Setup Your Dog For Success
Training dogs on the Mornington Peninsula in Obedience, Rally-Obedience and Flyball for over 30 years!
As a member of Hastings Dog Club you will enjoy:
- Weekly instruction from friendly and experienced instructors;
- Foundation program for all New Members;
- Assistance with unwanted behaviours;
- Beautiful grounds and Club Rooms, the envy of many;
- Friendly atmosphere with lots of space for dogs with fear;
- Fun Days, Workshops and Events (eg. Trials); and
- Much, much more
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Oh this can go very wrong.😬
And afterwards we think we've figured out why.
"They just don't like the other dog"
Maybe.
But sometimes we've accidentally stacked those odds against them before they even met.
They aren't just meeting another dog.
They're also meeting an entirely new environment.
You know you're going to your friend's house at 12:30.
Your friend knows.
Your dog?
The other dog?
They have absolutely no idea what's about to happen.
A dog's home isn't just a house.
It's where they sleep.
Where they eat.
Where they relax because they know every sound, smell and exit.
Then suddenly.
An unfamiliar dog walks right through that door.
Now imagine the opposite.
Your dog walks into another dog's home.
Nothing is familiar.
They don't know the rules.
They don't know the exits.
They haven't had time to take in the environment in before they're encouraged to greet another dog.
Two dogs.
Two very different environments.
And two very different emotional experiences.
Sometimes the first meeting isn't just about the dogs.
It's also about where they're meeting.
And that environment?
It’s often dismissed as not the most important part.
But it’s often the key factor in successful meetings.
It can also be the main reason everything just went wrong
And afterwards we think we've figured out why.
"They just don't like the other dog"
Maybe.
But sometimes we've accidentally stacked those odds against them before they even met.
They aren't just meeting another dog.
They're also meeting an entirely new environment.
You know you're going to your friend's house at 12:30.
Your friend knows.
Your dog?
The other dog?
They have absolutely no idea what's about to happen.
A dog's home isn't just a house.
It's where they sleep.
Where they eat.
Where they relax because they know every sound, smell and exit.
Then suddenly.
An unfamiliar dog walks right through that door.
Now imagine the opposite.
Your dog walks into another dog's home.
Nothing is familiar.
They don't know the rules.
They don't know the exits.
They haven't had time to take in the environment in before they're encouraged to greet another dog.
Two dogs.
Two very different environments.
And two very different emotional experiences.
Sometimes the first meeting isn't just about the dogs.
It's also about where they're meeting.
And that environment?
It’s often dismissed as not the most important part.
But it’s often the key factor in successful meetings.
It can also be the main reason everything just went wrong
When is enough, enough?
It started with one hour.
But now its two.
And in between those runs and walks that ball is coming out more often.
Because your dog is STILL showing high energy.
Now you are becoming almost mechanical throwing that ball.
There may be a growing disconnect now.
Your dog is only interested in that ball.
Sometimes you feel like you wish it could go back to how it was.
More connection.
More pauses and silliness in between throws.
Now it’s all about that ball.
It’s even coming out more at home.
Maybe you’re bouncing it around your lounge during the ad breaks.
It feels like you don’t have a choice.
But you do, it just seems counterintuitive.
Your dog needs a little bit less and a lot more.
Gradually lessen that obsessive need for the ball and extreme movement
Add in much more nose work.
Because what you are doing with the best of intentions?
It’s completely unsustainable.
Something will give.
It started with one hour.
But now its two.
And in between those runs and walks that ball is coming out more often.
Because your dog is STILL showing high energy.
Now you are becoming almost mechanical throwing that ball.
There may be a growing disconnect now.
Your dog is only interested in that ball.
Sometimes you feel like you wish it could go back to how it was.
More connection.
More pauses and silliness in between throws.
Now it’s all about that ball.
It’s even coming out more at home.
Maybe you’re bouncing it around your lounge during the ad breaks.
It feels like you don’t have a choice.
But you do, it just seems counterintuitive.
Your dog needs a little bit less and a lot more.
Gradually lessen that obsessive need for the ball and extreme movement
Add in much more nose work.
Because what you are doing with the best of intentions?
It’s completely unsustainable.
Something will give.
