โ REACTIVE DOG GUARDIANS... โ
Things do get better ๐
Here is my reactive girl initiating play with Raven ๐ฆโโฌ๐ญ
It's taken months of hard work and a hell of a lot of management, but this is massive progress ๐ช
BRB off to cry ๐ฅนโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐พ
ORLA ๐ฉท
I've had two sessions with Orla and her guardian looking at lead walking, this was our second session and she had made so much progress! ๐๐
We have started introducing a two point harness with "work mode" and "sniffing mode" alongside adding a "go sniff" cue!
Well done to Ora's guardian for being so consistent with her training ๐ฅฐ๐
#dogtraininginthesouthhams #dogtrainingindevon #spaniels
NEW โญ
Introduction to pet gundog training session!
๐ Thursday 12th December
โฐ 9.30-10.30am
ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT โ
Please see the comments below to book ๐
Raven and myself are currently taking part in a 7 day gundog retrieve challenge.
Today's challenge is working on a "seen retrieve" ๐
Sometimes I need something like this to keep me motivated to train my own dogs, don't get me wrong I love it - but this gives me a structured training session and to keep myself accountable I film it.
Really enjoying this!
Thanks The School of Canine Science ๐ฅฐ
#dogtraining #gundogs #kingsbridge #totnes #devon
BOB ๐
Bob's guardian came to me back in the spring as he was attacked whilst on lead by an off lead dog at just 7 months old ๐ข He became reactive towards dogs, people and even things like plastic bags in hedges ๐
After this walking him in public became near enough impossible. His bark and lungs towards dogs due to fear.
His triggers would be anything from plastic bags to people and dogs.
Fast forward to now, we've got to a point where he can be within close proximity to Dora without reacting. On walks, he can now see dogs in the distance without reacting, the distance from a dog in which he feels safe has reduced massively, so he's now coping with being in busier environments.
His guardian used to walk him only very early to avoid seeing anyone, but now she can start to do more "normal" walks again.
We still have a bit of work to do, but his progress is absolutely incredible ๐
Having a reactive dog can be mentally draining ๐ (I have been there!)
It takes a lot of hard work and consistency to get to where Bob is now, and I'd like to say a massive well done to his guardian for sticking at it ๐๐พ
#dogtraining #positivereinforcement #reactivitytraining
Playing hoopers with my own dogs this morning ๐ถ
Frog is in a hoopers final tomorrow, wish him luck ๐๐ค
Hoopers fun with Tiggy ๐
I love puppy training ๐พ๐
10 weeks old here!
Doing some "middle" and leave it exercises ๐ฅฐ๐พ
Socialisation ๐๐ธ๐๏ธ๐๐๐๐ฎ
It starts as soon as you bring your puppy home! ๐ถ
I've seen so many people waiting until after their puppies second vaccination at 12 weeks before taking them ANYWHERE ๐ณ
By doing this you're missing a critical part of the socialisation period.
Their primary socialisation period is between 4-12 weeks, this is the time where their brains are learning about new things and they are developing to be flexible & resilient. It is crucial that puppies have as many positive experiences as possible within this window.
(It doesn't mean putting your puppy into situations where they're uncomfortable โ)
If you wait until after 12 weeks, you could end up with a more anxious, fearful dog who isn't able to cope with the world ๐
It's also important to remember that because the primary socialisation period starts from 4 weeks that choosing the right breeder (if you're choosing a puppy) is super important!
Socialisation isn't about allowing your dog to greet as many dogs and people as possible it's about allowing your puppy to have as many positive experiences with the world as possible. Getting them used to new environments, smells, sounds, textures.
Take them to as many places as you can... From as early as possible! Let them watch the world ๐
I highly recommend getting a rucksack like the one in the reel... ๐
My next block of puppy classes start in September, to book or for more info follow the link ๐
https://bookwhen.com/leadthefielddogtraining#focus=ev-sblq-20240912180000
#socialisation #puppytraining #kingsbridge #totnes #dartmouth #devon
The lovely Kai at hoopers today! ๐คฉ
Tiggy doing her thing ๐
We offer Dog Training services using positive reinforcement in and around the South Hams.
