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Progressive and positive training techniques to improve you and your dogs life

29/10/2026

A dog going over threshold isn’t a training opportunity.

If they’re already overwhelmed, pushing for more footage or more behaviour can make it harder for them to process what’s happening.

The priority is helping the dog feel safe enough to learn.

26/10/2026

Feedback is part of the relationship.

When we give the dog clear information about what is working, they have a better chance of understanding what we’re asking and responding with confidence.

Training isn’t just about giving instructions. It’s also about communicating clearly.

25/10/2026

Sometimes a dog isn’t refusing the cue.

They may be overwhelmed or unsure about what we’re asking. In that moment, pushing for a static position can mean we miss the information the dog is giving us.

Before asking for more, look at whether the environment and the exercise are clear enough for the dog to respond.

23/10/2026

A static position, like a sit or down, can be a safe place for a dog.

It can also be a way for them to communicate to you that they’re unsure of what you’re asking.

Before pushing for more, look at what the dog may be trying to tell you. Sometimes the down isn’t a refusal to work — it’s the dog asking for clarity and safety.

21/10/2026

The goal isn’t to keep rewarding a dog for something they already understand.

The useful reinforcement comes when they walk past distractions and choose to keep their focus and attention.

Food can help build that behaviour, but we also need to make sure the dog is responding to the environment — not just following the food in our hand.

19/10/2026

Leash work isn’t just about stopping a dog from pulling.

It’s a line of communication between you and the dog. The clearer that communication becomes, the easier it is for the dog to understand what you’re asking.

Clear communication creates better results.

17/10/2026

Before asking a dog for more, look at the environment, the exercise and the relationship you’ve built.

The goal isn’t to avoid challenge. It’s to make sure the challenge is fair enough for the dog to learn from.

16/10/2026

Dogs do not need to be perfect to make progress.

They need clear expectations, appropriate challenges and enough time to learn what works.

Good training is built through small, repeatable moments — not one dramatic breakthrough.

29/08/2026

Does anyone else think a Frenchy muzzle looks like Cubone or Bane?

I thought of bane first but then Kate said "he looks like that Pokemon" which I instantly preferred.

14/08/2025

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Ballarat & Surrounds
Ballarat, VIC

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+61433711637

Website

https://leashfreehounds.com.au/

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