Wonderdog Consultoría Canina- Ana Porroche Escudero, PhD

12/04/2025

University staff could receive this type of training too, especially those in recruitment panels. I call this discrimination linguicism and I was sick of it

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Tres canes han contribuído de diferentes maneras al rescate de una persona desaparecida https://www.facebook.com/CanalExtremadura/videos/680982207755342/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

11/04/2025

💥 ¡Ayúdame a despegar!
Dale ❤️ a este post, comenta, guarda o comparte.
¡Tu apoyo cuenta muchísimo! 🙏🏼🐶

📢 ¡Nuevos cursos Wonderdog! 📢
Desde Quinto para el mundo 🐾

🗓️ Comenzamos este miércoles con cuatro propuestas únicas para que tú y tu perro crezcáis, aprendáis y os divirtáis junt@s.
¡Reserva tu plaza ya! 💥

💡 ¿Qué ofrecemos?

🐣 Cachorros (by Di Martin para la Escuela Marka)
Desarrollado por una de las grandes en la crianza y educación canina.
Nunca has visto un curso de cachorros así 🐾 Ideal para sentar una base sólida, respetuosa y feliz desde el inicio.

🌟 Conecta y Brilla – Habilidades para la vida + Trucos
Un curso súper divertido donde los perros aprenden comportamientos útiles para convivir con armonía en la sociedad humana… ¡Y también trucos que dejarán a tus amig@s con la boca abierta!

👃 Introducción a UK Scent Sport (UKSS 1)
Para perretes de todos los niveles que quieran iniciarse en el apasionante mundo del olfato deportivo.
Fomenta autonomía, concentración y vínculo 🐶💫

🐾 UKSS 2 – Segunda edición
Especial para quienes ya hicisteis la introducción.
Más retos, más olores, más diversión.

🎯 Fechas y horarios (bloques de 4 semanas):
📍Wonderdog – Quinto, CP 50770
🕖 Miércoles:
19:00 - UKSS 2
20:00 - UKSS 1

🕖 Jueves:
19:00 - Curso de Cachorros 🐾
20:00 - Conecta y Brilla ✨
🎟️ Duración: 50 minutos por sesión
💶 Precio pre-lanzamiento: 8€ por clase
(¡Plazas limitadas!)

✨ Sobre mí – Ana Porroche-Escudero, PhD

🎓 Soy doctora en antropología médica especialista en salud pública, educadora canina certificada por la Marka Training Academy (UK), instructora de Mantrailing UK, UK Scent Sport, Dog Bite Prevention y miembro de la Pet Professional Guild.

📚 Me he formado con referentes internacionales como Susan Garrett, Denise Fenzi, Jane Ardern, Kathryn Jones, Kamal Fernandez, entre otr@s. Y sigo en formación constante, porque esto no para 💪

09/04/2025

¡Toma! Hoy Dunia ha dormido del tirón por primera vez 💤✨
¡Y eso no es todo! Ha hecho p*s y c**a fuera como una cachorra grande, sin una sola “accidentita” dentro 🐶👏

Durante el desayuno hemos aprovechado para entrenar varias cositas… ¡y ha sido alucinante! Sin decirle ni una palabra, solo con el juego de shaping (una técnica de educación canina que consiste en guiar al perro con refuerzos positivos hasta que él mismo descubre lo que se espera de él), Dunia solita iba a su cama y se tumbaba como una pro 🛏️

La metodología de Di Martin es simplemente infalible cuando se aplica con constancia, paciencia y mucho amor ❤️

Me siento profundamente agradecida al universo por haber podido visitar a Di y su equipo antes de esta nueva etapa. La escuela Marka es un peso pesado en la educación de cachorros, y me empapé de todo para tenerlo fresco ahora que Dunia está aquí.

Qué agradecida y afortunada me siento por todo el aprendizaje y el apoyo recibido. ¡De la mejor calidad!



Foto de su criadora Noelia Vivas Andreu

08/04/2025

🇪🇸 Los perros aprenden observando — tanto lo bueno como lo malo.
Bilbo es el mejor entrenador canino: cada vez que entreno a Dunia, él se apunta encantado, y ella le copia todo. Algo me dice que pronto se va a abrir a ella. Hoy, por primera vez, le movió la colita en son de paz… antes de irse a otro lado, claro. Baby steps.

Eda, en cambio, pasa olímpicamente. Tolera a Dunia con resignación y me ha pedido (telepáticamente) tapones para los oídos porque la cachorra m***a el drama antes de dormir. Afortunadamente se calla en 10 minutos.

Eda nos observa desde lo alto, como una reina vigilando a sus súbditos plebeyos. Hasta rechaza el pienso que le ofrezco mientras entrenamos para integrarla.

Pero yo feliz de ver esta dinámica. Bilbo, eres un buen big brother. Estoy orgullosa de ti.
Fotos: Amy Price - Positively Wild K9.

🇬🇧 Dogs learn by watching — both the good and the not-so-good.
Bilbo is the ultimate canine trainer. Every time I work with Dunia, he's right there, and she copies him like a little sponge. I have a feeling he'll warm up to her soon. Today, for the first time, he wagged his tail at her in peace… before promptly walking away. Baby steps.

Eda, on the other hand, couldn't care less. She barely tolerates Dunia and has (telepathically) asked me for earplugs because the pup causes lots of noise before bed.

Eda watches us from the highest perch she can find, like a queen judging her peasant subjects. She even refuses the kibble I offer during training.

Still, I love watching them all interact.
Bilbo, you're a good big brother. You make me proud.
Photo by Amy Price PosiPositively Wild K9

05/04/2025

05/04/2025

Sharing from a UKSS colleague 🤣🤣🤣

01/04/2025

🇪🇸 Hoy celebro a la Dra. H, una persona con un corazón enorme y un sentido del humor que hace la vida más brillante. La que me introdujo al R+ cuando ni sabía que existía, en quien más confié para cuidar de Bilbo, la artífice de que adoptara a Edarra (sí, sé lo que hiciste), y la amiga que siempre estuvo ahí cuando necesité que alguien cuidara de mis perros sin previo aviso.

Dra. H, has sido un apoyo incondicional, animándome a seguir mi sueño de ser entrenadora de perros. Eres generosa, desinteresada y una compañera de viaje inmejorable.

Hoy empieza un capítulo maravilloso en tu vida, y no puedo estar más feliz por ti. Te deseo una vida llena de amor, risas y aventuras infinitas con Char y los perretes. ¡Felicidades en tu boda! ❤️🎉

30/03/2025

❤️❤️❤️❤️

When you miss some of your favouritest ever people 😭😭💕 Wonderdog Consultoría Canina- Ana Porroche Escudero, PhD Carlos Rach & Char.

Viva Espana my friends! I promise not to be ill next time you visit! 😷

28/03/2025

This post on rethinking the swap in resource guarding is gold. Read it until the end

Rethinking the Swap: Resource Guarding and Consent in Dogs

In the springtime, we see an influx of puppies and new adoptions as people prepare for more pleasant weather. By autumn, many of these puppies—now in adolescence—begin to show signs of resource guarding. It’s a common trend for behaviour professionals to see such cases during seasonal shifts.

Resource guarding (RG) can be a completely natural canine behaviour—dogs may protect what they value, whether it’s food, toys, space, or even people. But because it’s often viewed negatively, a common approach to preventing RG in puppies is teaching a “swap” behaviour—offering a treat or something of higher value in exchange for the guarded item. On the surface, this seems practical and positive. However, the swap technique can fall short if it’s not grounded in a deeper understanding of canine emotional safety.

The Problem with Swap-First Approaches:

If a dog has not been taught the concepts of consent, safety, and choice, then “swap” becomes just another transactional demand. The dog may still learn that humans might take things unpredictably, and while a treat might be offered, the experience lacks trust and voluntary participation. Over time, this can actually create or exacerbate guarding behaviour rather than prevent it—especially if the dog perceives repeated loss of valued items.

Choice as Foundations:

Dogs raised with concept training—where the emphasis is on emotional safety, agency, and choice—are far less likely to develop RG issues in the first place. When a dog knows they won’t be forced, that their needs are heard, and that communication is two-way, they’re more likely to offer items freely, making a formal “swap” unnecessary.

Instead of jumping to training a trade, teaching the underlying concepts that support cooperative behaviours might be more beneficial. Concept training helps dogs understand ideas like “sharing is safe,” “giving things up doesn’t mean loss,” and “my voice matters.” These foundational lessons make behaviours like swapping more meaningful and reliable.

Passive Tips for Preventing RG:

💡Observe Body Language Closely

Watch for subtle signs of discomfort or tension when the dog has something—even if it’s not deemed valuable. Respecting their signals is essential for establishing a foundation of trust.

💡Practise “Trade” with More Choice

When offering a swap, let the dog choose whether to engage. Offer the alternative without demanding the original item. If they keep the original, that’s okay—trust is more important. Practising trades out of context (when there’s no conflict) is especially beneficial.

💡Use Consent-Based Handling and Interaction

Teach a “can I?” cue. Before reaching for an item, offer a hand and wait for the dog’s engagement. Reward curiosity, not compliance.

💡Reinforce Voluntary Sharing

If the dog brings something, praise them—even if there’s no need to take it. Reinforce the act of offering rather than focusing on possession.

💡Avoid Unnecessary Takeaways

Not falling into the habit of routinely taking things “just because.” If the dog has something safe and appropriate, let them enjoy it. Constant interruption teaches distrust.

While teaching a puppy to swap can be useful, but without the deeper work of building trust, consent, and communication, it risks becoming a quick fix rather than a sustainable solution. When dogs feel secure and respected, they’re naturally more cooperative. The real prevention for RG lies not in teaching them to give things up, but in nurturing a safe environment that builds trust.

Boo Blackhurst, CDBC

28/03/2025

🇬🇧 **Worth watching this clip!**

Pet food marketing is getting out of hand. Brands love using fancy food buzzwords to make us think we’re giving our pets the best, but the reality? A sprinkle of the good stuff and a whole lot of filler. Always check the labels—our pets deserve better!

Ever grabbed a bag of *“Salmon & Sweet Potato”* dog food, only to find out it has more corn and fillers than actual salmon? Or *“Real Chicken Recipe”* where chicken is way down the ingredient list, after by-products and mystery meals?

🇪🇸 **Merece la pena ver este clip!**

El marketing de la comida para mascotas se está descontrolando. Las marcas usan palabras bonitas para hacernos creer que les damos lo mejor a nuestros peludos, pero ¿Cuál es la realidad? Un poco microscópico de lo bueno y un montón de relleno. Siempre revisa las etiquetas—¡nuestras mascotas merecen mejor!

Más ejenplos: ¿Alguna vez has comprado un s**o de comida para perros de *“Salmón y Batata”* solo para descubrir que tiene más maíz y rellenos que salmón real? ¿O un *“Receta de Pollo Real”* donde el pollo está al final de la lista de ingredientes, después de subproductos y harinas misteriosas?

26/03/2025

Food - is it a bribe?

Food is a primary reinforcer. By which I mean, it's something that horses require to survive. Other primary reinforcers are things like water and sleep.
While it would be rather unethical to use water or sleep as a reinforcer, food is a very valuable tool when working with your horse.
"But isn't that just bribery - I want my horse to work for ME"
No living animal is intrinsically motivated by a desire to please us. The most common alternative to using food and positive reinforcement is to use pressure, punishment and fear.
In horse training this is often referred to as pressure and release training. An example of this would be keeping tension on the lead rope until the horse walks forward, at which point you drop the tension and the horse gets relief. Great! She has learned to walk forwards.
Have you ever tried this with a horse and not gotten the expected response? You’re pulling forwards, you obviously want them to walk forwards, right?
Well, for a horse, it’s not always that obvious. Many horses will feel the pressure and pull back against it, looking for relief (and a quick exit from your company). What then? Hmm, maybe tapping a whip on their rump will help them get the message. Ah, that’s got it. Now they’re walking forwards. You just needed to put some weight on the lead rope (Negative Reinforcement) and a whip (This is getting close to being Positive Punishment).
Imagine someone had a solid grip on your arm until you did.. something?? But you don't know what. You don't speak the same language as this other person, and they're not giving you any clues as to what will get them to let go. The relief you might feel when the grip finally does ease, would also be accompanied by negative feelings towards that person, and probably a reluctance to keep being near them. (Why is my horse so hard to catch?!)
Along with that tension and negativity, the other main issue with using this tactic is that you as the trainer always need to be the scariest thing in the vicinity. You might have a great grip on them, but suddenly when an air horn goes off, their first instinct will be to evade that bigger and scarier noise. In this scenario, the horse is unlikely to look to you to help them. You're the pressure person, and they want safety.
When you start training with positive reinforcement, multiple things will occur.
You’ll begin to develop a reinforcement history that will aid you in future emergencies. Sometimes trainers refer to this as adding some coins into the ‘trust account’.
You’ll begin to develop a Positive Conditioned Emotional Response, shortened to +CER. By frequently engaging in an activity your horse enjoys (positive reinforcement training), YOU yourself become a sign that something good could be about to happen. This +CER is a result of Classical Conditioning, you’ve heard of Pavlov’s dogs?

Next time you take some carrots to the paddock, think about how you’re using them. Are you feeding them at random? Can you use them to reinforce a behaviour you like? Try leaving the whip at home and see what you can accomplish only using the primary reinforcer of food.

It's knowing how horses learn, and teaching them in a way that makes pressure and intimidation unnecessary - it’s not a bribe!

24/03/2025

¿Sabías que 15 minutos de actividades intencionales de olfato pueden cansar tanto como un paseo de una hora? Y lo guay es que lo haces trabajando en equipo con tu perro. Únete a la revolución de UK Scent Sport ! https://www.facebook.com/100095348418252/posts/499238549931088/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Did you know that just 15 minutes of scent work can tire your dog out as much as a one hour walk?

Scent work taps into your dog’s most powerful sense their nose offering deep mental enrichment that leaves them satisfied, calm, and happy. Whether you’ve got a busy working breed, a curious rescue, or a dog who just loves sniffing, scent work is the perfect way to channel that energy.

Join a UK Scent Sport class near you and discover how fun and fulfilling sniffing games can be!
“Ten minutes of sniffing is more tiring than a half-hour walk.”
– Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, cognitive scientist and author of “Inside of a Dog”
find your closest instructor, https://linktr.ee/ukscentsport

24/03/2025

🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸abajo
I know I’ll have an amazing time once I’m there, but the thought of traveling exhausts me. I spent the past 10 years traveling a lot for work—especially between 2015 and 2021—and it really took a toll on me. Some people thought my travels looked glamorous, but they didn’t see the endless hours of preparation, organization, and social effort that went into it. The jammed agendas that fried my brain, the lack of walks or exercise, and the many times we didn’t even get to see the local places made it even more draining. On top of that, working with different people all the time required so much energy—being social yet professional at all times was exhausting. And I say this as an extroverted and sociable person! Even for me, it was tough. I don’t want that lifestyle again. Even packing my suitcase feels like a chore. But I know that once I arrive, it’ll all be worth it!

🇪🇸 Spanish Translation
Sé que lo pasaré increíble una vez que llegue, pero la idea de viajar me agota. Durante los últimos 10 años viajé mucho por trabajo, especialmente entre 2015 y 2021, y realmente me pasó factura. Para algunos, mis viajes parecían glamorosos, pero no veían las interminables horas de preparación, organización y esfuerzo social que requerían. Las agendas repletas que me freían el cerebro, la falta de caminatas o ejercicio y las muchas veces que ni siquiera tuvimos tiempo de conocer los lugares locales lo hacían aún más agotador. Además, trabajar con personas diferentes todo el tiempo requería muchísima energía; ser social y profesional a la vez era agotador. ¡Y eso que soy una persona extrovertida y sociable! Aun así, fue difícil. No quiero volver a ese estilo de vida. Incluso hacer la maleta se siente como una tortura. Pero sé que, una vez que llegue, valdrá la pena.

18/03/2025