Pawsitively Pups

16/08/2024

https://youtu.be/lb6sGuqE6mk?si=vLntNdk1TRcFzqbV

I’ve met a lot of people at the crossroads of their dog training and looking to go in a more reinforcement-based direction, but they’re worried it won’t work...

14/08/2024

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12/08/2024

01/08/2024

Tell me one thing that you would like to teach your dog.

01/08/2024

Did you know that helping your dog to interact with the environment can help build confidence?

31/07/2024

Did you know it’s National Mutt Day?? Show me your mutts!

11/07/2024

What is your dogs favorite toy? Oz loves chasing a flirt pole.

28/06/2024

Such a beautiful evening. Perfect for some jump work with Oz. He loves learning new things.
What does your dog love doing?

26/06/2024

This is a very cool video of Angel working out her first elevated hide last night. I did actually start her away from the source but the video picks up once we were there. I’m so proud of this little girl! 😊🥰

23/06/2024

I’m thinking of doing a beginning nosework workshop or class. Anyone interested?

11/06/2024

07/06/2024

What are your plans for the weekend? Did you know that this weekend is the first annual UP Pet Festival? Take a ride to Escanaba and check it out! It will be held at the fair grounds both Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.facebook.com/uppetfestival

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10/05/2024

You've likely heard of the alpha dog theory, but do you know the implications of using it in training, and what are the better alternatives?

26/04/2024

This!
Punishment in these situations never works. Take a step back and help your dog to feel safe and build confidence.
Your dog doesn’t want to be bad, he is dealing with stressful or scary things the only way he knows how.

02/04/2024

I’m making snuffle mats. 😃. Dogs love searching for their treats in them. Let me know if you are interested.

28/02/2024

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25/02/2024

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

23/01/2024

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Katydid It, or “Katie,” a 9-year-old mixed-breed dog owned by Tammy Carlson of Kingsford earned her United Grand Agility Champion title in Manitowoc, Wis., at Liberty All Breed K9 Club’s UKC Agility trial last fall. To achieve this title, the team must earn a total of five ...

09/01/2024

This class is starting in 2 weeks and space is limited.

Follow this link to sign up for the upcoming puppy class. Register here: http://www.yooperpaws.com/2023/01/puppy.html

03/01/2024

It’s the start of a new year, do you have any goals with your dog?
Here is Angel getting her nosework practice in this evening.

29/12/2023

Follow this link to sign up for the upcoming puppy class. Register here: http://www.yooperpaws.com/2023/01/puppy.html

02/11/2023

Fear is the easiest things to condition in dogs and the hardest to resolve. Fear can come from many places, many of which we don't control. This infographic is my most downloaded and shared resource. Download your copy here: http://rescuedbytraining.com/fear-in-dogs-infographic/
and for a deep dive into each of these, read the accompanying Fear In Dogs blog series here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/tag/fear-in-dogs-series/

02/11/2023

It's normal for your puppy to love everyone. It's normal for your adolescent to be less tolerant, and normal for your adult dog to have a close circle of friends and that's it.

25/10/2023

My Katie earned her UGRACH title (UKC Agility Grand Champion). We started our journey together 8 years ago when I adopted her from the shelter. Katie has titles in agility, nosework and tricks and this one is her 87th performance title. It wasn’t always easy but it just goes to show that if you believe in your dog and yourself you can do anything. 😊