by Suzy Whyte | Dec 28, 2024 | Kennel Diaries, Training
Let’s talk management strategies! Management is any strategy we put in place to prevent our dogs from practicing unwanted behaviours. It’s one part of every training plan while we work to teach our dog’s new behaviours or modify existing behaviours. It’s also how we...
by Suzy Whyte | Sep 29, 2024 | Kennel Diaries, Updates
On October 5th, PAWS Animal Rescue in Mullinahone, Co Tipperary, will be hosting our very first Open Day at the shelter. Come see the kennels, meet the staff, the dogs for adoption and get some cuddles. There is also face painting, sweet treats and loads more. We are...
by Suzy Whyte | Sep 12, 2024 | Training
Muzzles are an invaluable piece of walking equipment. They are required by law for some breeds and mixes so they keep your dog safe and inkeeping with legal requirements. However, teaching your dog the skill of comfortably wearing a muzzle has endless benefits. It...
by Suzy Whyte | Aug 20, 2024 | Kennel Diaries, Training
Teaching your dog a “whiplash” turnaround is extremely useful as a leash skill. Particularly when we are working through a variety of different behaviours from loose leash skills to leash reactivity. Our leash is like our telephone line between us and our dog. ...
by Suzy Whyte | Aug 3, 2024 | Kennel Diaries, Training
In a perfect world, dogs would never meet face to face. They would much prefer to give each other loads of space, in a wide berth, circle each other, sniff to gather information in a yin and yang shape and have full option to disengage and move away when they need...
