🧠There’s Nothing Like Peace of Mind 🧠
When I think of a dog with anxiety I think of a dog that can’t stop moving, can’t stop panting, doesn’t know the daily expectations are.
Did you know that dogs with anxiety can sometimes have a raise in body temperature. And think about what that raise in temperature can do to the body, the stress it can have on their system.
This is why peace is so important for a dog. I’m not saying you shouldn’t exercise, walk, or play with your dog. But what you do with your dog during the off times is just as important as the times you are expending energy with them.
Sniff mats, lick mats, and mind games aren’t going to create peace either as all of those stimulate the brain and keeps it “on”.
I get a TON of messages from dog owners asking for a “tip” on how to “fix” anxiety.
There is no magic wand, flip of a switch, or toy that will help. It starts with you, the owner, and how you create peace with your dog.
And if it doesn’t start with you, who is going to start it?
🍔 Are You Using Food This Way? 🍔
It’s difficult to use food in a way that excites and rewards our dog but also trying to calm our dog down.
To be a dog to chill out, I always use a leash.
It’s your “Foundation to Guidance” and helps you teach your dog what you want.
And we aren’t yanking and cranking on the leash either, you can do it gently and respectfully.
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🔦Stop Doing This! 🔦
This is one of the most detrimental things you can do to your dog.
This can create OCD, neurological issues, anxiety, and frustration.
If you truly LOVE your dog, throw the laser pointer away.
✅ Do You Know How to Fulfill Your Dog? ✅
Fulfilling a dog’s DNA is one of the most powerful activities you can do with your dog. And they don’t have to be a hound to do scent games.
In fact, all dogs are born deaf and blind which means every breed comes into this world using their nose to find their mother.
Take it up another notch, a dog’s nose controls 60% of their brain……powerful right?
Now let’s use that as a motivator like I did in this video. Whether you hide a toy, food, or it’s you hiding, finding something will make your dog happy, fulfilled, and will build confidence. And when they do find the object, celebrate with them.
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👮♂️ It Just Won’t Happen 👮♂️
I believe it’s physically impossible to regulate the heartbeat and internal chemicals at the snap of your fingers.
And that’s okay because I wouldn’t have a job if there was a command for calm.
The bigger issue is that most people do t know how to influence their dogs to calm down.
Should I make a video on how to do it properly? 🤔
🏠 Moving is a BIGGIE! 🏠
This can be a HUGE negative for your dog.
Or
This can be a HUGE positive for your dog.
But it’s also the closest you can get to a reset with your dog.
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💦Teaching this command can be invaluable💦
And don’t forget to reward your dog AFTER they are finished peeing.
I also want to add that after your dog pees, don’t take him/her right back inside. Give them time to sniff around and be outside as part of the reward.
I’ve seen situations where dogs will hold their pee because they know if they go, they have to go back inside.
You don’t need to make it so your dog only pees when you say so, just like you don’t want your dog to learn not to sit unless they hear the command.
Instead, use it when you need to, just like a normal command.
Have you done this before?
🏃🏼 Following & Exploring Defined 🏃🏼
Following: You and your dog are in flow walking at the same speed as a unit, as one. Dog is typically at either side, tail is relaxed, zero tension on the leash.
Exploring: You have given your dog permission to explore during the walk to go sniff, use his/her nose, and is allowed to be a dog.
Most of the mistakes I see people make are combining these 2 at the same time. It wouldn’t make sense for our kids to have recess (free for all) during classroom time.
They have given their dog permission to explore but want their dogs at their side. It needs to be one or the other.
On a side note, I have used food sparingly with Fitz for this training but I used the environment more as his reward than food.
We worked with each other to understand this, he taught me what he wanted most and I adjusted my training to him for added success.
Are you able to do this with your dog?
There’s nothing like having an adult dog teach adolescent dogs about proper play.
In this slow motion breakdown you get to see the exact moments that the husky feels the need to add to his/her communication and teach the boxer.
If you have an interesting dog-to-dog interaction on video, please send it to me and I might do a breakdown of it on my account.
⚡️ Remember that not all stress is bad ⚡️
there is both positive and negative stress. We all have a general understanding of what negative stress is and what it involves.
But we also have to remember what positive stress is including activities like first day at a dream job, first day of school, or taking a drivers license test.
In this video you see fits shake off the activity of playing with a friend. This doesn’t mean that it is negative, but it just means that he’s letting go of that situation.
We humans can learn a lot from dogs 😉
🥕 Carrots Are Amazing For Dogs! 🥕
The skins are good for dogs plus feel free to give them the ends of the carrots too. My dogs love them!
🤐Not all body language is vocal 🤐
This is a video of an adult yellow lab with a small puppy mix that is VERY confident.
In this context, size doesn’t matter as the puppy has more confidence than the lab did.
What do you see?
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