We have to become familiar with our thoughts, emotions, and impulsivity, in order to gain more control of ourselves and our environment. The daily practice is important because it helps strengthen our future abilities to focus and be present. When I dance, I dance; when I sleep, I sleep. Nay,...Read More
How to get a dog to pay attention with distractions?
Play must always come first so that you are interesting and relevant. Play a lot, play at least once a day for 20-30 minutes per session. We want to positively condition a way to get their attention when they’re focused on other things, and you can do this a number...Read More
What are the 3 D's of dog training?
The 3 D's of dog training refer to Distraction, Duration, and Distance.
These are one way to categorize the difficulties or challenges in dog training.
Distraction refers to both the environment and things in the environment that are distracting.
Duration is how long the dog is performing the behavior.
Distance...Read More
How do you train a dog to recall with distractions?
I knew my gap was in recalling Otis away from something he wanted to eat when he was close to it and off leash.
I decided to use chicken as the distraction and chose to work in a relatively small and clear space.
I put some chicken into a bowl...Read More
How to focus in a disruptive work environment with ADHD?
To focus in a disruptive work environment with ADHD, work with your staff to develop individualised plans including frequent breaks and task switching, this can help keep interest high and a more consistent concentration that can last throughout the day. Open-plan workplaces can be especially difficult for employees with ADHD,...Read More
Why can't I focus in loud environments?
Loud noise has become one of the greatest irritants at work. One study showed that 99% of employees reported that their concentration was impaired by various types of office noise, especially telephones left ringing at vacant desks and people talking in the background. According to another study, 68% of those...Read More
How to train a dog with ADHD?
To train a dog with ADHD, consider some tips for training a hyper dog.
Take your dog for long walks, as daily exercise is essential for keeping active dogs healthy.
A long walk around the neighborhood or park is a great way to provide physical exercise and mental stimulation.
Perform...Read More
What to do when a dog doesn't listen to commands?
To get your dog to listen to your commands, it is essential to teach them about desirable behaviour to keep them out of trouble and harm’s way. Remove Excess Energy by helping your dog release their pent-up energy, as too much enthusiasm can be distracting. Taking a long walk and...Read More
What are the four F's of dog behaviour?
In evolutionary psychology, people often speak of the four Fs which are said to be the four basic and most primal drives that animals are evolutionarily adapted to have, follow, and achieve: fighting, fleeing, feeding, fucking. Usually the profane word "fucking" is humorously implied but replaced with a politer synonym...Read More
What is the rule of 7 dog training?
People always ask me what I mean by the rule of 7. This is something that whether I am teaching a group class or doing a private lesson I make it a priority for all puppies to experience at some point before the age of 4 months. Number 1 Been...Read More
What is the difference between leash reactive and leash aggressive?
The difference between leash reactivity and leash aggression it’s just a matter of intensity. Leash reactivity is just your dog pulling on the leash out of excitement trying to say hi to another dog. There could be barking, franticness and a lot of pulling, but your dog’s intentions are friendly....Read More
Why does my dog listen better off leash than on leash?
When dogs are off-leash, they can control the distance between themselves and people or dogs. The less motivated they are to become reactive. The larger the space, the more control they have and the more likely they will do other things besides becoming reactive to create that space. When dogs...Read More
Why is my dog aggressive on leash but not off leash?
The most common reason that a dog barks and lunges at other dogs when he is on-leash is fear of dogs. Dogs that are afraid of and react to other dogs require a certain distance from another dog in order to feel safe. When a dog is on-leash what option...Read More
How to manage leash aggression?
When our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number...Read More
Do gentle leaders help reactive dogs?
We believe: Teaching proper pressure and release with a leash (usually a slip lead, transitional lead, gentle leader, prong collar or starmark collar)
are all necessary components to your foundation to address why your dog is reactive make sure they have a clear understanding of leash pressure.
You can condition...Read More