Latest posts tagged with #forcefree on Bluesky
A picture of me and my Belgian Malinois Logan doing heelwork
A picture of me and my Belgian Malinois Logan doing heelwork
A picture of me and my Belgian Malinois Logan doing heelwork
Heelwork with Logan
#forcefree #dogtraining #malinois
Trick training ⭐️ is so much fun for you and your dog - and there are a whole host of other benefits, too!
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree
An image of myself and my Belgian Malinois Logan with a trans pride heart and the text “Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility!”
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
We are proud to be a trans-led business, and strongly believe in fairness & equality for both dogs & humans alike.
Happy TDOV everyone!
#positivedogtraining #forcefree #transownedbusiness #tdov #transgenderdayofvisibility
Stay training with ADiT Pippa 🦮
#assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Dogs do what works - using food in training is important to make it worth their while. As Jean Donaldson says, “No motivation, no training” 🍪
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Flirt poles are great for exercising and training your dog. The flirt pole can be used as a fun reward in training and is a positive way of channelling your dog’s natural prey / chase instincts. 🎣🐶
#dogtraining #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Play with a special training toy is a great way to reward your dog. I recommend Tug-E-Nuff toys - visit tug-e-nuff.com/THINKDOGS for 10% off your order!
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Maya demonstrates a stay in the presence of some rather adorable distractions - #thisstuffworks 🐴
#forcefree #dogtraining #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement
Psychiatric assistance dog in training, Riley the gorgeous German Shepherd, working on some off-lead heelwork inside of a shop for the first time. Well done, team! 👏
#dogtraineruk #assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #assistancedogintraining #forcefree
Two small, brown short-haired dogs sitting side by side
You can’t help but love this adorable duo! After working with Pippa on assistance dog training I got the chance to meet her sweet sister Beau too. 🐶
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Illustrations of a white mixed breed dog and a brown Malinois below the ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour logo. White text below reads: Statement on Generative AI
White text on a blue background reading: Statement on Generative AI 📢 As a dog trainer and behaviour professional who is also an artist, I am passionate about authentic creative expression. This statement concerns the use of generative AI, which I have had growing concerns around and is becoming more prevalent to see within the industry. Generative AI refers to image, audio and text generation that is usually done through the use of LLMS such as ChatGPT or Sora. The generation of content through use of AI has major concerns. These models are trained on stolen work from artists, musicians and writers who did not consent to this. AI generates no unique content, which means that AI-generated content always involves plagiarism. Artists and creatives are losing jobs due to gen AI. Gen AI also has a huge toll on the environment. As an animal lover and ethical, progressive professional, I have concerns about the impact that the tremendous amounts of water needed to power AI centres has on communities and the globe (and thus, humans and animals alike). There are large corporations that financially benefit from AI who are using their money to go towards human rights abuses and the funding of far right political movements that seek to further harm vulnerable communities. All content at ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour is proudly human-made, including the illustrations of my dogs Maya and Logan in this post that I made myself. 🖌️ For anyone who feels strongly about promoting real art and wants to support my work, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming original illustration pack that will be available to purchase! 👀 We also welcome the sharing of your own actual artwork and creations, and encourage other professionals and organisations to take a stand against gen AI too. - Jasper
Our statement on the use of generative AI.
All content at ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour is proudly human-made, including the illustrations of my dogs Maya and Logan in this post that I made myself.
#dogtrainer #forcefree #illustration
Most importantly - training your dog should be fun! 🐾
Train with joy! 🤩
#DogTraining #dogtrainer #dogsofbluesky #forcefree
No shock. No choke. No prong. "Ethical training is synonymous with force-free and positive-reinforcement methods." Clear guidance and stance from The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social Kindness works! www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p... #happydog #dogtraining #forcefree
If your dog is worried, yes - you can (and should) comfort them! (Side note: puppy Cody is absolutely adorable!) #dogtraining #dogsofbluesky #forcefree
🚫 Myth: challenging, high-drive dogs with behaviour problems need harsh handling.
✅ Reality: these dogs benefit the most from force-free training.
✅ Dog-reactive Malinois
🚫 No prong, shock, choke (or slip/grot)
🚫 No corrections needed
🚫 No pain, fear or intimidation
#dogtraining #forcefree
Live Chat & Chuckle – Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the connection between pain and behavior with Erika Liljefelt of @bekindtodogs.bsky.social
⏰Dec. 2, 2025/1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
Register for FREE:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#PPG #PetProfessionalGuild #forcefree #painindogs #DynamicDog
Costumes & doorbells can stress out your dog! 🔔 As force-free Vancouver dog walkers, we share a simple guide to creating a low-stress safe zone for your pet this Halloween. Protect your dog's peace!
douglasfurpets.com/2025/10/hall...
#DogSafety #Halloween #VancouverDogs #ForceFree
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#PPG #PetProfessionalGuild #forcefree #painindogs #DynamicDog
Well done to assistance dog Daisymay for successfully flying with her handler for the first time to go on holiday to Barcelona. ✈️
You have worked so hard towards this and Daisymay has done brilliantly.
We hope you are having lovely time on your holiday. ☀️
#assistancedog #forcefree #dogtraining
Hopping on the trend! #dogtraining #forcefree
#NowIsTheTime to speak loudly about equality, diversity and inclusion, against injustice, and drown out the voices who wish to incite hatred and division.
#forcefree #dogtraining #queerowned #transowned #disabledowned [5]
September is pain awareness month.
#dogs #painindogs #painawarenessmonth #dynamicdog #forcefree
www.relaxrover.com/blog/2025/8/...
Ahbi hit a little “wait… what?” moment at the door and that’s okay! That biting/itching was a displacement behavior, so we split door manners into smaller steps:
Touch knob ✅
Turn knob ✅
Open door ✅
Clear steps = confident learning.
#DogTraining #DoorManners #ForceFree #positivereinforcement
🛞 #SocializationChallenge: This week we’re helping puppies feel okay around THINGS WITH WHEELS.
Think: strollers, garbage bins, bikes, skateboards, and wheelchairs.
Expose gradually, pair with food, and let your pup take the lead! 🐶💖
#PuppyTips #DogTraining #ForceFree
Text on black background reads, “Puppy Training Advice I Ignore as a Puppy Expert and Dog Owner. Because some things only sound like good ideas… until you’ve actually raised a puppy.” At the bottom is the Ready, Pup, Go! logo.
Text reads: Advice I Was Told: “Let them cry it out in the crate. They’ll get over it.” What I Actually Do: “I teach crate comfort slowly. Crate training should build trust, not fear. Crying often signals distress, not defiance.” Ready, Pup, Go! logo at the bottom.
Text reads: Advice I Was Told: “If they bite you, pinch their lip or grab their snout.” What I Actually Do: “I teach bite inhibition with positive reinforcement. Puppies explore with their mouths. I set boundaries and redirect with patience, not pain.” Logo at bottom.
Text reads: Advice I Was Told: “Be the alpha. Show them who’s boss.” What I Actually Do: “I build a partnership based on trust, not dominance. Dogs don’t need to be dominated. They need guidance, consistency, and kindness.” Logo at bottom.
Old puppy advice: “Cry it out, alpha roll, pinch their snout.”
Modern truth: Dogs don’t need dominance. They need understanding.
Kindness + consistency = confident dogs. 🐾
#puppytraining #forcefree #dogtrainersky #readypupgo #puppytips
Wait for it..Trixie counter-surfing for sushi salmon! Even on prescribed meds for fireworks, Trixie doesn't miss a beat! The salmon was for her too but I'd been giving her tiny pieces one by one when she heard fireworks. I'd stepped away to make her a lick mat. #rplus #dogdad #forcefree #dogtrainer
A bold promotional graphic for a blog post titled “Why 3 Seconds Can Make All the Difference: Puppy Greetings 101” from Ready, Pup, Go! The image features a golden retriever and a collie gently touching noses in a grassy field, framed in a circle. The background uses teal, coral pink, and black with playful brand styling and callouts like “New Blog Post” and “See more at readypupgo.biz.”
New from Ready, Pup, Go! 🐶
"Why 3 Seconds Can Make All the Difference: Puppy Greetings 101"
A quick, humane, science-backed approach to introducing dogs without drama.
➡️ buff.ly/pehAbvs
#dogtraining #puppytips #puppygreetings #forcefree #positivereinforcement #puppytraining
POV: you’re a balanced trainer commenting on a post on a Behaviourist’s social media.
#dogtraining #forcefree #positivereinforcementtraining #dogtrainer #animalbehaviour #dogs #doglover
5 Rules to Live By as a Puppy Parent (If you want to make it out with your sanity intact!) Image: Person with pink hair cuddling a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy in their lap outside on a patio.
1. Lead with trust, not control. Puppies are emotionally dependent on us. Harsh corrections (yelling, spanking, spray bottles) create fear, not learning, and can lead to more problem behaviors. Image: Same person holding puppy, puppy laying calmly in arms.
2. Don’t overestimate your puppy’s self-control. Puppies aren’t born knowing how to regulate arousal or impulses. You need to teach and guide those skills. Image: Person gently petting the puppy in their lap.
3. See barking, whining, or biting as communication — not “bad” behavior. Puppies express needs and emotions through behavior. Listen to what your puppy is telling you. Image: Puppy in person's lap, relaxed with one paw resting on their arm.
Raising a puppy? 🐾
Here are 5 sanity-saving rules:
1️⃣ Lead with trust, not control
2️⃣ Don’t expect impulse control too soon
3️⃣ Behavior = communication
4️⃣ It’s not personal
5️⃣ Teach & guide what you want to see!
#Puppy #positivereinforcement #forcefree
🐾 DOGS DESERVE FORCE FREE TRAINING 🐾
We are proud to advocate for force free, positive reinforcement (R+) training methods.
Our mission is to help educate about how you can teach your dog with kindness, empathy and science - no matter the breed, background or issue.
#forcefree #dogtraining
