Posts tagged giving choice

Dogs meeting children. How to do it safely?

It’s better to introduce your dog to a child slowly and safely. If your dog is avoiding the interaction be his voice and take him out of the situation. When your dog has choices and is asking for interaction, it can be the start of a great relationship. In any case, you always need to supervise and keep everyone safe. Not only the child but also your dog.

Dog, behaviourAnna BartosikApril 8, 2021dog training, dog behaviour, dog behavior, children, child, kid, kids, dogs and kids, dogs and children, dog and child, giving choiceComment

Is your dog your best friend or your prisoner? [Controversy alert!]

As partners, you can choose together with your dog what is good for him. Giving him choice and the element of control of his own life is not going to threaten you but is going to enrich his life and make it even more enjoyable. Wouldn't you like to give that to your best friend?

Dog trainingAnna BartosikSeptember 18, 2020dog, dogs, dog training, dog trainer, least intrusive most positive, choice, giving choice, friend, prisoner, dog best friend, dog friendComment

How to teach your dog to wear a buster collar (cone)

Many dogs need to wear a buster collar (a cone) at least once in their lifetime. It’s very common to see a dog not wanting to wear it. It doesn’t have to stay this way though! After training, you get a dog that as soon as you get the buster collar out, he runs towards it and puts his head through! Now that’s a party trick right there!

Dog trainingAnna BartosikMay 14, 2020dog, Dog trainer, dog training, collar, buster collar, cone, choice, giving choice, treats, positive reinforcement, least intrusive most positiveComment

Giving your dog a choice

We often think that when we give choice to our dogs, they just won’t do anything that we would like them to do. But from my experience, the more choice you give them, the more likely they will be to spend time with you.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikMay 7, 2019Dog trainer, dog training, dog, training, animal training, choice, giving choiceComment

Jun 24, 2021

How to use trial and success learning to our own behaviour?

Many times we don’t even bother trying to learn a new skill. We convince ourselves that it’s not for us. When what we could do is to find the first successive approximation and start learning through a fun and successful process.

May 21, 2021

Tips on loose leash walking (video)

Loose leash walking has a lot of complexity to it. In reality, there are many behaviours that need to be taught but even more importantly every change in the environment can affect it! Here are a few tips and tricks that you can try while training your dog.

Nov 26, 2020

Dog training in animal shelter - dealing with mistakes (video)

We can have a training plan in mind but it's the dog who will tell us if the plan is good or not. Don’t be afraid to move back a few steps in your training plan and ask for less at any point. Work with whatever you have in front of you. Looking back at the video you've made, you might realise whose mistake that really was.

Jul 23, 2020

Are you walking your dog for yourself or your dog?

Walking your dog can be a frustrating experience. It comes from misunderstanding each other. The dog doesn’t get to read all of the news (or check his Facebook) through sniffing and you feel like he doesn’t listen to you or is disobedient. Changing the way you see the walks and lowering your expectations can be an easier and faster way to enjoy your walks again.