How to put on your dogs prong collar ✨correctly✨.
Mistakes will happen. It’s not about avoiding them. It’s about learning how to move forward and learning from those mistakes to continue to allow your dog to succeed.
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Affection is a great tool!… giving your dog affection at a time that contradicts what you want is what i see owners struggle with.
Mo learning what leash pressure means at daycare!
Focus on the quality of your walk over the length of it.
Do you know the benefits of teaching your puppy/dog how to relax on their side?
1. Being able to trim their nails
2. Being able to inspect their bodies, legs, ears, tail, stomach, etc. in case of emergency situations like them being injury or having to look at something on them
3. Preparing them for when they have to go to the vet to get checked out.
I wanted to show you the messy moments so you can see that dogs are capable of this even the ones that don’t like to do it. This exercise does take TRUST so stay calm and take your time. Also, use a muzzle if you need too. 😊👍🏽
This is just the first step to getting your dog comfortable being handled. From here you can then start introducing nail clippers however, I would not force trimming their nails on your dog if you’ve never done this with them. For the first few weeks just help them master being able to lay down and relax.
The biggest key here is to keep your energy calm. If you’re nervous and your heart is racing they will feel it. Breathe and ear by example.
Hope this is helpful!
What behaviors are you shaping when you pet your dog? Are you petting (rewarding) them when they are excited? Or are you petting (rewarding) them when they are calm & relaxed?
Does your dog stop to sniff every 5 seconds? Here’s how to keep them moving with you. ⤵️
#1 tool to improve communication with your dog when used correctly...
it's your dog's leash!
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Have you already made plans for your dog for the 4th of July?
If you have not, it might be a good decision to not go anywhere. Especially if you know your dog gets anxious with fireworks.
If you do have an anxious dog make sure to keep a leash on them when you take them outside to use the restroom, get their exercise in BEFORE the fireworks start, play calm music, and utilize their crate and place command to help them know to tap into their calm mindset.
Just make sure you are always doing your best to be proactive with your dogs care. 💙🐾 🎆
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Eye contact drill you can do in the comfort of your home!
Tip: use your dog’s breakfast or dinner! This is an amazing start for puppies or dogs in training. This builds up their food motivation, helps you not over feed them by giving them a ton of treats, AND improves your relationship/connection with your dog. 🥰
Why is this drill important? Because it starts the process of teaching our dogs they get rewarded for checking in with you to see what you need. It teaches them looking & listening to you is much more important than anything else going on which is HUGE when you step outside.
If this is your first time doing it the leash is key in the execution of this drill. At first your dog might be uninterested when you don’t give them food while they stare at the Fanny pack. They might try to walk away and finding something else to do. The leash helps keep them accountable to staying in front if you.
Remember, stay quiet. Don’t call their name or make noises. You want to give YOUR DOG the opportunity to look at you ON THEIR OWN. Once they look you in the eye immediately say “YES!” Then reach into the Fanny pack and reward them with a piece of their kibble.
Repeat this exercise over and over until they finish their whole meal. 😊🙌🏽
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What habits are you allowing your dog to get away with in your home that are transitioning into unwanted behaviors?
It’s ok to have some! It doesn’t mean you’re a bad dog pawrent. The first step to changing anything is becoming aware and asking yourself if you want a different outcome? 🤔
Feel free to share one thing you know you’re allowing your dog to get away with that they shouldn’t. This is a judgment free zone! I will only empower and encourage you and I ask the same from all of you in our community. I only ask because others might be struggling with the same thing and not even realize it. 🤷🏽♀️
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