Your dog's reactivity is also YOUR reactivity now.
Did you know that nearly ALL of my clients that have reactive dogs struggle with some sort of PTSD type symptoms (I can't say it's PTSD...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
How to improve your dogs calmness in new situations
Wanting more calmness and less over-excitedness is a HUGE problem a lot of dog owners have. A lot of dog trainers and online resources...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Ignoring dog behaviour doesn't work
One of the many strategies recommended by some trainers is to 'ignore' behaviour'. It's a useless strategy for about 90% of things a dog...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
I never recommend puppy pads
I just wanted to repost this one as I've been getting a lot of questions regarding house training pups (it's the time of the year for...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Don't forget to budget for dog training!
Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Sometimes people drop a few THOUSAND on a puppy and then have no money reserved for training...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
So you want a doodle because they don't shed?
Doodle mixes are super popular at the moment. They come in all different colours and sizes and are advertised as great family dogs. My...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Worst advice on dog facebook groups
Facebook groups can be a blessing or a curse. Probably a bit of both. I'm in so many of them I actually have to unfollow quite a few...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Your dog does NOT need to say HI to everyone
Do you say HI to everyone when you're out? I'm pretty sure the answer is NO, so why do we think it's necessary for your dog to say hello...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Why can't other dog owners leave my dog alone?
I feel like this is a topic that somehow dog owners can never agree on. There is 2 camps. Camp: My dog is friendly Camp: My dog is...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
What type of social is your dog?
We all have this idea in our heads of what are dogs should be and what they should like. Unfortunately it's not always what we had in...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Is my dog protecting me?
The main reason why a dog growls when a person comes closer to you is because of disturbed relationships between you and your dog......
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Dog training is too expensive
Dog training costs money. And it may seem like a lot. But it also costs money to constantly keep repairing or replacing things in your...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Is crate training cruel to your dog?
We hear this stuff all the time... But i fully disagree with this. I almost always recommend a crate to dog owners and if you REally...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Your dog isn't stubborn!
Inconsistent This is what I mean: You sometimes stick to your rules and sometimes don't. You train for 1 day with method A, then B, then...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
It takes 500 Reps to learn a new skill and 5000 to fix it!
This is why dog training.. or any type of training takes time. It takes about 300-500 reps for a skill to become 'natural' and develop...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
A friendly dog, is not the same as a well mannered dog!
A friendly dog doesn't equal a well mannered dog. We all know that person that no one wants to hang out with because they are a 'bit...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
This is why your dog is still reactive
If you have a dog thats fearful or not so confident around other dogs or people and want to work on their reactivity, then we first have...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Reasons why my (reactive) dog doesn't want to say HI to your dog
One of the most common things we hear when we are out and about and a dog comes running at us is 'It's okay he's friendly'. The response...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Can my friendly dog say HI?
Can your friendly dog meet other dogs on leash? Sure. It's your dog. It's always your choice in the end. But as dog trainers we know how...
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Sanne Vermeulen
Jul 10
Dear reactive dog owners
Disappointment for not being able to take your dog everywhere. Shame for the feeling of failing. Embarrassment for your dogs outbursts....
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