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Helping you dogs overcome traumatic experiences Helping your dogs overcome traumatic experiences…
The sooner we start with helping dogs overcome traumatic events, the sooner we get our dogs back to living a happy balanced life. With proper training, guidance and love we can change outcome of the experience for the better 🐶 🐾
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Helping your dogs overcome traumatic experiences…
Little Codi and brother Coco came by for a training session and got to meet Leo and Luke. It was a great way for Codi to socialise after a traumatic experience with another dog a few weeks earlier. Luke was a superstar and quickly helped Codi break out of his shell and feel much more comfortable around a new dog.
The power of the pack
The power of the pack
Kingsley’s influence on Diego’s behaviour is quite remarkable. The more Diego mimics Kingsley’s calm demeanour, the more we can trust him and leave him be to explore the beauty and serenity of life.
He’s a far cry from that “last chance” that came to us a few short weeks ago 🤩
#dogtraining #dog #rescuedog #horse #rescuehorse Animal Lifeline KZN - NPO 257-646
The importance of imagining an outcome
These two did not get along when they first met. Asaruludu, the thoroughbred had no tolerance for dogs. And Kingsley, the border collie, just thought a horse was something that needed to be herded.
But as time went on, and with proper training and guidance, they have now become very tolerant of each other. More so if Kingsley adopts a quiet and patient attitude.
This is just one aspect of Kingsley’s rehabilitation process. Dream big… and persist until the dream is realised.
Dog Training for Everyday Life
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Update on Kingsley
Kingsley is at the point now where we can safely have visitors come in and be around him and he’s behaving like the loving family dog we always hoped and knew he could be when we first met him.
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Canine Etiquette classes at your home
After numerous inquiries and requests, I’ve decided to run a limited special offer of the Canine Etiquette classes at your home. The cost is R950 per dog and the duration is 8 weeks. There are only 10 slots available.
The classes are aimed at people who have issues with their dogs at home that they haven’t been able to resolve or would love to change.
Requirements are:
- A minimum of 2 dogs per class
- Payment must be made upfront to secure a time slot
- Travel expenses may be added depending upon the distance to your home
- 1 hour per session and homework exercises to complete outside of the training sessions
If you’re interested in training your dogs in the comfort of your home, drop a message in the comments or WhatsApp me on 0833206817.
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Diego can be such a sweet baby sometimes 😜
He fell asleep in the car ride this morning.
Teaching him some car manners and going places with him is all part of the in-house training program.
Animal Lifeline KZN - NPO 257-646
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Meet Acacia & Diego pays it forward
Acacia, a shy and reclusive 7 month old puppy, came for a short training session yesterday with Mandy Hoffmann-jensen.
Acacia is not comfortable meeting new people and new dogs. So, of course, we introduce her to Diego.
At first, the meeting is full of rejection and snapping at Diego’s attempts to engage in play. But with a little perseverance, Diego’s rather clumsy and naive attempts win through Acacia’s guarded defence.
It’s also a learning curve for Diego - what is the appropriate way to introduce himself to other dogs without causing any incident.
So Diego wins the day and in so doing teaches Acacia that not all new dogs are a source of discomfort or to be avoided.
They ended off the session as firm friends and Acacia felt much more confident jumping into Mandy’s car than she usually does.
Acacia built up confidence by playing with Diego and interacting with us. This meant that when Mandy asked her to jump into the car at the end of the session, Acacia did so confidently. Instead of hiding in the car as she usually does, Acacia sat up and enjoyed the short ride home.
What is often missed with dogs is that they transfer their emotions and behavioural patterns into all areas of their lives.
Where have you noticed your dog’s lack of confidence impact their lives (or yours) negatively?
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Diego
Diego is a 7 month old puppy from the wonderful rescue organisation, @Animal Lifeline KZN - NPO 257-646 and he is with us for our Board and Train Program.
Even at a young 7 months old, he is one of those dogs with a multitude of behaviour problems: he’s aggressive towards kids, towards other dogs, he resource guards and attacks whomever comes close to him or to the object of his fixation, he quivers and is anxious around food and at meal prep, he chews through fabrics and plastics, has a very low patience threshold and is easily bored and distracted, he jumps up at people when first meeting them and is also an escape artist of note - almost nothing can contain him.
We’re changing all that. With patience and structure, we’re going to guide him to become the perfect family dog that anyone would want to have in the home. With all his issues, it’s by no means an easy task!
He’s been to a three week board and train elsewhere before and even after those efforts, he was still too much to handle when he returned home to his family environment.
Dog training is a lifestyle and a lifelong journey for any pet parent. And it doesn’t have to take long dedicated hours of your time to do.
If your puppy is displaying behaviour that, as a strong-willed 2 to 5 year old dog, would cause you problems, now is the time to redirect and guide that energy to where you would like your dog to be.
Living with your dog provides you with all the opportunities you need to make the changes. And they happen each day in the few minutes at a time throughout all your interactions with your dog.
What dogs like Diego need are guidance and structure - especially in the puppy months - to become the perfect pet in the home.
And that’s exactly what we’re going to give him over the next few weeks, to make sure that he will become a happy, confident, playful and relaxed family pet.
If anyone would like to contribute to his care, please contact @Animal Lifeline KZN - NPO 257-646
Canine Etiquette Group Classes
🐶 Canine Etiquette Group Classes 🐾
Start the journey today to getting your perfect canine companion. Call or WhatsApp 0833206817 to secure your spot.
Our Canine Etiquette classes are designed to bring out the best in your best friend. Wait, that sounds cheesy. But it’s true 😄
We have different levels of classes depending on how much training and socialisation your dog has had. Class sessions are ongoing and new ones start as soon as we have enough participants. In-person training is done in Summerveld, just outside Hillcrest, KZN. Classes are 8 weeks in duration and cost R950 per dog.
Feel free to send me a DM if you have any questions.
Here’s to teaching our dogs how to thrive in all types of situations 🥂
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A down stay is something we always teach and practice in dog training classes. It has enormous benefits in practical life and everyday situations. Here I want to be able to feed the horses and not be disturbed by the dogs, so I put them in a down stay. Now Kingsley, the Border Collie, normally has a great down stay and Adi is the one who usually struggles. This morning though, she gets full marks for her stay as she did not get up once to follow me around. Believe me, for her it’s a tremendous achievement to just wait patiently while I go about my morning routine. #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #horse #horselove #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingclasses #dogtrainingnearme
