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04/17/2023

I often take pictures of Penny while she is in her place command on various different objects while on walks. This is because it's a common game that we play while out in public. It started off as confidence building for her when we first started taking Penny to public parks. She used to be a nervous wreck, overwhelmed by all the distractions around her and her brain going a mile a minute. She would lash out on the leash jumping and tugging on it with her teeth to get away. Through lots of confidence building and basic obedience she is now confident, calm, and ignores distractions with ease. So much so that my 5 year old can walk her! A total 180 from where she used to be and I am so proud of her ❤️

04/17/2023

Do your dogs have door manners? Setting automatic boundaries for your dog can actually save lives. So many dogs are involved in accidents that start with them sprinting out the door! If your dog needs help with this, email me at [email protected] to get started.

04/16/2023

How do you introduce dogs ?
Carefully🙂.

Your emotional state will also play a part in introductions. Your nervousness needs to settle as much as your dogs does.
Your emotions are contagious to your dog.
If you are nervous.....nervous and wary dog
If you are calm.....calm and relaxed dog.
So if you have a friend or family member and want your dogs to meet... YOU need to be calm and confident.

This is why we start at a distance, not only for your dogs emotional well being but after a few minutes of having the other dog walk on the opposite side (in the same direction)....YOU will start to relax. Your breathing will be lower in your lungs, your heart rate will decrease and your dog will be aware of ALL this.

There is no rush to meet....you may need to repeat this over a few days, a week or longer. The more your dogs can be in the same vicinity and KNOW you are calm....the easier your dog will accept this new dog.

Neutral territory
I cannot stress this enough.
Not your yard, not their yard.
Not your house.
Not even your street.
Not your car as you drive to a neutral territory.
They need to see each other in neutral territory for the best chance at accepting their possible new friend.

Dogs do not need to accept or like other dogs and for those in the small percentile that have a truly social dog ....this is often difficult to understand.

If you do take your dog to the dog park (not my favourite place but some do enjoy this)....the dog that is running around engaging with all the other dogs, imposing themselves into every situation is NOT usually friendly.....they are over aroused and being pushy. They have no idea of the subtilties of dog to dog interactions. Dogs may respond to this energy badly.

Dogs that ignore most dogs but interact with a few calmer ones is a dog that MAY be ok to interact with. Talk to the dogs family and ask what that dog is like with others.
How does this dog play?
What does this dog like?
What dogs does this dog NOT like?

However there may be those dreaded words .....
"Its OK my dog is friendly"
IGNORE the words and OBSERVE the dog and the interactions with others.

Arrange to meet up next week to attempt a play.....most dogs appreciate being around others to get a feel for this dogs play style and energy.....even at the dog park there is NO rush. They may need a few meetings before they interact.

Don't just judge the breed because it may be the same as yours, that is no guarantee of success.......observe the behaviour....watch the behaviour.....watch the body language.

Dogs meeting can go very wrong.....but just remember there is no rush. If you prepare, observe and look at the body language you can see all the subtle tells dogs have.
Always remember it is OK for your dog to not want to play with others, just being around other dogs is enough for some. Some older dogs are firmly where they want to be socially and will be very reluctant to expand their social circle.....respect that.

04/15/2023

Can you hold your dogs leash with one finger? If not, I'm here to help ☺️

04/15/2023

Leash pulling is one of the most common behavior problems that I see in dogs. It can make walking your dog stressful for both you and your pup and eventually a lot of owners just give up trying to go on walks altogether. When your dog is trained to "loose-leash" walk, it opens so many doors for a more enriching life for your pup! You can now take them on walks, around distractions, and everyone in the family can enjoy bonding with them in a safe and fun way. If you need help with training feel free to email me at [email protected]

04/14/2023

Let's talk food toppers! Some of my favorite kibble toppers that are budget friendly are: PLAIN greek yogurt, raw eggs (+ part of the shell), and warm water. Buying a fresh dog food and using it as a topper instead of the whole meal can also make it more budget friendly and help you get the most out of it! Adding extra nutrition into your dogs diet doesn't have to break the bank.

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I always recommend making your dog earn their food! It is a great way to work their brain or get in some training sessions without the additional calories from using treats! #gooddog #breakfast #blueheeler #Recall #training #doglover #timetoeat #dogtraining #dogtrainer

I've said it before and I'll say it again, creating automatic boundaries for your dog can save lives! #boundaries #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #impulsecontrol #huskymix #gooddog

Having your dogs wait in separate areas while preparing their dinner is the best prevention for creating food aggression issues! For most households I would even recommend feeding in separate rooms. Our dogs are never left unattended while eating even though they have never had issues with each other. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! #wait #timetoeat #dogtraining #dog