Puppy Playtime with Lola & Ahsoka (both 3 and a half months).
Lola & Ahsoka.
Lola (3 and a half months).
Ahsoka found some leftovers from a wedding at Kapalua Bay.
Socialization dog walk.
Those three little words we love to hear... Such Good Dogs uses positive reinforcement dog training techniques, combined with energy balance.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Helpful Ways to Exercise your puppy
When getting a new puppy, sometimes we forget that they need to be "quarantined" before they get their final Parvo shot. This means that your vet recommends keeping them only in the area of your personal yard and not taking them out into the world where they could potentially pick up the disease. Parvo is very serious and highly contagious and cause severe health problems and even death in puppies. Because of this, vets will usually recommend keeping your puppy to one "safe" area until their shots are complete, which is usually around 16 weeks old. The problem here is that the prime socialization period for dogs is 6-16 weeks. This is the most critical time to properly socialize your puppy. However, the fear of Parvo can make this difficult. I highly recommend contacting a trainer in your area to safely socialize your puppy at a young age.
Besides socialization, puppies needs LOTS of exercise. This can be difficult to do when you are not allowed to take your puppy out into the world. The video & graphic above illustrate some helpful ways to exercise your pup before you are able to take them out after receiving all their Parvo shots.
Other Helpful articles:
Puppy Supply Check List
Proper Socialization
Small Dog Puppy Party
Information on Parvo from WebMD
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Ahsoka's first walk
Beautiful rainbows today.
Ahsoka's first walk outside (after getting her Parvo shots).
Ahsoka (3 months) & Devo at Kapalua Bay.
Caravaggio & a very happy puppy Ahsoka.
Tired puppy. She's so cute.
Caravaggio & Devo at Kapalua Bay.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Puppy Socialization with Ahsoka
Puppy socialization with Ahsoka (2 months).
Ahsoka & Devo.
Cute tired little girl.
One of my all-time favorite Ahsoka puppy pictures.
Ahsoka (2 months) & Beaucoup (6 months).
Ahsoka & Caravaggio.
Devo, Ahsoka, Lucy, Beaucoup, & Caravaggio.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Dog Paddle Boarding, Step One
This video shows the beginning steps to teaching your dog to learn to love being on a paddle board.
To really get your new dog or puppy to love paddle boarding, the best way to start is with the board on dry land. Here you will see as we add a command word "Get On" to her getting on the board and saying "surf" when the board moves. By using food, we create a positive association with the dog being on the paddle board.
Use your food to lure the dog onto the board while saying your command, such as "Get on." Once the dog hops on, give your "Good" and reward with food. We then add the command "Surf" as we move the board around to get the dog used to the movement. Give food rewards often in the beginning. The more we do this, the more of a positive association the dog will have with being on the board. Remember to never force a scared or timid dog. Take your time. If your dog is frightened of the board, start giving food if the dog even gets close to the board, then if they put one paw on the board, etc. Keep moving slowly forward until the dog gets on the board then reward with lots of praise and delicious food.
Stay turned for more training videos on teaching your dog to surf as Ahsoka gets older.
Related blog articles:
Join our Such Good Dogs team for Paddle for a Cure
Dog paddle boarding with Devo
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Join Paddle for the Cure
Join our "Such Good Dogs" team to raise money for Breast Cancer.
Follow this link and sign up or donate under our team name.
Follow this link and sign up or donate under our team name.
Maui Paddle for a Cure
EVENT DATE: OCT 08, 2017
7:00am – 1:00pm
Ka'anapali, Maui, Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, The Butterfly Effect and Maui Jim present Maui Paddle for a Cure 2017. This fun non-competitive event for stand up, kayak and canoe paddlers takes participants along the beautiful shoreline of Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui to raise funds for Susan G. Komen, Hawaii Affiliate. Join us for this community water activity and after party at Hyatt Regency Maui with Anuhea!
100% of registration and donations goes to support Susan G. Komen Hawaii in their efforts for breast cancer education, awareness, prevention and treatment programs for women and men in the Hawaiian Islands. Our goal is to raise $55,000 in 2017!
Your paddle registration is your donation to Susan G. Komen Hawaii, and includes a pink rash guard, goodie bag, food, beverage, special room rates at Hyatt Regency Maui, and admission to the after party with concert by Anuhea! Registration cost will increase on October 1, 2017. Registration will CLOSE on October 7, 2017 at noon HST. On-site registration will NOT be available. After Party Tickets (admission only) will not increase and will be for sale at the door. Don’t forget to fundraise by clicking the DONATE button! Even if you cannot participate in the paddle, you can set up your own fundraiser or donate to one of the many great existing teams (like our Such Good Dogs team).
"The Maui Paddle for the Cure, with inspired community and guest participation, fueled by this outstanding event, exemplifies this year's Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure credo that 'There Is A Hero In All Of Us' as we celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate for breast health and support research to find the cures." - Susan G. Komen Hawaii Mahalo for your kokua!
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Come when Called, Part Two
Come When Called, Part Two
Come when Called:
We now add all 3 Steps to Come when Called.
1. Say the dog’s name, and Come. ONE TIME ONLY.
2. Have a party.
3. Lure the dog back to you.
The reason we have 3 steps is, we start with step one, if that doesn’t work, we try step 2, if that doesn’t work, we go to step 3. Properly practicing the steps and following the rules to Come when Called will help you build a reliable recall. This is one of the most important things you can teach your dog. As your dog improves, you must practice by slowly increasing distance, then adding distractions.
The Rules:
1. Always have a leash (or fenced-in area).
2. When you say come, you have to see it/ make it happen.
3. NEVER punish a dog for coming to you.
When teaching your dog "Come when Called" it is helpful to play a game that we call Puppy Ping Pong. For this game you need at least two people and one dog. The main part of this game is to practice the Come command. Always reward when your dog comes to you, then practice one or two other commands, such as sit, down, look, or any tricks you may be teaching your dog. Then the next person will call the dog. Start off about 10 feet away from each other. As the dog improves, start moving further away and then around obstacles like a wall or tree so that you are out of sight and the dog has to find you. It is important that if it is not your turn to call and interact with the dog, that you ignore the dog. It will much harder for the dog to run to the other person if you are looking at them, smiling, or otherwise engaging the dog. Communicate with your partner during this game so they know when it is their turn to call the dog.
When teaching your dog "Come when Called" it is helpful to play a game that we call Puppy Ping Pong. For this game you need at least two people and one dog. The main part of this game is to practice the Come command. Always reward when your dog comes to you, then practice one or two other commands, such as sit, down, look, or any tricks you may be teaching your dog. Then the next person will call the dog. Start off about 10 feet away from each other. As the dog improves, start moving further away and then around obstacles like a wall or tree so that you are out of sight and the dog has to find you. It is important that if it is not your turn to call and interact with the dog, that you ignore the dog. It will much harder for the dog to run to the other person if you are looking at them, smiling, or otherwise engaging the dog. Communicate with your partner during this game so they know when it is their turn to call the dog.
Related Blog articles:
Come when Called, Part One
Come when Called Off Leash
Come with Distractions
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