FSJ Canine Behaviour

Happy Easter! Watching all these dogs enjoy a day to just be dogs and search for treats was amazing.

Our Ditch the Dish winner is Kim Minard!!! Thank you everyone who participated watch the page for more giveaway opportunities in April.

The last of our Halloween tricks for treats demos check under the bed (bow) Vixens cue for this is "booty" We also dropped the ball on "did you see a ghost" so it will be omitted from the bingo. If you do complete it I'll give you a bonus entry. Teaching Bow Step 1: Start with your dog standing and a treat lure in your hand. Step 2: Move the lure from your dog’s nose to the space between your dog’s legs and back toward their belly. As soon as your dog gets into the bow position mark and reward. Step 3: Continue several times with the lure. Ensuring you and Mark and reward the bow vs them going into a laydown. Add in cue of "Bow" or whatever you'd like. Step 4: Once your dog understands what you want and is doing it regularly for the treat lure, start using an empty hand and verbal cue.  Reward the dog with a treat after they complete the behavior. Step 5: Fade hand lure, and only use verbal Cue. Be sure to have your completed tricks in by Friday. See pinned post for contest rules #tricksfortreats #bow #fsjdogtraining #tricktraining #fsjcaninebehaviour

Up next on our Halloween Bingo is witchy wave and Grave Roller. Be sure to check out pinned post for contest details. Wave It is important that your dog is comfortable with the  sit cue prior to learning. It is also beneficial if they know a "shake" and or "Highfive" Step one A: If your dog doesn't know these cues, begin with raising the treat slightly over the head while in a sit and mark the second a paw lifts off the ground. Repeat several times. Step one B: Place your hand in front of your dog and ask for his paw. Mark the behavior with a 'yes!' And reward. Take a step back and put your hand towards him again. Reward him for any motion of his paw towards you, as long as his bottom stays on the ground. Repeat several times marking and rewarding when the paw lifts vs touching your hand. Step Two: Remove your hand. Begin to remove your hand quickly so your dog is swiping the air. Your dog should start to make the connection and swipe the air at the appearance of your hand. At this point, you can add in the 'wave ' verbal cue vs "paw" Step Three: Gradually change your hand signal from an outstretched hand to an actual wave. Now when you wave at your dog and ask him to 'wave ' he should pick up his paw and wave back at you. Roll over Step one: Cue your dog for a “down” position in front of you.Kneel down beside your dog and hold a small, yummy treat to the side of their head near their nose.Move your hand from their nose toward their shoulder, luring them to roll flat on their side. Mark and reward. Try this a few times, mark and reward each time they follow the treat and lie flat on their side with their head on the floor. Step two: Continue the movement of your hand, holding a treat from the side position continue moving it over the dogs head. This should cause them to roll onto their back. Continue the moving the treat hand so they roll onto the other side. Mark and reward. When they are consistently following the treat all the w

Our next trick is "fill the cauldron" we reached out to our good friends Alysha and Charlie for this demonstration as Charlie is a pro at this trick (and I haven't taught it to Vixen yet) How to train your dog to put toys away: Step one: “Take It” Command For “take it,” hold your dog’s favorite toy in your hand and move it around to excite them, Just before your dog grabs the toy out of your hand say “take it.” When he does, mark that behavior with a “good,” “yes” or click. Alternatively you can ask a "take it" while the toy in on the ground, mark and reward when they pick it up. “Drop It” Command To teach your dog “drop it,” they must be holding onto a toy. Have a treat your dog really likes in your hand and present it to the dog. Say “drop it” and, when they do, mark it and reward. If your dog is hesitant to drop his favorite toy, try using a higher value treat such as a piece of chicken,hot dog or cheese. (This cue can also be taught using two toys) Once your dog successfully takes the toy and drops it nine out of 10 times during practice, you can begin the next exercise. Put it in the Basket Lesson: Get a basket or box or anything that you’ll want your dog to put their toys in. Place the toy right next to the basket and sit beside the basket. Touch the toy and say “take it.” Then, hold a treat in your hand and lure the dog over to the basket. When the toy is over the basket, give the “drop it” cue. Remember to generously reward your dog when he drops the toy in the basket. Practice this consistently and then proceed to the next step by moving the toy away from the basket by a foot or two. Consistency is Key This is an exercise that requires a lot of practice and patience, but can also be alot of fun!! 🎥- Alysha and Charlie (dog) @outsidewithcharlie

Trick #3 for our Halloween challenge. Going Batty 🦇(3 spins in a row) To teach your dog to spin, you'll want to start with your dog in a standing position. If your dog doesn't know how to stand on command, it will be easier to learn that first or lure into a stand position. • 1. Hold a treat in front of your dog's nose. Slowly pull the treat toward the side of your dog's head and around their body towards their rump. • Keep pulling the treat in a circle all the way around your dog's body, so it will need to "spin" in order to follow the treat. • Once your dog has followed the treat in a complete circle, tell them "yes" or "good," or click your clicker. Then quickly give your dog the treat. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times. • Once your dog seems to understand the action, add the cue word "spin" before once again repeating steps 2 and 3. • Spend about five minutes, several times a day, practicing the spin. Your dog will be spinning in a complete circle before you know it. 📽️- Vixen #fsjtricksfortreats #fsjcaninebehaviour #spin #tricktraining #fsjdogtraining

#2 on our Halloween challenge "Who shot the Sherrif" (play dead) I have attached a video and a how to train. Play Dead : How to train Step One: Start in a Down Position: Cue your dog to lie down. (If your dog doesn't lie down on command yet, go back and master that before you begin training it to play dead.) • Offer a Treat: Hold a treat close to your dog's nose, and slowly pull it over to their side towards the hip. So they will have to roll onto their side to get it. • Reward: As soon as your dog is lying on its side, say "yes" or "good." Or, click your clicker. Then, give the dog a treat. Repeat these steps several times. • Add a Signal: After your dog completes the side down a few times, add a cue word and a hand signal. Most people choose to use the verbal command "bang" along with a hand signal command, holding their fingers to look like a gun pointing at the dog.Then offer the treat on the floor beside the dog. Step Two: Start in the down position and cue "bang" without the treat lure, mark and reward as soon as the dog offers the side position. Step Three: Cue "Bang" from a standing position. Mark and reward once in the side position. #tricksfortreats #fsjtricksfortreats #playdead #tricksfordogs #learningisfun #fsjcaninebehaviour #fsjdogtraining

#1 on our Halloween challenge "Zombie crawl" I have attached a video and a how to train. I will accept a lured crawl for the challenge. Teaching "Crawl" 1 Setting up To begin, place your dog in a ‘down’. 2 Lure forward Take a treat in your hand and place it in front of your dog’s nose. Entice your dog to move forward by slowly moving your treat hand forward in a low position.The moment they scoot forward slightly, treat and praise. Repeat several times. 3 Add lure distance Once your dog is moving forward, slowly start asking them to move forward with you, following the treat. This behavior takes a lot of core strength so your dog may only follow for short periods of time. Try going slowly, adding in distance in short bursts and rewarding. Repeat several times. 4 Add the command Once your dog is reliably crawling forward a short distance, start adding in the cue “Crawl” or feel free to come up with something memorable or funny for you and your dog. Say the cue while slowly moving away with the treat, luring your dog forward. Treat and praise after a short amount of time. 5 Start at a distance After you’ve practiced your dog following your hand and treat numerous times and have added the cue word, you’re ready to have your dog start crawling to you. Put your dog in a ‘down’ and then take several steps back. Give the verbal cue. If your dog doesn’t crawl several steps to you, go back a step and repeat a few more times. 6 Remove the lure Next, remove the food lure from your hand and give the ‘crawl’ cue on its own. If you’ve repeated the previous step several times, your dog should start crawling towards you. If not, slow down and back up a training a step or two to reinforce the behavior. 7 Practice, practice, practice Practice the 'crawl' cue at numerous distances and in different settings. Remember that this trick is physically taxing on your dog. Keep training sessions brief and fun for maximum response.

Puppy Basics Registration I have two spots available for the next Puppy Basics course Details: Age Range: 10-16 weeks at time of sign up. * Must have first vaccines and stay up to date During class Dates: Aug.16,23,30 Sept.6 (Wednesday evening) Time: 5:45-6:30pm Location: FSJ Canine Behaviour training facility. (address available upon sign up) Cost: $100+GST ($105) Class Details: Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement based training methods and how to incorporate play into learning. Introduction to basic cues such as ; Sit,laydown, stand,Touch, look and recall. We also cover confidence building exercises as well as exposure to novel stimuli. Each puppy will also receive a Socialization check list to complete during class and at home. Email [email protected] to sign up today!