Fireworks can be a highly stressful time for many dogs, especially those who are already nervous. At AHoP, we believe we don’t just walk dogs, we build their confidence. And that means helping our canine friends feel safe, secure and supported when things get noisy and unpredictable. Here are a range of strategies grounded in...
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The Power of Play: Why It’s Essential for Puppies Play is more than just a way for puppies to burn off energy and make friends—though those are great benefits too! It plays a crucial role in their overall development, shaping them into happy, healthy adult dogs. Here’s why play is so important for your pup:...
Every dog has a story to tell, and sometimes those stories involve overcoming behavioral challenges with the power of positive reinforcement. In this heartwarming blog post, we’ll dive into real-life success stories that we have been directly involved in, to highlight the incredible transformations that can occur when patience, dedication, and positive training techniques are...
Welcoming a nervous dog into your life can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its unique challenges. Whether your furry friend is a rescue or simply has a shy temperament, understanding and supporting their needs is essential for their well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to help nervous dogs build...
Dogs bark. It’s one of the ways in which they communicate to us. A single bark is fine, barking during play is okay to a point. But when your dog’s barking escalates to the point that it’s ruining your relationship with your neighbours, your family, and even stopping you from having friends over it’s time...
‘Reactivity’ refers to an unusually heightened response by a dog, to stimuli in the environment. Unusual in that this reaction is often maladaptive, excessive, potentially harmful, and not healthy. An example could be running away at the sight of another dog. This is an over-reaction based on the information (that there is a...
For my Fun Agility class I try to make the equipment or find it cheaply. I don’t wish to use lots of fancy equipment for my own sake and for my customers, to show that fun agility is accessible to everyone. So this morning I decided to make these carpet tile foot targets...
Many people have no idea how scary they can be to a dog when they immediately begin smothering them when greeting them. Even if the dog is happy to be petted right away – it isn’t polite and I like to ensure that I am always teaching a dog good manners. Good doggy manners would...
There are two main philosophies when it comes to dog training. One (often considered ‘old school’) is compulsion training. This is a style of training that uses tools such as choke chains, prong collars, or electronic training collars to correct the dog whenever they do the wrong thing. The other philosophy is cooperative training. This...
Copied from The Academy of Pet Carers In the force free training world (aka positive reinforcement), we try to minimize the amount of stress our pets experience during training. But in order to answer how much stress is too much stress, we must first understand a little bit more about “stress.” Types of Stress...
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