Reactivity does NOT need 😡PUNISHMENT😡
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The lovely Jet was rescued last year and his family noticed that he has a tendency to bark and lunge at dogs. It would have been easy to put a prong collar on and “put him in his place”, but that is not the approach we take here at About Your Dog (or any other reputable behaviourist).
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Instead, Jet is working with a holistic vet to sort his diet, he has seen an osteopath (surprise surprise, he has a musculoskeletal issue) and he is working with me on his engagement from a distance.
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Today he met @cheddarthehound and coped really well with the big galumphing fool. We are going to keep building his social skills and no doubt continue to watch him flourish! 😍 Kudos to his wonderful mum who has taken every measure to make sure he is happy!
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🐾GET READY WITH ME TO WALK MY GIANT DOG🐾
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Too often I see aversive leads and collars used on big dogs because people have been taught that they are the only way to manage heavyweights. Well, here’s how I walk mine!
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For context, I’m 5”3 and pretty small, and @cheddarthehound is a 42KG nose on legs. We do our loose lead walking training but for bloodhounds it’s very hard to compete with a scent. So, for my safety (and his) we use:
🐶 @bullybillows collar - don’t forget it’s a legal requirement to have a collar and tag!
🐶 @twiggytags light for visibility in the dark
🐶 @perfectfitharness harness and double ended lead
🐶 @dogmaticukltd for road walking (about 10% of our walk)
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Wearing equipment is difficult for a lot of dogs, so be sure to spend time on some #positivereinforcement training to build positive associations. You’ll see that Cheddar doesn’t LOVE getting dressed, so I always pair it with good stuff. This is another important reason to make sure everything fits nicely and is comfortable 😊
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On-lead greetings are not always bad! 🦮
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We met Peaches today. Cheddar liked the look of her right away and as soon as her handler shouted “she’s friendly” we knew we had to say hello!
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It goes without saying, ALWAYS check with the other party before greeting. It’s true, on-lead greetings may not be the BEST way to introduce dogs, but for some dogs it’s all they have. Adding XL Bullies to the DDA means they have to be on lead AT ALL TIMES in public places. Some of them are desperate for friends and affection.
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To safely greet on lead:
✅ Always ask first
✅ Monitor body language closely and move away if you are unsure
✅ Avoid leads getting tangled
✅ TRY to avoid bouncy play (though of course, this takes work)
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🤔Did you know…🤔
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“Reactive” is not a diagnosis. Reactive is the description of a dog’s behaviour, but the reasons are varied. Dogs like Jerry can be defensive out of fear and a lack of coping strategies in certain situations.
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As you can see, in a safe environment with a safe dog there is a good prognosis for many reactive dogs. This video of Jerry trying to make friends has made my heart absolutely sing 😍
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To find out why your dog behaves the way he does, why not book a ✨ FREE 15 MINUTE WELCOME CALL✨ via my website? 📱
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Happy New Year everyone! 🥂 Thank you to everyone who chose to work with me. I love you all and wish you the greatest prosperity, success and happiness and success with your dogs in 2025 😍
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🎾 BALL CHUCKERS = 🗑️🎾
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If you’ve seen me before you will know that I hate ball chuckers and do not feel there is any valid reason to use them (unless you are disabled and use them as an aid).
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Why do I hate them? 🧐
🎾 Terrible for joints
🎾 Create high arousal which leads to behaviour problems
🎾 High intensity exercise is linked to gut issues
🎾 They limit natural behaviour (often social)
🎾 They affect other people and dogs around you
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If you’d like to learn how to bin the ball chucker don’t hesitate to book a ✨FREE 15 MINUTE WELCOME CALL✨ via my website: www.aboutyourdog.info 📱
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🍪EASY 3 INGREDIENT DOG BISCUITS!🍪
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My dog has a very sensitive stomach and suspected (but unconfirmed) allergies. So, recently I’ve decided to take back control of what I feed him and sort out a lot of his food at home!
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✨I did not create this recipe✨ but at the end of the day, it’s 3 ingredients…
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You will need:
🐾 A blender
🐾 Baking trays
🐾 Oats
🐾 Dog safe peanut butter (no xylitol)
🐾 Dog safe fruit or veg (previously I have used pumpkin, beetrot, sweet potato and apple)
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Let me know how they turn out! 😍
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🤒 Is pain causing your dog’s behaviour problems?🤒
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Did you know that between 80-90% of behaviour patients are suspected to experience pain or discomfort? It’s still a relatively new field, but the evidence is in front of us all the time.
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Complex behaviour problems MUST be seen under veterinary referral for this exact reason. Failing to do so is hugely negligent.
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Cheddar is lucky to have a mum who knows these things, because lots of “trainers” and “behaviourists” would have used a spray bottle and a prong collar.
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So many small dog owners think the rules don’t apply.
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GUESS WHAT 😱 You’re still teaching your dog that you don’t listen to their signals, and that has NOTHING to do with size.
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Dog Training & Behaviour in Wi******er (Hampshire), Berks, Surrey & London. Jade Nicholas CAB 🐶 Jade Nicholas CAB, MSc.
