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30/07/2024

⬇️ Here is why... ⬇️

🎓 Certified Dog Trainer
🤓 Experienced + cont. Education
🚑 First Aid Trained
🐶 1 on 1 Walks
🤩 Games Based Training
💙 Force and Fear Free
🍬 Training Treats provided

Our Walk & Train service has been created to serve dogs that require additional training support AND dog parents that may need a helping hand or a breather (we all do sometimes)🥰

This service is tailored to the individual dog's needs with a combination of physical 🐕‍🦺 and mental 🧠 stimulation. Whether you have a pup needing safe exposure, an adolescent that needs help with distractions or an adult dog that struggles with other dogs, this service is for you.

These walks are completely 1 on 1 so your dog will have my full attention. Your dog will get so much more from their walks: safe exposure to distractions, fun training games, opportunities to sniff, explore and run around while always being safe and well looked after😊

If you are interested in our Walk & Train service, get more info and fill out the intake form on our website🐶

25/07/2024

Let's have a look at some common dog training terms that can be confusing if you haven't dived into learning theory.

🐾Reinforcement

If we like a behaviour, we want to reinforce it to get more of it. That could be walking on a loose lead or coming back when called.

🐾Punishment

If we don't like a behaviour, we want to punish it to get less of it. That could be running off on walks or jumping on people.

👉It is NOT a case of reinforcement is good and punishment is bad.

🐾Positive

Maybe food, a longline or pressure. Adding something is not always good.

🐾Negative

Maybe toys, free access or pressure. Removing something is not always bad.

👉It is NOT a case of positive is good and negative is bad.

🐾Aversive

Aversive tools work by causing a strong dislike to something. A dog is less likely to carry out a certain behaviour because doing so has become aversive to them. This just creates a dog that gives up and shuts down. The behaviour is corrected but the cause has not been addressed.

Conclusion - aversive tools are bad.

However, food can also be aversive depending on past learning. I won't get into that now or we'll be here all night😅

🐾Desensitise

If a dog is afraid of something, we want to change that by making that thing less scary. Exposing them to the scary thing at a safe distance and creating positive associations to change their perspective. It needs to be done gradually with as little stress as possible.

🐾Flooding

Exposing a dog to something they fear in overwhelming amounts until they get used to it. Flooding is a dangerous method of desensitisation that should be avoided.

Imagine if you were afraid of spiders and I locked you in a room full of them. They are everywhere, they scurry over head, crawl up your limbs. I am your only way out and I locked you in there.

Do you think that would cure your fear or do you think you would lose trust in me and probably have the same level if not more fear?

👉Did you understand all of those terms already?
👉Did you think you knew them but maybe you had misunderstood?
👉Are there any other terms you would like to learn more about?

⬇️Let me know in the comments⬇️

22/07/2024

❌ Playing tug will make your dog aggressive❌

Hands up if you have heard this one before 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

The benefits of playing tug with your dog...

🐾 boost your relationship
🐾 improves motivation
🐾 add to your reinforcement strategy
🐾 helps in different aspects of training
🐾 helps to satisfy natural instincts
🐾 IT IS FUN

It is very normal for dogs to vocalise and shake their head during play, as it taps into their natural prey drive.

Owning a bull breed that LOVES tug and sounds like a demon when playing tug, trust me when I say, tug DOES NOT cause aggression.

When ending a game of tug, always have a high value reward to swap for the toy so you don't just end the game by taking the toy away.

A little scatter feed or snuffle mat is also a good idea to lower arousal after a game of tug, to help your dog settle if they get very excited🤪

12/07/2024

It's official, the Irish government has confirmed a breed ban on the XL Bully.

I'm embarrassed for them after making such a stupid decision. Copying the UK who have banned 4 breeds, and showing no improvement to dog attacks.

They will waste countless resources, including tax payers money to enforce a breed ban that will not solve the issue.

Not to mention the question raised about animal welfare. How is it okay to kill hundreds of innocent dogs?

People bred these dogs to look a certain way. People own these dogs and fail to understand them or meet their needs. People have zero responsibility for the situations they created and put these dogs into.

Maybe blame people, not the innocent dogs that did not ask to be born.

04/07/2024

❌You need to show your dog you is the boss❌

This has been a massive topic of discussion over the years, with many still believing it is true.

Dominance theory was established based on a study carried out in the 1930s by researchers who observed a pack of unrelated wolves in a zoo. The dynamic of the group was based on competition with an "alpha pair", constantly defending their position.

The issue with this study...

It is based on a pack of unrelated wolves in captivity.

In the wild, the "alpha pair" are the breeding animals, aka the parents of the pack. Simply put, "alpha" means parent.

The original study was disproven in the 2000s, after years of study and observation of the natural behaviour of packs of wolves in the wild. Dominance contests were extremely rare.

How does this apply to humans and dogs?

The human and pet dog relationship is completely different to that of a pack of wolves. We are 2 very different species, therefore, this study should never have been applied to dog training in the first place.

The moral of this rant...

🐾 dominance is 💩
🐾 intimidation is 💩
🐾 force is 💩
🐾 kindness is 🔑
🐾 understanding is 🔑
🐾 trust is 🔑

If you are unsure how to train your dog without using dominance, intimidation or force, slide into my DMs 😊

Please share for the people in the back!

19/06/2024

✨️Competition Time✨️

We are running a 30 Day Training Challenge online for 9 lucky dog + handler teams🤩 (3 per platform: Instagram, Facebook and TikTok)

The challenge will combine gaining knowledge and practical skills with something new each day. It will be tailored for 3 different struggles:

🐾 Loose Lead Walking
🐾 Recall
🐾 Jumping Up

Please note, this competition is open worldwide, however, a strong level of English will be required.

It is games based training using positive, force and fear free methods. No aversive tools are allowed.

How do you enter?

✅️ Follow us Harley's K9s
✅️ Comment why you would like to join the challenge
✅️ Tag a friend
✅️ Share to your story and be sure to tag us

***you can enter on all 3 platforms***

The winners will be announced on Friday, 28th of June at 8pm.

I will DM each winner for an email address.

The challenge starts Monday, 1st of July. It is online, so you can catch up if you miss a day😊

This competition is not affiliated with Meta.

27/05/2024

It's amazing how one dog can change your life in such a big way🥰

I started Canicross a year ago as something fun to do with Harley. I would never have imagined myself being a runner or doing anything more than a 5k race.

Now I've completed my first half marathon🥳🥳

Part of the run was through The Burren and the trails were absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could've had Harley there with me. I know he would've loved the trails and would've been a help getting me uphill😅

Anywho, we better get back to 5k training before the next Canicross season starts😁

21/05/2024

❌You can't teach an old dog new tricks❌

Time and time again I hear owners say it's too late to train their dog.

I'm here to tell you, you couldn't be more wrong. Every dog has the capacity to learn, regardless of age.

You may need to adjust what and how you teach and be more patient but there is no reason your 12 year old dog can't learn something new.

16/05/2024

Reminder to mind your dogs in this heat😎

Some dogs are more at risk than others so be mindful of your dogs breed, age, weight, coat type and colour.

If your dog is outside, make sure they have appropriate shelter, at all times of the day (the sun likes to move) and access to fresh drinking water. Better still, bring them inside.

Walks should be early in the morning or late in the evening. Slow, sniffy walks are best so your dog doesn't over exert themselves. Avoid playing fast games like fetch or anything with too much running.

Please do NOT walk your dog in the middle of the day, even in shaded areas.

Prevention is better than cure! Avoid over heating rather than trying to fix it after.

If you have any other tips, share them in the comments😆

14/05/2024

What is your favourite thing to do with your dog?

Let me know in the comments⬇️

I love doing loads of stuff with Harley but my number one thing is a solo walk somewhere nice and an icecream after🥰

I swear he was happy, just trying super hard to control himself😅

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13/05/2024

❗New Ban❗

Ireland is introducing a ban on the use of remotely-operated electronic shock collars.

Owners that already use these collars will need to register within 3 months to continue using them. If you do not already use them, you will not be allowed to start.

The ban does not include anti-bark collars or boundary fencing.

Deaf dogs are exempt from the ban.

In my opinion...

Ireland is miles behind other countries when it comes to animal welfare. This is definitely a positive move and a step in the right direction for our precious fur babies🙌

For anyone that doesn't know me, as a dog trainer, welfare is my top priority. My training is built around positive reinforcement, force free and fear free methods. Always working with the individual dog and taking it at their pace.

I strongly disagree with the use of such tools and welcome the ban on shock collars. I only wish it did not have exceptions but it is progress all the same.

I often work with owners that have been given tools by other trainers, to control their dogs behaviour. Sadly, these tools often do more harm than good.

They can cause:
🐾 increased stress
🐾 damaged relationship
🐾 owner guilt
🐾 shut-down behaviour
🐾 negative associations to unintended distractions
🐾 further behavioural issues in future

When you consider the 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare, all animals should have the "freedom to express normal behaviour" and "freedom from fear and distress".

Can you honestly say that these tools allow our dogs these freedoms?

This is a controversial topic which I honestly find ridiculous and I don't engage in such debates on social media because it is a waste of time.

If we can train a horse that weighs 500kg without using tools, then I think we can do the same for our dogs regardless of size, breed, drive or whatever else you want to argue about.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this ban. Drop a comment below⬇

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If you don't agree, please be respectful🙏

09/05/2024

Here are some useful tips for feeding your fur babies😄

🐾 Your dog will have a set amount of food each day. If they get extra treats for training, maybe some scraps from the dinner table or a chew before bed, reduce their daily food to avoid overfeeding them.

🐾 Use your dog's daily food for training and enrichment. Dogs naturally prefer to work for their food, it is more mentally stimulating and it can help towards building a strong relationship. A lot of dogs can seem like fussy eaters when they have access to a bowl of food all day. Make it more engaging and they may just surprise you.

🐾 Feed your dog in a quiet area, whether it is training, enrichment activities or a bowl. Your dog should feel safe and undisturbed when eating. Allow them to enjoy their meals.

🐾 A lot of dog owners will feed twice a day, at the same times each day. Contrary to popular belief, this routine is not always a good thing. Dogs that have set feeding times are less flexible when there is a break in routine and a change in meal times. This can be frustrating and even stressful for them.

🐾 Adjust your dog's daily food intake based on their activity levels. If you and your dog are super active and enjoy long walks no matter the weather, then great feed away. If your dog's activity levels decrease during the winter, their food should also be decreased. If you do dog sports and your dog is very active, you may need to increase their food intake. Be honest about their activity level and avoid overfeeding.

If you found these tips helpful, share with a friend 😄

30/04/2024

Sadly, socialisation is often misunderstood by dog owners...

The common understanding of socialisation is letting your pup/dog play with as many other dogs as possible so they are comfortable and confident around other dogs.

This is NOT true!!!

Dogs do not like every single dog they meet just like people don't like every single person they meet.

I don't know about you, but I don't feel the need to interact with every stranger I meet when I go for walks. I certainly don't expect my dog to either.

This is a common misconception which can actually cause reactivity rather than prevent it.

So, what is socialisation?

The process of preparing your dog to be comfortable living within human society.

This is done by exposing your dog (at a distance) to a variety of stimuli in a stress free and positive way. There should be zero pressure on your dog to interact with people, dogs or other stimuli.

If you let your dog interact with every dog you meet, you are setting them up for failure because the fact is, you do not know the majority of these dogs. You do not know their temperament, play style, history with other dogs, etc. Therefore, you cannot guarantee a positive experience.

Instead...

Reward your dog at a distance, when you see other dogs, people and other stimuli. Teach your dog that distractions will always be there but they are nothing to worry about. Engaging with you, the handler, gets rewarded so we don't need to interact with the distraction (within reason, let your dog be a dog).

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below ⬇

19/04/2024

🥳7 years of Sir Harls Barksley🥳

The handsomest, sweetest, goofiest, cuddle bug❤️

We have done so much together! He will always try his very best for me and I wouldn't change him for the world.

There's no better connection than your soul dog🥰

Happy Birthday baby boy🥳🥳🥳

🎉

16/04/2024

Do you walk your dog on a collar or harness?

Maybe you use both or switch between them depending where you are walking that day.

Which do you prefer and why?

⬇️⬇️⬇️Let me know in the comments⬇️⬇️⬇️

11/04/2024

❌ A harness will make pulling worse ❌

This is simply incorrect.

Here is why...

Dogs naturally walk faster than we do, therefore, it makes sense that they pull ahead.

They do not come programmed to walk on a lead so it is up to you, as the owner, to teach them how to walk on lead.

If a dog has not been taught to walk properly on a lead, it doesn't matter what equipment you use, they will continue to pull.

PERIOD

Some equipment will help manage the pulling but won't correct it.

There is no quick fix.

With appropriate training, your dog will learn loose lead skills and you will be able to walk them on whatever equipment you like.

31/03/2024

Happy Easter!

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend😄

Remember to be careful with chocolate eggs around your doggies!

🐣

30/03/2024

❗️GALWAY DOG OWNERS❗️

New Service - Walk & Train

Is your dog...
🐾 pulling on lead
🐾 reactive
🐾 overstimulated in outdoor environments
🐾 lacking engagement
🐾 ignoring recall
🐾 unsuitable for daycare

Do you...
🐾 lack the time
🐾 struggle with training
🐾 need help/advice

Then this service is for you😄

I will work with your dog for up to 1 hour. This may include indoor/outdoor training, enrichment, engagement walks, sniffy walks, or whatever your dog needs.

Available to dog owners in East Galway (Doughiska and surrounding areas).

If you are interested in this service, lets arrange a Meet & Greet to make introductions and chat about your dog's struggles and their needs.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or send me a private message😄

27/03/2024

Trainer recommended dog walking tools...

🐾 Correct Lead

How well does your dog walk on lead and where are you taking them?

Use a standard lead if your dog walks well on lead. Use a training lead if you need extra control. Use a longline if you are going to an open space and want to give more freedom.

Don't use a retractable/flexi lead if your dog is not well trained on lead. They are dangerous in the wrong hands.

🐾 Well Fitted Harness or Collar

If your dog pulls, use a harness for their own safety and comfort. A Y shaped harness will be comfortable and won't impede natural movement. A front clip will help give you more control, especially when paired with a training lead.

Only walk your dog on a collar if they are calm in the environment. If they are likely to pull, they will hurt themselves.

🐾 Treats

You can use your dog's daily food or treats for extra value. If you have food with you, you can reward good behaviour, different distractions and engage with your dog.

🐾 Toys

If you have a toy with you, you are always prepared to reward your dog. If there are more challenging distractions, you want to work on recall or just to have fun with your dog.

🐾 Attention

Put your phone away!

Interact with your dog. A walk should not be a chore. It should be a nice activity that you enjoy with your dog. Build your relationship, play with them, do some training. Engage with your dog and have fun.

Is there anything else you take on your walks? Let me know in the comments below😄

20/02/2024

✨️Boundaries✨️

One of the best things you can teach your dog...

Stay in this space until released👌

Once they understand this concept, a boundary can be absolutely anything😌

Position and movement do not matter once they hold the boundary.

Helps keep them safe and under control in a variety of environments and situations😊

Swipe ➡️ and guess which boundary is Harley's favourite👀😂

17/02/2024

I love my job🥰

I had the pleasure of working with a 13 week old Bernese today😍 swipe right to see the floof that is Fenian➡️ I was a bit slow for him so we got some blur🤦‍♀️

His pawrents were very proactive, did their homework and booked training before they collected him. Being prepared makes a massive difference and he is off to a great start in his new home!

They haven't raised a puppy before so wanted help from day 1 to set him up for success and avoid problem behaviours.

His big (not for long🙈) sister Cleo will keep him in line🥰

10/01/2024

❗️WE ARE BACK❗️

After spending Christmas with family and spending New Year with covid, we have been very quiet on socials

Happy to announce our return to the land of the living😂

Looking forward to 2024 for Harley's K9s 😁✨️

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas🎄

What a crazy year!

Thank you all so much for your support. I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing dogs and people and making friends along the way🥰

I'll be taking a break from socials for a few days. See ye in the New Year😁🥳

09/12/2023

🎄Day 9🎄

Small business appreciation🥰

In the run up to Christmas, if you have a dog to spoil or a dog crazy friend to buy for, these are some of my favourite businesses.

We use their products and services all the time, and I can highly recommend them all😁

Remember, I have discount codes available for some of these businesses. Just follow the link in my bio😊

08/12/2023

🎄Day 8🎄
Avoid a vet visit over Christmas by avoiding these toxic foods...

🐾 Chocolate is an obvious one but it can be in things we don't think of and our dogs noses may sniff them out

🐾 Raisins are included in so many Christmas desserts so be careful when prepping, serving and eating

🐾 Sugar/Xylitol is a common one to avoid on a daily basis especially when you use PB. Xylitol can also be listed as birch sugar so be careful and check ingredients

🐾 Alcohol (my personal favourite😂) should be kept out of reach, any spills cleaned immediately and be careful with any foods that have been prepped with alcohol.

🐾 Cooked bones can be so dangerous, especially poultry bones. They are brittle and can splinter easily causing issues like gut irritation, obstruction and even pe*******on. Raw is absolutely fine. Harley enjoys the turkey neck raw every year😄

🐾 The Allium Family of plants which includes onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives should also be avoided. Again we use these as ingredients so be very careful with cooked leftovers.

Management in the kitchen is super important in the run up to and during the Christmas period. Teach appropriate boundaries by rewarding your dog in their bed, away from the kitchen counter. This will also keep them out of your way.

If you think of other toxic foods, add a comment below🙏

05/12/2023

Advent Calendar - Day 5

Downtime is important...

Dogs are not robots. They need chill time, especially if they are anxious, reactive or easily excitable.

Christmas is a very busy period for everyone. Please do not feel like you need to include your dogs in EVERYTHING

At times, they will be better off left at home, in a crate or in a spare room with some enrichment😌

03/12/2023

🎄Day 3🎄

Management is key where training is lacking✨

If your dog does not have the skills to cope in a certain situation, manage the situation to set your dog up for success and prevent rehearsal of unwanted behaviour.

If you have visitors calling to your house over Christmas and your dog gets over-excited or anxious, try implementing a management strategy to prevent behaviours like running to and barking at the door, jumping up and even headbutting guests IYKYK😅

Some management strategies:
🐾 keep your dog on lead
🐾 use a crate
🐾 keep them in a separate room
🐾 use baby gates or a pen

Management is not permanent but it is useful while you work on training😄

30/11/2023

❗NOW AVAILABLE❗

If you have a dog lover in your life, get them the gift of games based training🎁

Vouchers are now available for a 1 hour session. Sessions can be done in person or virtually.

DM to purchase a voucher before Christmas😊🎉

21/11/2023

❗BLACK FRIDAY SALE❗

Our first ever sale is going live this weekend for Black Friday🎉🎉

Sale Details...
🐾 Discount available on training packages only
🐾 24% off any package for the first 24 hours only
(8AM Friday Nov 24th until 8AM Saturday Nov 25th)
🐾 12% off any package thereafter
🐾 Sale ends at 8PM Sunday Nov 26th
🐾 Packages can be done in person or virtually
🐾 A travel fee may apply for in person sessions at an additional cost
🐾 Sale will be capped at a max of 12 new clients
🐾 DM to book

If you have any questions, leave a comment below😁

18/11/2023

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Do you struggle with loose lead, off lead freedom or recall??? Then, you need to know about... ✨️PROXIMITY ZONES✨️ Where your dog gets rewarded has a massive influence on where they want to hang out🤷‍♀️ The full video will be available on my YouTube channel tomorrow evening at 6pm If you want to know more, check it out🤩 #dogtrainer #proximity #recall #offleadfreedom #looseleadwalking

Punishment as a scientific definition means "reducing the likelihood of a behaviour" Punishment is not a synonym for aversive tools or training methods. Yes, some forms of punishment involve the use of aversives. However, effective management strategies, like longlines or crates, are also a form of punishment. Punishment is not always bad. It is often misunderstood because it is explained incorrectly. #dogtrainer #sciencebasedlearning #learningtheory #punishment #reinforcement #goodvsbad #dogtrainingmethods #forceandfearfree

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✨️DMT✨️ Distraction Mark Treat In the presence of a distraction... Use a calm marker Feed your dog😊 This time, there was a dog on the field, 2 dogs came in from the estate and an off lead dog ran into view from beside/behind where we were sitting. There was never any tension on the lead. I never tried to distract him. He is fully aware of every distraction and doesn't feel the need to react. It is important for your dog to learn to be neutral to various distractions in different environments. Always start with quieter environments and build it up slowly. Make sure your dog is comfortable at a distance. Set them up for success and let the rewards flow😁 #dogtrainer #dogtraining #noreaction #dogreactive #calmnesstraining

✨️Trainer Tip✨️ The best thing you can do for your reactive dog... Let them see the distraction and choose to disengage themselves. Distance is key to their success🙌 Mark the behaviour when they look away and reward CALMLY If you can, pair it with a little scatter feed to encourage calm behaviour after seeing the distraction. Harley can handle a much shorter distance to dogs now but it is always good to keep topping up calmness and confidence in the presence of distractions🤩 The best reaction is no reaction🔥 #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #reactivedogs #dogreactive #reactivedogtraining #calmnessiskey #distancetraining #noreactionisthebestreaction

Welcome to Harley's K9s👋 Who am I? What is Games Based Training? Find out here😊 #dogtrainer #dogtraining #gamesbasedtrainer #positivereinforcement #forceandfearfree #learningisfun #relationshipiskey

✨️Trick Training✨️ So many benefits for all dogs, especially the oldies. Watch Belle do some age appropriate tricks🤩 she is 12 years young!!! #tricktraining #trickdog #trickdogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #goldenoldie #canteachanolddognewtricks

This time last year, i struggled to run 5 mins🙈 I never thought I'd be a runner, but finding canicross changed everything. The sport is so inclusive, a lot of fun and great exercise for both dogs and humans. I'm doing the Burren Half Marathon on the 25th of May🤯 a sentence I never thought I'd say😅 I'm also doing a fundraiser for Clare Animal Welfare so if you can donate, please do🙏 every little helps! The fundraiser is on Facebook. You can find the link in my bio😊 I'm doing it for the dogs❤️ #canicross #runwithyourdog #canicrossireland #officiallyarunner #doingitforthedogs

Is your dog ready for off lead freedom? 1. Does your dog feck off when you unclip the lead? ✅️ Yes They are not ready for off lead freedom. 2. Does your dog run over to every stranger or every dog they see? ✅️ Yes They are not ready for off lead freedom. 3. Does your dog come back when called despite distractions? ❌️ No They are not ready for off lead freedom. We meet so many dogs on our walks that should not be off lead. They can be such a nuisance to other dogs and people within the community. Please be responsible! If your dog can not remain under effective control when off lead, keep them on lead. If you need help with off lead training, drop me a message😊

🥳World Play Day🥳 If you haven't already, go play with your dog! This is the Win Win Game. Play tug, let your dog win the toy and encourage them to bring it back to you to continue playing. This was recorded last Christmas, I don't have my tree up just yet😅 Have fun! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #worldplayday #playwithyourdog #havefun #winwinwin #playtogether

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Do you struggle with a multidog household? Here's a simple game to help teach your dogs to take turns🤩 Call your dogs, one at a time. Use their name as a release cue and feed away from the bed. Reward your other dog for staying in bed. Swap between dogs and do a few repetitions. Share to help friends or family with multidog households😁 #dogtrainer #dogtraining #multidoghousehold #gamesbaseddogtraining #positivereinforcement #releasecue #boundarygames #taketurns

Hold on... Harley was ready to run yesterday😂 This was the very start of our run and I wish I was being recorded because there was definitely some Phoebe Buffet style running going on😅😅 Please excuse my French🙈 So grateful to @pawsitivefitnessireland for showing us the ropes and getting us kitted out in all our gear🤩 Hope we'll be ready to compete in October😁 #canicross #dogtrainer #dogsports #crosscountry #running #runwithyourdog #meetyourdogsneeds #havingfun

Birthday Boy🥳🥳 Letting Harley choose his birthday activities... Blue Outfit Collar - @krafty.k9_ Bandana - @adventuremuttwear Harness - @wildpiccolo He looked quite dashing if I may say so myself😌 Off to @petmania_ireland for some treatos😁 lovely staff also gave him treatos and birthday cuddles🥰 he did a very happy dance! Then to Salthill for some beach fun! Fetch and tuggie because he couldn't possibly pick one😂 we ran around like lunatics and I looked very crazy🙈😅 Final stop, @cococafesgalway for icecream... his absolute favourite treat😎 #birthdayboy #6 #6yearsold #birthdayfun #birthdaydayout #salthill #galway #beach #walkies #fetch #tuggie #treatos #happydance #blue #icecream #icecreamcone #bestboy #bestday #happy #tired #makingmemories

Enrichment🥳🥳 Some food stuffable toys prepped for a busy weekend😁 Kibble, steamed mackerel and yoghurt Kibble and PB I usually throw in whatever I have to hand. They love veggies like carrot, broccoli or courgette. Use what your dog loves, doesn't need to be fancy😊 The clean up is Harley's favourite part🥰 #enrichment #canineenrichment #enrichmentfordogs #enrichmenttoys #foodstuffables #stuffables #dogfood #mentalstimulation #enrichmentprep #enrichyourdogslife #contrafreeloading #preparation #mealprep #weekend #busybusy

New Game! Nose Touch Fun, quick game to build confidence, reward proximity & focus and boost recall. We've had fun playing this again lately and building a sustained hand touch. Harley is doing super😁 #nosetouch #target #nosetarget #havefun #dogtraining #newgame #tuesday

New Game - Catch Me If You Can If your dog struggles with recall or forgets you exist in different environments, this game is great for getting their attention, making you more unpredictable and fun. Drop some food. Let them snuffle. Be patient. Don't call them. As soon as they look in your direction, leg it. Run around an object to make it more fun and prolong the chase. Once they catch up to you, lots and lots of reinforcement. Use a toy, food, a wrestle, cuddles or whatever else your dog enjoys. We love this one😁 Harley loves to chase so when it's between me and off leash dogs, this game helps me win😎

New Game - Crazy Lady Game I love this one🤣 Watch Harley's reaction when I say 'Hello'. Immediate arousal increase, on alert looking for someone. Dogs are clever and words like hello signal a guest/visitor. Does your dog react to people at the door? Maybe you got your friends to text rather than ring the doorbell but simply saying hi sets your dog off. Even answering the phone can trigger a reaction🙈 Same for Harley! So we randomly say hi, hello, morning, etc on our walks. I try to make it different each time, changing tone, add some hand gestures like a real crazy lady! Making these words a non event will decrease triggers when people come to visit😊 For real life results you have to be real crazy🤪

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