The Polite Dog in Sydney, Australia | Dog trainer

The Polite Dog

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 422 414 499

Address: Cronulla 2230 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.thepolitedog.com.au

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24.01.2022 A reminder for when you see Guide Dogs and their handlers

23.01.2022 Wonder why these collars often aren’t recommended? Another valid point is that a tool is less terrifying on you when you’re the one in control of it. We understand what we’re experiencing and know when to expect it.

20.01.2022 Want to learn more about reading your dogs body language? Lili Chin has great drawings she’s now put together in a book!

18.01.2022 Have a great weekend!

15.01.2022 Every dog is the best dog!

14.01.2022 Ever wondered about comforting your fearful dog? Do it!

14.01.2022 Great information about training tools in the dog training industry.

13.01.2022 Small dogs bark and lunge for the same reasons as large dogs do. It's not because they are small! It's because the world doesn't listen to them unless they shou...t. Here is an excerpt on small dogs from my book Making Dogs Happy. ************************************************************** In defense of small dogs Small dogs are often labeled as being overly bossy or having Napoleon syndrome or small dog syndrome because of their tendency to readily employ distance-increasing behaviors. These can include barking, lunging, rushing, growling, and snapping, as well as escape and avoidance (e.g. running away). Small dogs live in a world of giants. They are comparatively fragile, and even a friendly giant can hurt them if the play is too rough. Conversely, a small dog’s capacity to stand up for herself is limited by how far she can escalate matters. Kestrel, at 11 pounds (5 kg) will certainly stand up for herself, but if a 60 pound (30 kg) Labrador retriever like Bundy is galumphing over the top of her she may as well be a grasshopper standing up to an elephant. Even when small dogs are trying to move away, some large dogs (and many humans) approach to greet them. It is little wonder that many small dogs learn to switch to a more forceful strategy. When all the whispers, polite requests, and active attempts to avoid fail, but yelling sometimes works, then yelling will become the preferred option. Small dogs cannot be judged poorly for making that choice: Life is not so easy for them. Next time you encounter a small dog, take the time to think what might have influenced their behavior. Help them out by giving them the opportunity to be master of their own destiny and have a choice in how the interaction proceeds.

12.01.2022 There is a lot of misinformation out there about our furry family members. Have you been told you need to 'dominate' your dog or show them you're the 'alpha'? "The alpha dog is a myth alpha dogs don’t exist in the wild and they should never exist in your household, either. Dog expert Alexandra Horowitz tells us why." Check out the short video below about why this myth is not kind or accurate.

11.01.2022 Dogs and babies! We recently shared that teaching your dog to sit and drop are helpful skills for before or after your baby arrives. Now you can use them to teach your dog ‘mat’ or ‘bed’. This is beneficial as it’s a designated place for your dog to relax. It can be viewed as their safe space where you can encourage them to enjoy a kong or chew treat. ... For those with moving babies or older children, a good rule of thumb is no one approaches or touches the dog while they are on their bed.

10.01.2022 Reward-based dog training isn't just for "easy" dogs... it's for all dogs. https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com//reward-based-do

09.01.2022 Working on a new behaviour or changing an undesirable one? Here is a simple way to ensure you’re reinforcing the behaviour you like.

05.01.2022 Happy 8th Birthday to our Billie Girl! 2020 has been a big year for her with the addition of two non furry family members. We worked with her to make her comfortable before the twins arrived and have continued to after. She has settled in to the changes so well and we’re lucky we were the ones to foster her then adopt her all those years ago. We celebrated by giving her a big bone, a stuffed kong and a new toy.

04.01.2022 Just to clarify we don’t think this boy is an idiot. Just a funny video! He might not be using his skills to the best of his ability, or he’s using them and they’re throwing scent etc. elsewhere.

03.01.2022 Training fun for the weekend. Work on your dog’s recall in the backyard. Don’t add any additional distractions until they’ve mastered it at home.

03.01.2022 It's all about balance

02.01.2022 Just because you are not aware of kinder ways to train and learn, doesn't mean they're not out there. There is a huge community that I'm proud to be a part of, ...whose mission is to improve training, communication, welfare and relationships between people and all their pets and animals, be they dog, horse, bird, elephant, giraffe, crocodile or koala. When we know better, we do better

01.01.2022 let’s talk toileting in the house! If your dog is normally toilet trained and you start to see toileting in the house, particularly on beds, lounges and marking around the house, your dog is trying to tell you something. The first place to start is a visit to the vet to rule out a medical issue that could be the reason for the change in behaviour. ... If the vet gives you the all clear, has there been a change in the home that they’re struggling to cope with? A new baby, a new furry sibling, change in exercise or more people home or away? Avoid punishing your animal but rather look at at the behaviour as them communicating they aren’t coping with the change. You could then look at introducing an adaptil collar to help reduce stress and then contact a force free trainer for ways you can manage and change these new behaviours.