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You might even believe some of them yourself. These myths are pervasive and before Chelsea Hindle started volunteering with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHear No Evil, Deaf Dog Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, she believed them as well...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAugust 23 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E International Blind Dog Day\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, a day for spreading gratitude for the disabled dogs in our lives and raising awareness of the plight many blind dogs find themselves in. Unfortunately, it's still common for blind puppies to be euthanised or abandoned, simply for being blind. Blind dogs are overlooked for adoption because people believe they are too difficult to care for. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn honour of #InternationalBlindDogDay, let's bust five myths about blind dogs and their lives, training, and care. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#1. Blind Dogs Do Not Have A Good Quality of Life \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOne of the most common myths about blind dogs is that they live sad lives. People often react with pity when discovering that a dog is blind or losing their vision. Puppies born with vision impairment are often put down, and dogs with acquired blindness are euthanised because it is seen as a kinder option than helping them adjust to life with no vision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIwWDEM4EycheQMSN5_i0EKTMTO-KSqFj3e5hFgr6zrXKlT9FWWIOuBWkzKztNa1lwbi3Eui-9TZD_PlibHwXCJUMU5e3BlswzvvqB1Mc0LfH5UQMwqu0MwIpeNlMW9vGfzuAdC88DYsyRacBA9gekN94w6rL4a6lXoJ9RFit46LzlZcPI74vl5utWy0Q\/s1800\/Debunking_Myths_About_Blind_Dogs_generally_not_more_anxious_than_other_dogs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIwWDEM4EycheQMSN5_i0EKTMTO-KSqFj3e5hFgr6zrXKlT9FWWIOuBWkzKztNa1lwbi3Eui-9TZD_PlibHwXCJUMU5e3BlswzvvqB1Mc0LfH5UQMwqu0MwIpeNlMW9vGfzuAdC88DYsyRacBA9gekN94w6rL4a6lXoJ9RFit46LzlZcPI74vl5utWy0Q\/w266-h400\/Debunking_Myths_About_Blind_Dogs_generally_not_more_anxious_than_other_dogs.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ESparky, owned by a HNE volunteer\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003Ehas age-related blindness \u0026amp; glaucoma\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWhile there are underlying causes of blindness that can affect their quality of life, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eglaucoma\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(a condition where pressure builds up in the eyes) or\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Emicrophthalmia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(a condition where eyes are smaller than normal), blindness itself will not affect your dog’s happiness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe brindle Staffy in the lead shot is Mia, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/deafdogrescue.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHear No Evil, Australian Deaf Dog Rescue \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eadoptee wo had glaucoma in both her eyes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHumans rely a lot on our sight, but it is important to remember that dogs aren’t the same. For dogs, their sense of smell is essential to navigating the world, while their sight is comparatively poor. This means that the vast majority of dogs aren't bothered by losing their sight, and puppies born blind don’t know any different at all. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere is no need to pity a blind dog's sad life. As long as any underlying medical issues are treated and well-managed, a blind dog can live long and happily as a beloved family pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2. Dogs Can’t Adjust to Blindness \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdgI_4uwipLkpNNOi2wuUITpIT2MvmloooE0BWfkoywIhEzuIk8H9MdkR1U2fBTt9NN7ESOnPj3_qMOTu6GH0jEyAz4GbeqbMqIRCl07kYAPnc2GQ5l06PE0tge9DS23EhJnB9nPZF3m-FrB-zGI2OjjUqPe1vUHjEd4k_9bbkf4akZITBNBGTD59_g00\/s1573\/Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20dog%20wearing%20'm%20blind%20dog%20bandana%20by%20Byron%20\u0026amp;%20Co.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1573\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdgI_4uwipLkpNNOi2wuUITpIT2MvmloooE0BWfkoywIhEzuIk8H9MdkR1U2fBTt9NN7ESOnPj3_qMOTu6GH0jEyAz4GbeqbMqIRCl07kYAPnc2GQ5l06PE0tge9DS23EhJnB9nPZF3m-FrB-zGI2OjjUqPe1vUHjEd4k_9bbkf4akZITBNBGTD59_g00\/w305-h400\/Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20dog%20wearing%20'm%20blind%20dog%20bandana%20by%20Byron%20\u0026amp;%20Co.jpg\" width=\"305\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ESonar modelling her \"I'm Blind\"\u003Cbr \/\u003EDog Bandana by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/byronand.co\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EByron \u0026amp; Co\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThere are many reasons a dog might go blind later in life. While \u003Cb\u003Esome dogs are born blind\u003C\/b\u003E due to inherited conditions, such as complications from the double merle genes, other forms of blindness are acquired.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThese are many and varied, but the most common reasons include glaucoma, cataracts, trauma, eye removal, or old age. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt can be devastating to receive a diagnosis of vision impairment for your pup, and many people worry about how their dog will cope. This is a valid concern, suddenly having a blind pup in your life can be an overwhelming life change.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EIt is important to remember that dogs are individuals, and each will cope differently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESome may struggle at first, and others may adjust quickly. Either way, there are a few things you can do to help your dog adjust to their new life experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGate off stairs until your dog learns to navigate them safely. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETeach commands like \"up\", \"off\", and \"careful\". \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERemove or minimise as many hazards and obstacles as possible. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAdd tactile cues to announce a barrier (rubber mat at the front door, for example). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeep life as normal as possible\u003C\/b\u003E. Let them do the things they love, like digging, chewing, playing fetch, and going on walks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE9i7hL6smJT82Z6WX5wNST6R9Bcc3IOj8Lq6SQfX1h-pngZqM7o9Y_UZJoRYV5ZKFXy7257_-POqPzDnZ8Nz_6NLM80veKqOpzcFQ35HKTfi9fJ0Pg1iIEuMWlAkzsAAaR0CYRcoZaqg50oo3YXAwGiwsUTxBbPVMFhrFc4Y4W7OrQWJRPO1nFWx46Go\/s1850\/Hear_No_Evil_Deaf_Dog_Rescue_Blind_Australian_Cattle_Dog_Navy_loving_the_outdoors_and_fetch.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1424\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE9i7hL6smJT82Z6WX5wNST6R9Bcc3IOj8Lq6SQfX1h-pngZqM7o9Y_UZJoRYV5ZKFXy7257_-POqPzDnZ8Nz_6NLM80veKqOpzcFQ35HKTfi9fJ0Pg1iIEuMWlAkzsAAaR0CYRcoZaqg50oo3YXAwGiwsUTxBbPVMFhrFc4Y4W7OrQWJRPO1nFWx46Go\/s16000\/Hear_No_Evil_Deaf_Dog_Rescue_Blind_Australian_Cattle_Dog_Navy_loving_the_outdoors_and_fetch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petrescue.com.au\/listings\/951296\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAdoptable Navy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (VIC), a deaf ACD loves the outdoors - Hear No Evil, Australian Deaf Dog Rescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#3. Blind Dogs Can’t Enjoy Sports and Activities \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESometimes it can feel like we need to bundle our blind dogs up in bubble wrap, in case they get hurt. Thankfully, this is not true and blind dogs can enjoy almost as many sports and activities as sighted dogs can.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTB0Sl9LFHVpYUWeCOu6yHeGBy2t_7zZ9Bdl5Ntv3Nex-jylegZlvUxdt6A-ekFT_UAGNvayHqumrRByLnUB_HgnO7Tqshgh7Yqq-KlIWERrg_LPgFk1Lj6DrEBI3HJ-PuD53TbPhXR7H6bXMrf8oY80SHXKGNF1WHCvNYegKP5P5Ftmt7GvtrYulgWvE\/s1850\/Debunking_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20dog%20pointing%20during%20tracking%20exercise.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1342\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTB0Sl9LFHVpYUWeCOu6yHeGBy2t_7zZ9Bdl5Ntv3Nex-jylegZlvUxdt6A-ekFT_UAGNvayHqumrRByLnUB_HgnO7Tqshgh7Yqq-KlIWERrg_LPgFk1Lj6DrEBI3HJ-PuD53TbPhXR7H6bXMrf8oY80SHXKGNF1WHCvNYegKP5P5Ftmt7GvtrYulgWvE\/s16000\/Debunking_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20dog%20pointing%20during%20tracking%20exercise.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBlind dogs particularly gravitate towards \u003Cb\u003Escent-based sports games\u003C\/b\u003E, such as \u003Cb\u003Escent work\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Etracking\u003C\/b\u003E, or\u003Cb\u003E man-trailing\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESince their noses are so sharp, they can do exceptionally well in these events - some dogs go above and beyond and earn championships!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile blind dogs love using their noses competitively, they are more than competent at a range of other dog sports. \u003Cb\u003EObedience\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003ERally\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003ETrick Dog\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EBarn Hunt\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003EEarth Dog\u003C\/b\u003E are all sports popular with blind canines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOIQSmuPd5fxD1W6DYGS9sqkKU9a0J9hWsFnr7nZiGMSx76_EFZ91KgdHbOA1wlcnokGVruHgsl-8MDlUaCCCi49j5kaojKniQGScR7yxKL2OvTXRg0Yhysc9AVPxVqpUVo9OkjYTKszvOQsmlDqLCGVLJ79WI-PG3167GyDBQRZEV7gX7pLgCnqaFtmY\/s1850\/Debunking_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20little%20dog%20competing%20in%20flyball%20jumping%20over%20a%20hurdle%20with%20tennis%20ball%20in%20his%20mouth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOIQSmuPd5fxD1W6DYGS9sqkKU9a0J9hWsFnr7nZiGMSx76_EFZ91KgdHbOA1wlcnokGVruHgsl-8MDlUaCCCi49j5kaojKniQGScR7yxKL2OvTXRg0Yhysc9AVPxVqpUVo9OkjYTKszvOQsmlDqLCGVLJ79WI-PG3167GyDBQRZEV7gX7pLgCnqaFtmY\/s16000\/Debunking_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs%20-%20little%20dog%20competing%20in%20flyball%20jumping%20over%20a%20hurdle%20with%20tennis%20ball%20in%20his%20mouth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMax, the mini Fox Terrier rescue had one eye removed but is still happily competing at flyball\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDogs with minor vision impairments can compete in sports like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/05\/all-about-flyball-drag-racing-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eflyball\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eagility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on a case-by-case basis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEven if you (or your dog) aren't the competitive type, there are still plenty of activities for you to enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWcEuiMRiPadD92WEBR3FF8lFiWXaCsK3TV5J2n1PLcLjuSQ77ziyF-jiGUa7mcqd1LWq_Pn5COB6EdVjzWRqzaFuz2slnzbk5IsNasDjR11mNrCRQXX2FzJMX0_xyVJURGN9hik8z74Y5DosUotsau6pESszl68D638D-6vscuKOTWOvvGwCWHeSkFEI\/s1080\/Hear_No_Evil_Australian_Deaf_Dog_Rescue%20-%20blind%20Dachshund%20playing%20with%20enrichment%20toys.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWcEuiMRiPadD92WEBR3FF8lFiWXaCsK3TV5J2n1PLcLjuSQ77ziyF-jiGUa7mcqd1LWq_Pn5COB6EdVjzWRqzaFuz2slnzbk5IsNasDjR11mNrCRQXX2FzJMX0_xyVJURGN9hik8z74Y5DosUotsau6pESszl68D638D-6vscuKOTWOvvGwCWHeSkFEI\/w320-h320\/Hear_No_Evil_Australian_Deaf_Dog_Rescue%20-%20blind%20Dachshund%20playing%20with%20enrichment%20toys.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto: Hear No Evil, Deaf Dog Rescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EBlind dogs can safely enjoy the backyard or house by themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThey can go on hiking, kayaking, biking, or on a relaxing stroll. Many of them have their signature zoomies and way of playing fetch, even if they can't see the ball.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey can also enjoy enrichment such as puzzle toys, snuffle mats, and fun chews. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt is completely up to you what activities you and your blind dog decide to try and the world is your oyster! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4. Blind Dogs Are Untrainable \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Can you train a blind dog?\" is a question that dog trainers are very familiar with. It is usually quickly followed by, \"How do you train a blind dog?\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOn the surface, training blind dogs looks different from training sighted dogs. But that's the catch, \u003Cb\u003Ewhile it looks different, all dogs learn the same\u003C\/b\u003E, and blind pups are no different! Dogs learn through a simple process of association, their behaviour causing a consequence that is either rewarding or punishing. If the consequence was rewarding, they'll do it again. If it was bad, that behaviour will decrease. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRrS5dPn95iVsfhLtO4cfU21Z2ylN1i5eWzV-oGu3F11fZzFPgPLoe6X83pOO7NjbSAB6-TflYdiIRK4F5FPMv_93mJwk1gBB-qY8M8xqYdyR-o55ZCwkTvEGiABE3A5GJdDMGlqF05jKbY5SJdoQoddMPKu-BaZwkrdMqcW3cv-2pVcbubP6eA86NEVY\/s1660\/Blind_dog_Sonar_bonding_with_her_foster_carer%20-%20photo%20credit%20The%20Intellectual%20Canine.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1660\" data-original-width=\"1350\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRrS5dPn95iVsfhLtO4cfU21Z2ylN1i5eWzV-oGu3F11fZzFPgPLoe6X83pOO7NjbSAB6-TflYdiIRK4F5FPMv_93mJwk1gBB-qY8M8xqYdyR-o55ZCwkTvEGiABE3A5GJdDMGlqF05jKbY5SJdoQoddMPKu-BaZwkrdMqcW3cv-2pVcbubP6eA86NEVY\/w325-h400\/Blind_dog_Sonar_bonding_with_her_foster_carer%20-%20photo%20credit%20The%20Intellectual%20Canine.jpg\" width=\"325\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petrescue.com.au\/listings\/971353\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAdoptable Sonar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with her foster carer\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhoto - The Intellectual Canine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOf course, that doesn't mean that training a blind dog can't be overwhelming for a new owner - or even an experienced one! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMarker training is a popular method that works well with all dogs but can be particularly effective for blind dogs. Marker training involves pairing a \"marker\" (a noise from a clicker, or a word such as \"yes\") with a reward.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen the dog does something correctly, the marker is used, and the dog is given their reward, soon they associate the sound of the marker with having completed a task successfully. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you happen to have\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ea dog who is deaf and blind, you can use tactile cues.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;These are little taps or pats given on different parts of the dog's body to mean different things. For example, a tap on the paw might mean \"shake\", while a tap on the shoulder means \"lay down\". \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you are having issues with training your blind dog, or are experiencing more significant behaviour issues, there are several resources and trainers you can reach out to, which are listed at the end of this article. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#5. Blind Dogs Are Always Anxious \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is commonly believed that if you adopt a blind do you will need to be with them all the time, or they'll develop anxiety. Sadly, this keeps many people from welcoming a dog that would otherwise be a wonderful fit for their family. Related myths include: blind dogs need a sighted dog to guide them around, and that blind dogs always have \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/02\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-rising.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eseparation anxiety\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESome aspects of blindness do indeed make blind dogs more susceptible to being anxious. Being scared of loud noises makes sense if they can't see what is making the noise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwjbt3EAZcQxGMeVqopWNyB0hPshhDwAz5Ufzh6NnuAz8uXMlpqXihNJxvDW6vDkTyhdCaXszZW_ONwtJTfH3qabILHzTrl_XOr7DIZgjBc6PSU0d8eLk5c8816pO4llGHIOehWo1UdPwRU8KkeHenj5np24Hd6eZn_Ui53p9aPH774ZzFgqjGWfyG1wo\/s1785\/Dispelling_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs_that_they_cant_have_a_happy_life.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1785\" data-original-width=\"1350\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwjbt3EAZcQxGMeVqopWNyB0hPshhDwAz5Ufzh6NnuAz8uXMlpqXihNJxvDW6vDkTyhdCaXszZW_ONwtJTfH3qabILHzTrl_XOr7DIZgjBc6PSU0d8eLk5c8816pO4llGHIOehWo1UdPwRU8KkeHenj5np24Hd6eZn_Ui53p9aPH774ZzFgqjGWfyG1wo\/w303-h400\/Dispelling_Myths_about_Blind_Dogs_that_they_cant_have_a_happy_life.jpg\" width=\"303\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESkye, part of HNE's shelter visit program\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003Ehad an eye removed due to trauma\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHowever, \u003Cb\u003Ein general, blind dogs are no more prone to anxiety than any other dog\u003C\/b\u003E. If your dog is experiencing anxiety though, it's important to reach out to a qualified trainer who has experience working with blind dogs and their quirks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou also don't need to work from home or be retired to own a blind dog. There are many blind dogs available for adoption who are more than happy to nap on the couch while you are at the office and enjoy a fun adventure or a snuggle when you get home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EWhen adopting any dog, you need to consider the needs of the individual dog and your lifestyle before committing to them, blind or not. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you are considering welcoming a new furry family member to your home, take the time to meet a blind dog and see if they would be suitable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBlind dogs are often overlooked in shelters and rescues, and they deserve a chance to live a long and happy life in a home just as much as any dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHear No Evil, Australian Deaf Dog Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E specialises in rescuing and rehoming dogs with hearing, vision, and neurological impairments, and they currently have several blind dogs available for adoption. I encourage you to fill in an adoption application and see if your next best friend is waiting for you in one of their foster homes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChelsea Hindle\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theintellectualcanine.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Intellectual Canine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJuly 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzGfpwD2-EkrgSxFcat1o-kCMBEp2Q_nUN29Rlke-ZnheyWHjEv1Yr8YXePJttVCJc_VoiChcwA3GlBxJZfrO1WDpiRXoei0aTatR64_gNSvW7cTVOesYgglgHpW8E-pO8QXt8YWj0LUpoOnK2n4x-qovs8Nrk6M29x4X-MQGONKYoficaNIKhstSY0t8\/s1650\/Chelsea_Hindle_holding_blind_dog's_paw_in_her_hand_whilst_he's_giving_a_kiss.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzGfpwD2-EkrgSxFcat1o-kCMBEp2Q_nUN29Rlke-ZnheyWHjEv1Yr8YXePJttVCJc_VoiChcwA3GlBxJZfrO1WDpiRXoei0aTatR64_gNSvW7cTVOesYgglgHpW8E-pO8QXt8YWj0LUpoOnK2n4x-qovs8Nrk6M29x4X-MQGONKYoficaNIKhstSY0t8\/s16000\/Chelsea_Hindle_holding_blind_dog's_paw_in_her_hand_whilst_he's_giving_a_kiss.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;\"\u003EResources for Blind Dog Owners:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo adopt a blind dog:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petrescue.com.au\/groups\/10929\/Hear-No-Evil--Australian-Deaf-Dog-Rescue\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.petrescue.com.au\/groups\/10929\/Hear-No-Evil--Australian-Deaf-Dog-Rescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjthTCWBxyrmtgsP33rOFaQmvg97BVsIiFzdvIji7sjJLVMZgIttDCNeaRXT4BUu-L_pKnkzmSMBFbQHaJGC75ymrKxbdPLirNJtjIVyAj-z5tAP2JK_R-Xi-E3o7bGkbkSHUD_-FeKUnY1dYCFgYq4YUDIBrD2StFw9TakcaO5DT-fDvBvXBqj-DxC\/s1750\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_small_dog_stands_on_doorstep_yapping_red_door_and_walls.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1227\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjthTCWBxyrmtgsP33rOFaQmvg97BVsIiFzdvIji7sjJLVMZgIttDCNeaRXT4BUu-L_pKnkzmSMBFbQHaJGC75ymrKxbdPLirNJtjIVyAj-z5tAP2JK_R-Xi-E3o7bGkbkSHUD_-FeKUnY1dYCFgYq4YUDIBrD2StFw9TakcaO5DT-fDvBvXBqj-DxC\/s16000\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_small_dog_stands_on_doorstep_yapping_red_door_and_walls.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBarking dogs. It can be enough to drive even the biggest of dog lovers crazy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnyone who has lived with a dog knows that barking is a normal dog behaviour that they should be allowed to do where appropriate but \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/excessive-dog-barking-tips-advice.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eexcessive barking\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can quickly become problematic. Not only for the people in the home but for neighbours too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you google 'barking dogs', the first thing that pops up will often be a variety of ‘anti bark’ devices. While such quick fixes may be tempting it is important to remember that solutions like these represent \u003Cb\u003Etreatment of the symptom rather than the cause of the behaviour\u003C\/b\u003E or what some may call a ‘band-aid solution’.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENone of these tools are recommended by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RSPCAAustralia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERSPCA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eor \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PetProfessionalGuildAustralia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Professional Guild of Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E [2] and they are \u003Cb\u003Ehighly unlikely to produce a long-term change\u003C\/b\u003E in behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany dog guardians would be hesitant to place something on their dog or around their home that works to suppress behaviour by causing their pet physical or emotional discomfort. But, when the pressures of having a dog who barks excessively are coupled with the presentation of what appears to be a fast cure it is not at all surprising that temptation wins over in some cases.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, if anti-bark devices are not recommended what is?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHow can you help your dog humanely while also addressing the problem? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe first thing to ask yourself is: 'Why is my dog barking?'\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThat may seem a painfully obvious question but you would be surprised how often dog trainers ask clients this and are told ‘\u003Ci\u003Eeverything!\u003C\/i\u003E’ or ‘\u003Ci\u003Enothing!\u003C\/i\u003E’ or ‘\u003Ci\u003EI have no idea...\u003C\/i\u003E’.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile these are understandable answers because they usually come from a feeling of frustration, we need to make sure we are able to \u003Cb\u003Epinpoint your dog’s trigger for barking\u003C\/b\u003E if we want to create meaningful, long lasting changes. Bearing in mind that your dog may be barking for different reasons at different times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESome of the common ways we may categorise barking are:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtYFcc08QfZv3IfJmaxmttzFMqhEnzfGEYjHLMRBflHgQ2PXNJfi9QLRPABNVJ8ypuI5mNYD9tKMN2ovkaAWg9GjuhfWtNQNVLjbrMr6dIp4WQgHKBh9qhBdWBw8U00zTNv_-h79Xigp1dKiL3X_F1MWq4lJ0_yI9PdilrDan8vcfZ-3V7dNcxM1sO\/s1920\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Alert_or_Fear_Barking.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"823\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtYFcc08QfZv3IfJmaxmttzFMqhEnzfGEYjHLMRBflHgQ2PXNJfi9QLRPABNVJ8ypuI5mNYD9tKMN2ovkaAWg9GjuhfWtNQNVLjbrMr6dIp4WQgHKBh9qhBdWBw8U00zTNv_-h79Xigp1dKiL3X_F1MWq4lJ0_yI9PdilrDan8vcfZ-3V7dNcxM1sO\/s16000\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Alert_or_Fear_Barking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #555555;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlert Barking\u003C\/b\u003E: “I am a dog and I saw a thing!”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFearful Barking\u003C\/b\u003E: “I am worried about what is happening.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EConnection Seeking\u003C\/b\u003E: “Hey look at me!” “Let’s play!!” (Previously may have called ‘attention seeking’)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP_4ZOrrA-MoVPrgMG5IztqogalvkixbZJZ_F24PLWVwaDyvI6wETw75FumqHzs-ICvCoyMrhv8nOGwBHa1hWpOOR-Iq9kp7X4F4JxFsgtWpZoniTahCKi3ip5rXRAtFgjh0bRQQdXmeYhUdPp6hx8Q8N2DcO2l9zatUUUYPqlTiPNAeerJ6UQy73o\/s1024\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Chihuahua_with_head_tilted_back_barking.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"689\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP_4ZOrrA-MoVPrgMG5IztqogalvkixbZJZ_F24PLWVwaDyvI6wETw75FumqHzs-ICvCoyMrhv8nOGwBHa1hWpOOR-Iq9kp7X4F4JxFsgtWpZoniTahCKi3ip5rXRAtFgjh0bRQQdXmeYhUdPp6hx8Q8N2DcO2l9zatUUUYPqlTiPNAeerJ6UQy73o\/s16000\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Chihuahua_with_head_tilted_back_barking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeparation Anxiety\u003C\/b\u003E: “Please don’t leave me.”\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E(Please note that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/02\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-rising.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESeparation Anxiety issues\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are best referred to a vet behaviourist or specialist dog trainer).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the best ways to categorise or understand your dog’s trigger or triggers for barking is to do an ABC assessment of the behaviour. In an A-B-C assessment the \u003Cb\u003EAntecedent\u003C\/b\u003E is the event that occurred immediately before the \u003Cb\u003EBehaviour\u003C\/b\u003E. The \u003Cb\u003EConsequence\u003C\/b\u003E is the event that occurred immediately after the Behaviour. In this situation, we are trying to note \u003Cb\u003Ewhat has happened immediately before and after your dog has barked \u003C\/b\u003Eto better understand how we can replace their barking behaviour with a more appropriate alternative. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few examples could be:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA: A friend appears.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog barks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Guardian lets dog off leash to greet friend.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EIn this situation we could predict that the barking is being reinforced by the access to a friend. Possibly leading the dog to believe that their barking was what caused their leash to be removed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA: Stranger walks by the front of house.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog barks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Stranger continues walking out of sight.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPE-r8UlyIoYRZaxXX3tI6p21mqU5xMZFDLgCMt4uXgtM19Qql3RrilMwgS_Ryc4FWySqTQq26K2Gu62GB1gQa3oWEmtzn1ii-mky2ocq2EUrC_gczLRuwHCZ0SozrFkHntX6HJcOCMSF3RTg50iDQ9S5k8I1m32D4rjMWplNIDCMJD3stpwZeR5f1\/s1170\/Dealing_with_Dog_Excessive_Barking_small_dog_barking_at_the_window.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"780\" data-original-width=\"1170\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPE-r8UlyIoYRZaxXX3tI6p21mqU5xMZFDLgCMt4uXgtM19Qql3RrilMwgS_Ryc4FWySqTQq26K2Gu62GB1gQa3oWEmtzn1ii-mky2ocq2EUrC_gczLRuwHCZ0SozrFkHntX6HJcOCMSF3RTg50iDQ9S5k8I1m32D4rjMWplNIDCMJD3stpwZeR5f1\/s16000\/Dealing_with_Dog_Excessive_Barking_small_dog_barking_at_the_window.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this situation we could predict that the barking is being reinforced by the person leaving. The dear dog doesn’t know that the person was going to walk by anyway and may be led to believe that their barking at the stranger is what saved their home and family from certain doom!\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E A: Possum noises in the roof.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog barks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Possum appears outside window.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this situation we could predict that for some dogs the sight of \/ contact with the possum is reinforcing the behaviour of barking OR we could also predict that, for other dogs, the possum vacating the area is reinforcing the behaviour of barking. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelating your dog’s behaviour to their body language \u003C\/b\u003Ecan also be a fantastic way to gain further insight into the function of their behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjHl_RDR1J9sXk1rG_l2cUeS1RlWn4IPm13Yr1XQm_hdVqOMtL9O_Q8vs_ACkN7j6glj1kEcd_iRI8iPg0CDdWbwOTcUDhFhH6SQ_yodL1jo3Sp8Z1MDF96O2KLhDsm3Ihl6p7NY7urtPPG5WCp6HMVCoPtoyYbXRBcsTCTGvybkrk1lTvLkDhm1vem\/s1024\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_small_and_large_dogs_barking_on_their_side_of_chain-link_fencing.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"861\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjHl_RDR1J9sXk1rG_l2cUeS1RlWn4IPm13Yr1XQm_hdVqOMtL9O_Q8vs_ACkN7j6glj1kEcd_iRI8iPg0CDdWbwOTcUDhFhH6SQ_yodL1jo3Sp8Z1MDF96O2KLhDsm3Ihl6p7NY7urtPPG5WCp6HMVCoPtoyYbXRBcsTCTGvybkrk1lTvLkDhm1vem\/s16000\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_small_and_large_dogs_barking_on_their_side_of_chain-link_fencing.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA dog who is moving forward toward the trigger with tense body language may fall into the category of ‘I want this thing to go away’, a dog who is moving towards the trigger with loose or wiggly body language may be hoping to gain contact, or a dog who is moving away from the trigger with tucked body language may be saying they are unsure and would like to get away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnderstanding your dog’s body language \u003C\/b\u003Eis a critical part of being a good dog guardian. Make sure you learn how to speak dog! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSzCO6n3dQUv0PDg7vN2y6k072bsVx_FReEiYxd04TQ9RIOQ8WD8feI6Tmr6eCbHquT-9bOBAGoLAD-6vrOgdzQ4qA8UK-dpx2dFPehYfjBy5ROUolWMvoehIhRglxYreL-2nrtFDDZVtzh_goIlKOPegNjOZWeCwMmf-95pa57CIO8tD5kq-O7YLh\/s1024\/Doggie_Language_starring_Boogie_Boston_Terrier-Credit_Lili_Chin.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSzCO6n3dQUv0PDg7vN2y6k072bsVx_FReEiYxd04TQ9RIOQ8WD8feI6Tmr6eCbHquT-9bOBAGoLAD-6vrOgdzQ4qA8UK-dpx2dFPehYfjBy5ROUolWMvoehIhRglxYreL-2nrtFDDZVtzh_goIlKOPegNjOZWeCwMmf-95pa57CIO8tD5kq-O7YLh\/s16000\/Doggie_Language_starring_Boogie_Boston_Terrier-Credit_Lili_Chin.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[4] Credit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lilita\/5652847156\/sizes\/l\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELili Chin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce you have pinpointed your dog’s trigger\/s for barking you have the information needed to change it. But, before you start on any training journey it is necessary to ask yourself a few questions:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E1) Has my dog had a sudden change in behaviour?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA sudden change in behaviour (be it barking or any other abnormal change in your dog’s behaviour) should warrant a vet check to \u003Cb\u003Erule out any illness or injury before anything else\u003C\/b\u003E. We simply cannot train out a medical condition. \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E2) Am I truly meeting my dog’s needs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThink \u003Cb\u003Ephysical, mental, social and emotional needs\u003C\/b\u003E. It can be a hard pill to swallow when we feel that we are doing our best with our dog and providing them with everything we think they should need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBut, sometimes it is important to take a step back and really ask yourself these difficult questions. Is your dog getting sufficient exercise? Do they get adequate quality rest? Are they \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/5-enriching-activities-you-should-do.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ementally enriched\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by being provided with \u003Cb\u003Ebreed appropriate challenges and activities\u003C\/b\u003E? Am I spending real quality time with my dog? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a trainer, I will never forget the lightbulb moment one of my clients had when she said “\u003Ci\u003EI am with Rover all the time but I rarely actually spend time with my dog\u003C\/i\u003E…”\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn this instance, the client resolved to make sure that they were not simply taking their dog with them everywhere but ensuring that they were actively engaging with their dog doing things that he enjoyed. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E3) What do I want my dog to do instead of barking?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDogs are not great at doing nothing\u003C\/b\u003E. This is one of the big reasons why we don’t recommend punishment, anti-bark collars or simply shouting NO. Because none of these things tell your dog what to do instead of barking and are likely to be poor long-term solutions. (Plus, there is always the old joke that when you shout at your dog for barking, you are simply barking with your dog!). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESome great options for behaviours to replace barking are:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA: A friend appears.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog looks at Guardian.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Guardian lets dog off leash to greet friend.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this situation we could predict that eye contact is being reinforced by the access to a friend. Hopefully leading the dog to believe that their calm attention was what caused their leash to be removed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrQbrypaN-RVMoMBYmDiUcPK5uSuUpAovZuMu6T1lXMC1uBI3FpMcY8YEIsRTQ0kHV_rl03MtJzd9NnZ-zvZWmBWJOYKkU8uUkwGddyGXboEOBJxY-t6zh75WtnBVQfsmD9nJL1WfLdNsWW7RPpuihsuCa0AI5h3aKBS7BCSuntRb1kOBDPNAhwJQJ\/s1650\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Environmental_Management_black_puppy_with_front_paws_on_window_still_looking_outside.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrQbrypaN-RVMoMBYmDiUcPK5uSuUpAovZuMu6T1lXMC1uBI3FpMcY8YEIsRTQ0kHV_rl03MtJzd9NnZ-zvZWmBWJOYKkU8uUkwGddyGXboEOBJxY-t6zh75WtnBVQfsmD9nJL1WfLdNsWW7RPpuihsuCa0AI5h3aKBS7BCSuntRb1kOBDPNAhwJQJ\/s16000\/How_to_Stop_Nuisance_Dog_Barking_Environmental_Management_black_puppy_with_front_paws_on_window_still_looking_outside.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E A: Stranger walks by the front of house.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog finds Guardian.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Guardian provides high value reward.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this situation we could predict that running to find a guardian is being reinforced by the presentation of a high value reward. Providing the dog with an alternative and more reinforcing option than barking the house down. \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E A: Possum noises in the roof.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EB: Dog goes to bed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC: Guardian provides high value reward.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this situation, we could predict that going to a bed, mat or crate area is being reinforced by the presentation of a high value reward. Again, providing the dog with an alternative and more reinforcing option than engaging with the possum.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E Environmental management is a cornerstone of good dog training.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EManaging the environment means \u003Cb\u003Edoing everything you can to prevent your dog’s contact with a trigger outside of training\u003C\/b\u003E sessions. It simply isn’t possible for you to be ready to train at all times of the day and we know that if the unwanted behaviour is being reinforced as often as the replacement behaviour we are unlikely to see meaningful change.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E Doing what you can to physically block your dog’s sight of the road out the front by \u003Cb\u003Eleaving curtains closed or masking the sounds \u003C\/b\u003Eof the possum with the TV or calming music can help dramatically when starting a training plan!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn some situations, where the excessive barking can be resolved \u003Cb\u003Ethrough environmental management alone\u003C\/b\u003E and the dog guardian is satisfied with that type of result it can replace the training plan all together. In other cases, managing the environment is an extremely important and often overlooked stepping stone in changing your dog’s behaviour. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow, it is all well and good to say we would like our dog to do one of the above behaviours in the presence of a huge distraction like a possum or beloved friend. But, it will take some time and persistent training working at a difficulty where your dog can be successful easily before you reach your goal behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is where we often hear clients say “I tried positive reinforcement but it didn’t work”. Let’s be real, if I have a dog who has a history of rehearsing the unwanted behaviour of running to bark at a possum and I stand there saying “Go to Bed” right off the bat… I don’t think it would matter if I had the tastiest BBQ chicken on the planet! The dog would be pretty unlikely to notice me and would simply continue with their previously practiced behaviour.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEmZIUzG3H3BNqeSK4mFnxhzq0HofNbsl-O9LK-9Ortf8LwrXB3LJ0jx-m1fB70mOVNgL1UJopNDuAELAO1HKQr7Bo8bRcr_t2X0-i-Vo41gWta_kQd7nm22Xd7kNB2-TNUVNxQoaBSRnZPLuIWQFPp6YIT9t9HeQ2W3hl5Q-af3DeP8sAwZh-e4hd\/s1024\/How_to_stop_nuisance_dog_barking_Jack_Russell_Terrier_offered_treat_as_reward.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"681\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEmZIUzG3H3BNqeSK4mFnxhzq0HofNbsl-O9LK-9Ortf8LwrXB3LJ0jx-m1fB70mOVNgL1UJopNDuAELAO1HKQr7Bo8bRcr_t2X0-i-Vo41gWta_kQd7nm22Xd7kNB2-TNUVNxQoaBSRnZPLuIWQFPp6YIT9t9HeQ2W3hl5Q-af3DeP8sAwZh-e4hd\/s16000\/How_to_stop_nuisance_dog_barking_Jack_Russell_Terrier_offered_treat_as_reward.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the best ways to begin this type of training is to \u003Cb\u003Estart with something your dog is already doing\u003C\/b\u003E (in the sequence of the unwanted behaviour) \u003Cb\u003Ethat is appropriate\u003C\/b\u003E and then build on that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EUsing the possum example, we may find that the dog hears the possum, stands up, moves towards the source of the noise and then begins to bark until the possum comes down. In this situation I could begin training at the very moment I hear the possum or the very moment I notice my dog’s ears prick to the sound of the possum before the barking begins. \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this early stage of training I wouldn’t be asking my dog to do anything specific, I would \u003Cb\u003Esimply notice the trigger and begin tossing that high value food\u003C\/b\u003E on the floor in front of the dog to create the association that when you hear this sound – chicken rains from the sky. This event – event learning is one way to get our foot in the door before our dogs become over stimulated to the point that they cannot listen or focus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWith enough repetition we should find that we set the expectation\u003C\/b\u003E of possum sounds = chicken and we should get to a point where the anticipation of chicken causes our dog to look towards us expectantly the moment they hear the critter sounds. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt this point you may start to throw the food towards the dog’s bed! Continuing the training as time goes on watch your dog’s body language:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAre you seeing a reduction in stiff, tense muscles?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIs your dog starting to eat the food in a more relaxed fashion instead of gobbling it up as quick as they can?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYa5Ir4bx2tJrxKr0HEiHK-uriEWZkZgGkDOooPOr9v8S4oOg14HPB5CbcPsw4HSuwASreVOjTOtEBkAcLH4R2lPsqY23f5wiCwzSkj1X0xoA0pFTb4-3Kug4EX0HWWGkx9_7H1yYP8NShMg5tckd61QRCi4CRZqrNnqC1xQ4ZWFXooDLtYiY7U0f2\/s920\/How_to_deal_with_excessive_dog_barking_teaching_alternate_behaviour_lying_on_mat.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"613\" data-original-width=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYa5Ir4bx2tJrxKr0HEiHK-uriEWZkZgGkDOooPOr9v8S4oOg14HPB5CbcPsw4HSuwASreVOjTOtEBkAcLH4R2lPsqY23f5wiCwzSkj1X0xoA0pFTb4-3Kug4EX0HWWGkx9_7H1yYP8NShMg5tckd61QRCi4CRZqrNnqC1xQ4ZWFXooDLtYiY7U0f2\/s16000\/How_to_deal_with_excessive_dog_barking_teaching_alternate_behaviour_lying_on_mat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf so, if might be time to ask them for a well-rehearsed, easy behaviour like \"\u003Cb\u003ELook, Sit\u003C\/b\u003E\"\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eor for some dogs it may be \"\u003Cb\u003EGo to Bed\u003C\/b\u003E\". If this occurs then you’re well on your way to gradually building that replacement behaviour!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EJust make sure that you \u003Cb\u003Edon’t stop reinforcing that replacement behaviour until it has become extremely stable\u003C\/b\u003E and is occurring with utter ease. When that occurs see if you can start to gradually taper down the ratio of reinforcement until you reach a realistic goal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe solutions outlined above are just some of the ways that we can begin to analyse and resolve a dogs excessive barking.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExcessive barking is something that will take time, consistency and dedication to change\u003C\/b\u003E especially in the case of a dog who may have a variety of reasons for barking. Outside of situations where environmental management alone may satisfy to resolve excessive barking we must accept that there are no quick fixes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMeaningful behaviour change takes patience and many repetitions of reinforcing the replacement behaviour to be successful. If it feels like nothing is working and you’re at your wits' end, seek help from your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ppgaustralia.net.au\/page-1862187\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Elocal force free professional dog trainer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003EJess Sandstrom\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EHowling Success Dog Training \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003C\/b\u003E (February 2023)  for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (all right reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJMPg_fsWLAfqtE5wlIbacVrO6DKszRI4HpydlpQZg-mt8evZ7Y6dlh7dqxZenqMDnUiXBushV1WozZBjenrIQ2PuZvv7DUxsVUzF4tpZhviIzIZC2GYs_IwtCWEUzbu8g87-qB3QHyrMyT6UUGTul7vz-0jSmo01RJ8O4jJVFw6pg61XU_14QIlTA\/s1650\/Study_Finds_Human_and_Dog_Cognition_Similar_young_woman_high_fives_her_dog%20-%20Photo%20Richard%20Brutyo%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1184\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJMPg_fsWLAfqtE5wlIbacVrO6DKszRI4HpydlpQZg-mt8evZ7Y6dlh7dqxZenqMDnUiXBushV1WozZBjenrIQ2PuZvv7DUxsVUzF4tpZhviIzIZC2GYs_IwtCWEUzbu8g87-qB3QHyrMyT6UUGTul7vz-0jSmo01RJ8O4jJVFw6pg61XU_14QIlTA\/s16000\/Study_Finds_Human_and_Dog_Cognition_Similar_young_woman_high_fives_her_dog%20-%20Photo%20Richard%20Brutyo%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EDogs regulate their behaviour in a similar way to humans, new research from La Trobe University has revealed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe study, published in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/epdf\/10.1007\/s10071-022-01629-1?sharing_token=3hoH-dWPVI_SKGgUg33ivfe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY6kKBmBKOWlr0XJt6MhUBlUEHqd063i_al27N29wwhSAZJ0z7d4aYoyzI-q3gMncm_rN7FGgOmnoQ3K2TS-pfqZIsn3OIC5gvjbwHLx4YY4UTtjCIZq3OV47GP4y91OqvE%3D\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Cognition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, identified six key markers of executive function in dogs, many of which overlap with the structures associated with human cognition – including the ability to follow instructions, control physical impulses and utilise working memory.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELead researcher and PhD candidate at \u003Ci\u003ELa Trobe University\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EMaike Foraita\u003C\/b\u003E, said despite expressing it in different ways, dogs regulate their behaviour in a similar way to young children.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EA pet dog learns to control its impulses \u003C\/b\u003Emuch like a child does; it inhibits its urge to chew the furniture or bark at visitors, it can remember routines and do what its owner says,” Ms Foraita said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Humans do this too – we exhibit \u003Cb\u003Edelay inhibition and motor inhibition\u003C\/b\u003E when we wait to be handed a piece of cake rather than grabbing the whole cake with our hands.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMs Foraita said dogs are likely to have developed these human-like cognitive structures over tens of thousands of years living in domestic settings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Living with humans over the last 30,000 years, dogs have depended on behaviour regulation suited to the human environment for their own survival,” Ms Foraita said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“A dog that lashed out at its owners or stole food from their plates would not have been welcome, so, over time, they’ve developed cognitive functions that mirror that of humans to shore up their food and care.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4r50LVWWAFRAhKxUcOb4pBnHP30RISXaQrfG4en4vsDfi1FhPeMeMVIfns1SezesZewDfSOc_OPNQBFwbkyVzbb_SUUA6VEicXabkucqm2R7V6XD3a0cMLPQSduIhyxXnNfUgpwtk9JsP1SvP5WQl3FqfsoEYEVUqeVV_MRUCzPGL3dVKBA797Ppx\/s1650\/Dog%20and%20Human%20Cognition%20-%20Jack%20Russell%20Terrier%20sits%20with%20head%20on%20table%20looking%20at%20food%20-%20Photo%20Daniel%20Brunsteiner%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4r50LVWWAFRAhKxUcOb4pBnHP30RISXaQrfG4en4vsDfi1FhPeMeMVIfns1SezesZewDfSOc_OPNQBFwbkyVzbb_SUUA6VEicXabkucqm2R7V6XD3a0cMLPQSduIhyxXnNfUgpwtk9JsP1SvP5WQl3FqfsoEYEVUqeVV_MRUCzPGL3dVKBA797Ppx\/s16000\/Dog%20and%20Human%20Cognition%20-%20Jack%20Russell%20Terrier%20sits%20with%20head%20on%20table%20looking%20at%20food%20-%20Photo%20Daniel%20Brunsteiner%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“A dog that lashed out at its owners or stole food from their plates would not have been welcome, so, over time, they’ve developed cognitive functions that mirror that of humans to shore up their food and care.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECo-author,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dr Tiffani Howell\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELa Trobe University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, said the study highlights one of the reasons dogs have such a special relationship with humans.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjU-gUKX1wv2kP93GhDS57NrTCPA08o7Wvfnk523Mspvr1ikq9KvGLoHtTzVKIts1owO-8Uw98aHaIGMhPP3OQOw8RitmaV2ET3dxuQP7RgR5b9k6xjTTKJ5wo4RTkf5xxHK6H9n6nSlFYmnOY6iGtx6R6xvHP8dJqFCuCezi2e6bZ0WJCUvnU1kgs_\/s1650\/Human%20and%20Dog%20Bond%20-%20Young%20woman%20laughs%20with%20her%20Golden%20Retriever%20wearing%20a%20beanie%20-%20Photo%20Olivia%20Hutcherson%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjU-gUKX1wv2kP93GhDS57NrTCPA08o7Wvfnk523Mspvr1ikq9KvGLoHtTzVKIts1owO-8Uw98aHaIGMhPP3OQOw8RitmaV2ET3dxuQP7RgR5b9k6xjTTKJ5wo4RTkf5xxHK6H9n6nSlFYmnOY6iGtx6R6xvHP8dJqFCuCezi2e6bZ0WJCUvnU1kgs_\/s16000\/Human%20and%20Dog%20Bond%20-%20Young%20woman%20laughs%20with%20her%20Golden%20Retriever%20wearing%20a%20beanie%20-%20Photo%20Olivia%20Hutcherson%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“There are other animals that have similar levels of cognition to dogs, but they do not regulate their behaviour in ways that best suit living with humans,” Dr Howell said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs part of the study, focus groups were held with people who work with dogs professionally, including staff from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/seeingeyedogs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESeeing Eye Dogs – Vision Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, to identify behaviours that might be relevant to executive function. The research team then surveyed 741 dog owners, asking them to rate their dogs on these behaviours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe result was the \u003Cb\u003EDog Executive Function Scale\u003C\/b\u003E (DEFS), which found six components of executive functioning in dogs:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️ \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBehavioural flexibility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAttention towards owner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMotor inhibition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EInstruction following\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️ \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDelay inhibition and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWorking memory\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMs Foraita said working dogs, including those on farms and assistance dogs, have the most highly developed executive function.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESeeing Eye Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, for example, have to be excellent at regulating their behaviour – their ability to follow instruction and inhibit urges to chase cats or play with other dogs while they’re working shows highly developed executive function,” Ms Foraita said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe study also found that dogs from breeders had higher levels of executive function than those from shelters, and that \u003Cb\u003Etraining is the key factor in the development of executive function\u003C\/b\u003E – meaning that with the right interventions most dogs will be able to exhibit these important markers of behaviour regulation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnlwlWViT89I2_6SiIt0MP9Xi6zFGYiJVQkCeM1HX-V8nqqsL_NjS44lv1It7gKBd0HTxdDbVIbhUdU1oKNZmZoC8my7lq18JmgatA8Y3uksCaKz8x45F-VngD0JPUJ_XUsgoKE9EkWK8xUKKWzz6mv8Q58C23P7CoGXxx1WQzjNX0GAwlUCwVS5SG\/s1750\/Take%20Your%20Dog%20To%20Work%20Day%202022%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20sitting%20on%20office%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Pavel%20Herceg%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1313\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnlwlWViT89I2_6SiIt0MP9Xi6zFGYiJVQkCeM1HX-V8nqqsL_NjS44lv1It7gKBd0HTxdDbVIbhUdU1oKNZmZoC8my7lq18JmgatA8Y3uksCaKz8x45F-VngD0JPUJ_XUsgoKE9EkWK8xUKKWzz6mv8Q58C23P7CoGXxx1WQzjNX0GAwlUCwVS5SG\/s16000\/Take%20Your%20Dog%20To%20Work%20Day%202022%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20sitting%20on%20office%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Pavel%20Herceg%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet ready for National Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 24, 2022!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#TYDTWD\u003C\/b\u003E is always very exciting, especially if you recently resumed the gruelling daily commute to the office however for many dogs, there haven't been as many opportunities to practice social etiquette these past two years...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe sought the expertise of Melbourne-based Dog Trainer \u003Cb\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to ensure this day runs smoothly for both dogs and their humans.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow cool is that? I can see few wagging tails jumping of joy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E‘\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ETake Your Dog To Work Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’ was initiated by \u003Cb\u003EPatti Moran\u003C\/b\u003E, the Founder \u0026amp; CEO of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PetSittersInternational\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Sitters International\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (PSI) in 1999. This very special day was created to encourage businesses and employers to bring their pets to the workplace and to promote the wonderful benefits of pet ownership, encourage pet adoptions and to offer a great experience to non pet owners of having pets around them. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince then it has become a worldwide event which is absolutely huge in the USA and UK, with hundreds of businesses participating in it annually! In Australia:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E69% of Australian households now own a pet\u003C\/b\u003E, with dogs being the most common (47% or \u003Cb\u003Ean estimated 6.3 million dogs\u003C\/b\u003E),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Efollowed by cats at around 30% \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;we do participate in this awesome day too and\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Eit would be great if more businesses and workplaces were to become involved this year!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe benefits of having pets around us are immense. They give us a \u003Cb\u003Esense of joy, improve our mental health and wellbeing\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor the bosses reading this, I’m sure your employees will absolutely ‘love you!’ for this. You’ll be top boss at least for one day! Kudos to you…\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtP1p5r0cmgDbIP6tDmus4g_OnsBEwR2xzQT2VOzvE4S4ns6g7SAvwNknN1HmXntxIVurEymbL86ziDrZb1LDN2SzVVWLnxW8UjxHX5b1nOS7WbLuszN_uYqg427O79F0fRe0ahfjUZPCgIykciX7m_F7rdnZYqmPnOZHZ2B59Nxci1X-o-E9pdh-\/s1650\/Working_from_home_office_during_pandemic_Pomeranian_in_office_attire_working_on_laptop_Photo_Cookie_The_Pom_on_Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtP1p5r0cmgDbIP6tDmus4g_OnsBEwR2xzQT2VOzvE4S4ns6g7SAvwNknN1HmXntxIVurEymbL86ziDrZb1LDN2SzVVWLnxW8UjxHX5b1nOS7WbLuszN_uYqg427O79F0fRe0ahfjUZPCgIykciX7m_F7rdnZYqmPnOZHZ2B59Nxci1X-o-E9pdh-\/s16000\/Working_from_home_office_during_pandemic_Pomeranian_in_office_attire_working_on_laptop_Photo_Cookie_The_Pom_on_Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt can be a very positive experience for both the people and the dogs involved, \u003Cb\u003Eboosting staff morale and productivity\u003C\/b\u003E. Your non-pet owners workmates will see how incredible the animal\/human bond can be, enjoy the interactions with your pet and may even \u003Cb\u003Econsider bringing a dog into their lives or adopting one in the near future\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd if the day is a success it could become a regular occurrence – why not have dogs coming to the office on a weekly or fortnightly basis? Paws for thought… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EImportant points to consider: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Check with your boss or workplace first\u003C\/b\u003E and if they have any policies for allowing pets into the office \/ workplace?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Check with your workmates\u003C\/b\u003E if it’s ok to do it – as some people may be allergic to dogs or simply may not feel comfortable having them around...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Would bringing your dog to work disrupt\u003C\/b\u003E your daily working schedule or not? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;make a list of all that’s required for you to bring to work with your dog \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eput them all aside the evening before so it’s all ‘ready to go’ in the morning and you won’t forget any doggy day’s essentials \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;if you have been running a bit behind with your work, it may not be a good idea to bring your dog around this time… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs my dog suitable to take part in TWDTWD?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgs8rp7RHvAhYpUoFfGYBZX82svZ6UARBrgjshX3PEA3n-HU6vCKg-QEvj8U6CbFS1pSMQ3zVszK9eXqnoyn-MiMiuB_1rvERO3JM6whWiufGIEfl7AC_CYcuwF2kZAqumMHa1oIRly1bsbsv0aXo1Gha3Qyxd8y2RxF9bPyp6Scu3aEQ1qUXe3LfY9\/s1440\/Socialisation_Labrador_puppy_Pumba_socialising_happy_sitting_in_Bunnings_cart.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgs8rp7RHvAhYpUoFfGYBZX82svZ6UARBrgjshX3PEA3n-HU6vCKg-QEvj8U6CbFS1pSMQ3zVszK9eXqnoyn-MiMiuB_1rvERO3JM6whWiufGIEfl7AC_CYcuwF2kZAqumMHa1oIRly1bsbsv0aXo1Gha3Qyxd8y2RxF9bPyp6Scu3aEQ1qUXe3LfY9\/w300-h400\/Socialisation_Labrador_puppy_Pumba_socialising_happy_sitting_in_Bunnings_cart.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPumba, the Labrador pup loves \u003Cbr \/\u003Ehis trips to Bunnings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E1. Is your dog up to it?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe last two years have been very unusual for us and our dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring Covid-19, our dogs were more used to us working from home, they didn’t have the same opportunities to meet other dogs and new people as per other ‘normal’ years, so you need to make sure you can set your dog up for success here!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. Dog’s temperament: social with people and other dogs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOnly sociable dogs\u003C\/b\u003E – okay with meeting strangers, new people AND other dogs, should apply to take part in TWDTWD.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Exercise:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAllow for a lunch break outing\u003C\/b\u003E for your dog to stretch its paws and for both of you to get some fresh air.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqL-mm1IRX7y3X09iwU6rPMIcHxu6lKpntsLy15-J420rfsRSJal2WDyGTlQ5GhIPMDg5aW5qC29vBoLkOETSRcMpqLEcltyymFkVyd6kOUtjNSZRyYXzjMm2eqSaJOtjwWcSoxoN42_DWDv925_fCwtH0yYkbiLorbrq-ExQR_wckabtB55W9x2t3\/s1850\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Taking_Pug_puppy_for_a_toilet_break.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1041\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqL-mm1IRX7y3X09iwU6rPMIcHxu6lKpntsLy15-J420rfsRSJal2WDyGTlQ5GhIPMDg5aW5qC29vBoLkOETSRcMpqLEcltyymFkVyd6kOUtjNSZRyYXzjMm2eqSaJOtjwWcSoxoN42_DWDv925_fCwtH0yYkbiLorbrq-ExQR_wckabtB55W9x2t3\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Taking_Pug_puppy_for_a_toilet_break.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Toilet breaks:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt all \u003Cb\u003Edepends on your dog’s age\u003C\/b\u003E! Puppies will need to ‘wee \u0026amp; potty’ more often. But all dogs will need to have toilet breaks during the day so bring some biodegradable poo bags with you to work too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Length of time your dog will be there: plan for it!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave enough ‘chewy treats’, food dispensing toys, fluffy toys he\/ she loves (but \u003Cb\u003Eno squeaky please\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so as to not disturb the serenity) and \u003Cb\u003Eenough things to distract your dog \u003C\/b\u003Eand pass the time whilst there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnYZ-gMUHl4ZxjBp42IIW9_aBMDndPr-1rJ-5mLvU4B-R-YwwRECfGZDVzXnlCn9CgDB-7dExtua8gdV25A8Rz3oVBks8dH-g6T5VTgTWQVOTcVjQ2N3TbhU9P0odwQo3gQ8y7lX74TiuLuvSuMtpPaALBSPS6T1t6zL8zzv6h8sIFQkVUuFdqBTRt\/s1650\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Oodle_pup_set_up_on_mat_with_fluffy_toy_and_GameBoy_%20Photo%20by%20Alison%20Pang%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnYZ-gMUHl4ZxjBp42IIW9_aBMDndPr-1rJ-5mLvU4B-R-YwwRECfGZDVzXnlCn9CgDB-7dExtua8gdV25A8Rz3oVBks8dH-g6T5VTgTWQVOTcVjQ2N3TbhU9P0odwQo3gQ8y7lX74TiuLuvSuMtpPaALBSPS6T1t6zL8zzv6h8sIFQkVUuFdqBTRt\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Oodle_pup_set_up_on_mat_with_fluffy_toy_and_GameBoy_%20Photo%20by%20Alison%20Pang%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESet time aside for your puppy \/ dog to take a ‘nap’ or ‘siesta’ time after lunch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Music sets the scene:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou Tube\u003C\/i\u003E has some pretty cool channels with calm and relaxing music for dogs. You can put one of these channels on whilst you work and have your dog by your side. She \/ he will be snoozing in no time!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ_Nej1HW6Cm_N3scuDoK4Dy-W7OAnnWhnTd2xl6ObmpDZz6Yz31FeCOBiG4jOdqReDvtC-xYHbyxj1Ud75WzA0C90Ou7p7WKwbzdWVTrjzY9S7RWlwmcNyrSmtrc1co9Ugs34m60rE-zb5aNyo1mcXhbLKvpxXKRw22_kF1_nTJLeBD-u3Oam03R6\/s1620\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Siberian_Husky_behind_office_glass_door_Photo%20by%20Petr%20Magera%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1620\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ_Nej1HW6Cm_N3scuDoK4Dy-W7OAnnWhnTd2xl6ObmpDZz6Yz31FeCOBiG4jOdqReDvtC-xYHbyxj1Ud75WzA0C90Ou7p7WKwbzdWVTrjzY9S7RWlwmcNyrSmtrc1co9Ugs34m60rE-zb5aNyo1mcXhbLKvpxXKRw22_kF1_nTJLeBD-u3Oam03R6\/w267-h400\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Siberian_Husky_behind_office_glass_door_Photo%20by%20Petr%20Magera%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E7. Basic training:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan my dog settle on the mat\/bed \u003C\/b\u003Efor longer periods of time?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour dog will need to be able to ‘settle on the mat’ and be calm there while you work. So practice some more ‘mat training’ \u0026amp; ‘settling’ exercises at home before the big day comes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can’t have your dog running around the office and disturbing your workmates!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. Spot for your dog:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeside your work desk, away from power cords and cables, heaters, a calm place free of draughts and away from noise or high transit areas so no one can stumble on your doggy set-up!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. If other dogs come to the office too:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf they haven’t met before, get them to meet outside first and maybe even to go for a short walk together, so no dog runs the risk of becoming territorial about its surroundings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuOBY42RNYTotTMFiRVPk0pAf3V-ipB-VHweAUx4hlnqYjp5vbZOqMPpyNOrWeFaCh7HkVKFMWWFZpoxhckn7Kme32dOub2T4xev8HPGVBVd4NVk_jJGCFofRq2G7AN1lp7p2pOXOeILQhXPrQQZ6JrN1yMVjklLLWD14pzySECwcJGfXCusnBavGV\/s1930\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Dog_introductions_two_Rhodesian_Ridgebacks_playing_nicely_together_on_dog_bed.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1086\" data-original-width=\"1930\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuOBY42RNYTotTMFiRVPk0pAf3V-ipB-VHweAUx4hlnqYjp5vbZOqMPpyNOrWeFaCh7HkVKFMWWFZpoxhckn7Kme32dOub2T4xev8HPGVBVd4NVk_jJGCFofRq2G7AN1lp7p2pOXOeILQhXPrQQZ6JrN1yMVjklLLWD14pzySECwcJGfXCusnBavGV\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Dog_introductions_two_Rhodesian_Ridgebacks_playing_nicely_together_on_dog_bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat to pack for your dog for the Big Day: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dog mat or comfy dog bed \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️ \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EToys, dog treats, food dispensing toys \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Favourite plush toy \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Water \/ Dog bowl \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Blanket if winter time \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dog poo bags \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Check your dog is wearing an up-to-date ID Tag\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Collar \u0026amp; Lead \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Any baby gate or divider if needed to keep your dog in a specific area close to you \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Lots of enthusiasm!! You'll need it...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E  Fun activities you can plan for the day:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPhoto session\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for participants and their dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can then \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epost those photos to your company's website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or blog and social media channels for exposure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3mVEe08RTquvVzF9hBKsC1q0Js0Yl2kB8Fa6fcOm8-qWyAWBfe7nrjQTHlZA7MDpLz91JataMPuxhXUWv_efc1itrsaKV8lhQyThPgtOVIYmsU1rjJoJrVyh9nDdwdDDhqvtUQSfdaQ9hjxGLIqgPrWO8WgBq8YROIXtmdIyJ1lzi4FA_-eyKkiA3\/s1324\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_in_office_reading_a_book_about_Dog_Jobs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"766\" data-original-width=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3mVEe08RTquvVzF9hBKsC1q0Js0Yl2kB8Fa6fcOm8-qWyAWBfe7nrjQTHlZA7MDpLz91JataMPuxhXUWv_efc1itrsaKV8lhQyThPgtOVIYmsU1rjJoJrVyh9nDdwdDDhqvtUQSfdaQ9hjxGLIqgPrWO8WgBq8YROIXtmdIyJ1lzi4FA_-eyKkiA3\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_in_office_reading_a_book_about_Dog_Jobs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos: \"I could do this! Or I could do that?\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave an \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanimal shelter or rescue group dropping by\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E with some suitable dogs ready for adoption to introduce them to your workplace employee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Paws\" at work: why not order some doggy treats \/ cookies for a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Edoggie morning tea\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou could also organise a prize for the winning dog of \"\u003Cb\u003ECoolest Dog Trick of the Day\u003C\/b\u003E\" and a little 'memento' for all other participants!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf your 'terrible, horrible, no good' boss says \"No!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour workplace \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Emay not be suitable or safe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E to have dogs there.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4ngqXQB02NxNOIUC1lh4dTm9wNKXW3H0QoKB5nQeRJFQksQ9hBMD6lHpURqsIPh59ug_MvfkIJfZZOSdRw2pI8lXRX2S3zDr2Tn9ZA8uxQQZtBVnIEoayvAguRTLKi4IqhXVARkUIYQZfTTK75r4Wy7Nz2jFIo28DNU5M-P3g6U1c7A1bL4M-j3le\/s1650\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_watches_Guide_Dogs_puppies_training_on_Zoom.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1449\" data-original-width=\"1650\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4ngqXQB02NxNOIUC1lh4dTm9wNKXW3H0QoKB5nQeRJFQksQ9hBMD6lHpURqsIPh59ug_MvfkIJfZZOSdRw2pI8lXRX2S3zDr2Tn9ZA8uxQQZtBVnIEoayvAguRTLKi4IqhXVARkUIYQZfTTK75r4Wy7Nz2jFIo28DNU5M-P3g6U1c7A1bL4M-j3le\/w400-h351\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_watches_Guide_Dogs_puppies_training_on_Zoom.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos recently joined Zoom to watch the\u003Cbr \/\u003EGuide Dogs pups at the Glossodia Training Centre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can still take part in celebrating ‘\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETake Your Dog to Work Day 2022\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E’ by helping raise money for animal charities in your city that may need your support.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOrganise a ‘\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELunch \u0026amp; Learn Webinar\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E’ guest speaker for your staff to watch during lunchbreak, covering an educational animal or pet-related topic, such as dog nutrition, dog health, dog training or you could have the local animal shelter talk to you all about pet adoption via Zoom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E‘Therapy Dog’\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E‘Assistance Dog’\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E drop by to visit your business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMore pawsome tips for a great day:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’d be a good idea to \u003Cb\u003Eexercise your dog earlier that day\u003C\/b\u003E before bringing it into work!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once you arrive at work, \u003Cb\u003Eintroduce your dog to the people and other dogs\u003C\/b\u003E there ‘calmly’, with no high pitched voices!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Keep \u003Cb\u003Erewarding ‘calm behaviour’\u003C\/b\u003E often.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBetter not let your dog access the staff kitchen area!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EImportantly, \u003Cb\u003Eremember to have lots of fun with your dog\u003C\/b\u003E, let it enjoy your workmates and make new friendships too and cherish the whole experience! Share the joy by sharing him with others… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe confident to guide him around \u003C\/b\u003Eand\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI’m sure it’ll all go great and that your dog will be the ‘star’ of the day.                             He may be even invited to ‘drop by’ more often. You wish…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EPet Pals Dog Training, May 2022 \u003C\/b\u003Efor\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Australian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E[1] Pets and the Pandemic - Pet Ownership 2021 (Animal Medicines Australia)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout our writer\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/b\u003E has been running \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ea dog training business situated in Melbourne South Eastern suburbs, since 2001.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 2008, she qualified as a \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDelta Society\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E dog trainer and added dog training to her business.\u0026nbsp;She holds a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECertificate IV in Companion Animal Services - Delta Society Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and a\u0026nbsp;Diploma of Hospitality Management.\u0026nbsp;She's currently a member of professional associations:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralia\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EDelta Institute\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EAPDT Australia\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipV04-Hag8PRk0aRNRri179Ytc249rjAaimpjiCZufHyVnxHQ-S1JlcgvdDQQE9BEquDvCDMmMy4pHVYipMhnaoSQJHvpl4t0BK5D6MA7kEFT0fasmvvzHEuIYsh4kU2l7ICNnGxtsQNTW3cWAMwYtG6eRZ2MEUjZfI7OF9h3t9fBJEkb_T87ImUAU\/s1069\/Pet_Pals_Dog_Training_Adriana_Milne_with_black_Cocker_Spaniel_Kelly_sitting_on_bench_boat_launch_area.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1069\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipV04-Hag8PRk0aRNRri179Ytc249rjAaimpjiCZufHyVnxHQ-S1JlcgvdDQQE9BEquDvCDMmMy4pHVYipMhnaoSQJHvpl4t0BK5D6MA7kEFT0fasmvvzHEuIYsh4kU2l7ICNnGxtsQNTW3cWAMwYtG6eRZ2MEUjZfI7OF9h3t9fBJEkb_T87ImUAU\/w400-h400\/Pet_Pals_Dog_Training_Adriana_Milne_with_black_Cocker_Spaniel_Kelly_sitting_on_bench_boat_launch_area.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAdriana with her active Cocker Spaniel Kelly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EShe has run Puppy \u0026amp; Junior Puppy School, Life Skills \u0026amp; Pet Manners for 8 years in\u003Cbr \/\u003Evet clinics, for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and many other venues.\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince 2020, she's working as a full-time dog trainer with a\u003Cb\u003E focus on private home dog training and behavioural modification consultations \u003C\/b\u003Eplus private puppy \u0026amp; pet dog classes \u003Cb\u003Ein person and via Zoom\u003C\/b\u003E (private consultations\u003Cbr \/\u003Eto any areas around Australia and overseas).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe liaises with Vet Behaviour professionals and regularly refer cases to them.\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe enjoys working one-on-one with her clients - ranging from 6 to 84 years of age! - helping them achieve their goals with their beloved pet dogs, catering for all dog breeds and all sizes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdriana loves teaching and educating people about their pet dogs and helping them build forever everlasting\u0026nbsp;relationships with their companion animals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETo learn more about \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.pet-pals.net.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EYou can also follow her on \u003Cb\u003EFacebook\u003C\/b\u003E at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petpalspettraining\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/petpalspettraining\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1256\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitPvXee2CPMvmsHQs2S3ODudb56evZjHmYE5XW96B05Xv-90GoLT7p5OMweNYKNyf9IppLnu123oPdKvEmqj7LvvG7MYZDaGjYfEXGWLi9Uc8rOUNf-Wl7zjZ74jIlDAVQUkTJUw7YuE4o18fLho8CSQOz-233kv-53_QmkC3C_H5eM7dQcl5JTs5k\/s16000\/Proposed%20Banning%20of%20Pronged%20Collars%20in%20Queensland%20-%20dog%20panting%20with%20tight%20prong%20dog%20collar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EProng Collars and the proposed banning of their use in QLD\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E welcomes the move by the Queensland Government to review their animal welfare legislation, particularly in regards to the amendments concerning the proposed banning of the use of pronged collars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPPG Australia\u003C\/b\u003E is a membership organisation representing pet industry professionals who are committed to science-based, force-free training and pet care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe are an official branch of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, a worldwide organisation committed to advocating, educating and encouraging improvements in companion animal welfare through the use of fear free techniques. Our members skills and knowledge are maintained to the highest standard through continued education from trainers and researchers across the world.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is the position of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E that effective animal training procedures lay the foundation for an animal’s healthy socialisation and training and helps prevent behaviour problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe general pet-owning public should be educated by organisations and associations to ensure pet animals live in nurturing and stable environments to better prevent behaviour problems and help ensure the overall well-being of the animal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EConsistent with this effort, it is the position of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (PPGA) that the use of collars and leads that are intended to apply constriction, pressure, pain or force around a dog’s neck (such as choke chains and prong collars) should be avoided.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThough data demonstrating the exact damage that can be potentially caused by using choke and prong collars is incomplete, experience has shown that soft tissue injuries are common and, as is the case with any harsh training method, the damage to the animal-human relationship results.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrbkHhhl-QwP_UknSf4ziTruh3WMzhe5ehGyyq5v0_i6zFtlg9nrAx5GZ6EURn4koPmxHKhLo2PZwTxYpKWEFrvDewZXzCM8kP5qeyfw-zQ69paKtWAyGwPY2vxtNAZZZ9WG8PwC_FeanCqlj1vcSVbCm_HcYDUPu7T0IZaaHyz5FX8VRIz_1z4Mdn\/s1024\/Staffy_dog_wearing_wearing_pronged_dog_collar%20-%20proposed_ban_Queensland_May_2022.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"680\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrbkHhhl-QwP_UknSf4ziTruh3WMzhe5ehGyyq5v0_i6zFtlg9nrAx5GZ6EURn4koPmxHKhLo2PZwTxYpKWEFrvDewZXzCM8kP5qeyfw-zQ69paKtWAyGwPY2vxtNAZZZ9WG8PwC_FeanCqlj1vcSVbCm_HcYDUPu7T0IZaaHyz5FX8VRIz_1z4Mdn\/s16000\/Staffy_dog_wearing_wearing_pronged_dog_collar%20-%20proposed_ban_Queensland_May_2022.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EStudies and the experience of the PPGA’s membership finds that training and behaviour problems are consistently and effectively solved without the use of choke or prong collars but with the alternative and positive methods of reinforcing the animal-human bond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEvidence indicates that rather than speeding the learning process, harsh training methods actually slow the training process, add to the animal’s stress and can result in both short-term and long-term psychological damage to animals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECommon problems which can result from the use of choke and prong collars:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhysical problems\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile precise information on the potential damage caused by the use of choke and prong collars is still being collected, there are many cases of dogs suffering\u003Cb\u003E soft tissue damage\u003C\/b\u003E, eye problems, \u003Cb\u003Estrangulation\u003C\/b\u003E (leading to death), tracheal \/ oesophageal damage and \u003Cb\u003Eneurological problems\u003C\/b\u003E resulting from the use of choke\/prong collars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETraining Fallout\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EChoke chains and prong collars are designed to administer \u003Cb\u003Enegative reinforcement and positive punishment\u003C\/b\u003E. Training techniques based in these two learning theory quadrants are prone to side effects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs an example, a dog wearing a choke or prong collar that fearfully barks and lunges at another dog would then be choked or pain inflicted by the prong collar. The pain and choking then adds to the negative association the dog wearing the collar has with other dogs. This is the polar opposite of what an ideal training protocol is designed to accomplish.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEven if a dog is free of reactivity issues, using a choke or prong is less than ideal. Today there are many effective alternatives available for training and management of skills where choke and prong collars have been traditionally used for teaching loose-leash-walking and formal\/precision heel training.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConclusion:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is the position of the PPGA that all training should be conducted in a manner that encourages animals to enjoy training and become more confident and well-adjusted pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn addition, PPGA members optimise the use of functional analysis to identify and resolve problem behaviours such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/09\/understanding-and-handling-leash.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eleash-pulling and lunging\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, where choke and prong collars are typically used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFurther, the PPGA and its members actively recommend against the use of choke and prong collars while actively \u003Cb\u003Epromoting the use of flat buckle collars, head halters, harnesses\u003C\/b\u003E and other types of control equipment that are safer for the animal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo learn more, find your local PPGA Dog Trainer, Behaviour Consultant or Pet Care Provider at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ppgaustralia.net.au\/Member-Search\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.ppgaustralia.net.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 23rd May 2022\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Articles:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/10\/power-sharing-with-dogs-consent-applies.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003EPower sharing with dogs: consent applies to all species\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/09\/understanding-and-handling-leash.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EUnderstanding and handling leash reactivity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/12\/dog-training-collaboration-between.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDog training collaboration between PPGA and Delta Institute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/03\/spike-in-pronged-dog-collar-imports.html\" rel=\"\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003ESpike in pronged dog collar imports prompts warning from RSPCA Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1491836009352835214\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/pronged-dog-collars-proposed-banning-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1491836009352835214"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1491836009352835214"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/pronged-dog-collars-proposed-banning-in.html","title":"Pronged dog collars proposed banning in Queensland"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitPvXee2CPMvmsHQs2S3ODudb56evZjHmYE5XW96B05Xv-90GoLT7p5OMweNYKNyf9IppLnu123oPdKvEmqj7LvvG7MYZDaGjYfEXGWLi9Uc8rOUNf-Wl7zjZ74jIlDAVQUkTJUw7YuE4o18fLho8CSQOz-233kv-53_QmkC3C_H5eM7dQcl5JTs5k\/s72-c\/Proposed%20Banning%20of%20Pronged%20Collars%20in%20Queensland%20-%20dog%20panting%20with%20tight%20prong%20dog%20collar.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-8142431442699171003"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-30T15:11:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-30T21:18:54.288+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TRAINING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WORKING DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"7 Key Principles of How Dogs Learn"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkZv1-MlKuTNBp1yWF2Qtc_wBI5Tlyhgj4WK-mp60drDV5FJyvwtEXcET2ttd_bGY6E-LWZGqFSQUqnojC8fG4i1g0VCbUPy_F6luobCg6tmBa_t2izG2sBEzcEFDgpu08PLqGryBvps1CtNN5v0eVpVtvUObKu_EM3TNKaaXGhCu0z9by9VmgJw20=s1440\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1012\" data-original-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkZv1-MlKuTNBp1yWF2Qtc_wBI5Tlyhgj4WK-mp60drDV5FJyvwtEXcET2ttd_bGY6E-LWZGqFSQUqnojC8fG4i1g0VCbUPy_F6luobCg6tmBa_t2izG2sBEzcEFDgpu08PLqGryBvps1CtNN5v0eVpVtvUObKu_EM3TNKaaXGhCu0z9by9VmgJw20=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmma is the human face behind \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.muddypawz.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMuddy Pawz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the home of \u003Cb\u003EFit-Dog Training\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #050505;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E®\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Segoe UI Historic\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Ea dog business all about truffle detection, fitness and dog obedience with all kinds of fun in between.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EEmma has been a professional dog handler for over 10 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen Emma and her 'fur faces' are not truffle hunting or training, she works in law enforcement so with this wealth of experience and exposure, of course she has seen all types of dogs and their needs. All dogs are different and as such, require dog trainers who can think outside the kibble box!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EDog training is kind of like building LEGO® with no instructions.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAs you build the pieces up, sometimes it's the wrong piece and you need to take some steps back and find the piece that fits just right! It can also be like stepping on a Lego brick so make sure you bring your patience hat!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEmma is here to help give you some tips on how to become the next Lego master! (She means train your dog to their needs!!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThese are the key principles to training your dog in simple Emma terms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EIf you can understand and apply these principles then you can train a dog.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"If you don’t want to read about it then please enjoy my incredibly bad drawings and have fun with it.. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe most important thing to remember is to have fun\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.. Please do not bore your dog! Dogs become easily distracted.. Squirrel... And when they are distracted, they do not learn and this leads to frustration and conflict.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELeave conflict at the door! \u003C\/b\u003EIf your dog listens and has fun learning for 2 minutes then end it there. Trust me that’s better for your dog than 10 minutes of frustration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#1. Engagement \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHaving fun is the easiest way to become engaged with your dog. Having your dog engaged in training is super important.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgDX9YM1GlqMww4hBwNtRhlNS0fn9T9qO1F58k1iwFdgnWF7Zi3nVXoA3NqWDzg2q-3X-FJn-ynbsKuqh9uA-iZehmxYv9PKXxWo7wqceMcSEsZ2vziyqskO1wTTauvJ6XOJ3sRXDO2ENrvDhQ21GQPcNjdPxpDJSXRTelPikJ2hC8A37fGru4R-2mc=s1398\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1398\" data-original-width=\"1169\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgDX9YM1GlqMww4hBwNtRhlNS0fn9T9qO1F58k1iwFdgnWF7Zi3nVXoA3NqWDzg2q-3X-FJn-ynbsKuqh9uA-iZehmxYv9PKXxWo7wqceMcSEsZ2vziyqskO1wTTauvJ6XOJ3sRXDO2ENrvDhQ21GQPcNjdPxpDJSXRTelPikJ2hC8A37fGru4R-2mc=w335-h400\" width=\"335\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEngaged means to \u003Cb\u003Ehave your dog's full attention and interest\u003C\/b\u003E. You must be the most exciting thing in your dogs world at that moment in time. If your dog is looking  elsewhere and not listening to you then your training will be ineffective.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou need to \u003Cb\u003Efind ways to get your dog engaged\u003C\/b\u003E, play games and use treats or toys to get your dog engaged.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStart training in a very neutral place\u003C\/b\u003E like your own backyard: your dog has already sniffed around here numerous times and isn’t going to be distracted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhyQXUy-IzuJXr85eYBSW9KcNc1lZEvFcGw5oWH808CcvQ-bQ0_MghL-dwgO2J1-MXlYpX2UZ1Wu2Svt3GtxPHnabAKpJrwlBKhMK2WdFYxLHkuFmIUPTJl0QdccnlP9n2xiTqxe0QsY84pfNEcSlFF9STsh5KKXpiLAEAyNUnz_WokDhuAiLs7oJaV=s800\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhyQXUy-IzuJXr85eYBSW9KcNc1lZEvFcGw5oWH808CcvQ-bQ0_MghL-dwgO2J1-MXlYpX2UZ1Wu2Svt3GtxPHnabAKpJrwlBKhMK2WdFYxLHkuFmIUPTJl0QdccnlP9n2xiTqxe0QsY84pfNEcSlFF9STsh5KKXpiLAEAyNUnz_WokDhuAiLs7oJaV=w400-h250\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPut your dog on leash\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so that there is no chance of a run away because this can lead to confusion and frustration, the evil enemies of dog training!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EI will often stand on the lead so that both hands are free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETraining sessions need to be short and often\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;not long and drawn out. You need to remain enthusiastic and make it fun, let's be honest.. No one wants to play if there’s no fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe the person your dog wants to hang out with\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBy the way, I have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.muddypawz.com.au\/muddypawzstore\/Be-the-person-your-dog-wants-to-hang-with-Unisex-T-Shirt-p132805122\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ET-Shirt that says exactly this\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E so it must be true...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#2. Command \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe command is the \u003Cb\u003Eword and\/or signal we give our dog to let him\/her know what response we want\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhtTaoClQZiAwMTzyjIT81qC9QrynKMbv6pFNDMUEwkA1qmwS8LC940qDcSyME8OAL2p-2C-ZgGM-ATOxLo9-mNgnc1RvvoOkke-jtNg6KRk9ddfk3c7BkGgtn3ifAcZriEW5LghUlZvuaaoDxbjePov1ZTwbdMAtI0TtpZkOOg-0Roj6f5oHjiBjJq=s959\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"959\" data-original-width=\"959\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhtTaoClQZiAwMTzyjIT81qC9QrynKMbv6pFNDMUEwkA1qmwS8LC940qDcSyME8OAL2p-2C-ZgGM-ATOxLo9-mNgnc1RvvoOkke-jtNg6KRk9ddfk3c7BkGgtn3ifAcZriEW5LghUlZvuaaoDxbjePov1ZTwbdMAtI0TtpZkOOg-0Roj6f5oHjiBjJq=w400-h400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe command must \u003Cb\u003Eremain consistent every time\u003C\/b\u003E to ensure that your little buddy doesn’t  get confused. Use what works for you but don’t forget what word or hand signal you used. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDon’t repeat the command over and over thinking your dog is hard of hearing, otherwise your dog will think that when you want him\/her to sit they must hear “\u003Ci\u003ESIT SIT SIT\u003C\/i\u003E” before they have to give you a response because they associate the numerous commands rather then the word itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJust say it once and wait.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf they need help, then apply a gentle touch to the back end of your dog to help guide them in to position if its a sit or use food to help lure your pooch by placing in front of your dog and raising it slowly above your dogs head, allowing the dog to naturally go backwards and into a sit position. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#3. Association \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs learn through association, its almost like an equation they solve in their mind that goes a little something like, \u003Cb\u003Ecommand = response\/reward\u003C\/b\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjN_bvBstw2WkkEfrzPpsn9L61ZoZMKIBtEHtdHqQLyuV6jIx70JhhE-EWjX60Iv5_pqpeMhJdWAWopYIchMegVu1FfuSc6OryF3H15N3BJbPPn8U5fcMLl406UT983gx1XedUWTFMivb6kGEMcc5-81SVnakzadP8miLiqUHs3ZBYEyUXHiqGQDw8w=s1166\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1159\" data-original-width=\"1166\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjN_bvBstw2WkkEfrzPpsn9L61ZoZMKIBtEHtdHqQLyuV6jIx70JhhE-EWjX60Iv5_pqpeMhJdWAWopYIchMegVu1FfuSc6OryF3H15N3BJbPPn8U5fcMLl406UT983gx1XedUWTFMivb6kGEMcc5-81SVnakzadP8miLiqUHs3ZBYEyUXHiqGQDw8w=w400-h398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYou’ll note that response and reward are equal to each other. That is because they must occur together for association to take place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor association to be effective \u003Cb\u003Ethe reward must be timely with the response\u003C\/b\u003E. This mean that if your dog sits you need to be rewarding as your dog's butt hits the ground.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETiming can be improved by marker training your dog\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is where you teach the association of a reward with a clicker\/word (I use 'YES'). The dog will hear the click\/word and will eventually associate that as if it were the reward itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe purpose of the marker is so that as a mere human we are able to get timing more consistent and accurate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhKMpdtVzQ7L3yydnFhPfW45uZFqi-uTBLUPBf5WZhVAxIwW80M-u-jPEt12Btx5GDlUrZ9J9G_yYz_9hkn5vsXxjffwd-oJCv0ByrZyq3w6ja4vRtWiUThaoNAKKx_odNReOmDRNfo4VRpkObAz7SPfrQ18QWHhbE6352esJ0QR5bLsW8w9upU0fRO=s800\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"458\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhKMpdtVzQ7L3yydnFhPfW45uZFqi-uTBLUPBf5WZhVAxIwW80M-u-jPEt12Btx5GDlUrZ9J9G_yYz_9hkn5vsXxjffwd-oJCv0ByrZyq3w6ja4vRtWiUThaoNAKKx_odNReOmDRNfo4VRpkObAz7SPfrQ18QWHhbE6352esJ0QR5bLsW8w9upU0fRO=w400-h229\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe can say the word 'YES' faster than we can get a piece of chicken to our dog. I’ll say it again, \u003Cb\u003Efor association to occur, timing is everything\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe also need to \u003Cb\u003Ebe mindful that our dogs can associate places or other constants\u003C\/b\u003E that occur when training takes place, so once you are confident that your dog knows how to perform the command in one area, \u003Cb\u003Emix it up a little and move locations\u003C\/b\u003E, perhaps another room of the house in the early stage to keep distractions to a minimum until your you and you dog are ready to start training around distraction. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#4. Reward\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERewards vary for every dog\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;because no two dogs are the same.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgUNWK3wWUOnC2QX-TKYIbmlqAoiT3c5FlN6a1VJ3gJKUgf71SJDBEfHul8hbfgUxJh5Hv52ZT_xx3jL95BXhxKif218-II6dVGz-Xn_QnbcmP-vuKSRaeCobxGj4QYrh2_fZZPt8kWZq6kXHpVdEursMulXXjINkYNrcWNfrLTYtaQyPicP-gzKjMk=s1600\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgUNWK3wWUOnC2QX-TKYIbmlqAoiT3c5FlN6a1VJ3gJKUgf71SJDBEfHul8hbfgUxJh5Hv52ZT_xx3jL95BXhxKif218-II6dVGz-Xn_QnbcmP-vuKSRaeCobxGj4QYrh2_fZZPt8kWZq6kXHpVdEursMulXXjINkYNrcWNfrLTYtaQyPicP-gzKjMk=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESome dogs need an amazing reward like chicken while some dogs are happy to work for a simple bit of praise or a cuddle.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo ensure that your dog is keen to work, \u003Cb\u003Eyou need to find what your dog loves\u003C\/b\u003E, the better the reward the more your dog will be keen to work for it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEif3VY-TS4N65054QYOFlcxv33vFixFuWNHb2cG65OtTid1hltyqs52xK3CgKHARHF5QQK3hGmZOK3B-AtV1AK2ij6JgHnsc5Nivlny4yNPzge-5bDIyPwuWKs8mfq0Uvo_5ZBk8GwzC5VTy8YYL085kHFjGETXYfiPcv_JcsZajIAPns9FCaOgdWHa=s324\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"184\" data-original-width=\"324\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEif3VY-TS4N65054QYOFlcxv33vFixFuWNHb2cG65OtTid1hltyqs52xK3CgKHARHF5QQK3hGmZOK3B-AtV1AK2ij6JgHnsc5Nivlny4yNPzge-5bDIyPwuWKs8mfq0Uvo_5ZBk8GwzC5VTy8YYL085kHFjGETXYfiPcv_JcsZajIAPns9FCaOgdWHa=s320\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI wouldn’t be far wrong in saying most dogs love chicken or a toy, but for this to be effective the reward must also be timely so that your dog will associate the reward with the action.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis means that \u003Cb\u003Ethe dog is rewarded at the time they respond to the command\u003C\/b\u003E, not just after or before but at the time of the response. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#5. Repetition \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs don’t understand what we’re saying and it’s only through consistent repetitive commands and rewards that a dog will learn what we are saying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt is important that our\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ecommands remain a consistent tone each time\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;we command our dog to give a response. This must be performed over and over again for our dog to understand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhNyk_eaN_yr0Qe357NZKLLjyQrARv-o9lCz-6XnPAV7XujcT-vMKaZeHtNM2BZ0oqg67OjxoCeTMiJgTNHJyXSBdPgs5rklUJImA6Ua7m6bGzTwCTgV9HP3yRrdqdCDqV3_hlqLh0h136AkwuNIe6ovvXFaQY2T-e9F9W6rwEalx3le11fErGgegwY=s1350\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1350\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhNyk_eaN_yr0Qe357NZKLLjyQrARv-o9lCz-6XnPAV7XujcT-vMKaZeHtNM2BZ0oqg67OjxoCeTMiJgTNHJyXSBdPgs5rklUJImA6Ua7m6bGzTwCTgV9HP3yRrdqdCDqV3_hlqLh0h136AkwuNIe6ovvXFaQY2T-e9F9W6rwEalx3le11fErGgegwY=w320-h400\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI don’t mean that you should command your dog for hours on end,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ethis simply means that over time the same command must be used repetitively\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs learn in short sharp sessions so don’t spend hours trying to teach your dog anything at one time. Small sessions for a few minutes numerous times a day is best.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s also important not to let your dog or yourself become bored.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ETry having a game between some commands\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so that the time you spend together training remains fun and not a constant barrage of commands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt takes time for your dog to learn but it will take a lot longer if your dog doesn’t enjoy the training time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#6. Patience\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjoseHB59_1lmDFASrLq-5DFKHa8BetBodEllwr8i0ya4TaS191-vAt7vWeErC739dY0yuRMVQR3E40Q5a0q7srFXM8Vv0q77VDJGloLtFwgwbhT8jFKP4rvHeg5BDXvK8oyrzv1bpHkZ7CRqfye8bQtrcfiKDpcuCLNsEPjgPB1_a-XbDUvWuLyr6F=s800\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"777\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjoseHB59_1lmDFASrLq-5DFKHa8BetBodEllwr8i0ya4TaS191-vAt7vWeErC739dY0yuRMVQR3E40Q5a0q7srFXM8Vv0q77VDJGloLtFwgwbhT8jFKP4rvHeg5BDXvK8oyrzv1bpHkZ7CRqfye8bQtrcfiKDpcuCLNsEPjgPB1_a-XbDUvWuLyr6F=w200-h194\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMake sure you bring your patience hat because you are going to need it! Dog training can quickly become frustrating if you are not cool calm and collected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you feel frustration creeping in to your training session then walk away.. Seriously, step away now..\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPlay a game instead, this will make you both start to have fun again and perhaps swallow the chill pill you needed to get back in to some training or leave it at that until later or another day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgdbud0p01GcRFUWnDZYDA1N70r3PAaQvC4Cwc_Z9dTWLgjo-YAAYUHA3jpxkUH1OxSVd6bod0Ci2A3vuev2uZhCSE15lXaTU4w2SpuH9j2URDPIMIOTr0SuSnkxr6xmRCM1KZVj8NjuNo9SIxhLN4lfH4mkWBQFMfSd_cp733TJfkqUgcQouhCw6pw=s1315\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"898\" data-original-width=\"1315\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgdbud0p01GcRFUWnDZYDA1N70r3PAaQvC4Cwc_Z9dTWLgjo-YAAYUHA3jpxkUH1OxSVd6bod0Ci2A3vuev2uZhCSE15lXaTU4w2SpuH9j2URDPIMIOTr0SuSnkxr6xmRCM1KZVj8NjuNo9SIxhLN4lfH4mkWBQFMfSd_cp733TJfkqUgcQouhCw6pw=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E#7. Correction\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECorrections should be used once you know your dog understands a command. Just like the reward the correction must be timely and relevant to the dog. There are many ways a dog can be corrected, it doesn’t have to be harsh it has to be relevant. Your dog may have a toy they love that you take away and they don’t get it back until they do what you’ve asked.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj7igMahEhdajHfodDPjgrujHgNWhVzcDOmf8Tsdbq6v6OQeUuwGu_DPpf5xVT3Z1my8SqtvSo60hbjDHee8Oe0dojitDnwAZ4lfc_S59ku9w2oABaBS6fmAplwXe-6OLh8VrCJrIYiON9Sm3_aKLKzs08RnTvXKD9OHAmFa_cg_gOGWKa4nhHNbI_G=s1623\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1623\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj7igMahEhdajHfodDPjgrujHgNWhVzcDOmf8Tsdbq6v6OQeUuwGu_DPpf5xVT3Z1my8SqtvSo60hbjDHee8Oe0dojitDnwAZ4lfc_S59ku9w2oABaBS6fmAplwXe-6OLh8VrCJrIYiON9Sm3_aKLKzs08RnTvXKD9OHAmFa_cg_gOGWKa4nhHNbI_G=w355-h400\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAgain all dogs are different and \u003Cb\u003Esome may need a time out others may need a verbal ‘NO’ \u003C\/b\u003Eand others may require it to escalate to a check with a chain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlways start with a low level of correction to find what makes your dog tick.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen giving a verbal correction mean it when you do it, be firm. Your dog shouldn’t be let off for poor behaviour or disobeying a command otherwise this will become the norm for your dog and they’ll think its ok to do what they want.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt can also become confusing for you little mate when one minute its ok to not listen and the next you are correcting him\/her, this just isn’t fair on your dog, so if you give a dog a command always back it up and make sure your dog follows through and if they don’t then correct the behaviour.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003EEmma McPherson,\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.muddypawz.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMuddy Pawz\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EJanuary 2022\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover (all rights reserved).\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAbout the writer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EFacebook:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheMuddyPawzFitDog\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@TheMuddyPawzFitDog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EInstagram:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/muddypawz_k9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@muddypawz_k9\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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