Chaos to Canine: Dog Training

31/12/2021

bringing this back for all the people who got puppies for the holidays 🐶🐶🐶

24/10/2021

09/08/2021

socializing dogs with kids

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
▫️because dog bites can lead to rehoming or euthanasia
▫️because socialization will help prevent bites
▫️because ANY DOG CAN BITE! (yes, even your friendly family dog can bite or air snap if put in certain situations)
▫️because seemingly “non risky” situations with familiar dogs are when most bites actually occur. this is why parents/guardians need to monitor dog-child interactions even when it is the family dog or friendly dog.
▫️ because puppies having positive social interactions with kids while the puppies are still young will get them used to situations they may be part of and people they’ll meet as they grow up which causes less fearfulness
▫️because puppies become more emotionally stable and can easily cope with the world around them

WHEN SHOULD WE START?
it is recommended that dogs socialize properly with children before the dog ages out of the critical puppy socialization period. you can still socialize puppies with kids after the puppy ages out, but it makes the biggest impression before the puppy is ~12 weeks old.

WHO IS IN CHARGE?
as a parent, it’s your responsibility to monitor interactions between your dog and child. you need to teach kids proper ways to interact with dogs, not to bother them when they’re sleeping or eating, no hitting them or yelling at them, etc.

when a child is older (usually ~10y/o) they can become much more hands on with the dog and training them. they still need to practice the proper way to interact with dogs, but they can be more involved with them and their day to day life.

even adults need to learn how to socialize and interact with dogs. they’re not tiny humans. they are their own species, and we need to act accordingly by learning how to interact with dogs and teaching them how to interact with humans.

WHAT CAN WE DO?
▫️learning signs of dog stress can help with monitoring interactions between dogs and kids. signs of stress include (but not limited to): lip licking, pacing, yawning excessively, avoidance behaviors (looking or walking away), moving slowly or cautiously, won’t take treats
▫️always supervise child-dog interactions even as the child starts getting older
▫️teach kids how to safely interact with dogs
▫️teach dogs how to safely interact with kids
▫️learn body language and stress signals to keep your dog safe and happy
▫️learn your dog’s warning signals, act accordingly when they occur, and don’t eliminate them (this can lead to “all of a sudden” or “unprovoked” bites)
▫️give your dog a safe space (like a crate) and some quiet time away from kids
▫️teach your dog how to act around children by doing training that includes not chasing children or jumping up on them
▫️do not let children approach stationary dogs because it’s a bite risk
▫️do not let children pet a dog while it is sleeping or wake them up suddenly because it’s a bite risk
▫️do not dangle children over dogs because it is a bite risk
▫️do not let children climb on dogs or try to ride them like a horse (this can be painful and uncomfortable for the dog) (also a bite risk)
▫️do not let children get in a dog’s face or too close to their face

04/08/2021

puppy socialization is crucial during their first weeks of life especially the first 14-16 weeks! this is when they soak up the most information about socialization and learn crucial skills to interact positively with dogs, humans, and children!

get your puppy used to humans/other dogs asap! puppies can be around FULLY VAXXED adult dogs who are calm and well socialized

puppy social classes also exist! take advantage of them and learn some new skills along the way. even if it’s not your 1st dog, you can still learn new things!

dogs learn social skills from their mom and litter mates which is why it’s so important for them to stay together the full 8-10 weeks that’s recommended before separating them! they most importantly learn bite inhibition / play biting which is a MAJOR social play skill for dogs

dogs can still learn social skills even after their crucial socialization period. even older dogs can learn more proper socialization, it just takes some extra time and patience🖤

18/03/2021

just had to repost this because i was that newbie years ago when i first started working with dogs, i am laughing so hard 🤣 anyone else???

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18/01/2021

The basic safety for stopping a dog fight! Follow my page(s) for more in depth information.

✨2 tiktok videos about hands on and hands off approaches to stopping a dog fight ✨

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‼️https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJTCL2nd/

✨handling a dog fight tiktok✨

‼️https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJTC6LBo/

14/01/2021

“All of a sudden” aggression or other negative behaviors can be a sign of pain and not new behavioral issues! Watch for signs of pain, and consult your vet!

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10/01/2021

The 4 quadrants of dog training. Chaos to Canine specializes in Positive Reinforcement and Negative Punishment training.

30/12/2020

curious about dog vision? check this out!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJtMyYxp/

30/12/2020

Love playing tug of war? Here’s a quick video on the best and safest ways to play!!!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJtMf99d/

tug of war

28/12/2020

it’s that time of the year when everyone gets a new puppy and has no idea what to do about it. let me help you! here is info on something you can do early that will set your dog up for success as they get older and go in public more.

proper socialization for your dog is CRUCIAL. they can socialize with FULLY VACCINATED adult dogs before they are also fully vaccinated to prevent them from aging passed the most important socialization development periods of their life. proper socialization helps prevent reactivity, aggression, bad manners and improper play time behaviors. this is especially important if your dog is adopted out before 8 weeks of age. genetics play a part, but proper socialization is a big way that you can combat bad genes.

you should still avoid dog parks and other areas that multiple dogs frequent until your puppy is 100% vaccinated and given the OK by a vet. before vaccinations are complete, puppy socialization should be done in short, controlled bursts with only one other calm and friendly adult dog. eventually, add people and/or other fully vaccinated adult dogs. once everyone is vaccinated properly, puppy socialization classes with other puppies to play with are one of your best options. dog parks should be worked up to and not a way to just throw your dog into socializing situations.

21/11/2020

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21/11/2020

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21/11/2020

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21/11/2020

Teach your dog to Sit instead of jump! Purchase the DIY Behavioralist tier for the full plan

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21/11/2020

New public post on tips to keep your dog from jumping!

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19/11/2020

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17/11/2020

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17/11/2020

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