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24.01.2022 Thank you so much Emma! Looking forward to seeing you and beautiful Luna again. You both did so very well and I am so pleased with what we achieved. Congrats!

22.01.2022 For those looking for a group training class, this is hands down the best Puppy Class on the Gold Coast. Well worth the investment.

21.01.2022 WHY NOT PUNISHMENT It's not just a moral issue: fully developed (adult) dogs have the cognitive capacity similar of a 1.5-2 year old child - permanently. So they need a lot of guidance, love, patience and boundaries (taught in a humane way), rather than harsh discipline. The only reason why they use any behaviour repeatedly is because it merely works to get them what they need, in that context. So if the behaviour has been reinforced (i.e. they were successful in achieving ...what they wanted, even if we didn’t intend for it to happen), they will continue to use it. So please do not use any kind of punishment with your dog, including verbal. Each time you use punishment, you are potentially triggering a stress response in their body. Repeated punishment will make your dog constantly stressed, which will impair their ability to learn or make decisions and cause their behaviours to be unpredictable. There’s no safe dose of punishment: a firm NO! can be tolerated by some dogs and completely terrifying to others, which is detrimental to learning, trust and stress levels. Remember that when we use a harsh tone or we yell at our dogs to ask for a particular behaviour (regardless of the words we are using), or we say AH-AH! NO! STOP THAT we are not asking for a behaviour, we are just telling them off, using intimidation and fear. Plus they are still not learning what to do instead. Punishment breaks trust and will teach your dog that in some contexts they can’t trust you to help them, so they will learn to resort to their own devices and, as we know, they are never the most appropriate/safest way to deal with that situation. Studies show that if people use aversive training techniques, their dogs are 2.9 times more likely to be aggressive to a family member and 2.2 times more likely to be aggressive to a stranger outside the home than if the dog had been trained using reward-based methods (Casey et al 2014). Therefore, if we catch them practicing an undesirable behaviour, we need to redirect them right then and there, asking what we want them to do instead. Use your positive interrupter to get their attention, immediately ask for an alternative behaviour like off, sit, on your bed etc. and pay them immediately for doing that behaviour.

21.01.2022 Here at Canine Journeys cardboard items are precious. We keep everything because there’s limitless possibilities of enrichment and fun games you can provide to dogs using boxes and rolls. Use your creativity and supervise your dog initially to check they are not consuming the cardboard. Have fun

21.01.2022 Many dog owners might disagree or think this narrative is too extreme. From the perspective of a Behavioural Dog Trainer, Assistance Dog Trainer & dog owner, I can testify: this is spot on, particularly the content of the post that goes with the picture.

20.01.2022 My name is Lia Scott and I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, accredited by the Delta Institute, the accrediting body for positive reward based trainers who have undertaken the national accredited training course conducted by Delta. That is the highest Dog Behaviour and Force-free Training certification available in Australia, which I completed in December 2017. I am also a Certified Fear Free Professional by Fear Free Pets fearfreepets.com. I have close to 9 years of e...xperience, which started in 2011, as a franchisee of an Animal Training company that specialises in Behavioural Modification. To become a franchisee, I undertook full time training for 7 months, which included theory and hands-on practice, with 8 different stages/types of evaluation. In that time, I had the opportunity to practice with over 200 dogs, learn from over 40 Dog Trainers, whilst being mentored by two senior Dog Trainers throughout the whole process. I left the company in the end of October 2012 to start my own business on the Gold Coast. So far, I have personally trained over 250 dogs and have achieved great results dealing with a vast range of issues - from working on basic behaviours, "good manners", toilet training, loose leash walking, reliable recall, stop excessive jumping, to more complex issues such as aggression, over-arousal, excessive barking, separation issues, excessive chewing & destruction and much more. I take pride in being recommended by and working in conjunction with Veterinarian Behaviourists, in cases that require referral. To me, your dog's well-being is #1 priority. Using intimidation and fear (even disguised as "corrections"), the debunked dominance/pack/alpha theory or putting your dog through stress is absolutely not part of my work. That is why I choose to use and stand by evidence based methods, including Positive Reinforcement (mark & reward desirable behaviour), which will bring effective, genuine, long-term results, with no mental or physical harm to your dog and guaranteed fun for both of you. I work with all breeds at all ages. I strongly believe that not only extensive practical experience, but continuous education is crucial for any Behavioural Trainer to keep up-to-date and ensure their practices are in accordance with latest research and findings in the Animal Behaviour field. In the past 8 years, I have attended over 230 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops about Animal Training & Behaviour. Dogs are sentient beings that we bring into our lives. Therefore it's our duty to provide not only basic care and love, but also the best possible environment and learning opportunities, in order to successfully meet their physical and psychological needs, building a relationship based on trust, mutual respect and guardianship.

19.01.2022 - One for you - hey, that was for her - Come here darling here is yours - And one for Peppa Bed bird goes to his favourite spot to eat Pot plant bird to his favourite spot to eat... Everyone happy The end See more

19.01.2022 Boxes inside boxes inside boxes, with food Equals a fun late lunch with lots of sniffing, scavenging and problem solving Win-win

19.01.2022 Accurate No choice, no consent = force

19.01.2022 Happy and snoozy Willow & Breeze at the end of our session today, which was packed with problem solving, chewing, body awareness and scent work.

18.01.2022 Please consider carefully all impacts of ball chasing. Even for dogs that love fetching, it can easily have a negative impact not only on their physical, but also mental health and therefore a possible detrimental effect on their behaviour, especially for dogs that already present anxiety and hyperactivity tendencies. There are lots of more beneficial alternatives involving sniffing, scavenging, chewing and problem solving.

17.01.2022 Look at baby Doug growing! He is indeed a super fast learner and remarkably sensible, confident and independent little pup for his age. It's been amazing working with him and his family

15.01.2022 Based on extensive scientific evidence in the Animal Behaviour field re the effectiveness of reward & trust based, positive, humane training methods, there is NO EXCUSE to continue to use pain, fear/intimidation or the debunked dominance theory. Full stop.

14.01.2022 NEW FINDINGS ON SEPARATION ANXIETY An important reminder that this problem behaviour needs to be appropriately diagnosed, treated and managed by a Behavioural Vet along with a certified Behavioural Trainer.

14.01.2022 LOW STRESS BATH TIME Welfare is the #1 priority Anxiety meds on board Delicious licky may with 4 different flavours ... Reggae music for dogs (human loved it) Lavender spray in the air Effective communication between species Love and patience See more

13.01.2022 About being a true dog lover

12.01.2022 Hiring an under qualified dog trainer to deal with behavioural issues is like hiring someone that likes to build LEGO to work in a construction site Hiring an under qualified dog trainer to deal with behavioural issues is like hiring someone that likes to build LEGO to work in a construction site

12.01.2022 +R Dog Trainer’s life - wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world! Looking for something in my handbag this am: Baby balance harness *that’s not it* Half a pack of liver treats *nope*... Clicker (classic) *not it* Three empty toilet rolls *oh goodie! need them today* . (Continues searching) . . See more

11.01.2022 Best way to start the week with this text from new client I saw Friday night. No, "Obedience Training" cannot and does not promote Behavioural Modification, at least initially. Later, if it's implemented with reward based ONLY techniques and methods (no fear or force), it can be very useful to increase a dog's repertoire of behaviours.... Stay away from Dog Trainers that promise to "fix" your dog with Obedience Training. And even further away from the ones that use punishment based techniques and methods (even disguised as "corrections") to do that. Happy week, everyone!

11.01.2022 Behavioural Training is inherently different to Obedience Training. It’s not about teaching commands (what a dreadful concept!), shaping performance and compliance, hoping to create a dog that will do what’s been told to, no matter what, where, how and why. Behavioural Training treats the cause of behavioural issues; the goal is not to suppress undesirable behaviour, but working to change the underlying emotion that causes the behaviour in the first place. It requires his...tory investigation, observation of the dog in their environment, discussion with family members and elaboration of a comprehensive Training & Management program, tailored specifically to that case, to generate and sustain behavioural modification. Then, assisting the family to implement that practically. I personally don’t like the word Obedience, because I don’t believe pet dogs need to be obedient, they need to be Skilled. And the skills they learn need to be relevant to their lifestyle, environment, age and health status. It’s also not about Compliance, it’s about Reliability, which can only come from a space of physical, mental and emotional stability. Needless to say, any form of punishment or force has no place in that space. In other words: obedience training does not and cannot fix behavioural issues.

09.01.2022 Celebrating 600 likes today Thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it Photo by: Yoav Hornung on Unsplash

09.01.2022 Your dog relies on you to access 100% of their needs and wants. You chose to bring them into your life. So please make sure to be always in credit

07.01.2022 1, 2, 3...easy as A, B, C (Love the Bull Terrier in the photo )

01.01.2022 Here’s gorgeous Poppy and the amazing toilet area her Mum designed and put together on her balcony, outside her bedroom. That’s a 5 star doggy toilet with plenty of room and breathtaking views