🐾 Understanding Your Pup's Perspective on Hugs 🐾
Hey pet parents! 🐶 Ever wondered how your furry friend truly feels about those tight squeezes we love to give them? 🤗 As an animal behavior expert, I'm here to shed some light on the matter!
🐾 From a Dog's Point of View 🐾
While we humans express affection through hugs, dogs interpret physical contact differently. In their world, hugs can sometimes feel restrictive and even intimidating. Remember, dogs communicate through body language, and being hugged may interfere with their natural instincts.
🐶 Signs of Discomfort 🐶
Keep an eye out for subtle cues that your dog may not be enjoying the embrace. Signs of distress can include stiff body language, licking lips, yawning, or even trying to wriggle free. It's essential to respect their boundaries and recognize when they prefer space.
🤔 So, What Can You Do? 🤔
Instead of hugs, focus on gestures that align with your pup's preferences. Offering a gentle scratch behind the ears, a belly rub, or engaging in interactive play are great alternatives to show your love without overwhelming them.
🐕 Every Dog is Unique 🐕
Just like us, every dog has its own personality and comfort level with physical contact. Some may enjoy cuddles occasionally, while others may prefer to express affection in different ways. Understanding and respecting their individual preferences is key to building a strong bond.
👂 Listen to Your Dog 👂
Remember, communication goes both ways! Pay attention to how your dog responds to different interactions and adjust your approach accordingly. By tuning into their needs, you'll strengthen your connection and create a happier, more comfortable environment for your furry friend.
🐾 In Conclusion 🐾
While hugs may be a natural expression of love for us, it's essential to recognize that our canine companions perceive them differently. By understanding and respecting their boundaries, we can ensure that our interactions with th
🐾 Introducing “Ruff to Refined on Your Own Time” 🐾
Are you tired of endlessly searching for the perfect dog training solution? Look no further! I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Perky Paws Pet Training’s revolutionary online dog training program designed to transform your pup from ruff to refined, all at your own pace.
🌟 What sets this program apart? 🌟
🐶 Step-by-step Instructions: This program offers comprehensive guidance on positive reinforcement training techniques, ensuring you and your furry friend build a strong bond while achieving impressive results.
📚 Written Guides: Access easy-to-follow written materials that accompany training videos, making learning enjoyable and effective for both you and your pup.
📹 Interactive Videos: Watch as I, an expert trainer and animal behaviorist, Ellie Rosano, demonstrate each training exercise, providing visual reinforcement and clarity to enhance your learning experience.
🛠️ Additional Tools: From printable training schedules to handy checklists, I provide you with everything you need to streamline your at-home training sessions.
🎓 Diploma Included: Celebrate your pup’s achievements with a personalized diploma upon completing the course, showcasing their newfound skills and your dedication to their development.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey with your four-legged companion. Join “Ruff to Refined on Your Own Time” today and unleash the full potential of your pup!
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🐾✨ The Gift of Puppy Love: A Lifelong Commitment 🎁🐶
Hi fellow pet lovers! 🌟 As we dive into the festive spirit of the season, let's talk about the exciting idea of adding a furry friend to your family during Christmas! 🎄🐾
As an animal behaviorist and positive reinforcement dog trainer, I'm here to share a crucial perspective. While the thought of a fluffy pup under the tree is heartwarming, it's essential to remember that a puppy is not just a holiday present—it's a commitment for life. 🏡💖
Here's why the gift of puppy ownership is truly special:
1️⃣ Lifelong Bond: A puppy is not just for Christmas; it's for every day. The bond you build with your pup is a lifelong journey filled with joy, challenges, and unconditional love.
2️⃣ Training & Patience: Positive reinforcement training is key to nurturing a well-behaved and happy dog. It takes time, patience, and consistency. A well-trained pup is a joy to be around.
3️⃣ Behavioral Understanding: As an animal behaviorist, I emphasize understanding your pup's needs and behaviors. Every dog is unique, and investing time in learning about their breed, personality, and quirks is crucial for a harmonious relationship.
4️⃣ Responsible Ownership: Owning a dog comes with responsibilities—regular vet visits, proper nutrition, exercise, training, and socialization.
So, if you're considering adding a four-legged family member, let's celebrate the joy of puppy love responsibly! 🐾💕 Remember, the magic of having a dog isn't just in the initial excitement but in the everyday moments of companionship, laughter, and shared adventures.
Wishing you all a season filled with love, warmth, and the delightful pitter-patter of puppy paws! 🎅🐶
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🎄🐶 Welcome to the world of Christmas Puppies! 🐾🎅
Hi Charleston pet owners! Are you the lucky parent of a brand new furry family member this holiday season? 🐕🎁 Whether you've got a playful pup or a bundle of puppy energy, I've got something special for you! 🌟
Introducing Perky Paws Pet Training’s Private Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Sessions! I am so excited to be spending our first Christmas in Charleston and can’t wait to bring the joy of positive training to this beautiful city.
🌟Let's make sure your new addition is well-behaved, happy, and full of holiday cheer. 🎉
🐾 Why choose Positive Reinforcement Training?
🌟 Because it's all about building a strong, loving bond with your pup while encouraging good behavior through rewards and love. It's the best way to create a well-adjusted, obedient, and happy dog!
What you can expect:
✅ Personalized training tailored to your pup's unique needs in their own environment
✅ Teach essential commands and tricks
✅ Socialization skills for a happy, confident pup
✅ Address common puppy challenges
✅ Boost your puppy's confidence and happiness
This holiday season, invest in the gift of a lifetime - a well-behaved, joyful, and loving companion. ❤️🐶
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Crate Training
🐾🏠 New Puppy? Crate Training is Pawsitively Essential! 🐶❤️
Hey fur parents and dog lovers! 🌟 As a positive reinforcement dog trainer, I can't stress enough how crucial crate training is when welcoming a new furry addition to your family. 🏡🐾 Let's dive into why crate training can be a game-changer for your puppy's development and your bond! 💪✨
🎯 Structure and Security: Crate training provides a safe and secure space for your puppy, creating a den-like environment that taps into their natural instincts. This sanctuary helps establish structure, routine, and a sense of security for your pup. 🏠🔒
🎉 Independence and Confidence: Gradually introducing your puppy to their crate allows them to develop independence and confidence. It teaches them to self-soothe and feel comfortable spending time alone when necessary. A pup who feels secure in their crate is less likely to develop separation anxiety. 🙌🌈
💡 Accelerated House Training: Crate training can be a game-changer when it comes to house training your pup. Dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area, so the crate becomes a powerful tool in teaching them bladder and bowel control. Remember, positive reinforcement is key! 🎾🐾
🧩 Preventing Destructive Behaviors: Puppies love to explore and chew on anything within reach! By using a crate, you can prevent destructive habits while keeping them safe from potential hazards. Provide your pup with plenty of engaging toys and chews to redirect their energy. 🦴🎾
So, if you're embarking on the adventure of raising a new pup, consider crate training as an invaluable tool for their development and your sanity! 🐶📚
Share your crate training success stories in the comments below! Let's empower each other to raise happy, well-adjusted, and confident canine companions. 🙌💕
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The Magic of Trick Training
🎩🐾 Unlock the Magic of Trick Training for Puppies! 🌟✨
🌟 Mental Stimulation Galore: Trick training engages your puppy's mind, providing them with mental exercise that is just as important as physical activity. By teaching them fun and interactive tricks like "sit pretty" or "high five," you challenge their cognitive abilities and keep their curious minds entertained.🧠🔍
🐾 Building Focus and Impulse Control: Through trick training, puppies learn to focus their attention and control their impulses. By patiently teaching them to wait for cues and perform tricks on command, you enhance their ability to concentrate and make thoughtful choices. It's like developing their self-discipline muscles, setting them up for success in all areas of their lives. 🧘♀️🎯
🔐 Strengthening the Human-Canine Connection: Trick training serves as a bridge between you and your furry companion. As a positive reinforcement trainer, I believe in the power of collaboration and communication. When you teach tricks with love, patience, and encouragement, you build trust and create an unbreakable bond that transcends words. 🤝❤️
💫 Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem: Puppies thrive when they conquer new challenges and receive positive reinforcement along the way. Each trick mastered becomes a stepping stone towards increased confidence and self-esteem. 🌈🐾
🌟 Remember, trick training isn't about being perfect. It's about embracing the journey, celebrating progress, and having a blast with your pup. Each wag of their tail, each eager paw, and each triumphant "ta-da!" is a testament to the magic that happens when you combine positive reinforcement training with the power of tricks. Let's embark on this enchanting adventure together! Visit www.perkypawspettraining.com to set up a client connect call https://calendly.com/perkypawspettraining/15min and let’s get started.✨🐶
🐶✨ Start on the Right Paw: The Importance of Training a New Puppy! ✨🐾
📢 Calling all puppy parents! 🐾 If you've recently welcomed a furry bundle of joy into your life, it's time to talk about the importance of training before bad habits take hold. Let's dive in and set the stage for a lifetime of good behavior and endless tail-wagging moments! 🌟
🎯 Prevention is Key: Puppies are like sponges, ready to absorb knowledge and habits. By starting training early, you can prevent undesirable behaviors from becoming deeply ingrained habits. From chewing on furniture to excessive barking, nipping, or potty accidents, tackling these issues head-on lays the foundation for a well-behaved and happy pup.
🌟 Building Trust and Communication: Training establishes clear lines of communication between you and your puppy. It's an opportunity to bond, understand each other's needs, and strengthen the trust that forms the basis of a loving relationship. With consistent training, your pup learns to rely on your guidance, creating a harmonious dynamic that lasts a lifetime.
🌈 Positive Reinforcement Magic: Training with positive reinforcement is like sprinkling magic dust on your puppy's journey to becoming a good canine citizen. Rewarding desirable behaviors with treats, praise, and affection encourages your pup to repeat those actions. The power of positivity transforms training into a fun and rewarding experience for both of you! 🌟🐶
🌟 Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a perfectly trained pup. Consistency, patience, and kindness are the pillars of successful training. Celebrate small victories along the way and adapt your methods to suit your puppy's individual needs. Together, you'll conquer any training challenge and create a strong bond that lasts a lifetime! If you need any help starting off your journey visit www.perkypawspettraining.com and set up a client connect call today! https://calendly.com/perkypawspettraining/15min
🌸Have any of you puppy owners tried dog booties for your pups?
🌸Callie is the new owner of 4 fabulous pink boots and although she’s not too sure what to think of these, they will keep her feet safe from the hot surfaces that come with summer temps.
🌸As silly as these booties may look, they can be the difference between spending your summer stuck inside or a summer spent enjoying the outdoors!
🌸Remember to keep your dogs safe out there this summer and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding your sweet puppies!
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Thank you for the kind words! I love helping clients learn simple techniques to better communicate with their pups. Alleviating the stress that comes with the chaos and confusion that often accompanies owning a puppy is such a joy. I love giving my clients the relationship they’ve always dreamed of having with their furry family members. Visit www.perkypawspettraining.com for more info! https://calendly.com/perkypawspettraining/15min
Thank you for the kind words! I love helping clients learn simple techniques to better communicate with their pups. Alleviating the stress that comes with the chaos and confusion that often accompanies owning a puppy is such a joy. I love giving my clients the relationship they’ve always dreamed of having with their furry family members. Visit www.perkypawspettraining.com for more info! https://calendly.com/perkypawspettraining/15min
Some phrases I hear most from frustrated clients are, “They know exactly what they’re doing” or “They’re doing that on purpose”. This is usually in regard to negative or destructive behaviors such as pottying in the house, chewing, barking, or not listening to a certain command in a timely way.
This simply is NOT true.
Your dog is not trying to directly disrespect you or punish you in some way. This is a very ‘human’ way of thinking, but most people immediately assume their dogs’ actions are deliberate and premeditated.
As an Animal Behaviorist I often encourage my clients to try to think less like a human and more like a dog when analyzing their pup’s behavior. Remember your dog can’t process and understand information the same way we can and look for variables that may be affecting their behavior that you haven’t addressed.
For example if your dog is excessively barking when the mail gets delivered and doesn’t listen when you tell (or yell) for them to stop, try to imagine the scenario from their perspective. Every day a stranger approaches the door and makes noises outside and then when they bark their owner starts “barking” with them and the stranger leaves.
In the dog’s mind their behavior is being reinforced and mom and dad get really bothered by this mail person too! The dog is not disregarding your plea for them to stop barking, they are simply misunderstanding it.
Instead of frustratedly yelling at the dog try to ignore the whole situation and continue about your routine with no interruption. This will let the dog know everything is fine! You can also give the dog a treat every time the mailman arrives and let them know everything is ok to desensitize their response.
The moral of the story is, try to think of things through your dog’s eyes instead of your own. You’ll soon see they aren’t trying to undermine you at all! They just need some help understanding the world we live in.
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🤚How many of us wish we could just make a wish on a dandelion and have all of those annoying behavioral quirks our pups possess disappear? I’m with you!
✨Unfortunately, it takes more than wishes to solve our puppy problems…but not every quirk is something that needs to be changed.
👍Sure, some behaviors must be dealt with quickly and effectively, but some of our dogs’ less than desirable behaviors may not need to be eradicated, but rather understood and adjusted to fit our environment.
🤷♀️What am I talking about?
🔊Take barking for example. Do you get frustrated and yell at your dogs to stop barking every time they do? You’re definitely not alone in this. It’s a very difficult behavior to control and owners often lose their cool when addressing barking, but setting out to eliminate this behavior altogether really isn’t fair to our dogs.
🐶Dogs communicate through barking. They let us know something exciting is happening or someone is coming to the door. They let us know if something is upsetting or stressful through barking. If we take away their ability to communicate through barking, we can end up raising their stress levels and potentially increase the chance of a more aggressive response to new encounters.
😡Without the ability to warn us through barking a dog may feel the need to jump straight to aggression when encountering something new and potentially stressful.
😋Instead of trying to eliminate this behavior, train it as a command.
😍Turning a bark into a fun trick can give you and your dog a form of communication around barking.
💯Train a ‘speak’ and a ‘quiet’ command so you can let your dog know when it’s time to stop barking. This will give you some control over the behavior and still allow your dog to express themselves in their natural way when they need to.
Are there any other frustrating puppy quirks you can think of that may just need adjusted and not eliminated altogether from their behavi
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Using other forms of positive reinforcement besides food, such as sticks/balls/play are wonderful ways to keep your pup’s training on point! It’s engaging, rewarding, and fun and doesn’t cost a thing or add to your dog’s caloric intake 😊 for more tips and info on private training sessions visit www.perkypawspettraining.com #sandiegodogtrainer #solanabeachdogtrainer #delmardogtrainer #dogtrainersofinstagram #perkypawspettraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #puppyobediencetraining #behaviormodification #privatedogtraining #privatedogtrainer
We all make mistakes…Even dog trainers 🤦🏼♀️😅!!! Sometimes we’re in a rush and forget to set our pups up for success. Unfortunately, this often results in some unwanted behaviors, but don’t get discouraged! Forgive yourself and try to get it right next time! I promise you your dog still loves you and thinks you are the greatest thing to walk the planet 🥹 For more suggestions on preventing destructive behaviors from occurring when you leave your dog alone and for all other basic obedience needs go to www.perkypawspettraining.com and set up a time to chat with me about your training options! #perkypawspettraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainersofinstagram #sandiegodogtrainer #solanabeachdogtrainer #delmardogtrainer #basicobediencetraining #puppytraining #behaviormodification #privatedogtraining
Happy Heel day! Teaching your dog a Heel command is very helpful for safety and control. This command ensures your dog’s focus is on you 100% and can help you navigate through crowded areas that may be distracting or even dangerous. The gorgeous pup in this video is new to learning this command and still needs a lure (treat) to help him focus. Eventually we will remove the lure and he will heel by voice command and visual signals only. Here are some tips to get you started teaching a heel command: 1) start by asking your dog to come sit next to you facing forward. Use a treat to get your dog in the correct position. Make sure to mark the behavior of simply sitting, face forward, while touching your leg. This act alone is very difficult for most dogs because up to this point you have likely been asking for commands facing each other. Take your time and be patient! 2) once your dog is consistently sitting properly begin to take one step and urge the dog forward with the same leg that’s against your body. Again, use a treat to encourage the dog forward. Reward and mark each successful step! 3) continue increasing the amount of steps and keep rewarding. Ensure your dog is literally touching your side during this process. 4) Once you’re comfortable with walking in a heel, begin to turn into your dog and then away. Away is much harder because your dog will have to adjust their speed to stay glued to you. This is advanced so again, be patient! 5)Lastly, begin to vary your speed. Speed up and slow down while asking for a heel. Any time your dog separates from your body start over and decrease the difficulty so you can reward their success! 6)This is a complex command to teach so don’t get discouraged and keep trying! Celebrate every small success and reach out to a local trainer for help. Visit www.perkypawspettraining.com for more information on how you can sign up for private training sessions! Take advantage of the holiday deal while it lasts! #sandiegodogtrain
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*Teach your pup this fun trick and many others with private training from Perky Paws Pet Training!
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CANINE COMMUNICATION 101! Sign up for private training sessions today!
Would you like to be able to send your dog to a certain place? Buddy here has learned to run to his 'place' when asked and your dog could too! This command is helpful for settling your dog when company arrives as well as giving your furry friend a safe place to relax. Contact me at [email protected] to schedule your own private lessons!
