A little paws up... Didi's first time... And won't be her last! She's already so much fun to train and play with. 😍😍
This is for scent class 😊
The start of a passive indication with a coin.
🐶 Walk On By (A Bowl Game) 🍽️
This game teaches your dog some self-control and disengagement. If they can walk nicely around a bowl of food, they can transfer that skill to the real world and show self-control on a walk 🌍.
1️⃣ Have a food bowl on the floor 🥣. Put your dog on a lead and restrain them gently (so they can’t get to the food).
2️⃣ Throw some food in the bowl 🍖.
3️⃣ Now walk with your dog towards the bowl. The idea is they have to walk with a loose lead to the bowl, then they get to have the food 🐕. If they pull, turn around and walk away, then try again.
4️⃣ You can combine games here! Use a bit of GILP if they pull or use Magic Hand to help them initially walk nicely to the bowl 🎯.
5️⃣ Extend the distance your dog has to walk nicely to the bowl ➡️.
6️⃣ You could use toys or very high-value treats to make it harder 🎾.
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I did this video for several reasons. Partly because I thought it was funny, and I wanted to share the fun me and Ava have during training. Also to show you how eager and fast she is. She really keeps you on your toes! You have to be so precise with your verbal and visual cues.
But I'm working on proofing her cues more and trying to get her to slow down a little as it will help with her agility too. She will offer a jump or tunnel because she thinks it's what I want but it isn't always!
I'm careful not to frustrate her but she seems to handle it pretty well. She can be very sensitive too.
Lots to learn from this video for me and my mechanics (and how I tend to be predictable).It was a great little session 😊😍
Took Cactus out for a litttle adventure this morning into our local village. Short drive in the car to help him with his car over excitement and then a wander round to hopefully see some dogs at a distance to be able to increase his confidence.
Well we certainly saw a dog, a big one, off lead, luckily very friendly, and the two boys actually had a nice conversation. We then walked away and I got Cactus's focus back quickly and he seemed pretty happy with the encounter 😍😍
It wasn't quite as I'd planned but I took it as a training opportunity😊😊
We did lots of paws up, spins, rewind, gilp, orientation game and mouse game and he aced them all. 😁🎖️
And then let him have a good sniff and wander round back to the car 👍🚗
🎯Give in to Lead Pressure (GILP) 🎯
This game teaches your dog that pulling on the lead doesn’t get them where they want to go. Instead, turning back to you is a much better deal 🐕✨.
1️⃣ With your dog on lead, throw a treat just out of their reach 🍖.
2️⃣ Your dog will pull towards it, and you're going to stay still, gently keeping the tension on the lead 🦮.
3️⃣ Wait them out (without saying anything) until your dog looks at you 👀, comes towards you, or releases the tension. Then say “yes” and give them a treat 🎉.
4️⃣ Repeat a few times. You might find that in one session, your dog quickly learns that pulling doesn’t work, and they won’t even go after the treat. That’s great! 🙌 Give it a break, then try again in a more challenging environment 🌳.
Meet Richard and his dog Billy. This is a clip of their 4th agility session. We've been building Billy's confidence over the weeks to enable him to be able to do the obstacles while also encouraging that litttle bit of independence too.
By breaking down the dog walk into smaller parts Billy was able to go over the full walk within a few goes.
Richard has said it has definitely strengthened their bond, and built Billy's confidence. Having never done a class likes this before they have really enjoyed it.
So why not give it a go yourself with your dog for fun but also to see what you can achieve together 😊😍
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🔄 Rewind 🔄
This is a simple game that teaches your dog to keep an eye on you, as you may change direction at any time! Plus, they’ll get rewarded for following you 🍖.
1️⃣ Start with your dog on lead in a low-distraction environment 🏡.
2️⃣ Have treats in your hand and walk forward with your dog for a few steps 🐕, then quickly and deliberately start moving backwards. Lure your dog a little or call their name to get them to follow you 🗣️. As they follow, give them several treats while you walk backwards for a few paces.
3️⃣ Repeat. After a few tries, see if they will follow you just from the cue of you moving backwards, without luring or calling them 🎯.
4️⃣ Keep repeating until they seem really focused on your movement 👀.
5️⃣ You can try this off lead too!
6️⃣ Try it in different environments 🌳 and on a walk 🦮.
7️⃣ If there’s a distraction up ahead, can they come away from it to follow you? 💡
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Agility class
The next beginner Agility Class starts on Thursday 24th October, runs for 6 weeks and is €100.
If you want to have some fun with your dog, increase their confidence and focus and have a little challenge come and join the class.
Only 4 in a class so lessons can be adapted to different levels.
Any size of dog welcome, over 8 months old is best and to be social with other dogs and people.
In Alhaurin El Grande.
🐾 Magic Hand 🐾
You will need your dog to be able to catch food for this game. A great proximity game to keep your dog focused on you (and your hand! 👋) which means they won’t be pulling on lead 🦮.
1️⃣ To start playing, you can do it with your dog off lead at home 🏡. Have a handful of treats 🍖 in one hand, your dog by your side, and drop one treat at a time.
2️⃣ Next, see if you can take a step forward 🚶♀️ with your dog, and then drop a treat.
3️⃣ See if you can walk smoothly around and change direction 🔄. Change the speed that you release the treats, walk quicker or slower 🐕🦺, mix it up a bit!
4️⃣ Try it on lead and in different environments 🌳.
5️⃣ Then try it out on a walk 🏞️.
Your dog will have a blast! 🐕✨
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Tomorrow I'll be starting a focus on Loose Lead Walking. 🐶
I have filmed some new games, I've written a blog and I've got lots of tips to share with you. I'll also do some live training with you with my own dogs as they definitely aren't all perfect with their lead walking! 🐕🦺
So if it's a struggle for you and your dog make sure you are following my page to get the updates.
And why not give the games a go alongside me 😊
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