Fuzzy Buddy Dog Training

25/11/2024

Uh oh, I have a creeper.

25/11/2024

Skye is trying so hard to do the right thing, hoping the treat dispenser is working properly.
Thanks for the lovely Down, missy.

21/11/2024

The connection and responsiveness with our dogs takes a huge leap forward when we recognize and honour that our fuzzy buddies have feelings and preferences, and natural dog needs that we may not have considered before.

We're so far beyond needing to use force or intimidation to have a great family dog. Training *with* your dog instead of just telling them what to do is not only more rewarding, the results are better.

Understanding the Risks of Suppressing Canine Emotions: 🐶💔

It is essential to understand that suppressing our dogs' behaviour and striving for them to appear "FINE" (Feelings Inside Not Expressed) can be extremely risky and detrimental for everyone involved. Instead, our goal should be to encourage our dogs to express their emotions and communicate when they are worried, happy, anxious, or frustrated. 🐶💔

🐾 By allowing our dogs to express their emotions, we create an open dialogue and build a stronger connection with them. Just like humans, dogs experience a wide range of emotions, and it is crucial that they feel comfortable expressing them.

🐾 When dogs exhibit signs of stress or discomfort, it serves as a valuable signal that something is amiss. By addressing and understanding the root cause of their emotional response, we can better meet their needs and provide appropriate support. 🔄🔍✅

🐾 Suppressing our dogs' emotions can lead to a variety of negative consequences. Bottling up feelings may result in increased anxiety, aggression, or even health issues. It is far safer and more constructive to create an environment where our dogs feel safe expressing themselves. 🚫🙈

🐾 Encouraging emotional expression in our dogs allows us to work together with them to overcome challenges or fears. By acknowledging their emotions, we can implement effective training techniques, seek professional help if necessary, and tailor our approach to suit their individual needs. 💪💙📚

🐾 Ultimately, the aim is to foster a positive emotional state for our furry friends. By promoting emotional well-being and giving them a voice, we can create a harmonious and fulfilling relationship with our dogs. Let's remember that their emotional needs are just as important as their physical ones. 🌟🐕💗



BC SPCA (BCSPCA) Dog Centred Care : The Emotional Experience of Dogs and their caregivers

19/11/2024

Anyone in search of a large, raised dog bed?
It's taking up space around here and could be put to better use.

Black
42x30"
Excellent condition
$40

19/11/2024

Meet Isabella, the third pug I've worked with in just a few weeks. Welcome to the Fuzzy Buddy family!

Don't worry about the look on her eye, we'll be besties in no time.

11/11/2024

What can I say, life is rough. Mr. Poe is loving Good Manners 1 class and I am loving the wee plump potato.

08/11/2024

Shoopeh has paused to calculate whether the next training game is going to be worth the effort of getting up.

08/11/2024

Pug-alicious! Butters and Frannie are so smart! They're learning so many new obedience skills as well as social skills.

Neither Butter nor Frannie have had much exposure to other dogs and were a little nervous to start. They've both gained a lot of confidence with supervised play sessions. It's fantastic to see them blossom at .

08/11/2024

Mickey wasn't sure about me at first but after a couple of visits and some one-on-one training time he's now sorry to see me leave.

08/11/2024

Miss Luna has many strongly held opinions she feels a need to share.
Sweetie, you don't have to yell. Okay?

08/11/2024

Do I have to?
Yup. Place means go to your bed and stay there, just like it did .

05/11/2024

Gus, Mr. Gusterson, Sir Gusterson the first. No matter how many names and nicknames he has, this fellow has excelled at his Board & Train with .

Gus' Place cue is stellar, he's keeping his paws on the ground even when excited, and his social skills are steadily improving. I'm delighted with his progress and am happy to have had a chance to work with him at the farm.

03/11/2024

Gus is doing SO well at his Board & Train!

He's still a teenage terrier but that's perfect. I'll choose personality over perfection any day of the week. Gus has learned so many new skills and loves training time. His people will be so impressed!

03/11/2024

Shoopeh barked at me!

Usually that's not fantastic but she was quite wary of me when I met her. Now, a couple lessons in, she's confident enough to complain when I'm not fast enough with the cookies. I'm so happy!

03/11/2024

Miss MooMoo would like you to notice how well and how long she is sitting for you. Thank you.

Sit with duration for a Boston terrier cross?! It can be done.

03/11/2024

Edgar Allan Poe(tato).
Good Manners class has begun! Poe is a thinker and taking it all in. Good boy!

28/10/2024

Team Oppie has made excellent progress, I'm so proud of them. Oppie was extremely excitable when he saw dogs--to the point of screaming with frustration that he couldn't greet them. Talk about embarrassing.

Oppie now. Able to watch, able to disengage at request. And many times able to turn away on his own even with dogs nearby.

It takes repetition, repetition, repetition for a dog to lose their intensity. There are no shortcuts to building their skills.

Happily, this pair are well on their way.

28/10/2024

Oh no, training can't be finished already. But we just started.

Wee Willow loves training time. She's all about the fun, that girl. Make it a game and she's all in.