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31/07/2023

Well behaved pups look different for everyone, and that's ok!

Some would look at my dogs on the couch and shake their heads. I take pictures because it's cute 😘

Having a well behaved pup is all about having a set of rules and expectations that work best for YOU and YOUR PUP.

It's about teaching your pup what you expect from them, and giving them the space to learn that in a positive way.

Never judge your dog based on others, figure out what a well behaved pup means to YOU, and then build from there.

What does a well behaved pup look like for you?

27/07/2023

🐾 TRAINING TIP 🐾

Make training fun!

Make sure training is fun for everyone involved (especially your pup)

The more fun it is, the more they will want to do it, the more they will learn!

A lot of good manners can be taught through simple fun games! 😊

And the best part is you can teach a LOT through a quick 5 minute game that will leave both you and your pup happy and wanting more.

Not sure where to start or what games to play with your pup?

I have something exciting coming soon that will help you figure out just that!

Send me a DM saying GAMES and I'll make sure you're the first know more info as it comes out!

25/07/2023

I believe that every dog deserves a chance to show what they are capable of.

Most "misbehaving" dogs are really just dogs that are acting in the only way they know how, and have never been properly taught the "rules" of how they are expected to behave.

They have no idea why they are being yelled at, and even less of an idea of what they should be doing instead.

As dog owners it is our job to decide what behaviour we want to see from our pups, and then work with them to teach them HOW to do the things that we WANT them to do.

Not to punish the undesirable behaviour, and leaving the dog with no clear idea of what they should be doing instead.

Take the time to show your dog what you DO want, and watch the other behaviour start to disappear.

So, let me ask you this, what is one behaviour your pup has that you don't love, and what is something you can teach them to do -instead-!?

24/07/2023

Meet Loki 🐾

We've finally come up with a name for our new little pack member.

Naming is always so difficult for me 😅 It's something that I'm going to be saying for the next 12+ years.

My husband came up with this one, because we are big marvel fans, and also because this little guy is already proving to be a mischievous little brother.

Hoping naming him after the god of mischief isn't going to come back a bite me 😅

How did you come up with the name for your pup?

21/07/2023

Looking for name ideas!

We've been bouncing some names around and have a couple that might work but I thought I'd reach out and ask here to see if there are any good name ideas I've missed.

Drop your suggestions 👇 and lets stop calling this handsome dude "puppy" 😅

13/07/2023

When we get a dog we are making a commitment to care for them for their entire lives.

While the time they bless us with may seem short on our end, to them it's all they know.

We owe it to these amazing creatures to ensure that we give them the best lives possible.

Including them as much as we can, doing activities with them that they love, and giving them just as much love and companionship that they give us. (or at least we can try 💕🐾)

For my dogs personally that means playing agility in the yard, going for long walks where they can sniff as much as the want, going camping, and lots of enrichment and games to help engage their brain and make life fun.

What are some of your favourite ways to spend time with your pup and things you truly enjoy together? Share with us below 👇

06/07/2023

Do you feel like your stuck with your pup's behaviour?

Like what you are doing just doesn't seem to be working? Maybe you're following the advice of a friend or trainer, or doing exactly what worked so well with your last dog, but it's just not getting you the results you hoped.

Well what if I told you that there is more than one style of training, and that the one you might be using might not be the right fit for your dog, or the behaviour you are trying to tackle?

In this episode you'll hear:

◾The 3 different types of training that you will often encounter

◾How to recognize which one you have been using, and if it might not be the right fit for your dog

◾Which of the 3 training styles I love and WHY!

PLUS I drop some exciting details on an upcoming project!

Listen now! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pupsthatplay/episodes/16-When-Training-Isnt-Working-e26k402

05/07/2023

Did you know there are 3 main types of rewards we can use when training our dogs?

What are you dogs high value rewards and which categories to they fit into? Let us know below!

Want to learn even more about how to identify and use your dog's specific high value rewards? Check out episode #3 of the Pups That Play podcast!

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uFjAbZufcBb

04/07/2023

Your dog doesn't need a professional trainer: it needs you!

I know that sounds counter-intuitive, because I'm a dog trainer 😉 but hear me out!

You're with your dog every day. You know what results you want to get, and your dog is going to learn from your actions, whether you are actively training them or not.

One of my mentors once said...

"Learning is happening all of the time, you might as well be a part of it".

And it's been proven time and again that the most effective training happens in little moments throughout our day, NOT during an hour long class once a week.

You are your dog's best trainer.

All you need is some basic knowledge, like:

◾The different way dogs learn

◾How to communicate clearly with your dog

◾How to personalize training to your specific dog

(Psst! These are all covered in my Foundations course!)

You don't need a professional trainer to teach your dog - you need a professional trainer to teach YOU.

You got the rest!

DM me or drop a "foundations" down below to see if this online course is a good fit for you!

23/06/2023

Always dreamed of going for off leash adventures with your pup?

Wanting to have them follow you around your property with no fear of them taking off?

Have amazing on leash skills but the second that leash comes off it's like their brain shuts off and they no longer listen?

Going from ON leash to OFF leash can seem like a really intimidating jump, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode you'll hear:

◼️Why going from on leash to off leash can be so difficult for our pups
◼️The exact 10 step process to get you and your pup to off leash freedom!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pupsthatplay

20/06/2023

You're in this for the long haul. Most people agree that when you get a dog you are signing up for a 10+ year (hopefully much longer) commitment to care for that animal.

Well guess what, training is part of that care. And it's YOUR responsibility as an owner.

Training isn't a one-and-done kind of deal. You don't do 6 weeks of puppy classes and go "perfect, he's trained. That's done".

Learning is happening every single day with our dogs. Either the behaviours we want are getting better, or they are slowly slipping if they aren't being practiced and reinforced.

When that happens, those undesirable behaviours start to come up, seemingly out of nowhere.

Once your dog has that initial learning, keeping up with it isn't hard ... but it should be done!

My sheltie (pictured above) lived to 14 years old. And rarely a day went by that we didn't do some sort of training top up.

Luckily training through games makes it fun and quick!

So take a moment and think about your dog. Have you topped up their learning lately? Have you reinforced a behaviour that they haven't done in a while?

Can they still do it if you ask?

Work fun little training sessions into your everyday life with your pup! Not only will it keep their manners strong, but it will also deepen the bond you both have.

Share below your favourite way to top up your dogs learning👇

16/06/2023

You'll often hear that dogs thrive off of routine. And a lot of people want to know the perfect routine for their dogs.

But there is something that can also go hand in hand with routine and our dogs .... STRESS!

In this episode you'll hear:

◼️How having a consistent routine can lead your dog to stress
◼️Why ditching the routine is beneficial for your pup
◼️Tips on how to help your pup break out of routine

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pupsthatplay

15/06/2023

What if I told you that the quality of our dogs lives is directly related to how well behaved they are?

Why do manners matter, as long as they can function well enough at home?

I don't know about you, but my dogs are part of my family. When I plan camping trips, vacations, outings, ect. they are often included in the plans.

It's a little harder with 2, but when it was just my sheltie Zeppelin, he went EVERYWHERE with us.

That small pup went with me to every single province in Canada (and some states). We went on more adventures and made amazing memories together.

But this isn't always the case... I've seen the other side.

When we have a dog who isn't that well behaved, who doesn't adapt well to new places and new situations, who gets too excited, too overwhelmed, too fearful, we end up with a dog who gets left behind a lot.

Not taking your dog everywhere with you is ok, but when you WANT to take them out, WANT to take them camping, or hiking, or to the park, or to a local patio for lunch, but just can't because they don't have the behaviour to allow it... it becomes stressful.

You get stressed out if you try to take them for fear of what they will do or how they will act. They feed off your fear and end up barking, or lunging, or running off. Jumping up on someone or pacing constantly instead of laying quietly at your feet.

You're stressed and embarrassed, so next time your pup is left at home.

They get to do less with you, experience less, and in worst case scenarios, they are left alone more and more, with less and less to do.

Not much of a life, is it?

Certainly not the one you wanted when you got your pup, right?

This is why building basic manners is so important!

Giving them the skills they need to behave in all sorts of situations opens up all sorts of opportunities to include our dogs in our lives.

So think about it. Are there times you would love to take your pup somewhere, or include them, but the idea of it right now just stresses you out? Share with me below.

And if so, it's time to think about the manners you can teach them now, to make that thing possible in the future ❤

09/06/2023

Distractions are EVERYWHERE in our dogs lives.

They're the other dog that they bark and lunge at on leash. The kid riding by on the bike. The squirrel they want to chase, the dog they want to play with. Often those distractions turn our dog into an over excited or over reactive mess that no longer listens.

So what are we supposed to do? How do we show them that all those distractions are really none of their business?

In this episode you'll hear:

◼️The #1 way to teach your dog to start ignoring those distractions
◼️The exact 3 step process to marking distractions
◼️The 5 levels of working through distractions with your dog

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pupsthatplay

01/06/2023

Did you know we had a podcast?

Brand new episode out now, diving into all things crate training. Check it out today wherever you listen to your podcasts.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pupsthatplay

18/01/2023

So many people misunderstand what proper puppy socialization is.

It's so important to get out there with your pup yes, but in a safe and controlled manner, where their focus is on you and you can build trust and confidence together.

09/09/2022

This!

So important to understand, especially with our more high energy dogs.

The more physical exercise they get to try and "tired them out", the more stamina they build up, the longer it actually takes to tired them out.

Balance is key!

11/08/2022

There are SO many things going on when it comes to how your dog acts/reacts.

Next time your dog "misbehaves" take a look at the list on the right and figure which one(s) might be at play and how you can shift things to HELP your dog actually understand what they should be doing instead.

Which do you think are St play with your pup?

03/06/2022

We are big fans of scatter feeding!

This graphic sums up why really nicely.

Do you scatter feed your pup?

12/05/2022

Happy Thursday!

Let's see some pups who love love the bath! 👇

04/05/2022

Today we want to celebrate our latest Foundations graduates, Theodore and his owner Holly.

Watching these two work and grow together over the 6 week course was truly a joy.

Here's what Holly had to say...

"Theodore and I would of never completed this course without your professional guidance.
You were always there for us .
Theodore and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts ♥️"

Congrats to you both!! 😁

21/04/2022

This is really important info I just had to share.

Proper socialization is not what most people think it is, and it is incredibly important.

What is your favourite way to work on socialization with your pup?

23/03/2022

Here's a quick tip for working on unwanted behaviours. ⁣⁣
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1. Next time your pup misbehaves, write the behaviour on a list. ⁣⁣
2. Keep the list handy for future training sessions.⁣⁣
3. Work through the behaviours on the list. ⁣⁣
4. When new behaviours come up that you haven't trained for, add them on the list!⁣⁣
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If your pup is still having trouble with basic commands, then my 6-Week Online Foundations Course is your next step.⁣⁣
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Tap the link below to learn how you can train your new pup, rescue pup, or adult pup through online lessons & fun games.

www.prairiepups.com

21/03/2022

Do you ever feel like you just aren't getting anywhere with your pups training?

Ever feel like they are gaining momentum one day, and the next they are completely back to square one?

Join me this Thursday for a FREE live training.this I'm going to talk about our dogs and rehearsal of behaviour.

We will dive into the concept of how "dogs will do what they have always done", and how behaviours are self-rewarding, and what we can do to prevent rehearsal so our pups can truly learn the new skills we are teaching them.

Join my exclusive FB community (it's free!) so that you can watch live or catch the replay!

www.facebook.com/groups/pawsitivepup

14/03/2022

Want in a on a little secret?

The ONE thing I tell EVERY SINGLE one of my clients to do, no matter if they come for basic manners training, or more specific behaviour concerns? The ONE thing that will truly help shift your pups behaviour in the way that you want?⁣
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In the LIVE training, I will go over the concept of Ditch The Bowl, what exactly so I mean by this, exactly how to do it, and WHY it is such a powerful tool when it comes to training, or your pups behaviour in general.

Join my exclusive FB community (it's free!) so that you can watch live or catch the replay!

www.facebook.com/groups/pawsitivepup

09/03/2022

When you think about doing a training session with your pup, what comes to mind?⁣⁣
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For me, pre-kids, it meant 30 min - 1 hr long lessons at a training facility. Doing group classes, obedience, agility, whatever we were signed up for at the time.⁣⁣
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But life looks a lot different now. With 2 young kids, 3 dogs, and all sorts of commitments to juggle, that kind of training plan is absolutely impossible.⁣⁣
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But does that mean I don't work with my dogs? No.⁣⁣
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Does that mean they don't get the training they need? Nope.⁣⁣
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Because one thing I've learned is that long sessions actually have a high chance on burning your pup out. There is a good chance that their ability to take in what they are learning by the end of a 30 min+ session is just used up.⁣⁣
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The only way I have been able to do any training with my pups over the last few years is honestly in tiny little sessions here and there, whenever I have a moment.⁣⁣
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Got dinner in the oven and have 5 minutes before starting the sides? Run through some commands.⁣⁣
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Kid in the bath and have a few moments before they need to get out? Restrained recalls in the hall.⁣⁣
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Kids finally asleep and no meetings book for the night? Run through a quick session with each pup.⁣⁣
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Honestly, no more than 5 minutes at a time, squeezed in here and there through the day.⁣⁣
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And the amazing thing, IT WORKS.⁣⁣
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The dogs never burn out because the session are quick a fun, always ending on a good note.⁣⁣
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They happen more often than once a week because they are split up all over the place (much more consistent learning)⁣⁣
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The dogs learn just as much (if not more) than they would when I was doing typical classes.⁣⁣
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So if you ever think your pup isn't well trained because you just don't have the time, you just can't make the commitment to consistent classes or working for 30 min+ each training session...⁣⁣
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There is another way!⁣⁣
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(Dare I say, a better way)⁣⁣
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Short, fun, 5 min or less sessions, squeezed in anywhere and everywhere throughout your day!⁣⁣
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Sound like this might work for you and your pup? Let me know below some 5 minute times your could find throughout your day to get in a quick training session! Let's brainstorm together 😊

08/03/2022

Have you ever felt like your pup would do anything you ask, only if you have a treat or their favourite toy in your hand??

Do you ever wish your pup would listen to you every time because they WANT to?

Believe it or not, this is actually possible, and the key to this kind of response four your pup is actually your RELATIONSHIP.⁣
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In this LIVE training I will go over how our relationship with our dogs directly influences their listening skills, as well as discuss the Relationship Bank Account, which is KEY when it comes to building they type of bond with you pup where they WANT to listen to you, every time.

Join my exclusive FB community (it's free!) so that you can watch live or catch the replay! 👇🏻

www.facebook.com/groups/pawsitivepup

28/02/2022

FREE LIVE TRAINING! 🐶

Have you ever just been relaxing when all of a sudden your dog comes over to you and starts to nudge your hand looking for attention? Or maybe they straight up start barking at you and won't stop until you get up and either feed them or get their toy?

Action prompting can come in all shapes and sizes, and is basically any behaviour your dog may do to get YOU to do something. And it can quickly become a problem if not addressed in the right way.

Join my exclusive FB community (it's free!) so that you can watch live or catch the replay! https://fb.me/e/3g6oizFTp

In this LIVE training I will go over what exactly action prompting can look like, WHY dogs do it, and, most importantly, HOW to properly tackle this behaviour before it gets worse.

www.facebook.com/groups/pawsitivepup

17/02/2022

What's a trick that your dog learned as a senior?

10/02/2022

You don't have to forgo training your pup because you don't have time. ⁣
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So many people reach out to me but worry they won't be able to make time to train their dog, due to...⁣
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-busy schedules⁣
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-kids & other family obligations⁣
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That's why online training is the perfect solution. ⁣
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My Foundations course contains pre-recorded lessons, which means learning takes place when YOU have the time.⁣
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And just because it's online doesn't mean you won't have support - you can still get 1:1 support from me!⁣
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The actual work with your dog happens every day in those in-between moments. It's easy to fit that in, and anyways -that's real life!

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We all have an idea of what we would like to look like when we get a dog. Whether that be an adventure partner to go hiking/camping with, a sport dog, or just a family pet who loves to snuggle up on the couch and watch Netflix. But what happens when that ideal vison just doesn't happen? Maybe our adventure dog is reactive or has zero recall. Or maybe our chill pup has endless amounts of energy and no off switch. What do we do? In this episode you'll hear: ◾How to understand what your vision for dog ownership is/was, even if you didn't know you had one ◾ Identifying why your vision might not be matching up with your dog owning reality ◾What you can do to help move towards that dream Head on over to out bio to listen now!

Never very far away 😅 Anyone else's dog seem to always be way thing them? #dogmom #doglover #alwayswatching #breeze #mixedbreed #anguillarescue #villagedog

Let play a game! I love this one because it's quick, simple and fun for both you and your pup. It's also great for dogs who shut down easily since there are no "rules" and they can't really make a mistake. Any engagement with you is good and being rewarded when in your "bubble" makes them want to spend more time there. It's one of my favourite games for loose leash walking. Have you played this one with your pup? Make sure to follow us @prairie_pups for more! #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #trainingtips #dogtraininggames #pupsthatplay #leashwalking

My dogs always seem to know when I'm feeling down and get extra snuggly. Honestly it's the greatest feeling. Seriously, we don't deserve these amazing animals. Is your pup a source of comfort when you need it?

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian followers! 🦃🍁 I love this holiday, good food with family and friends, and an amazing opportunity to truly stop and think of all that we can be thankful for. I am thankful for my family, my health, my dogs, and for all of the amazing people and dogs I have met since starting Prairie Pups. I have been blessed to be able to work with some amazing clients over the past year, and I am so excited for what the future holds for all of us. What are you thankful for this weekend? Let's celebrate together ✨

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