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.

25/06/2026

An easy activity for reactive dogs.

This video is in slow motion. Duh 🙃.

It took seven seconds in real time for her to sniff out one small piece of food.

Seven seconds!

How long does it take for them to eat it from a bowl?

I just slowed it down to show how much their nose works when they are sniffing.

Why is it important to let or encourage them to sniff?

1. Beneficial for reactive dogs. Sniffing releases dopamine-feel good, calming hormones.

2. The brain works hard=tired brain, tired body. Good for high energy dogs.

3. Giving them a chance to read the latest news in the neighbourhood.

If you find your dog needs to release some energy or needs to calm down after an exciting or stressful event, you can encourage sniffing by hiding or scattering some of their food/treats.

21/06/2026

Vet check first, then training.

'My dog is so stubborn. He knows what I'm telling him, he just refuses to do it.'I often hear this from clients.My respo...
19/06/2026

'My dog is so stubborn. He knows what I'm telling him, he just refuses to do it.'

I often hear this from clients.

My response?

Your dog is not stubborn. If they don't do something, there is a reason.

1. You are not using the right motivators. If your dog loves a piece of chicken, but you give him kibble instead, that won't motivate him to do the behaviour.

It's a good idea to match the difficulty of behaviour with better payment. For instance, more pieces of sausage for more difficult behaviour.

2. You are progressing the training too fast. Just because your dog comes when called in the house, it doesn't mean he will come back from dogs or chasing a squirrel.

3. Your dog is overwhelmed.

And, no. If your dog is not doing what you ask him to do, he is not dominant. He is not trying to take over the world. We really need to get rid of this harmful notion.

Something is missing.

Stop and think what it is.

I would always choose to live with a reactive or 'problem' dog over a 'good' dog. Mainly because I know what I am doing ...
18/06/2026

I would always choose to live with a reactive or 'problem' dog over a 'good' dog. Mainly because I know what I am doing and the dog would have a forever home with me.

It can be emotionally and physically challenging.

My last dog was dog reactive.

Proper socialization can help to prevent unwanted behaviours from popping up.

Socialization is not about letting your puppy or dog run to every dog or person (or whatever you frequently encounter in your environment).

It is about giving them lots of positive experiences around different things in the environment.

They don't have to say hello to everyone.

In fact, I urge you not to let your puppy say hello to everyone.

If they come away from the experience more secure, job well done.

Are you ready to show your dog that the word is not as scary as they think?

Shoot me a message.

17/06/2026

If your dog has a reliable recall around low level distractions, build on it by calling them when they are sniffing.

Start at a short distance when they put their nose down.

Reinforce them when they come to you with something they love.

Gradually increase the distance.

I always say, give the dog something you called them away from.

But you know your dog.

So, if they love sniffing, call them and throw some food for them to sniff out.

If they want to play with a dog, call them and play with them.

However, Wiggles looovess to be touched. It can be a reinforcer for any behaviour. She would also love to sniff out some food so I switch up the two reinforcements.

If you are ready to teach your dog a reliable recall and give them freedom without worrying about them disappearing, get in touch.

I can show you how.

14/06/2026

Shake off. What does it mean?

Dogs shake off

🐕 after a stressful situation to relieve tension

🐕 when you dry them with a towel

🐕 often when they wake up

If you only associate shake off with self grooming, you'd miss the sign that your dog was uncomfortable in a situation.

If your dog shakes his body but not wet or dried with a towel, he is probably shaking off the tension caused by the events of the situation he's just been in.

Pay attention to these events.

11/06/2026

I could never film this body language before. It's hardly noticeable and I'm happy that I could catch it on camera.

Look at the whiskers.

Whiskers are not just sensory tools, but their position also indicates the dog's emotional state.

When they are closer the muzzle, the dog is relaxed.

When they pushed forward, they can indicate alertness or fear.

It's easier to notice their position when they're facing you.

Have you ever noticed any changes in their position?

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.

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