Club Meg Dog Training, LLC

23/01/2025

Funny Short film 😅😂😂

20/01/2025

16/01/2025

This needs to be recognised for what it is....a very BIG issue, but it isn't addressed as much as other forms of reactivity (or even viewed by some as a reactive behaviour)‼️
Of course it is ok for a dog to be excited at meeting another ✅ but it pays to be aware of the habit that is being created here.
This can 💯% be the start of a very big issue called reactivity and continually allowing a dog to drag you towards another dog or having a dog bark, yelp, spin, screech and dig in... dragging you to meet another dog, can be a VERY damaging behavioural issue, even if many people view this as a dog just being happy.
This habit will continue.
It can get a whole lot worse.
If you are new to a reactive dog or have this issue, you may find the videos in the comments helpful, there will be one there about lowering excitement before a walk even begins which is crucial for dogs that have over excited reactivity.
This dog training handout is available abcdogsnz.com

16/01/2025

From the service dog job file …..
Important links and info
MSAR Clothing
https://msar-service-dogs.myspreadshop.ca/...
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

08/01/2025

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07/01/2025

Why yes my dog would LOVE to say hi, but I’m still going to say “no thank you” and move on. Why?

1. Because I want my dog to learn that every time we see people it doesn’t mean it’s a party for him. I’d like him to continue his focus on us together as a team and not create conditioned excitement and expectation every time we are approached by someone.

2. Because I don’t know what saying hi means to you. Will you politely touch him? Will you allow him space to move away if he wants? Will you put your face too close to his? I don’t want him to have a negative experience so I’m going to avoid that by continuing our walk.

3. Because maybe I feel overwhelmed or stressed in public places and conversations with strangers may make me uncomfortable, so even though you’d like to talk and meet my dog, I’m protecting myself too.

4. Because we’re in a rush and have to get something done quickly.

5. Because I said no. Even social, sweet, friendly dogs and their handlers have every right to say “no” to a request to meet and be touched by people. This shouldn’t just apply to reactive, worried or bubble space dogs. Dogs are not public property, and saying “no thank you” to touching my dog shouldn’t be regarded as rude or unkind, any more than if a stranger asked to hold my baby.

Please normalize hearing “no” OR even better, normalize ignoring more dogs in public. Let them carry on with their handler and admire them from a far. It would do a world of good for dogs and humans everywhere, trust me.

- Helen St. Pierre

06/01/2025

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Changing a rescued dogs name can be a good thing.

If a dog has come from an unpleasant or abusive background, or even an unknown background, they may associate their name with negative experiences.

A previous owner may have shouted their name when doing something unpleasant to them.

Changing a dog’s name can be a fresh, new beginning and can provide an opportunity to rebuild broken trust and build new bonds.

There may be concern that changing a dog’s name will confuse them or may cause some form of emotional distress, but dogs really don’t see their names in the same way that we do.

Dogs really don’t care what we call them, as long as that name is associated with positive experiences it will be a good name.

A dog’s name is more important to us than it is to a dog. A name is really just a cue to get your dog’s attention so they respond.

The way a new name is introduced and taught is important. Care should be taken not to attach any negative associations with the new name.

The new name should always be paired with something positive whenever your dog hears the sound.
Call the new name and every time your dog reacts, responds or looks at you, reward this with a treat, lots of praise, a game or a toy.

Keep repeating this and dogs will quickly begin to associate their new name with something good about to happen and will start responding to the new sound in a positive way.

“It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.” - W.C. Fields. This quote sums up the importance of pairing a name with something positive so that it will always be what a dog wants to answer to.

A previous name may always be linked to a traumatic past, but a new name can be the beginning of a happy ever after and forever home.

05/01/2025

RIP Karen Pryor. 💔

23/12/2024

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ….

Not just for Christmas, but every day of a dog’s life – these are some of the things I believe dogs would want -

Gifts of love, kindness, compassion, understanding and knowledge.

Gifts of helping them feel safe, secure and protected in their environment

Gifts of unconditional love, second chances and a forever home

Gifts of allowing appropriate choices

Gifts of mental and physical stimulation.

Gifts of proper nutrition and health care.

Gifts of never using punishment, force, fear, intimidation or tools that cause pain.

Gifts of acceptance for the dog that they are.

Wishing you and dog’s everywhere a very Happy Christmas filled with the gifts that really matter!