Here me and Bailey did some structured play.
This is fun for high drive dogs, but more importantly combines teaching impulse control with the opportunity to practice obedience skills such as stay, down and drop.
Busy day of dog training today, and Bailey's first day back at work with me!
Dealing with reactivity?
Teach this really useful command to use out on walks to get your dog to disengage from fixating.
Super proud of my lad today. Just over 6 weeks since he was attacked by an off lead dog and he's doing really well.
This mornings puppy class :)
I have evidence to the contrary to this below 🤣
Whilst I agree on an untrained dog, harnesses will make pulling worst. They don't make a dog pull harder!
A recent study of flat collars vs harnesses
Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking them at risk of injury.
Some dogs – especially smaller breeds – pull with a force more than twice their body weight on the collar, potentially damaging their throats, says Erin Perry at Southern Illinois University.
“It’s really very shocking,” she says. “The dogs are almost choking themselves on that collar repeatedly. But the harnesses in our study just didn’t inhibit pulling in any way, and that’s definitely a wake-up call – especially because of the risk to owners.”
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/
Announcing my new workshops these are going to be ran once a month initially with the potential for more if there is a demand.
Introduction to gundog scent work and retrieval
These sessions are great for starting up any young dog looking to train as a working gundog. Also great if you have a gundog breed or mix and are looking to learn ways to fulfill their breed needs.
The first session will be Saturday 21st at 11am and there are 3 slots.
I think me and Bailey had an actual conversation today. 😆
After this mornings training work me and Bailey hit the field for some scent work and long distance obedience.
Fab session this morning with Piper.
She is doing really well with her lead walking.
We did some introductory scent work as well!