#dogobedience

[coffeenuts]

[brainydogs]

When Dog Training Doesn't Work?

Dog training can sometimes be challenging, and there can be various reasons why it may not work as expected. Here are a few possible reasons:

Inconsistency: Dogs thrive on consistency and repetition. If training sessions are irregular or the rules and expectations are not consistent, it can confuse the dog and impede progress.

Insufficient motivation: Dogs need motivation to learn and perform desired behaviors. If the rewards used during training are not valuable or appealing to the dog, they may not be motivated to participate or follow commands.

Unrealistic expectations: It's important to have realistic expectations when training a dog. Dogs learn at different paces, and some behaviors may take longer to train than others. It's essential to be patient and allow for gradual progress.

Lack of clarity: Dogs respond best to clear and concise commands. If the commands are unclear or inconsistent, it can confuse the dog and make it difficult for them to understand what is expected of them.

Insufficient socialization: Proper socialization is crucial for a dog's overall behavior. If a dog hasn't been adequately exposed to different environments, people, and other animals during their critical socialization period, they may struggle with certain behaviors or become anxious or fearful.

Health or medical issues: If a dog is experiencing pain, discomfort, or underlying health issues, it can affect their ability to learn and respond to training. It's important to rule out any medical causes if training efforts are consistently unsuccessful.

Lack of professional guidance: Sometimes, dog owners may lack the necessary knowledge or experience to effectively train their dogs. In such cases, seeking guidance from a professional dog trainer or behaviorist can be beneficial.

[anewleashonlife]

Do you advocate for your dog???

You wouldn't allow a stranger to approach your child, reach into the pram and pull them out for a cuddle. You'd intercede! Do your dog the same courtesy, and advocate for them.

Is your dog anxious about or scared of strangers? If so, when people ask to pat your dog say NO! You don't need to worry about offending that person, and you don't need to give a reason unless you want to. Be polite, but be firm, and your dog will learn that you are willing to step up on their behalf. 

Which means they don’t need to react.

Is your dog worried about other dogs? Make sure you react to the approach of other dogs and owners before they can allow their "friendly" dog to get in your dog’s face or in their space. It is not the right of that person who "just wants to socialise their dog" to override what you believe is best for your dog. Again, your dog needs to see that they have a strong leader who will step up on their behalf and not allow the other dog into their comfort zone. 

Which means they don’t need to react

If you don't step up to the plate, one day they just might, and I wonder what form that might take. You just might be shocked at what they might do.

[calithechodsky]

So yesterday was our last competition in obedience class 2, we have competed four weekends in a row, and she has gotten 1. price and been top 3 every time! Yesterday wasnt a good competitionday, it was our worst this year, but she still does what she is supposed to do and it ended up with 168 points and 3. place! Even though it wasnt our best, im soooo proud of how stable she is!  First competition: 173,5 points and 1. place Second competition: 174,5 points and 1. place Third competition: 175 points and 2. place Fourth competition: 168 points and 3. place

[thesecretlifeofavettech-blog]

Owner had just purchased the dog from a breeder and was coming in to establish care and "check a wound on the neck". To get a better look at the wound the surrounding area was shaved since the dog had a very thick coat. A large area of extremely irritated skin was exposed with two large puncture holes. It was found out that the breeder had told the owner about the wound and the breeder had been using a shock collar on her dogs at the property to keep their barking under control. The breeder was not worried about the wound, and sent the new owner home with a topical spray to take care of it. Ho-Lee-Shit. I can only imagine that this collar was incredibly improperly placed, too tight, and used too often to create this sort of damage to the dog. Please keep in mind your animal when using training tools and methods. They are not meant to be a permanent fix, and they're certainly not supposed to cause this extent of damage.

[madpitdiary]

7/10/17@adopt_montythepit I do down. #monty #montyseekinghuman #makemontyyours #TOPdog #dogobedience #igotskills #down #adoptable #adoptme #austinpetsalive #pibble #pitbullsofinstagram (at Austin, Texas)

[anewleashonlife]

A New Leash on Life Dog Training Head Trainer Profile:

Hi I'm Keryn, and I'm the head of A New Leash on Life and the rest of the team (the dogs are the heart of course lol) have insisted that I have to introduce myself, if I'm going to introduce them, so here goes:

Name: Keryn

Alternative name: Aunty K (to two gorgeous nephews)

Role: Head Trainer

Other roles: admin, social media and finance boss

Favourite role: Mum of dogs

Favourite Colour: blue

Favourite Food: chocolate

Favourite Day of the Week: any day with a sleep-in

Hobbies: My favourite (non-dog) activity is iPhone photography. The dogs are totally supporting of this because I used to take nothing but dog photos, now they feature in heaps less photos, and they often get to run, sniff and explore whilst I'm taking photos.

As a kid I wanted to be: a ballerina or an accountant. Thankfully I got over that as I'm not that good at maths and I definitely cannot dance.

Favourite place you have travelled to? Japan. I lived there for a few years after I finished school and got to see quite a bit of the country. I'd highly recommend it to anyone wanting to travel.

What dog breed would you like to have, but will never have & why? I'd super love to have a Great Dane, they are so regal and elegant. They come with their own unique set of living and training challenges, but all part of the fun. However, I'll never have one because they just take up too much space for my small home, it wouldn't be fair. And let's face it, cleaning up after their poos would be like living with an elephant lol.

Tell me something about you! What breed of dog would you love to own but never will?

[anewleashonlife]

How do you choose your dog training?

Increasingly as I speak to more and more potential clients I see that people are trying their hardest to train their dogs (which is awesome), but often they are training them with the wrong training method. Now, I'm not saying mine is the only right method, in fact mine is not the right method for many people, and that's ok, but what criteria should you use to choose the training that you want to do with your dog?

🏠 Should you choose something that is close by? Just around the corner from your house? Or at the local reserve?

⏰ Should you choose something that is on at a convenient time, or on a convenient day?

💲Should you choose an inexpensive option, something that falls within your budget?

👩‍🦱 Should you choose the same trainer as your friend or neighbour?

These are all important points to consider but if they are your primary motivation for selecting a dog trainer, business, or school then you may find yourself in a situation where you end up learning something that doesn't sit well with what you believe in, and therefore you end up not following through. It's amazing how many people are doing things differently at home to what their trainer is teaching them to do.

So, here's what I would advise you to do: 

Investigate the methodology that the trainer, training school or business is using and make sure you believe wholeheartedly in what they do, because if you don't you are not likely to practice, reinforce or follow through. And if you believe in it, you are more likely to get the results that you are after. After that then come back to the other points we considered above.

Drop me a message today for more information.