UnChase

30/10/2026

Want your dog to wait at an open gate or door? 🐕🚪

Teach a wait at boundary using positive reinforcement!

✅ Start with a simple click and treat.
✅ Build a reinforcement history for staying behind the boundary.
✅ Gradually add movement and distractions.

Small steps lead to reliable life skills! 💜

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28/10/2026

There are a number of reasons why food treats might not be an option.

Remember, food isn’t the only reinforcer! A reinforcer is anything that makes a behaviour more likely to happen again. 💜

When Clem was younger, he was so excited to say hello to everyone! I often used petting and scratching as non-food reinforcers, and I still do today!

Of course, touch will only be a potential reinforcer if your dog enjoys it. 🥰

Explore different ways to reinforce your dog’s behaviour and discover what works for them!

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26/10/2026

26/10/2026

🐶 3 tips for socialising your puppy!

Puppy socialisation is about so much more than meeting people and other dogs. It’s about helping your puppy feel safe, comfortable, and confident in the world around them. 🌏🐾

Here are three ways to make new experiences enjoyable:

🐾 1. Give your puppy space and choice. Let them watch traffic, people, dogs, and other activity from a comfortable distance.

🦴 2. Make experiences enjoyable. Bring a meal, treats, or a favourite toy. Choose quieter times to explore new environments and have fun together.

💤 3. Make time for rest. Exploring new places can be tiring for young puppies. Give them opportunities to relax and sleep during and after their adventures.

Remember, successful puppy socialisation isn’t about how much your puppy experiences. It’s about how comfortable they feel. ❤️

23/10/2026

When Mabel first met Gus and Nev, a couple of local Highland cows, she wasn’t quite sure what to make of these enormous, hairy creatures!

Fast forward a few months, and she’s much more comfortable around them. ❤️

So what’s helped Mabel build her confidence?

🐾 Having the freedom to observe from a comfortable distance.

🐾 Exploring alongside a human she trusts who can help guide good choices.

🐾 Watching her more experienced doggy friends calmly navigate new experiences.

🐾 Having positive experiences around calm, friendly animals.

🐾 Being able to choose whether to move closer, stay where she is, or walk away.

Building confidence isn’t about pushing puppies to face things they’re unsure about.

It’s about giving them time, space, support, and choices so they can learn that new experiences don’t have to be scary.

And sometimes, the bravest decision a puppy can make is to walk away. ❤️

22/10/2026

🐕 Easy Chase Prevention at Home! 🏡

Does your dog love chasing other pets, birds, or even the broom when you’re sweeping? 🐦🦋🐓

The good news is that you don’t have to train your way through every situation!

Sometimes, a few simple management strategies can make life easier for you AND your dog. 💚

🐾 Use barriers: Playpens, baby gates, and separate areas can prevent your dog from practising chasing behaviours.

🦴 Provide an alternative activity: A food toy may keep your dog happily occupied while you’re feeding your chickens, horses, or other animals.

🪟 Manage the view: Window film can reduce visual triggers, helping prevent your dog from reacting to birds, insects, and other animals outside.

✨ Management isn’t just something we use while training. It can be a perfectly good long-term solution!

We all have limited time and energy, so choose where to spend yours.

💬 What’s one management strategy that makes life easier for you and your dog?

20/10/2026

🐕 How to avoid unwanted dog encounters on walks!

When you’re walking your dog, creating distance from unfamiliar dogs can be as simple as moving further away or crossing the road. 🐾

But what happens when you’re navigating busy city streets and those options aren’t available? 🏙️

Here are two simple strategies you can try:

🚪 Use the space around you. When I spotted two dogs barking and lunging towards four-month-old Clem, we stepped into a doorway to give them room to pass.

🐶 Position yourself between the dogs. When passing another dog, I walked between Clem and the other dog, giving him treats as we moved along.

These small decisions can help your dog feel more comfortable and make navigating busy streets a more positive experience. 💛

✨ Remember, you don’t have to wait for your dog to react. You can make choices that help them feel safe and comfortable along the way.

💬 What strategies do you use to help your dog navigate busy streets?

18/10/2026

🌾🐶 Grass seeds might be tiny, but they can cause BIG problems for dogs!

Grass seeds can become lodged in paws, ears, eyes, and even work their way under the skin. Some can cause painful infections and require veterinary treatment. 🩺

Here are 4 simple ways to help protect your dog during grass seed season:

🌱 Keep grass short. Use a catcher when mowing to collect as many grass seeds as possible.

🐕 Avoid long grass. Especially when it’s full of dry seed heads.

🦺 Consider a prickle suit. These can help prevent grass seeds from becoming caught in your dog’s coat.

🔍 Check your dog after walks. Pay particular attention to paws, between toes, ears, armpits, and other areas where seeds can hide.

⚠️ If your dog suddenly starts shaking their head, licking a paw, sneezing repeatedly, or develops a painful swelling, contact your vet.

Prevention is always better than dealing with a grass seed injury!

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17/10/2026

🐴 Horses in the middle of the city?!

That’s not something Clem expected on his walk! 😲🐾

Clem has seen horses before, but usually in paddocks, not on a busy city street!

And that’s an important reminder about dog socialisation. 🐶

Just because your dog is comfortable with something in one environment doesn’t mean they’ll respond the same way when they encounter it somewhere unexpected.

When your dog notices something unusual:

🐾 Give them time to observe.
👀 Let them choose a comfortable distance.
🦴 Reinforce calm behaviour and check-ins.
❤️ Allow them to move away when they’re ready.

Building confidence isn’t about exposing dogs to everything. It’s about helping them feel safe and giving them choices.

And sometimes, the horses are just as curious as the dog! 😂🐴

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16/10/2026

🐾 Want to build your dog’s confidence?

Give them choices!

When dogs encounter something new or unfamiliar, allowing them to choose how close they get can make a big difference to how safe and confident they feel.

🚜 Here, Clem and Mabel spot some tractors beside the path.

Clem chooses to move closer and investigate. Mabel prefers to keep her distance.

Both are perfectly good choices! 💚

Using long, flat leads gives them more freedom to explore, investigate, or move away when they need to.

🐕 When dogs learn that moving away is an option, they may be less likely to resort to barking, lunging, or other behaviours to increase their distance from something they’re unsure about.

✨ Building confidence isn’t about encouraging your dog to approach everything. It’s about helping them feel safe enough to make their own choices.

Next time your dog notices something unfamiliar, give them time and space to decide what feels comfortable.

💬 Does your dog prefer to investigate new things or watch from a distance?