Changing the Mindset of Dog Ownership with Victoria, Founder of From The Heart Dog Services
04/01/24 • 64 min
Join hosts Millie and Andreia as they welcome Victoria, the founder of From The Heart Dog Services and director of Boxer Haven Rescue. Victoria shares her journey into dog training and her passion for helping dogs. She discusses the challenges of working with dogs with behavioral issues and the importance of building a strong relationship with your dog.
Victoria emphasizes the need for education and research in order to provide the best care for dogs and important factors to consider before getting a dog, such as the cost of ownership and matching dog breeds to lifestyle. She discusses the challenges of reactivity and insecurity in dogs, and sheds light on how setting boundaries and rules can help them thrive.
Tune in as Victoria reveals her proven approach to setting training goals, drawing from her vast expertise. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode, where you'll gain profound insights into understanding, training, and building a stronger connection with your dog.
Takeaways
- Building a strong relationship with your dog is key to successful training.
- Dog ownership requires commitment, education, and a willingness to adapt.
- Rescue organizations play a vital role in finding homes for dogs and providing support to adopters.
- Education and research are essential for understanding and meeting the needs of your dog. Consider the cost of owning a dog, including vetting, training, and boarding expenses.
- Match the breed and energy level of a dog to your lifestyle and activity level.
- Understand that owning multiple dogs requires additional training, care, and consideration.
- Recognize that behavior change requires setting boundaries and rules, and may be uncomfortable but necessary for long-term success.
Connect With Victoria:
Website: https://fromtheheartdogservices.com/
Instagram: @VictoriaLifeWithDogs
Connect With Boxer Haven Dog Rescue:
https://boxerhaven.org/
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Join hosts Millie and Andreia as they welcome Victoria, the founder of From The Heart Dog Services and director of Boxer Haven Rescue. Victoria shares her journey into dog training and her passion for helping dogs. She discusses the challenges of working with dogs with behavioral issues and the importance of building a strong relationship with your dog.
Victoria emphasizes the need for education and research in order to provide the best care for dogs and important factors to consider before getting a dog, such as the cost of ownership and matching dog breeds to lifestyle. She discusses the challenges of reactivity and insecurity in dogs, and sheds light on how setting boundaries and rules can help them thrive.
Tune in as Victoria reveals her proven approach to setting training goals, drawing from her vast expertise. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode, where you'll gain profound insights into understanding, training, and building a stronger connection with your dog.
Takeaways
- Building a strong relationship with your dog is key to successful training.
- Dog ownership requires commitment, education, and a willingness to adapt.
- Rescue organizations play a vital role in finding homes for dogs and providing support to adopters.
- Education and research are essential for understanding and meeting the needs of your dog. Consider the cost of owning a dog, including vetting, training, and boarding expenses.
- Match the breed and energy level of a dog to your lifestyle and activity level.
- Understand that owning multiple dogs requires additional training, care, and consideration.
- Recognize that behavior change requires setting boundaries and rules, and may be uncomfortable but necessary for long-term success.
Connect With Victoria:
Website: https://fromtheheartdogservices.com/
Instagram: @VictoriaLifeWithDogs
Connect With Boxer Haven Dog Rescue:
https://boxerhaven.org/
Follow Us On Instagram:
Work with Mirror Image K9 here:
https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactusBe Our Guest:
https://www.thinklikeadogpodcast.com
Learn More About The Best Chance Program:
Previous Episode
Client Consultation: Resource Guarding and Managing Reactivity with Guests
In this conversation, Kat discusses her experiences with her dog Piper, who exhibits reactivity and fear-based behaviors. Kat shares the challenges she faces in managing Piper's behavior in a shared house environment and with guests. They discuss the importance of structure and boundaries, as well as the use of crate training and place training. Kat seeks advice on how to improve Piper's behavior on walks and reduce her reactivity towards other dogs. The conversation concludes with a recap of the strategies discussed.
Takeaways
- Establishing structure and boundaries can help manage a dog's reactivity and fear-based behaviors.
- Crate training and place training can provide a safe and structured environment for a fearful dog.
- Managing a dog's behavior in a shared house environment requires open communication and consideration for housemates.
- Understanding a dog's body language and triggers can help in addressing their fear and anxiety.
- Consistency and patience are key in improving a dog's behavior and building their confidence.
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Client Consultation: Reactivity and Fearfulness in Puppies
Yogi, a five-month-old Australian Shepherd, is experiencing reactivity and fearfulness towards strangers and objects. The issue started when he was around three months old. Yogi was obtained from a breeder who had multiple puppies at the same time, so individual socialization may have been lacking. Yogi's leash walking is good, but he becomes reactive when he sees triggers. He spends time in a crate or playpen when not supervised and is tethered when out in the house. Yogi has a short attention span on place and tends to hop off after a few minutes. He reacts to people carrying objects and changes in appearance. Yogi's reactions are milder towards family members and he can be redirected with treats. In this part of the conversation, Abbi and Millie discuss Yogi's reactive behavior and how to address it. They talk about how Yogi hides under objects when he feels threatened and barks at people or objects that approach him. They also discuss the use of leash corrections and the importance of teaching Yogi alternative ways to cope with his feelings of insecurity. Millie emphasizes the need for Yogi to connect back to Abbi in moments of reactivity and suggests leash drills to practice this.
Takeaways
- Reactivity and fearfulness in puppies can be a result of inadequate socialization.
- Tethering and using a crate can help manage a puppy's behavior when not supervised.
- Building a strong place command can help a puppy learn to be calm and observe the environment without reacting.
- Using place work can create a safe space for a reactive dog and help them understand that they don't need to react to everything.
- It's important for a reactive dog to connect back to their owner in moments of reactivity.
- Leash drills can help a dog practice connecting back to their owner and staying calm in the presence of triggers.
- Advocating for a reactive dog by using place and managing their environment can help reduce their reactions.
- Use the pressure and release method to help a reactive dog calm down and learn that nothing will happen to them while on place.
- Practice place work in different environments and gradually introduce triggers to help the dog build confidence.
- Use a tether to teach the dog how to handle their reactions and self-soothe.
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