Shyne Dog Training

11/01/2026

🐕 How do you interact with your dog when out on walks? 🐾

Most people walk their dog round a loop with very little interaction or enrichment other than allowing some stopping and sniffing 👃

Whilst allowing your dog to stop and sniff is absolutely essential to their well being and should be encouraged there is loads more you can be doing with your dog when you're out and about! Interacting with your dog whilst on walks can encourage:

1️⃣ More engagement with you, i.e. a dog that is easier to recall! 🏃➡️🐕

2️⃣ A more satisfied and thus more relaxed dog at home 💤

3️⃣ A better bond with your dog 💛

There's so much you can do with your dogs when you're out and about, and it doesn't matter where you are walking! So many of these games can be played in urban areas too! 🏘️

Here's a list of some things you can try out with your dog:

🐾 Off lead time – find safe areas where you can allow your dog some freedom to explore and run freely.

👃 Scatter feed – take a handful of treats and chuck them into a pile of leaves or some long grass for your dog to sniff out.

🎾 Pause and play – Stop for a moment and play a game your dog loves, this could be chasing you, playing tug or playing with their ball (when playing with a ball try playing find the ball rather than chase games to limit injury).

👀 Engagement games – Try tossing your dog a treat any time they look at you or tossing treats left to right for them to chase.

🌳 Sausage tree – squish some treats into a tree stump for your dog to forage for.

🎓 Short training session – pause on your walk and try out some loose lead walking, recall exercises or some fun tricks!

🐽 Stop and sniff – Pause and encourage your dog to sniff.

🪑 Sit down and observe – Have a seat on a bench and watch the world go by for a few minutes.

🧗 Parkour – teach your dog how to jump onto obstacles on walks and have fun together. (ensure your dog is physically well enough to do this activity).

👃🔍 Scent work – teach your dog how to indicate on a scent and then hide it along your walk for them to seek out!

There's so much you can do with your dog, have a go and let us know how you get on! 😊

For more guidance on making walks more enjoyable why not join our Bronze Life Skills course starting on the 21st February 🥉
👉 https://www.goodalldogtraining.com/service-page/bronze-life-skills-dog-training-class?referral=service_list_widget

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Panting can means so many things. Sometimes I find it difficult to describe a stress pant to clients. My favorite verbal description is the “why so serious” smile equals stress pant… Joker from Batman reference. So when I caught these pictures, I just had to put together a side by side comparison. Hope this helps others see the subtle differences between a dog who’s stressed and a dog who’s relaxed.

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Classes are starting very soon!

26/02/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!
Sheyenne Ridenour, B.S., CPDT-KA, is a professional dog trainer dedicated to helping dogs and their humans build lasting, meaningful relationships through science-based, force-free training. She specializes in positive reinforcement techniques, ensuring training is both effective and enjoyable for dogs and their guardians.

Sheyenne holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida Southern College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with national honors in both Psychology and Leadership. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the internationally recognized Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and an American Kennel Club (AKC) Approved Evaluator, conducting Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog evaluations.

With years of hands-on experience in animal behavior and training, Sheyenne creates personalized training plans that emphasize confidence-building, cooperative care, and overall well-being. Her approach fosters trust and clear communication, whether working on foundational skills, addressing behavioral challenges, or achieving advanced training goals.

Beyond working with clients, Sheyenne has been a dedicated volunteer with Leader Dogs for the Blind since 2021, furthering her passion for service and canine behavior. When she’s not training, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Ever, and continuing her education in animal behavior to provide the best possible training experience for her clients.

Check Out Sheyenne's Up Coming Classes!

Cooperative Care:
Sundays 5:15-6:15 pm. Six weeks: 3/30-6/15-5/11 (No class 4/20)

Calm Confident Puppy
Sundays 6:45-7:45 pm. Ten weeks: 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20 or 5/25)

https://www.coolcitydogs.com/categories/training-classes/sheyenne-ridenour-1.html
Shyne Dog Training

04/02/2025

SETTING THE TONE
The tone of voice we use when speaking to a dog matters!

When someone is talking to us or asking us to do something, are we more likely to respond and want to connect with them if they’re using a specific type of tone than if their tone is harsh, shouting or domineering?

The more we use positive tones of voice with our dogs, the more they will want to connect with us and be more interested in doing what we are asking.

Some examples of why tone matters –

Calling your dog to come back to you in a happy, excited, high-pitched tone is far more likely to work than using a stern, loud, angry tone. Would you want to return to someone who sounds really angry?

Yanking on a leash and shouting at a dog for reacting to another dog or situation is far less likely to work than saying “lets go this way!” in a happy tone and creating distance to where a dog feels comfortable.

Saying “Yes!” when a dog has done what you ask will increase the behaviour you’re looking for instead of yelling “No!” in an angry tone when they don’t get it right.

Although these examples are based on positive reinforcement training, a study has also shown that dogs respond and pay more attention when we speak with a higher pitch and more variation, similar to how we would talk to a baby.

Given that a dog’s emotional capability is similar to that of a young child, this all makes sense and fits together, in my opinion.

Here’s a link to the study if you’d like more information -

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-023-05217-y

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Furry Christmas wishes and wet-nosed kisses! 🐾🎄

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