motherly role to others. To the women whose children are already in heaven.
Once a mom always a mom! You enrich our life’s so much. Sending love to you all 😘
Good morning 🌞☀️This is how my girls start their day. I no longer have any goats so my dogs get to enjoy this area & they love it! We go out to the pasture to do dog things. Sniffing, rolling, digging, running, more sniffing. I typically bring treats or kibble with me for the pups to sniff out. I toss them in the grass & the girls use their natural instincts to find the goodies - natures snuffle mat. Dogs are opportunist & prey animals so foraging for food is a great species appropriate game. How do you encourage your pup to engage in species appropriate behaviors?! #naturessnufflemat #caninebehavior #preydrivenpup #speciesappropiatepetcare #foragingforfood #loveydoveydogs #senecadogtrainer #visitoconeesc
Friday feels 😊 #doglife #dogtrainer #happyfriday #loveydoveydogtraining
Monday is coming in hot! I hope you each had a wonderful weekend!
I think Miss Hazel did! Look at those ears! She is one of several pups I had the pleasure of spending time with.
What did you do this weekend?!
*Posted with client/owner permission.
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Stay tuned! I will be releasing my #1 training tip next week.
What training tips do you have?! Share in the comments.
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