Update: she did not in fact like the celery 😂
I love letting her investigate new things 🥹 #dogs #bullycross #doglife
Friendly reminder: your dog needs you to show up
P.S. that sound in the background is Inizio going at a Kong 😂
Get ✨️ ANIMATED ✨️
Count the times I say 'good boy' & 'he's doing it' 🤣
I think my clients think I'm crazy half the time 🤣
Some dogs respond better to verbal and physical praise more than treats.
This is Kobes first time outside with a muzzle and leash on. SO much newness for him and he did so well.
I want to take a moment to break this down..
Muzzle training starts with exposing your dog to putting their nose into something. From there, a million little steps take place before we buckle that strap and work the muzzle. They are adjusting to a new texture and weight on their neck, nose, and are adjusting to moving around and navigating the world with this new thing on their face. It's a lot for them!
Then, add in the element of being outside. Sounds, smells, sights. All things that add to what's happening in their brains.
Then, add a leash, and this adds another thing for their brain to register (even though they know what a leash is).
For anxious dogs, this process can take months to train. And when they do it - we need to PRAISE IT!
Be excited for your dog with each new step they take, because whether we realize it or not, they are pushing through things we don't see!
There are a lot of misconceptions in the dog world.
One of them is crate training.
When done properly, all training serves a purpose.
Every dog has a different pace, which is why listening to your dog and understanding their needs is so important.
Not everything has to be difficult and complicated. Some things can be easily broken down and therefore easily trained.
This is step 1 of 7 in my approach to crate training.
Reach out and book with me if you want to see the next 6 steps!
Another day another muzzle ❣️
SO proud of Finns progress. A little bit more to go and we *might* be able to re introduce to his brother. Stay tuned 🤩
Reason for muzzle training:
Started showing aggression towards other dogs in the home. Using as a preventative to hopefully allow him to be in the same room as his brothers (and return some sanity to his mom!)
I love being a muzzle advocate and let me tell you why...
Rio and I have been working together since August 2023.
His journey has been so incredible - and it only gets better from here!
He has a beautifully fitted custom made muzzle from Mia's Muzzles. We (his owners and I) have worked so hard exposing him to a muzzle. We will remove the head strap, but you can see he has no issues with it now 🔥
What he is uncomfortable with...the vet.
Not only that, but he doesn't like his nails being touched, his paws, his ears, etc. All things that need to sometimes be examined, either by his owner or a vet.
Our next goal:
Expose him to vet care in a compassionate manner.
Because Rio is a bite risk, we wouldn't be able to do this work without a muzzle. It would be too dangerous. Every step with Rio has been about showing him he has choice, that he is safe, and that he can trust. And when you earn his trust.. man, is this big boy a lover 🥹
This video is sped up, but in real time we did this for roughly 5 minutes. That's all he can handle right now, which is totally understandable. With time and patience, we hope to make his physical care a less stressful experience for his owners and him.
So proud ❣️
What training can look like
Good moments
Tough moments
Goofy moments
The most important thing - to bond & have fun 💃
Want to learn leash manners? Contact me today!
Chloe needs you ❣️
We have been fostering Chloe since January and she has made amazing strides. Unfortunately, we knew we couldn't have her here long term as I board dogs at my home.
The rescue has been trying to find a place and has been unsuccessful. Thursday is the last day I can have her, and the rescue will be putting her into a boarding facility if no home is found.
We need a new foster or adoptive home ASAP.
A bit about chloe:
- Chloe was abused by a male in her early months of life And as a result, can be timid around new men. She has done really well with her exposure and has lived with a male in the house and met plenty of men out on her adventures, but she does prefer her Foster mom (me).
- She absolutely loves to play with her toys and always prefers to have something in her mouth
- She is generally very playful and active and loves being outside. She will happily sniff the yard while you garden or go on a woodwalk with you.
- I have been working hard training her in new areas and she has gone into coffee shops, salons and stores such as farm and fleet. This work has been done to show her the world isn't so scary!
- She knows her basic commands and is crate trained.
She is so affectionate and will force herself onto your lap for cuddles.
- She is up to date on all Vaccinations, but does still need to be spayed.
- She is very boisterous and can still be a little mouthy, so a home with no kids under fourteen would be best.
- She is under a year old and I believe somewhere around 8-9 months
- she has met cats and was terrified of them
- she would do best as the only dog in the home as she wants to be the center of attention
We truly love her so much, she is such a sweet girl and I just want the best home for her. She steals the hearts of everybody that she meets with her goofy antics and adorable demeanor.
If you are able to help or you know someone who might be able to help, please reach out to me. I would be more than happy to bring her
Reasons we use a flirt pole:
- engages her natural instinct to chase
- provides exercise (but minimal work on the humans part 😅)
- teaches patience by having her sit and wait to go every time we restart
- teaches a release command to give back an object
- it's overall so much fun for both of us!
I love watching her grow 🥹
She is still looking for her forever home ❣️ I can only have her until May 7th.
If you could be her home or are able to foster please reach out! If not, please share ❣️ this girl deserves the world.
Two reminders:
1. You are going to get it wrong
2. I'm offering 50% off my initial training session 🥳
Head to my website for details & booking!
Www.tailored-hounds.com
Teaching Cheddar to 'drop'
What I find more often than not is that dogs don't actually understand the body movement that you are asking of them.
Cheddar here has never been one to drop on her own. So we are trying to introduce that as a way to get her to relax in her new place marker.
She did so well picking this up quickly!
