INCORPORATING NEW SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES INTO ALREADY ESTABLISHED TRAINING PROGRAMS ENHANCES LEARNING AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES FOR DOGS WITH JOBS.

The philosophy behind these techniques is similar to cross-training. Working with non-habitual exercises to improve posture, balance, focus and self-confidence, enhances a more relaxed dog whose learning ability will be increased.

  • Customized for individuals during their training, it will help produce a higher caliber working dog by developing self-confidence, self-carriage and self-control.
  • When dogs begin their training, whether within a home environment or training facility, changes in accommodation, routines and handlers all have an impact on the dog's stress and anxiety levels.

    These techniques improve the dog's well being, so levels will be effectively reduced, therefore the dog will be in a more receptive state to learn.
  • Increased observation skills will have an effect on assessing the potential or limitations of a dog, earlier in their training, which allows for more timely decisions.
  • Once trained, certain skills can be shown to a new handler or owner, accelerating the bond with the dog. Handler consistency with the skills, help the dog to adapt more easily to changes in the home and working environments.

Search and Rescue dogs need to be adaptable when being exposed to many different conditions. Travelling by different modes of transport to changeable environments, temporary living conditions and often changes in weather, can affect the work and their emotional stress levels, which have an overall impact on their wellbeing.

  • These new techniques and observation skills incorporated into the dogs ongoing training will help modify the dog's outlook and behaviour without affecting their natural high drive to do their job.
  • Using these methods will enhance the rapport and the working relationship between the handler and dog, increasing abilities when working in new and difficult terrains and environments.
  • When working with exercises of non-habitual movement, which influence the proprioceptive system (internal awareness of where our body parts are in space), development of balance, agility and coordination will be improved.
  • The overall impact on the dog's well being will be seen in downtimes of relaxing and play, and also in their recouping energy level when starting work again.

WHATEVER THE COMPETITION, HAVING YOUR DOG LISTEN AND REMAIN FOCUSED FOR A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME, WITHIN A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, CAN BE A CHALLENGE.

The skills and techniques that have been developed will help bring out the dogs potential, increase listening skills, self-confidence and improve their balance physically and mentally.

  • Incorporating exercises of non-habitual movement will influence the proprioceptive system (internal awareness of where our body parts are in space) developing overall posture, balance, agility, coordination and the prevention of sport injuries.
  • This new way of learning and making adaptive responses to each new situation or experience is the function of sensory integration. This allows both animals and humans to learn, and make adaptive responses to each new experience or situation.
  • The physical, mental and emotional state of your dog is linked to self-confidence, self-carriage and self-control.
  • The mental and physical balance attained through these techniques will enhance your dog's overall well being and induce self- settling skills while at work, rest or play.

DO YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR DOG MORE EFFECTIVELY?

Teaching you to work with your dog will have an overall impact on your communication skills. You will start to understand why your dog behaves in problem situations and with the skills and techniques shown to you, you will be able to support your dog by dealing with and working through issues.

  • Many extreme behaviors that are shown by a dog are usually the result of many little underlying concerns or issues that can be triggered by a stimulus in the environment causing the dog to re-act. Identifying and working with the issues or concerns, will change your dog's outlook and overall behavior.
  • Being a part of your dog's ongoing progress and development will bring many rewards and many new skills for you both.
  • Working with your dog in a mindful and respectful way will bring out the best in your dog and enhance your ongoing relationship.