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Cars/Vehicles And Your Dog
02.09.23
Dogs jumping up on cars -Firstly, you could calmly and firmly ask your dog for the 'Sit' (you could even keep a few treats in the car and reward initially every time and then move to a random schedule when your dog really does Sit here). If someone is on the outside of the car, perhaps they could manage your dog by not letting them greet you until they are 'relatively calm' (certainly this may need to be on a lead). If your dog is not listening to the Sit, make sure you're keeping the situation boring - no eye contact, no talking to them and be consistent with this. Only give your dog attention once they have calmed (any time this does not occur will keep the problem reoccurring). You may instead, want to train a place command like 'Mat,' to send your dog off away from the vehicle traffic area. Send your dog here and have them 'Stay' until you release them (with say an 'Ok, 'Come'). For more dog training and behavioural advice, tips and suggestions, why not visit my Dog Behavioural & Training Blog/Tips Page or check out my book with Harpercollins, 'Big Dog, Small Dog - Make your dog happier by being understood,' thank you 🙂
Selina McIntyre, a qualified Dog Behaviourist & Dog Trainer in the Hamilton, Waikato, Tauranga and Rotorua areas of NZ since 2004.
18.09.2021
Dog Training. Dogs chasing bikes
*Firstly, if you’re having an issue with this, I would keep your dog on the lead as you cannot predict when a cyclist is going to come along.Then ensure you have a great recall on the lead as well as a ‘Watch' type command. With this, get your dog’s attention with the ‘Watch,’ then call them back to you. You can then look to distract your dog by getting them to do a series of obedience tasks on lead, facing you, while a cyclist goes by. These could be the sit, shake hands and down. Be as ready as you can be for cyclists, staying alert but acting calm. Practice, practice, practice your tricks so your dog ‘could do them in their sleep.’ Undertake your trick training in busy as well as quiet areas also.Once you have your recall one hundred percent you could have your dog off lead. Ideally, use this process before a cyclist get’s too close/your dog has a chance to react. With this, once your dog is by you, reward them for focusing on you until the cyclist bikes past, Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant & Dog Trainer, Dogs Best Friend. Going forward, why not head into your local bookstore for a copy of my book in association with HarperCollins, 'Big Dog, Small Dog - Make your dog happier by being understood,' thank you 🙂
05.10.2019
Oh the chase!With cars -It can be unfortunate that cars ‘run away’ swiftly and allow the perfect chance for a good fast chase for your dog!Chasing can become quite the obsession - think cats, fixation on torch lights etc. [Read More…]
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Selina McIntyre of Dogs Best Friend, a qualified Dog Behaviourist & Dog Trainer in the Hamilton, Waikato, Tauranga and Rotorua areas of NZ since 2004.