Posts tagged loose lead walking

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.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikMay 21, 2021loose leash walking, loose lead walking, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, positive dog training, clicker training, positive reinforcement trainer, environmentComment

How to give back? Volunteering in animal shelters

Focus on what you can give, even if it seems small. It’s not small for the individual you gifted. Seeing the dogs happy makes all the difference! Think about the fabulous time you can give those dogs that you can take out. Focus on the value you can provide. You can be a highlight of their day, it’s worth a lot!

Dog training, About meAnna BartosikApril 1, 2020rescue, dog training, dog walking, walks with dog, loose lead walking, loose leash walking, animal shelter, volunteer, volunteering, giving backComment

Prong collars and treating people with kindness

I approached the subject of using prong collars with curiosity, without judgment. I listened and I understood. I can relate to people using them in their situation. And that’s how I was able to take the collar off. Not by judgment but by understanding.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikNovember 1, 2019dog training, animal training, clicker training, positive reinforcement, teaching humans, kindness, inspiring people, loose leash walking, loose lead walking, walking on leash, walking on lead, reward based training, prong collars Comments

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

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.