You wanna help your dog stop being aggressive or fearful and become the companion you know he/she can be?
Let's get on this journey together!
A few years ago, I adopted a fearful little dog, who brought me to my limits very quickly.
He was reactive toward other dogs and people (especially children), scared of insects, grass, people, dogs, wind, any kind of animal,... and he tried to bite me multiple times without any warning.
But I loved him, and so I started a rush of education, internships, and books... until we became a great team, I was able to help him... and other great dog parents
So this is how this incredible journey started :)
I'm so happy to present to you my training techniques, achievements, and of course, laughs
I'd also love to invite you to wwwbravedogtrainingonline.com, where you can find amazing online courses
and feel free to write to me about your dog, questions, accomplishments, and wishes: anita@bravedogtrainingonline.com
I'm so excited to hear from you soon :)
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I still can't believe it... my Sammy is gone.
You know him from many, many videos, because he was my first and greatest mentor.
If you tried to put him in a category, he probably wouldn't be found under “easy.”
When he moved in with me, warning and appeasing were unknown to him.
He preferred to use his teeth... that always worked. At least, that was his motto.
He guarded his toys, his sleeping spots, himself, and any treasure he found with a vehemence that I really wouldn't have expected from this cute, fluffy little animal at first.
And then there were his fears...
CHILDREN (really tricky when you live next to a school)
People
Dogs
Some objects
Things that don't make sense to him (e.g., things that break his routine)
Grooming?
No chance.
Long walks?
Mostly interrupted by anxiety- or panic attacks, and otherwise waaaay too overwhelming.
And that's assuming we even managed to get him into his harness.
Hiking?
Same. Plus the old fracture in his leg.
So he encouraged me to learn a lot in a very short time.
He also showed me that dogs aren't always food motivated (at first, food was completely uninteresting to him... not only outside).
So he gifted me so much.
Without him, I wouldn't have grown so much. I wouldn't be who I am today (neither as a trainer nor as a person).
We had so many wonderful moments together.
When he ran around with his toys (and eventually even with me).
When we shared food.
When we went “hiking” (i.e., drove somewhere, searched a 20-meter radius around the car very intensively (it's so exciting to see what dogs find)), then watched the world together from the trunk.
When he could just tag along somewhere and explore.
When he made videos with me (medical training was so much fun).
When we mourned together (so many family members have left us already).
Now I will definitely make fewer baked potatoes on Sundays.
Enjoy the little things with mindfulness with your furry friend.
They are what counts in the end.
And maybe today you would like to light a candle for a wonderful dog.
Thank you.
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How long does it take to build trust with an insecure rescue dog?
If you try to work your way through the mass of information yourself, you will hardly finish in one dog's lifetime. If you then fall into a training trap or come across dangerous misinformation that causes setbacks (setbacks in insecurity and fear do not mean back to square one, but a deep cut in trust... so you start again from below zero). I'll spare you all that by giving you exactly the trust-building techniques, tricks, and games that have a lasting, fast, and holistic effect.
Is there a guarantee of success? What if the methodology does not work with my dog?
I do not provide you with a single miracle method, but rather finely tuned building blocks tailored individually to you and your dog. They are all based on biological/psychological laws of nature that work for every living being as long as it has a healthy brain. Don't worry, this isn't just knowledge from books and seminars, but has worked wonderfully with my own dogs (some of whom were severely traumatized rescue dogs) and my teams over the years. Some of them had not only had several trainers, but had also tried various methods without success.
That's why there's a success guarantee: if you follow the recommendations exactly and we still can't measure any success this week, you'll get an extra week of training free of charge.
Would you like to learn more about the details of behavior counseling and/or we do that (e.g., how measuring success works)? Then let's talk, no strings attached. Book your favorite appointment here (calendly.com/anita-dogtrainer/30min).
Do I have to invest a lot of time in training?
No. Unlike traditional dog training classes, where you have to invest an hour at the training center plus travel time, we integrate your individual games and training tools into your everyday life.
So if you already spend time with your dog, little to no change will be required in terms of time.
What if I don't feel like training on a bad day?
Then you're in good company with most other dog parents and pretty much all of our dogs too. Training can be fun and easy.
So if you or your dog are having a bad day, we have a feel-good program (also tailored to your individual needs) where you can simply recharge your batteries, recharge your energy, and enjoy time together.
Do you have any other questions? Comment below.
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Does your dog also charge the fence barking as soon as someone walks by or the neighbor's dog comes too close?
What we often don't consider is that garden time is often very exciting for dogs.
While we relax in the warm season and this time of the year block out everything around us as we busy ourselves with chores (everything has to be ready for winter and the Halloween decorations have to be put up)...
our dogs are bombarded with thousands of stimuli that demand their full attention.
Of course, some dogs can handle this completely relaxed and let life flow by.
However, most do not (yet) have this serenity.
They become increasingly agitated internally.
And when someone approaches, they cannot help but loudly defend their safety zone (the infamous territorial behavior).
It's the same when our nerves are frayed and someone comes too close to our belongings. We may not react in a particularly relaxed and friendly manner either.
That's exactly why it's important to really see our dogs and feel what's good for them and when it's time to support them.
For example, with more time to relax.
Check out the new video for a complete training strategy: https://youtu.be/ASliYx9hhG0
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Sometimes we forget that our dogs live in captivity with us and are often completely overwhelmed by our human world. This is especially true when we take in a dog from an animal shelter that has lived a completely different life (albeit under terrible circumstances).
What we expect from our dogs is sometimes quite extreme to be honest
We expect our dogs to accompany us everywhere with beaming with joy, but not show any natural behavior (rummaging through trash, begging, barking, etc.).
If we want to go out alone, they should stay at home just as easily.
Preferably without training, despite trauma and even though we sometimes don't have time to adequately satisfy their needs or don't even recognize them in the first place.
Um...
Yeah.
Maybe that sounds exaggerated to you and things are different for you.
That's great!
Unfortunately, however, this is still the reality for a large part of the dog population in human hands.
We're not even talking about the fact that unwanted behavior is then attempted to be stopped with coercion, pressure, and abusive methods.
So what can we do to give our dogs the best possible quality of life?
It's simple!
We observe what needs they reveal and try to fulfill them.
We try as best we can to recognize when they are overwhelmed by our human world before they have to yell at us to get our attention.
Just as we treat our human best friends, we can also treat our animal friends.
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Stress can lead to injuries even if the dog is not "bad" or " aggressive" or "dominant" 😵💫
We love our dog and that's how it's supposed to be.
But 🫣
We just cannot justify our dogs hurting someone.
"Oh those are just love-bites..." (teeth breaking skin is never ok 😱)
"He's just excited..." (jumping and clawing at guests or even biting them)
Even if that's true.
We are one step away from somebody pressing charges and then what?
We need to take our dogs seriously even if they are just "excited" aka stressed
Especially in a country with rassist laws stigmatizing specific breeds
And if we're not doing it for our guests (maybe we don't like the guests very much, who knows 😅😅), we need to see our dog's stress and help them learn some more relaxed ways of dealing with these "exciting" situations
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“Positive training sets no boundaries.” 😐
This statement can only come from someone who has not understood fair training.
Quite apart from the fact that there is no such thing as purely positive training (we are talking about training based on positive reinforcement, or in other words: we do not use “corrections” aka pain or shock stimuli or intimidation in any way)
It is an attempt to unsettle people who are courageously pursuing a better path with their four-legged friends.
Who are tired of constantly having to assert power..
Who simply want a relaxed companionship.
Who want to achieve better results with their training and more trust with their dog.
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Pain is one of the most overlooked causes of behavior issues like lunging, barking on leash, fear, or even aggression at home 😵
Sammy had a blocked vertrebral joint and a stiff neck
Without the change in his ears we could have easily missed it 🫣
There is always more to behavior than the obvious.
That's why we trainers have to be able to spot the little things too
Have you ever had such an eye opener with your pup?
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A myth... or marketing stunt 🧐 of a special kind
Made to scare people who want to be nice to their dogs
To push more people back into destroying their relationship with their dogs.
This has to stop.
Don't let anyone fool you.
You don't have to correct, control spaces or be nasty to your dog in any other way 🫣
Not even if he barks, growls, snaps or is afraid.
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Let's be honest...
Natural is already a worn-out term
Worn-out and misused
Because "natural" is much more often used for things that are not naturally canine.
So let's just take a look at what your dog REALLY needs naturally
Street dogs serve as a model.
After all, most dogs on our blue planet live freely and autonomously.
So we can simply look at what they do all day long and offer our dogs as much of this as possible in our everyday life together
Simply naturally canine
So what do street dogs do all day?
This question accompanied me in Sri Lanka and it was really fascinating.
Dogs are mostly treated well there.
Some people feed them (with what little they have... incredible kindness), some stores throw them leftover food.
The dogs are already waiting there... They know the times exactly.
During the hot hours, the dogs lie in shady spots and take a nap (sometimes in the middle of the road, which means that the cars take turns swerving into one lane, just like at our roadworks).
They spend time socializing (sometimes several dogs, sometimes 2).
Sometimes they go out looking for food together, sometimes alone.
They search through garbage, beg from tourists (very successfully... omg they are so cute) in companionship with very adorable cats.
And that's all the movement we were able to observe.
Hardly anyone gets in over a mile, and everything happens very slowly.
Dogs are energy-efficient and always follow their nose.
Based on these observations, what could be more natural than giving our dogs sniffing tasks and letting them explore their surroundings at their own pace (as best they can)?
That's exactly what they thrive on.
That's exactly what they like.
This is exactly how we give them back a bit of freedom
This is exactly how we grow together
And if you're not sure exactly what your dog needs and how you can lure him out of his shell and motivate him to do such activities, let's do it together!
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💬 “Take that monster away!” 💬
Have you ever heard a phrase like that?
It's a product of the fear
Fear of certain breeds that is created in people just to find a scapegoat because nobody wants/can deal with the real problem 😖😖
Simply sticking a ‘dangerous’ label on breeds only leads to discord, mistrust and hatred.
It never leads to more safety, because that requires understanding
My Sammy's first good experiences with unfamiliar dogs were with Staffies... the oh-so-dangerous killer-dogs 🤷♀️🤷♀️
I myself experience listed (aka powerful) dogs as one thing: completely normal dogs...
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