The Pawer of Love dog training

The Pawer of Love dog training I am someone who is passionate about showing people how to support their environmentally sensitive dogs who need space from other dogs.

I also help people to give their dogs more freedom by teaching a reliable recall that works. I specialize in dog-dog reactivity and in teaching a recall that works. I offer 1-2-1 training in person and online.

08/06/2026

Although this is an extremely sweet video (link in the comments), what can you see when you focus on the dog on the right?

First you can see she's alert to what's going on. Then, when the excitement starts, she starts licking dad's face.

In this context the dog is unsure and trying to calm down dad probably because he was the laudest.

Understanding dog body language is essential to keep everyone (including the dog) safe.

MythbustingPredatory behaviour starts when the dog is chasing something.False.The predatory sequence starts before that,...
05/06/2026

Mythbusting

Predatory behaviour starts when the dog is chasing something.

False.

The predatory sequence starts before that, when the dog is orienting towards the scent or scanning the environment.

Then they stalk, chase, grab- bite, kill- bite, possess, dissect and consume.

All these steps can depend on the breed. Some breeds do not go for kill bite or consumption, some breeds go straight to chasing.

If you notice when your dog is orienting towards something (started the predatory sequence), interrupt the behaviour and give them an outlet where they can do the desired behaviour with you.

If they want to chase, let them chase you. If they want to grab-bite, use a toy to give them this outlet with you, not away from you.

I specialize in recall training. If you are ready to work on your dog's recall, give me a shout.

04/06/2026

Would you have noticed the signs that this dog is uncomfortable in this situation?

It starts with a subtle headturn to his left, followed by liplicks, a shake off, low tail wags and a more obvious headturn at the end.

These are signs that the dog doesn't want to be approached or touched.

It might have been the camera that caused this emotion. It doesn't really matter.

If you see a dog giving low level calming signals like these, give them space.

And ask others to do the same.

You don't want your dog to escalate.

Listen to the whisper.

Reactive dog? Don't jerk the lead. Especially if you walk your dog on a collar.If your dog is doing an undesired behavio...
03/06/2026

Reactive dog? Don't jerk the lead. Especially if you walk your dog on a collar.

If your dog is doing an undesired behaviour- lunging, barking- most people jerk the lead. We learned that the dog will stop displaying the behaviour after the first, second or maybe third jerk.

But the big question is: does it solve the problem permanently? Do you have to jerk again the next time you see a dog or a person or a car? Whatever your dog's trigger is.

If you have to jerk again, it is not a very effective solution.

Even if you don't have to jerk again, it is likely your dog is just suppressing the behaviour. Unless you work on teaching him an alternative behaviour to lunging.

Why won't it cause a permanent, reliable behaviour change?

Because most reactive dogs are anxious and fearful. They are stressed around certain things in the environment and they want them to go away. If we add the extra, unnecessary pressure on the neck, it will either

- make the dog more reactive because they know pressure on their sensitive neck can occur when the trigger appears, so they lunge more to make it go away

or

- they suppress the behaviour to avoid the punishment which makes it seem like the dog is 'cured', but it is a miserable state to be in.

Many people think that the dog's neck is rough.

Not true.

It's housing the cervical vertebrae, wind pipe, major blood vessels, thyroid gland and trachea. Among other sensitive parts.

What can you do?

Take the pressure off the neck. Walk your dog on a harness (no, harnesses don't teach the dog to pull, but it is a different story) and teach them a desired behaviour such as walking with you away from something.

It is totally doable.

Do you need guidance?

Send me a message to have a chat.

Stress. Is it always bad?No. There are two types of stress. Good stress=eustress. This is when you see something and get...
01/06/2026

Stress. Is it always bad?

No.

There are two types of stress. Good stress=eustress. This is when you see something and get excited about it. Or when you are going on a once in lifetime vacation.

You've got positive emotions.

There is also bad stress= distress. When you are running late for work or when you are being chased by a bear.

You've got negative emotions.

If this goes on for a long time, problems, like heart disease, or depression could pop up.

Stress can also affect our behaviour.

It is the same with dogs.

If you have a reactive, anxious, adolescent (the second fear period happens here and can cause reactivity towards things they were ok with previously), chances are that they will go through distress at some point.

You can reduce the bad stress by giving them safe choices, managing the environment as much as you can and teaching your dog coping skills.

It can be easier than you think.

I can show you how.

Message me.

I know what it's like to live with a reactive dog. On one hand, emotionally draining, isolating, and keeps you on your ...
31/05/2026

I know what it's like to live with a reactive dog.

On one hand, emotionally draining, isolating, and keeps you on your toes all the time on the walk.

On the other hand, it is extremely rewarding when you see the tiniest positive behaviour change.

It requires patience, dedication and lifestyle shift.

And yet, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I did it all alone. I did the research. I tried different techniques until I figured out what works.

And I got the qualifications.

You don't have to do it alone.

Doing this journey together with someone who knows what's happening with the dog and the human, can make a huge difference.

I can support both of you.

Let's chat.

28/05/2026

This simple behaviour can be used for

- reactive dogs to keep them focused in a situation where there's nowhere to go

- recall training

- anxious dogs

or 'good' dogs to teach them something fun.

Comment Middle if you want me to post the steps.

24/05/2026

If your dog wants to say hello to every stranger, dog they pass, try this.

We normally don't go out with our dog to just sit and watch the world go by, but it it has so many benefits:

🐶 it strengthens your bond

🐶 can be used as part of socialisation and to reduce fear, anxiety

🐶 teaches them to stay relaxed by your side in busy settings

🐶 provides a calm break from intensive exercise outside

Start incorporating this in your walk at a distance where your dog can relax, and see what happens.

22/05/2026

Anxious, reactive dog?

Another pattern game (credit Leslie McDevitt).

Instead of always giving a dog a treat to their mouth for doing a behaviour, playing pattern games

-can increase their focus

- can reduce their anxiety by creating a predictable pattern

Make sure you do calm treat delivery to avoid excitement.

21/05/2026

Understanding what dogs are trying to say with their body language is crucial to keep everyone safe and help out the dog if they need support.

Puppies. Reactive dogs. Older dogs. 'Good' dogs. Adolescent dogs. Dogs who are in pain. Undersocialized dogs. Oversocialized dogs.

The list goes on.

Can you see the change in this dog's body language?

Do you know what it means?

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