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Less is more, so let's start saying less to our dogs and use the marker system instead.
When we keep our communication simple to our dogs it can provide clarity within our obedience as we start to establish clear communication.
-What is marker training you ask?
Marker training uses a consistent sound or word as a marker to mark the desired or unwanted behavior.
-The YES marker is considered a reward that captures the exact moment your dog conquers a desired behavior and does something right.
-The NO marker, which is your negative marker by capturing the exact moment your dog does something wrong. (The NO marker can sometimes be acknowledged as a correction)
-Marker Index-
Clicker= Sound that marks the “yes” behavior
Pros to the clicker: very consistent sound giving your dog clear and consistent indication that they are doing the right thing.
Cons to the clicker: losing or forgetting your clicker can result in not giving your dog clear consistent communication while building your training foundations.
If the clicker doesn't work for your lifestyle… you always have your voice with you.
Verbal YES= That was perfect, reward the behavior in that moment.
- reward can be vocal cues, food/treats, freedom, play/toys, and handler engagement.
Verbal NO= That behavior is not allowed, then paired with a redirection and or correction.
Want to learn how to better communicate with your dog, contact us today!🐾
Molly conquered stranger danger with men!🐾
Sure it can be easy to say, oh she just doesn’t like men.
However, what if we focus on improving behavior instead? By putting in the effort, it’s possible to achieve a happy ending just like in a fairy tale.
🧚Don’t hesitate to contact us today so we can start writing your own fairy tale.🐾
Let’s build more confident owners & give dogs more freedom with off leash reliability!
Keep the balance & keep training 🐾
A glimpse of our day.
We had a great day, and hope you did too! Keep balance and keep training.🐾
We understand that grooming and nail trims for you and your dog can be a challenging experience, so let's talk about how we can make it better.
Where to start:
- Place: we already know that "place" is a very valuable tool in giving dogs the ability to understand clear boundaries, while also giving our dogs the opportunity to decompress and relax safely and positively!
*Don't know about The Place Command? Check out our last post on how to teach place at home!
How can place help with nail trims?
-Giving your dog a safe positive "place" to go to can help lower your dog's tension and anxiety, by instilling a relaxed positive mindset on place with duration.
-Once you have the place command fully mastered, it's then time to build duration with the dog lying down on their side. As we build this different duration, start short and sweet with positive payments. Then slowly begin to push that duration threshold.
Let's begin to desensitize, to help the dog feel less distressed.
- Desensitize touch to the dog's physical body by gently touching the body, legs, paws, and toes.
-Desensitize grooming tools (nail clippers or dremel)
Counter-condition from negative to positive experiences and responses.
-be consistent and have patience with building your dog's threshold.
- be patient with waiting for positive engagement or visual focus
* all of the little things matter in training because that's all the good stuff that truly molds your foundations and connects everything, so it's not just a negative nail trim. It becomes a part of positive training so that you and your dog can gain comfort with communication and trust, but also have your dog become comfortable with taking direction from you and learning to trust you as the handler.
Want to learn more or help your dog gain a better response to health care?
Contact us! We are here to help!!🐾
Happy New Year’s
From our pack to yours!!
Thank you all for an unforgettable and amazing 2023!
We can’t wait to build memories for 2024🐾
Get Ready to RISE & Run
Treadmills & Dogs
Physical and mental exercise is just as important for your dog as it is for you!
Putting your dog on a treadmill may sound silly, but it truly can have a ton of benefits.
Benefits may include:
🐾lowers pent-up energy, boredom, and decreases anxiety/stress levels.
🐾helps with increasing your dogs fitness level.
🐾building muscles and strength in physical therapy to help improve joint health or reduce weight.
🐾gives your dog the ability to workout when outdoor exercise isnt doable or enough for your drivey dog.
🐾mental exercise can lead your dog to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
REMEMBER!
Treadmilling shouldn't be your dogs only outlet, even if it's a great outlet. It is still very important to engage with your dog, as exercising outside gives your dog stimulation and exposure that indoor exercise just can't replicate.
November Pack Walk
🍂Our last pack walk of 2023.
Don’t worry though! Pack walks will continue again April-November of 2024. We would like to thank everyone who has joined in on our pack adventures.
🍂A huge shout out to the all of our clients, new comers, and to everyone who pushed through their fears and conquered!!🐾
Come Join Us!
This Saturday @leapsandbones in Southington.
We will have a table set up inside, so please come down to learn and have some fun, rain or shine!!🐾
Time: 11am-2pm.
Location:168 Center St Suite 102, Southington, CT 06489
We hope to see you all there!
New faces welcome!!
Our pack members! This would be a great opportunity to work with your pups!
