Fawn Dog's Specialist Dog Training Advice

Don't bother training your dog if you have anxiety! Why? This is so harsh Tilly! I know. It’s the sad reality though, unless you can be calm and confident, your dog will always be picking up cues from you- wether you use positive training or an E- collar! Here I go through my best tips to help you, so that you can move forward together. I also suffer with anxiety but, through personal growth (and God) it has vastly improved, so I empathise with your pain and promise there is a way through it! Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Everyone is always pushing "reward the calm". But what if Teddy is NEVER calm? How is this similar to "reward the good, ignore the bad"? Real life examples, indoors and out for rewarding the calm. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Is your dog still running away? But it's hit and miss and you can't figure out why you haven't got recall when you've done SO much training?! You've ALMOST got recall! This will help you figure out your final stage of recall. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

If you have a GSD puppy that is BARKING you need to stop this NOW. These are difficult dogs and once they hit 18months become almost impossible to work with! They typically aren't easy family pets and often rehomed or put down due to aggressive behaviour. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

This episode interviews Erica from Wolfies Wish- a specialty company that helps owners mourn the loss of their beloved pets. This topic is close to my heart as I lost Sky July 2023 and it really was exceptionally hard- despite that I knew it was a long time coming and I have lost many animals before. (I do crack a little bit in the first minutes). She now has a little shrine near the front door where her chair used to be. My favourite hello and the hardest goodbye. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

How learning about pilates will help your dog training! Learn about dealing with reactivity and what point you should be training or leaving the situation. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

How will getting a second dog change your life? I've recently lost my greyhound and everyones always asking if I will get another! My answer is always NO! Here's why! Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Learn about the 5 Fs- a mammal's natural stress response. Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint and Fawn. Why Fawn is also called Fool and Friend. How playing can actually be a stress response and how dogs use this in their language with each other and YOU. Correlating video on my TikTok of Fawning behaviour. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Recall is a fundamental skill for your dog to ignore any distractions and come running straight back! This is straight forward but takes a long time, I'll explain why! Ultimately every dog can learn recall but there are some pitfalls most people fall down and find it hard coming out of- I'll cover these. This podcast covers: Equipment you'll need Stop your dog from self rewarding How to level up your program How to make it fun! Why you need to stop walking in a traditional way Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Learn how to teach your dog interesting tricks! Ever wondered how people teach their dogs to blow bubbles in the water bowl, fancied teaching your dog to wee on command but never have the treats on you? (Guess what- for some things you don't even NEED treats!) Capturing in Dog Training All positive training (of course!) Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Everyone loves training their new puppy or rescue dog! But most owners stick with "party tricks" rather than what will actually be useful for an adult dog to know! Forget roll over, let's go into what will get your puppy to grow into a happy adult who will have manners and listen to you! Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Do you have a dog that has perfect recall... when there's no other distractions? A dog who just wants to greet every dog and even if you have the best chicken still won't come back? Well you may be interested to learn this isn't actually a recall problem! (If you'd like to see videos of these techniques head to my TikTok!) Fawndog121dogtraining.co.uk Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Street dogs and dogs from abroad are something I specialise in and work a lot with. This goes through the pros and cons of street dogs from getting them from a centre to living with one. This is also useful if you already have a street dog and considering buying another! (If you have a street dog with a behavioural problem please visit my website.) Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

How to Motivate your dog to do what you want! (Or not want!) Not food motivated? Ignores you when there's a high stimulus? Check out my best tips which I use with dogs everyday. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Lots of owners feel endeared towards a nervous puppy or rescue dog because they want to help. However lots of these dogs have extreme behaviours and are hard to fit into family life- here's why. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

(Quick apology I didn't realise I hadn't uploaded the full tape! Full tips and tricks now added!!!) Most dogs will dig at some point in their lives and it can be a pain when your garden is full of holes or all your new plants have been destroyed! There are MANY ways to stop this behaviour - and even redirect it! Today we will look at all of these! Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Displacement behaviour is when an animal offers a different behaviour out of context- usually due to a stressful situation. This can be scratching, chewing feet, spinning, chasing shadows, digging, humping etc. When it starts to appear without a stressor added this is similar to OCD in humans. Its rare that I see OCD to be honest but it's fixable! It's not a born with condition and doesn't need medications to stop it- just training! Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Slip leads can cause damage to your dog's neck if he's a strong puller, however for some training programs they are a necessary piece of equipment and you will see why. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

Bringing your new rescue dog home is exciting but can be frightening for him so take things slowly. Use these first weeks to establish routines and boundaries with your dog. Get the relationship right first and everything will fall into place. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training

The first day you bring your rescue dog home is the most important to get right. We want to make this as stress-free as possible, as well as safe! It's important to remember you do not know your new dog so follow these tips to help him settle in and avoid confrontation. Support the Show. Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training