Helping people build a better relationship with their dog(s). Connie promotes Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) coaching and behavior work.
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RV Traveler - Currently in Alaska
Connie worked for Kentucky and Arizona Humane Societies and volunteered for retired Greyhounds. She obtained professional training through the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and was mentored by two Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists. Connie has lived with numerous pets throughout her lifetime to include dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, rodents, and birds.
We are still traveling in Alaska and Canada. We’ve gone on excursions not appropriate for Luna. Instead, Luna had her own fun at The Barking Lot Daycare in Anchorage and The Seward Dog Lodge. Both experiences went well , and she was very content at the end of the day. This is one of her “report cards” which came with photos of her day.
You’ve worked very hard and maybe spent money to achieve a well- mannered and sociable dog. Now you can relax and give yourself a treat for the grand achievement. You’re done.
Except you’re not. If you stop coaching, unwanted behaviors may return. Instead, continue to build upon your toolkit. No one thing works every time so it’s important to keep learning new methods and coaching your pup.
Dogs are intelligent animals and never stop learning. They are able to grasp commands, rules and certain modes of behaviour well into old age.
13 stops in 26 days is an Adventure!
Tasty treats can be a valuable coaching incentive, but don’t overdo it. Multiple methods should be incorporated in your toolkit to achieve the desired results.
Luna has mixed opions about the booties & is adjusting to wet, muddy, cold weather.
Luna makes friends wherever she goes. ❤️
We are traveling a lot so I’m not doing much dog coaching. But Luna wants to share some of her adventures here.
So cute!
Puppies explore their world by putting things in their mouths. In addition, puppies are teething until they’re about 6 months old, which usually causes them some discomfort. Chewing not only facilitates teething but also makes sore gums feel better. While it is perfectly normal for puppies to chew on furniture, shoes, and shrubbery, these behaviors can be a problem for you. Your puppy will not magically “outgrow” this behavior as he matures, but you can coach him to learn what objects are acceptable to chew and which are not.
Never discipline or punish your puppy after the fact. If you discover a chewed item even minutes later, you’re too late.
Provide your pup with many toy options and rotate the toys. Put out 3-4 toys for a few days, then pick those up and put out 3-4 different ones. Experiment with toy types and monitor him to make sure he doesn’t ingest pieces.
When adopting an unsocialized dog, she may be fearful and want to hide or be quick to bolt. She may eliminate inside the home, be unable to walk on a leash, and not be cuddly.
What not to do:
• Never force your new dog to spend time with her new family or new people.
• Never chase your dog.
• Never punish your new dog for house soiling or exhibiting fearful behavior like growling and shying away from you.
Instead, get down on her level, avoid direct eye contact, be low-key, avoid talking too much, and let her approach you when she’s ready. With time and patience, she’ll learn to trust you but may always have some elements of fear when faced with new people or situations.
Pauz4Petz does not endorse, recommend, or use prong, choke collars, or leash jerking. These tools are unnecessary in coaching for desired outcomes. They create conditions in the nervous system that counter the larger goal of building a dog’s trust, autonomy, confidence, and stability.
Pauz4Petz supports coaching methods based on choice and consent rather than coercion and domination. Reward-based techniques are rooted in established neuroscience, psychology, applied canine ethology, and behavior. These methods allow you to bridge the communication gap between you and your dog humanely and respectfully.
I'm an RV traveling dog coach and help people manage unwanted dog behaviors. I am in Yuma AZ until 3/10/24.
I do an in-person 30-minute assessment is at no charge unless your location is more than 10 miles from my location. (A travel fee may be charged.) The dog coaching fee varies depending on what you want, but generally starts at $45 per 45-minute session (for one dog) if within a 10-mile radius. Virtual coaching is available after an in-person assessment.
If your dog does this, it doesn’t have to be that way. Save your rotator cuff before it’s too late.
An entertaining meal 👍
Sadly some dogs only get car rides to the vet. If you're going on an errand, take your dog along. New experiences can help a dog feel more comfortable in different environments.
Retractable leashes are an especially bad idea for dogs that haven't been trained to walk politely on a regular leash.
1) Dogs can be injured (neck/trachea damage) or killed by cars while on this type of leash.
2) A retractable train dogs to pull because they learn that pulling extends the lead.
3) Retractable leashes allow dogs more freedom to pull at the end of them, which can look like aggression to another dog who may decide to "fight back."
4) Walkers can get painful rope burns when the leash get tangled.
5) The dog can dart and eat foreign objects before you have a chance to intercept them.
There are some situations when a retractable can be safe, but certainly not for a dog that isn’t fully trained.
Give your dog a bone - BEEF bone. When he’s bored with it, rehydrate it in meat scraps or broth and give your dog a bone again and again.
Urine marking is usually associated with relationship instability. Some dogs may mark when they feel anxious due to changes in their environment and/or routine. For example, moving, adding or losing family members, or unusual smells brought into the environment. Changes can cause anxiety leading to urine marking. If your dog is feeling anxious, consider talking to your veterinarian about medication to reduce anxiety while you work with a professional on behavior modification.
Interactive, distraction, chew, puzzle, and comfort toys, which type is right and safe for your dog?
Some behavior problems in dogs are the result of boredom or excess energy. Toys offer mental and physical stimulation and enrichment. Directing your dog’s energy into play with toys can prevent or help resolve problems such as digging and chewing on furniture, shoes or shrubbery.
Keep in mind that toy play should be supervised for safety.
There are many actions involved in coaching a dog (and you) to walk with a loose leash. Wouldn’t you like to be the envy of leash-pulling owners? Think how proud and relaxed you’ll feel when no matter where you are walking, your dog is loyally by your side. One action to try before coaching for loose-leash walking is a play date. Help your dog burn off some energy first.
Hide and seek is a great game to play with your dog. Not only is it fun for both of you, but it is great exercise and gives your pup mental stimulation. When you start, have some delicious treats ready for when your pup finds you. After he/she gets the hang of it, you can stop the treats because finding you will be reward enough.
Day 4 Luna & I were both a bit tired today. I’ve not slept entirely well due to some angst of what Luna may do or need with such a big change. Her last home was a five bedroom house with a backyard and a pool . We live in a large motorhome. She had 5 leashwalks, one unleashed walk/run, maintenance grooming, a car ride with my spouse, dog play with neighbor & a new chew bone. She sleeps solid through the night.
New dog Luna day 3 . Luna has walked miles and is learning loose leash is better than pulling. After testing her with other dogs, she went twice to the dog park where we learned she likes water, mud and being chased. She went to a lake, got a bath and was (mostly) combed out. She’s a tired, happy dog.
Yesterday my husband and I got a beautiful 2 year old dog, Luna. We are her third family. Sadly, it is not uncommon for a dog this age to be rehomed multiple times. It is a lot of work habituating, coaching and building trust. After our first full day getting to know each other, I’m TIRED! But I know the investment of time, patience and consistency will have great outcomes. A tired dog is a happy dog. ❤️
If you aren’t already teaching your dog words, try it. It’s easy and fun! Teaching your dog a vocabulary is simply using a word or words in the same context whenever you can. After a number of repetitions, your dog will make the association with the word and the activity. A dog can learn between 75 and 200 words.
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Walking on a leash does not allow a dog to fully be “dog” and certainly does not provide enough exercise. An under-exercised dog may develop behavioral and health problems and is less responsive to coaching. A happy, healthy, well-exercised pup is eager to please and more likely to listen.
An entertaining meal 👍
Give your dog a bone - BEEF bone. When he’s bored with it, rehydrate it in meat scraps or broth and give your dog a bone again and again.
There are many actions involved in coaching a dog (and you) to walk with a loose leash. Wouldn’t you like to be the envy of leash-pulling owners? Think how proud and relaxed you’ll feel when no matter where you are walking, your dog is loyally by your side. One action to try before coaching for loose-leash walking is a play date. Help your dog burn off some energy first.
New dog Luna day 3 . Luna has walked miles and is learning loose leash is better than pulling. After testing her with other dogs, she went twice to the dog park where we learned she likes water, mud and being chased. She went to a lake, got a bath and was (mostly) combed out. She’s a tired, happy dog.
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