GooDog

29/07/2025

As a dog owner you can help change your dogs behavior:

Establish clear rules and boundaries
Reward good behavior
Redirect or ignore unwanted behavior
Be consistent with commands
Provide daily physical and mental exercise

For more help consult a professional

.kilkenny

27/07/2025

Our community is getting bigger and better 🐾🐾
Power of social walks

23/07/2025

Today we had so much fun 😊

22/07/2025

Dog seat belts (or car harnesses) are important for both your pet’s safety and yours. Here's why:

👉 For Your Dog's Safety:

1. Crash protection – In a sudden stop or accident, an unrestrained dog can be thrown forward, risking severe injury or death.

2. Reduces impact injuries – Proper harnesses spread force across the chest and shoulders, avoiding neck damage.

👉For Your Safety:

1. Avoids driver distraction – A roaming dog can interfere with steering, gear shifts, or block your view.

2. Stops sudden jumping – Prevents dogs from leaping into your lap or the front seat while driving.

3. Prevents airbag injuries – In front seats, airbags can seriously harm pets. Seat belts keep them safely in the back.

18/07/2025

Changing your dog’s behavior involves a team effort between you (the owner) and, when needed, a professional trainer/ behaviour consultant Here’s a breakdown of what you can do versus what a trainer can help with. What do you think? Would you like to add something?

Remember that each dog is different.

17/07/2025

Happy Birthday ❤️❤️

14/07/2025

Did you know? Calming signals are subtle body language cues that dogs use to communicate peaceful intent and diffuse stress or potential conflict.

09/07/2025

Today I would like to say something about Iceberg Metaphor in dog training In dog training, the "iceberg metaphor" is used to explain how a dog’s visible behavior is just the tip of the iceberg — what you see on the surface — while most of what's influencing that behavior lies beneath the surface.

👉The Tip (Visible Behavior):

Barking

Lunging

Biting

Pulling on the leash

Not listening to commands

Anxiety symptoms like pacing or whining

👉 Below the Surface (Root Causes):

Fear or anxiety

Lack of socialization

Past trauma or abuse

Poor training or unclear communication

Medical issues (pain, illness)

Instinctual drives (herding, guarding, prey)

Frustration or boredom

Learned associations (e.g., leash = vet = stress)

Why This Matters in Training:

Effective dog training doesn't just treat the behavior at the tip — it addresses the emotional and psychological needs below the surface. That’s how you achieve long-term change🐾🐾

07/07/2025

Power of social walks 🐾

06/07/2025

Our community is getting bigger and better ❤️

04/07/2025