L'Chaim Canine

12/09/2021

Join us for two webinars where Leslie McDevitt dives deeper into managing arousal and reducing stress in dogs.

10/29/2021

Thank you so much Karen Pryor Academy for sharing my video and the generous mention! I'm proud to be part of such a great organization that not only promotes training but the welfare of our animal learners.

10/20/2021

"Drinking From The Toilet" is a Dog Training Podcast that helps you dissect the science behind the behavior in a fun and relatable way.

10/18/2021

Excellent information!

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

05/24/2021

Jake rocking his stay! I love coaching my online clients! It truly becomes a real collaboration and is a win for everyone.

05/18/2021

"Look at That" is a game changer. I use it with both cats and dogs!

Check out this Look At That Game: Changing the Conversation - Webinar Plus at Cleanrun.com!

03/10/2021

Rufus went from not being able to have his feet touched to this! Although not quite ready for a nail trim he will be there shortly! Great job Team Rufus! ❤

03/04/2021

Biscuit is such a fun puppy! I live coaching this team! Teaching stay is just one of the many things we are working on together.

02/23/2021

02/11/2021

Flynn learning to focus on his person and ignore the world around him! ❤

01/27/2021

Good information about social maturity. Not all dogs are meant to be social butterflies. This becomes more apparant as they age.

Our dogs go through various stages of physical and social development through their lives. From the adorable days of puppyhood, to the gangly and uncoordinated time as a juvenile, to the unruly adolescent phase that has you questioning your decision to own a dog in the first place. We could talk abo...

01/24/2021

Ben and Tova waiting patiently to get to work! Although we are training via zoom these days, they still know when they get to work! ❤

01/11/2021

Cricket continues to excel at his mat behavior during his online training session!

01/03/2021

12/19/2020

This applies to our companion animals too! One of the most useful skills you can teach! Here is a great video from Ken Ramirez!

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I just put this short video together for a colleague doing a seminar for zoo professionals. This is a brief look at the keys to successfully working with multiple animals. I thought I would share it here.

12/19/2020

This applies to our companion animals as well! Stationing is one of the most useful skills you can teach. Enjoy this wonderful example of teaching stationing from Ken Ramirez!

12/17/2020

My morning entertainment! What are your pups up to? Tova and Ben ❤

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12/16/2020

It is an honor to be part of the team! So looking forward to it!



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Dream Team! Just wrapped a Zoom chat with two wonderfully talented colleagues. Their brilliant cats and dogs are also going to help with my ClickerExpo Live Dem-OH! For which I’m extremely grateful. Thanks Jennifer and Charissa!
Title of Dem-OH is:
“Why Can’t We Be Friends? Dog & Cat Introductions”
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