Here’s a few things you might need to read today:
1) do they have your phone number?…No? Then they don’t know you well enough to pass judgement.
2) do you respect this person who’s passing criticism, judgement or giving “advice”?….No? Then don’t take advice or let someone impact you from someone you don’t respect.
3) does this person walk your dog every day, buy their food, pay their vet bills and live with them?….No? Then their opinion doesn’t matter.
4) does this person seem open minded, kind, considerate, thoughtful and have the mental ability to think critically….No? Then delete comment, block and move on.
5) does this person use condescending, baiting and inflammatory language with the obvious intention to be negative and harmful?….Yes? Then they don’t care about you, they’re trying to hurt you and why would you give energy and emotion to someone trying to hurt you?
Now, there’s a difference in between flagrantly doing something unethical, harmful or downright dangerous and believing you are above reproach.
However, if YOUR dog is happy. If YOU are happy. If you’re able to do things and go places and experience the world like never before due to how you choose to parent your own dog - take what these private profile, face slamming keyboard warriors have to say with a grain of salt (if possible, not even that)
Hope this reminder helped you today!
Share this with your dog owner friend that could use a pick me up reminder as well! 🫶🏼♥️✨🥰
Respond to any of my stories with 2 words “Reactivity Map” and I’ll send it to you🥰
Reactivity is complex and multifaceted.
Dog training in general is full of nuance and complexity.
How I teach a dog to sit, is different from someone else and if you brought in a third person they would do it different too.
So now imagine behavior modification and the specific genetics, experiences, personality and preferences of each individual dog.
It’s a lot.
HOWEVER, this map out can point you in a general direction towards success.
Notice how I didn’t talk about tool usage.
Very demure. Very mindful. Very considerate. Cutesy.
Anyway!
What do you think about what I covered in the video and the map out of reactivity you got in your DM?
Nothing catastrophic is going to happen if you introduce the command word too early🤷🏻♀️
Like everything, it belongs on a spectrum.
•——Not Optimal —— Sub Optimal —— Optimal ——•
This practice that I discuss in the video is “Optimal”
Saying the word before the dog understands the command is “Sub Optimal”
So OPTIMALLY what you want to do:
1️⃣ Food Lure/Leash Lure to correct position & reward
2️⃣ Practice until the dog does the wanted position fluently
3️⃣ NOW YOU NAME IT
4️⃣ “command” ➡️ move ➡️ mark ➡️reward ➡️ release/repeat
QUIZ TIME:
❓Comment why you think it’s suboptimal to start saying the command word immediately when the dog does not know how to do the command?🤔
Tbh my previous dogs werent allowed on the bed and couch because they were disgusting and never knew if they sneakily rolled in geese poop before coming in🙄
Many problems with dog owners trying to train their dog stems from a lack of taught cooperation.
The owners want the dog to do one thing.
The dog wants to do another.
When they havent worked together to have intentional moments in their life where they can cooperate - you’re going to constantly feel like youre butting heads with your dog.
Something so simple and basic as having “permission based” access to furniture can really help dog owners (like busy moms) put a little bit of dog training into their day passively without needing to drop everything and set aside 5-10min for just dog training (its ideal but not always possible)
There’s nothing wrong or something terrible about letting your dog up onto furniture.
There’s also nothing wrong with not wanting them onto furniture and them having their own designated place/couch to relax on.
Something to think on if you feel like you’re constantly at war with your dog (you might just need to cultivate cooperation (and it doesn’t have to be through furniture boundaries))
Do you practice furniture boundaries with your dog? Why or why not?
Me at social functions: “Sorry I can’t stay! My dog is on a tight schedule”
*back at home cuddling my dog* ⬅️ the “schedule” in question
How many of you have much different social schedules now that you have a dog?😂🙋🏻♀️✋🏽
#humor #funnydogvideo #dogtraining
“Your energy matters!!” …ok, but what does that MEAN?!😫
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to make something that is somewhat of a vague statement that is very true and holds a lot of weight - more easily understood and concise.
Energy means different things to different people because that’s how language works.
To some, your energy might mean how energetic you physically are.
To others, it may be more spiritual.
And to some they got no clue what’s to make of the word🤣
So in the video I discuss what I PERSONALLY mean when I say:
“Your energy impacts the training you do with your dog”
Some tips for you to help your energy:
1) have a plan that is tangible. Something that is physical. Printed or written.
Psychologically, when we are able to feel something tangibly in our hands (better if we write it ourselves) our performance improves and our retention of the information is increased.
2) PRACTICE WITHOUT YOUR DOG
If you yourself have never done leash walking drills, you will NOT have the fluid body mechanics to do it with your dog.
It will be the blind leading the blind.
Practice your markers without your dog. Practice your leash handling without your dog. Practice your food handling without your dog. Practice EVERYTHING without them FIRST and then bring them into the picture.
3) Time and reps
Some things just take reps. They just take time.
But in today’s age of instant gratification, we want things to happen NOW.
That’s not how behavior works and that’s not how long term change happens.
Get the reps in. Get the practice in.
You gain confidence when you gain competence.
How do you define “energy” when it comes to dog training?✍🏽
I love my little rescue dogs🥰 theyre so resilient and full of spunk!
Dog trainers sometimes notice when getting contacted for training that their dog being a rescue dog is emphasized by two ways.
Either 1) its some sort of badge or bragging point about the good the owner did, as a trophy of superiority for not purchasing a dog. That the dogs behavior issues are no fault of their own and it can almost come off as a…bragging point? Of how terrible their dogs behavior is.
Or 2) that they are incredibly worried that because their dog is from a shelter and not purchased that they will not learn as well as a purchased dog or that a dog trainer will not value that dogs training as much.
And perhaps this is something that the general public wont understand unless youve spent years being a dog trainer and working with hundreds of clients.
Regardless of where your dog comes from - they will not learn any different.
⭐️The rules of classical and operant conditioning still apply.
⭐️ We still need to find and build motivators.
⭐️ We still need to tailor training to that specific dogs triggers
#rescue #rescuedog #rescuedogs #rescuedogsoftiktok #dogtraining #trainyourdog #dogbehavior #dogeducation #dogtok #rescuedogmom #rescuedogdad #dogclass
Overwhelmed and uncertain of what to work on to train your dog? Start here!
Most dogs learn sit as one of their first commands.
It’s also the command that has the highest and longest reinforcement history (ie: you’ve given the most treats for this command)
Impulse control is an exercise in controlling arousal level.
This inability to control their excitement or arousal level (impulse control) is the root cause of many problem behaviors.
❌ Jumping
❌ Reactivity
❌ Barking
❌ Failure to Recall
And many more problem behaviors.
But many people want to work on things like reactivity head on.
However, that’s too big and too emotional for the dog.
You wouldn’t expect a toddler to sit still and perfectly quiet for a flight across the country in an environment they’ve never been in before that might be overwhelming and scary for them when they can barely sit still on their preschool classroom.
So start with your dog just being able to control their excitement level at a place that has high emotions.
The door.
Do you practice this with your dog?
Why or why not?✍🏽
Theres a difference between simply sticking a dog on place vs using it as a bridge behavior
If the dog never truly learns how to navigate real life without the presence of the elevated dog bed, your training isnt very functional.
Many times owners and trainers teach place as the end all be all command and there’s nothing after that point (which is the overarching point im trying to make)
Dont get me wrong, place is very useful and it can help dog owners and dogs alike - but at some point you need to be able to move away from a dependency on the elevated dog bed/place mat.
Sometimes that can take only a few weeks, sometimes a few months depending dog to dog.
However in my opinion (you can go make your own video if you disagree), theres more to life than just always putting a dog onto place 24/7 for their entire life.
Pattern train the behavior.
Teach the dog in various other ways how to have clarity under high arousal and stress.
Give them opportunities to learn WITHOUT place.
#placetraining #dogtraining #dogplacetraining #mattraining #dogbehavior
Your "excited" dog may actually be extremely anxious and not excited.
Context of the environment, situation and a baseline of the dogs "normal" behaviors plays a key role in being able to determine anxiety vs excitement (most times)
Professionals who take the time to observe and learn dog behavior will be able to more easilv see the difference between the two.
As explained in the video (0:36 if you want to skip ahead in the video) - so many dog owners confuse the two because they both operate under high states of arousal.
There's a very thin line that separates the two.
Most people think of anxious dogs as the most extreme representations of anxiety when almost all dog behavior always starts out subtle.
What most people think of very anxious dogs is most likely very fearful dogs (not that you can't have a fearful/anxious dog). The point remains that signs of anxiety are overlooked and instead mistaken as "excitement"
Additionally, even if the dog is truly excited - continuously exposing a dog to high arousal environments and situations in uncontrolled manners often leads them to reactivity which then turns to anxiety later on (too much of a good thing ya know)
Learning about dog behavior, body language and their emotions can go a LONGGGGGGG ways in ensuring they stay happy and healthy.
Did you know this about dog behavior and dog body language?
Is there any instances where you can now reflect back and say "oh my dog was actually anxious?"
Simple ≠ Easy Consistency is such a simple concept and one we readily accept but its the hardest one for dog owners to implement into their life. If you CAN be consistent however, thats when youll make a big difference in your dog training #dogtraining #dogtrainingmotivation #trainigmotivation #dogtok #dogtrainerhelp #consistency
Should you always use food when training your dog? There's not going to be a clear cut answer here. Dog training is nuanced. Meaning there's a lot of variables to take into consideration: 1) does the dog even LIKE food? Yeah! There's some dogs that would prefer personal play/ affection, maybe a toy - it's not so weird that a dog isn't CRAZY over food (all dogs have food motivation because that's how they survive but it's on a spectrum) 2) if they *do* like food, does it kick them into such a high level of arousal that they are frantic in there thinking or movements? So many dogs are operating at SUCH a high level of arousal 24/7 that when you bring food into the picture it increases their arousal level even more. (And no, for the face slamming key board warriors, absolutely fricken no one is saying to NEVER use food, this is about when you're first starting out and the dog hasn't learned how to be calm in the presence of food 3) does food present too much pressure? Very fearful dogs can find you moving towards them or pressuring them to take food very aversive and it can shut them down even further. You'll want to work them through it so they will be able to take food from you at some point, but sometimes at the beginning it might be too much. Additionally there are some aggressive/resource guarding dogs that if you try and present food or move towards them it can move them over threshold. Using food isn't ALWAYS going to be an option. Don't be so focused on the topic of food that you miss the point that it's supposed to be what the dog enjoys and finds reinforcement from.
Smash or Pass Dog Treats at Target. I mean cmon. If the first couple of ingredients arent real meat and it has SUGAR in the first few lines of the ingredients thats such a huge red flag 🚩🚩🚩 In 2023 dog owners are going to become more aware of what foods theyre giving to their dog. We know that food plays a huge role in how we feel and therefore how we behave. Dogs are no different. Give your carnivor what they deserve.
Dog behavior explained! Topic: hump*ng behavior Lol i hope my account isnt flagged for this subject 🤣 Many people misunderstand this behavior thinking its about dominance or reproduction. Theres a much more innocent and simple explaination to this behavior. Did you know this? (Also raise your hand if youre like me and have mostly owned female dogs and they displayed this behavior) #dogbodylanguage #bodylanguage #dogsexplained #dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogtips #dogadvice
Dog body language while playing! Play is unique dog to dog and how they express themselves. For example, Bailey generally is always the one who likes to be chased. She enjoys the thrill, having to menuver quickly to skirt away, etc. but not all dogs like that. Torch likes to “stalk” during play and lay down flat as a way to invite play but not all dogs will do that. However, there are some general guidelines dogs will follow. A rude dog will ignore these cues and continue to try and initiate play even when a dog gives cues they are done or they do not want to participate. That will become a problem if the rude dog is doing that to a dog that is not tolerant. This can result in a huge over correction or outright fight. If its a huge correction sometimes that rude dog will then perceive that as so aversive that they can develop dog reactivity/aggression. Happens at dog parks all the time. Same goes for the dog that the rude dog was doing that too. Its important to step in and break up play when levels of arousal get too high (play is a practice of fighting. If arousal gets too high the dogs can forget theyre playing and suddenly its a fight. Life or death) If Torch had continued after Bailey gave a clear cut off cue, i would of stepped in and told him off or ended play altogether. But she was still into it and a moment later play bowed to inititate and invite to play again, as if to say “no worries, im fine! Just needed a break” #dogplay #dogplaybehavior #dogsplaying #dogbodylanguage #dogbodylanguagebreakdown #dogsplayingtogether #beuceron #dogplaytips #dogplayadvice #dogbodylanguageadvice #dogbodylanguagetips
Whats magnet leg? All dog trainers probably have a different term for this. I use this “drop back” exercise to see if the dog truly understands the heel position. For me, the walk is about connection. Can the dog keep 20% of their brain focused on me and know where my body is in relation to them? Youll see at the beginning of this clip, Torch was moving ahead out of the heel position. We had lost connection. So without prompting, when i move backward, will he find where hes supposed to be? IMO the heel position and finding it can not be done with corrections alone. The dog must WANT to find it because of high reinforcement history. These small “conversations” hold so much impact. Youll see that Torch doesnt fully complete the behavior and i softly grunt “mmm mmm” to communicate “you silly doggo, finish the behavior cmon” and he fixes his positioning. Test your own dog and see if you move laterally or backwards if theyll track where you are and adjust themselves accordingly! #beuceron #beucerontraining #leashwalkingtips #leashtrainingtips #dogheeling #stopleashpulling #leashpulling #leashpullingtips #dogtraining #looseleashwalk #looseleashwalkingchallange
Included are some dog body language signs to look out for! Trainers get a lot of dogs that have “bitten out of nowhere” and when we see the dog, we realize the dog is throwing off a lot of cut-off cues or participating in displacement behaviors…but those cues are being ignored. Its important to LOOK at your dog and ask yourself “is my dog tolerating this or do they love it?” #dogbodylanguage #cutoffsignals #displacementbehavior #dogtrainingsignals #dogbehavior #dogandbaby #dogsandchildrenawareness #fearfuldog #rescuedog #dogpsychology
Dog trainers: never stop posting basic foundational education. New dog owners are made EVERY DAY and they dont know what they dont know
How to avoid puppy separation anxiety but honestly these work for any dog age with separation anxiety Except of course adult dogs dont need as much sleep/rest as a puppy but the majority of separation anxiety in adult dogs make them sleep deprived and will exacerbate separation anxiety behavior problems (barking, destruction, self mutilat*on, etc) What would you like more details on? Comment on this video! #puppytraining #puppyseparationanxiety #separationanxiety #dogseparationanxiety #separationanxietydog #doganxiety #separationanxietytraining #puppytraining101 #cratetraining #puppybehavior #puppyadvice #beginnerpuppytraining
