What would your dog do in this situation? 🤔 💭
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While on an outing for some Day Training with Ember, we ran into this nice man and his young pup! We were training *outside* of a local dog park when he approached.
Acknowledging how well-behaved and neutral Ember was, he stopped to ask how I got Ember to be so calm!
Now, there is a LOT of work that has been put in by Ember’s owners and myself to get her to be such a neutral, awesome dog. And there is a lot of nuance behind all things dog training.
However, I offered some simple tips to help guide this man and his pup in the right direction! The biggest tip? DO NOT enter the dog park!
Dog socialization does not mean direct interaction, despite popular belief. One of the greatest pieces of advice I can give to new dog owners is to avoid places like dog parks that have zero structure. Instead, focus on YOUR relationship with YOUR dog while still being exposed to the world, other dogs, etc!
And what began with his dog lunging and barking at Ember and I ended with his dog displaying more calm, neutral behaviors!
What do you think about this interaction? 🤔
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Say it with me: SMALL👏🏼 DOGS👏🏼 DESERVE👏🏼 TRAINING👏🏼 TOO 👏🏼
We’ve all heard of “small dog syndrome” which is essentially allowing small dogs to get away with behavioral issues. And it simply isn’t cute. If it were a big dog, that behavior would not be able to fly.
It’s also important to note that many of these small dogs that have “small dog syndrome” are insecure and therefore struggling. It’s unfair of us to allow and even encourage this behavior and unbalanced state of mind.
PLUS our dogs, big and small, want to work! Finding ways to stimulate your dog’s body AND brain 🧠 will prove invaluable to your dog’s health and happiness!
Let’s do better for our small dogs out there! 🐾
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Food for thought… 💭🤔
What do you think? 👇🏻
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What is one of the most important things I teach ALL my clients? 💭
Answer: How to read dog body language!
Dog’s are physical communicators. They whine, they bark, the lunge, they cower, they hackle their hairs, they pant, they wag their tail, they nip, they bite, the growl, they lick, and so much more.
If we, as humans and owners, cannot successfully read and understand our dogs’ body language, then we are setting ourselves and our dogs up for failure. Point blank period.
“It came out of nowhere” when referring to a dog bite is simply… wrong. Because the majority of the time, there were warning signs.
Do you feel as though you know dog body language? Comment below your thoughts! 💬
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Join me, Archie the Cavalier and his owner as we take on Home Depot for a Private Lesson! 💪🏼
Like all my clients, Archie and his owner began training in their home. Now that we have built a solid foundation of handler engagement and basic obedience skills, we are venturing out into public spaces in order to:
• Proof Archie’s skills through the 3 D’s of training
1. Distance
2. Duration
3. Distractions
• Ensure his owner feels confident handling him and navigating their surroundings successfully! 😊
They did AMAZING and got tons of compliments from strangers!
Also, would you believe me if I told you Archie is a reactive dog? He and his owner have tackled his reactivity beautifully and the reactions of drastically decreased, but it’s still a work in progress!
Comment below some dog-friendly public spaces that you enjoy taking your dog to! 💬👇🏻
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The dog in this video is clearly struggling and so is the vet staff. I don’t know about you, but I find it more sad than funny.
Crate training your dog is SO important for a plethora of reasons. A big reason is that they will inevitably be crated or kenneled when at the vet, boarding facilities, grooming facilities, etc. If they are not comfortable in a crate at home, you cannot expect them to be comfortable in a crate in a different environment that is already an overwhelming environment for that dog.
Set your dogs up for SUCCESS. CRATE train your dogs. TRAIN your dogs. LEAD your dogs and show them how to be comfortable and thrive in all kinds of situations!
Need help with crate training or with your dog in general? Message me directly or visit my website! Link in bio 😊
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✨How to *properly* introduce dogs✨
Remember: socialization does NOT mean direct interaction.
When introducing dogs, take it slow! Rushing or forcing interaction can quickly backfire.
Start at a distance to set both dogs up for success. And be sure to read your dog’s body language and pay attention to how they’re feeling!
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Do you crate your dog(s) when you leave? 💬 Comment below!
I ALWAYS crate my dogs when I am gone. It is for their safety. They also enjoy their crates! Dogs are den animals and it’s important they have their own safe space to decompress and have alone time 😌
What are your thoughts? 🤔
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Do you take time to be intentional and set your dog up for success? 🤔
Below are some of my fav ways to set my dogs up for success:
- First, I ALWAYS bring food/treats/toys. We cannot expect our dogs to engage and listen to us without paying them for their work - pay your dogs! Find what motivates your dog and use that as your dog’s reward! 💰
- I am ALWAYS aware of my surroundings. Whether I take my dogs to a park, a store, a patio, a hike, etc. I am always aware of the environment around me. I am on the lookout for other dogs (on & off leash), other people, wildlife, or anything that can be a distraction or safety hazard to my dogs! 👀
- I almost always have my dogs wear their @ecollartechnologies E-collars! E-collars are a great backup tool to have and to pair with your training! I rarely use our dogs’ E-collars, but it provides me peace of mind knowing I have it as an extra safety measure when allowing me dogs off-leash freedoms 😊
- Probably the most obvious and important: I TRAIN my dogs. Every single day I incorporate training & obedience into our day so my dogs and I stay fresh on training material! Training has allowed my dogs SO MUCH freedom, including off-leash freedom. Because they are reliable in their training, I can trust they will be safe when enjoying their freedom and being dogs! 👍🏼
Comment below YOUR favorite ways to set your dog up for success!! 💬
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A look into the lesson! My Private Lessons are super beneficial for owners looking to: improve their communication with their dogs, improve their handling skills, alleviate undesired behaviors both inside & outside the home, gain help in navigating public spaces with their dogs, improve their overall relationship with their dog, and SO much more!
And because every dog and owner are different, my Private Lessons are tailored toward YOU and YOUR DOG 👍🏼
Want to begin tailored, 1-on-1 training with your pup and achieve harmonious living? Message me TODAY or visit my website 😊 (link in bio 🔗)
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