When we introduce new dogs to our homes it is important to find a balance when using toys and feeding.
Guarding is a serious thing and can have devastating consequences. So I always feed feed together. And play with toys together monitoring at all times
For me this is a fundamental set of skills for our dogs to learn and be mannered on. ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Socialisation ๐พ๐๐พ
Silk had her first small town exposure with drains to walk on and people to walk past with cars and bikes. These are only small exposures throughout the day as not to over stimulate ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Walking and watching ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
With a puppy and older dogs you have to find a balance. It is important to walk them all together as well as separately. But it is also important the puppy understands when to just watch. So silk had her first 5 minutes of walking with the girls and then stayed in the boot watching us. She is learning lots and doing nothing is doing something ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Steadiness ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Steadiness is one of the most important things to teach our dogs. So yesterday silk came to a friendโs house where there were lots of dog smells and farming noises. ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Puppy play ๐พ๐ฅฐ๐พ
Puppies learn by playing. So watching the older ones is good learning. However puppies can be annoying to older dogs too. So watching and managing is important also to for all there sake ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Stretching her legs ๐พ๐ค๐พ
Just chilling with my girls ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Swimming time ๐พ๐ฅฐ๐พ
Loose lead ๐พ๐๐พ
Best friends ๐พ๐๐พ
Happy Monday all.
The girls are on a road trip today as we having a week off. So they off for a holiday to see friends. Happy holidays everyone ๐พ๐๐พ
Back out! ๐พ๐ค๐พ
Looking like my shadow is getting her swagger back. New track walk. But definitely getting there ๐พ๐ช๐ผ๐พ
Wednesdayโs wins or winge. Mine is definitely a win.
Been teaching the girls in the pool area that they are allowed in the area. But not the water. Started with there life jackets on and now they come and go as they please and just chill. So proud of them. ๐พ๐ฅฐ๐พ
Itโs ok if our dog does not want to go everywhere with us.
Itโs ok to have a dog that does not like every dog.
Itโs ok to have unique parts to our dog.
Whatโs not ok is to say itโs normal.
It is about finding a balance, and the balance is the heath and happiness of you and your dog. Be ok ๐พโบ๏ธ๐พ
Summer walking ๐พ๐๐พ
Walking our dogs in the shade and for smaller times in the heat is beneficial. A warm walk they can over heat. So stay short and in shade. ๐พ๐๐พ
Summer walking ๐พ๐๐พ
Getting the walks right in the weather!
With the heat being high. Getting smaller walks and in shaded places. Is key. Reducing the exercise and allowing general walk and plenty of sniffing is still a good stimulus for our dogs in safe heat ๐พ๐๐พ