To begin with, let your dog off the lead in a small enclosed area that is quiet and empty. Preferably this will be a back garden that they are already familiar with, but it could also be a friend or relative’s garden, or even a small enclosed space in a...Read More
How to train a dog to walk on a leash for the first time?
To start, fill your pocket or treat pouch with treats. Decide what side you’d like the dog to walk on, and hold a few treats on that side of your body. Hold your leash in the hand opposite the dog. Take a step, then stop. It’s okay if the dog...Read More
How to work on off leash training?
Start by standing still and quiet. Allow your dog the full length of their lead. Remain still and quiet when your dog is ignoring you, but the split second he pays attention to you, praise him and give him a treat. Once you have your dog's attention, you can move...Read More
How to train a dog to walk on a leash without pulling?
To teach your dog to walk on a loose leash you will need a collar or harness, a leash, and treats. Fill your pocket or treat pouch with treats and decide what side you’d like the dog to walk on, and hold a few treats on that side of your...Read More
How to train your dog to be off leash and not run away?
A little behavior modification through a surprise result is what I suggest. First, stuff your pocket with yummy treats. Get yourself a very thin, long lead or strong string or twine and attached it to your dog’s collar and the other end to your belt. Then attach the regular leash...Read More
Is it better to let dogs meet off leash?
When dogs are on a leash, their ability to avoid or escape is limited. They can’t just walk away if they’re uncomfortable like they could if they were off-leash. You don’t know the other dog, you don’t know their history or what kind of experiences they’ve had. Maybe they’ve had...Read More
How to properly introduce dogs on leash?
Start on neutral territory where you have plenty of space, like a park, open field, or quiet street. Start on opposite sides of your space walking the same direction. When one dog looks at the other one, they get a treat. Keep walking until they are no longer focused on...Read More
How to stop a dog from running away when off leash?
You may have inadvertently trained your dog to bolt every time you unleash her. She doesn’t know the difference between being let off leash inside the park fence, where she is free to bolt or when you do it in an open area or near a road, where it scares...Read More
What is the 7 %- 38 %- 55 rule?
Albert Mehrabian’s 7-38-55 Communication model says that 7% of the meaning of feelings and attitudes takes place through the words we use in spoken communications, while 38% takes place through tone and voice and the remaining 55% of communication of these factors take place through the body language we use....Read More
What are the 3 C's of body language?
Consistency, clarity, and courtesy are essential in communication. Be consistent, it's incredibly frustrating when someone says one thing one day and something different the next. Be clear, when you want to be heard, make sure that the messages you're sending are clear, understandable, and straightforward. Be courteous, courtesy conveys respect,...Read More
How to identify verbal cues?
Children often understand gestures before they fully understand spoken language. The visual cue of pointing draws attention to the object, while the verbal cue reinforces the word. Visual cues like facial expressions can help children understand and identify emotions. The combination of seeing the expression and hearing the label helps...Read More
What are three areas we need to consider when using nonverbal cues?
We need to make sure that each element is matched with each other and the message to ensure our message is received and understood.
When we communicate on a face to face basis, we use all 3 of these elements.
If we want to communicate effectively, we need to give...Read More
What is the Mehrabian rule?
The 7-38-55 rule is a concept concerning the communication of emotions. The rule states that 7 percent of meaning is communicated through spoken word, 38 percent through tone of voice, and 55 percent through body language. It was developed by psychology professor Albert Mehrabian at the University of California, Los...Read More
What is the 3v rule of communication?
The 3v rule of communication refers to three elements in any face-to-face communication: words, tone of voice, and body language. These three elements account differently for the meaning of the message: words account for 7%, tone of voice accounts for 38%, and body language accounts for 55% of the message....Read More
What are the 3 V's of communication?
The document discusses the three aspects of communication - verbal, vocal, and visual.
It summarizes a study that found the visual component makes up 55% of communication impact, vocal 38%, and verbal only 7%.
Effective communication requires properly utilizing all three components of verbal language, vocal tone and emphasis, and...Read More