Pip's Barkin' Mad: Games Based Dog Training

14/03/2024

Finally worked out how to get Kylo to catch 😂😂🐶🐶

14/02/2024

I found a Kylo tooth!!!! A reminder he was once very small 😄😄 I didn’t think I would actually see one 😆😆 awww my pup pup. Growing up!

05/02/2024

Kylo growing up! I can’t get over how cute he is!

12/01/2024

13/12/2023

Kylo is just the cutest sometimes 😄😄

26/11/2023

🐾 As a dedicated trainer, you strive for the best for your dog, but we get it - sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. 🏔️ Despite your best intentions, behaviour struggles can persist, and progress can feel elusive.

Pause and consider: Could your very best efforts be part of the puzzle? 🤔 If your current strategy isn't yielding results, maybe it's time to try something different.

Let's talk common examples.

🗣️ Tiring your dog out with endless walks might not be the solution - it could build stamina, not calmness. Exposing them to fears may intensify reactions, not ease them. More dog encounters can increase reactivity, not improve it. That’s why we train FOR the situation, not in it.

Feeling overwhelmed? Time to re-evaluate! 🔄 Skill up for challenges with concepts that bring calm, relaxation, and optimism. 🌟 Ready to flip the script on traditional training?
Discover how concept training transforms the game and unlocks amazing results! 🚀🐶 💡✨

Check out our blog post:
https://absolute-dogs.com/3-concepts-lacking-in-90-of-reactive-dogs/

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24/11/2023

🐶 A LETTER FROM A REACTIVE DOG 🐶

I’m confused. When I’m with my owners, and we’re alone, the world melts away. It’s just us. They tell me, while framing my face in their hands and stroking my ears, that I am “the best dog.” 🌈

I believe them. My tail wags furiously, and I smile up at them. 😊

I AM the best dog. 🏆

But sometimes, I am not, and I scare them or frustrate them because I am scared, frustrated, anxious, and uncertain. Sometimes I am overwhelmed with fear or excitement. They are upset when I bark, growl, lunge, and sometimes snap. They are frustrated when I am anxious and sensitive to any sound or movement in the world around me. 😥

I hear people, with their labels, tell them I am “reactive,” and they should do something about it, that I am ruling their home and their lives. Am I doing that? I’m just scared. I’m just not sure what to do. I just want to feel safe. 🏡

When I was younger, we went everywhere together, my owners and I. The world felt big and looming, invasive and frightening. People would pet me, other dogs would rush up to me with their owners frantically yelling, “He’s friendly!!!”. At first, I was calm and quiet… but then I had to speak up! I had to tell the world to stop invading my space. Please, please leave me alone! 🚫

I want to experience the world. I want to taste all the things that my owners tell me I should “LEAVE IT”. I want to smell all the things, all the wonderful, amazing, and unique smells of grass, trees, and fox poo! I can’t help that; instead, I am hypervigilant, scanning the environment for the lurking people or dogs or other scary things that seem to constantly throw themselves at me. 👃

I would give anything in the world to be THE BEST DOG all the time. 🌍

I don’t understand why, when I tell my owners that I don’t feel safe, they don’t understand. Sometimes, they comfort me. Sometimes, they get upset. 😢

They’ve tried everything, so many training approaches, it makes my mind whirl. They toss my favourite treats and shove them in my face. I can’t eat right now, I’m surviving! The prickly collar that I couldn’t escape from… The clinking chain collar that made it hard to breathe sometimes… The stinging spray that made it difficult to smell, that would linger in my nose, after I would bark, “I need space! I am scared!” 🐕💔

I know they love me with everything in them, and they are trying so, so hard. I want to do this for them, I want to be the dog they want me to be. I want to will away the fear and the anxiety, the overwhelm, and I want to be perfect. I try so hard, just like them. 🌟

If you see a dog like me, can you give us space? Can you give us time? Can you give us compassion? Please don’t let your dog run up to me. Please don’t try to pet me. I am trying my hardest, I promise. I really, really want to be THE BEST DOG. 🙏🐶

Is your BEST dog struggling?

Help them be the best dog they deserve to be through the power of games-based training - training that not only has helped thousands of students overcome so many training obstacles and challenges with their dogs, but can help you too. That’s our mission here at Absolute Dogs.

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24/10/2023

It’s so small! I’m soon to be getting my own puppy and I’m soooo excited!!! My dog owner and dog trainer dreams are starting to all come true and I’m dead excited to start learning more and sharing more so that I can help others achieve their dog owning dreams too! 😍😍

07/10/2023

Nailed It! Top Tips for Nail Care! 🐾

Does your dog dread nail trims? Keep those paws healthy and pain-free with our expert advice on how to cut your dog's nails like a pro! 💅

✨ Confidence is King: Boost your dog’s optimism by playing fun games at home, making nail trimming a breeze.
✨ Calmness Matters: Promote a calm mindset to reduce stress during nail trims, allowing your dog to feel in control.
✨ Let's Play: OK GO! Teach your dog to participate willingly in nail trims with this fun, empowering game.
✨ Top Tips for Success: Choose the right equipment, know your dog's nails, and use the alternative cut line method to avoid accidents.
✨ Positive Pairings: Introduce clippers or grinders slowly and reward your dog with treats and encouragement.
✨ Be Patient: Take it step by step, and don't rush the process if your dog needs more time to adjust.
✨ Regular Maintenance: Trim your dog's nails regularly to prevent overgrowth and potential health issues.
✨ First Aid Ready: Have styptic powder on hand in case of accidental cuts, and always stay calm to reassure your dog.
✨ Scratchboard Fun: Teach your dog to file their own nails with a scratchboard game!

Follow these tips, and nail trims will become a positive bonding experience for both you and your dog. Happy grooming! 🐕💕

https://absolute-dogs.com/how-to-cut-your-dogs-nails-with-less-stress/

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24/08/2023

Does your Dog's Pulling on Lead drive you nuts?!? 🙈🐾🐕

Does it make for stressful walks and not the life you envisaged with your dog?!

"Giving into Leash Pressure" is just one of many games that could lead to a better life between you and your pup!

Give it a go and see the difference it could make to you 😀

Follow me to keep learning more or get in touch about more Games Based Training and building your dream pet!! 😁

Pip's Barkin' Mad: Games Based Dog Training

08/08/2023

Do you have a multi dogs household and need some tips on how to manage the chaos? This episode of the Sexier Than A Squirrel Podcast by Absolute Dogs could offer some excellent tips!

This week we discuss: How to Prevent Multi-Dog MadnessWe get many requests to help with multi-dog household struggles, they are extremely common.When it goes well, owning multiple dogs can be an absolute dream! However, we know that when it doesn’...