CNY Canine Coaching Dog Training, Karen Serianni, CPDT KA

Does your dog pull and/or does your leash slip through your hand? Watch this!

Dog breeds are purposefully bred for specific jobs. Keep breeds in mind when selecting your next dog.

March classes that were on hold... If you were in the March classes that were put on hold because of COVID, please check your email. If you don’t see an email from me, check your junk mail. If you still don’t see one, let me know and I will resend it. ... Karen

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PREVENTING SEPARATION ANXIETY AFTER COVID-19 (from IAABC.org) When life returns to normal, many dogs will return to being alone for a good portion of the day. This might be a hard adjustment for many dogs. Some dogs might suffer from separation anxiety-related issues. Here are a few ideas to prevent separation anxiety from developing or returning after the lockdown ends.... Routine: Develop a schedule that mimics a normal day. This means meals and walks at approximately the same time that these things normally occur during an average day. (We know you’re not going to do this, but it’s great advice!) Preventive training: Routinely practice departure cues (picking up your keys, putting on your shoes) without actually leaving. Practice leaving your pup alone in her special safe zone or on her pen and leave the room. Leave the house every single day without your dog, even if you can only go as far as a porch or hallway some days. If you can, go for a walk, do some yard work, go to the supermarket, take your laptop outside to do some work or watch some Netflix in the sunshine, or clean your car. Often! Crate/pen/safe area: If you usually leave your pup in a kennel, an exercise pen, or special area of the house when you go out, then have her go to this spot for short periods while you are present. For example, when you are watching a movie, put her in her pen with a stuffed Kong or puzzle toy. If it’s been a few weeks since she’s been in this space, start with a short period and gradually increase the time she’s contained. Reward her quiet and calm behavior with treats, quiet praise, or whatever else she values. Greetings: When you do get home from being away remain calm and keep the greetings to a minimum for a few minutes until your dog is calm and settled. You don’t want to make it a big deal. This also goes for departures. No need to ignore the dog, just avoid over-the-top attention. If you’re not sure how to do this, think about your partner or kids. When you come back from the store or a day of work, how excitedly do you greet them? Freedom: Many dogs who already have separation anxiety do better when they are not confined to a small space like a kennel. This might be a good opportunity if you have been using one to start leaving your dog with more freedom. Start with very short absences and work your way, slowly, to longer and longer away time. The main thing to keep in mind is that your dog will need some alone time every day. While this is a great opportunity to spend more time with your dog and spend some of that time training and enriching them, not just cuddling them remember that the world will return to normal, likely in a few months. Let’s make sure back to normal is a good thing for your dog, too. 2020 IAABC Foundation Addendum for Social Restrictions Due to Emergencies IA https://petcube.com/bl/how-to-ease-dogs-separation-anxiety/

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Unfortunately even the groomers are closed. So, for those who are now grooming their own dogs, there are some great Facebook groups to help direct you! You can also search YouTube for instructional videos. ... Below are a few links to groups. There are others you can find that are breed specific- just search for them. Here’s a general grooming group https://www.facebook.com/groups/312743425433815/?ref=share Here are some grooming groups specifically for DOODLES. https://www.facebook.com/groups/doodlehomegrooming/?ref=share https://www.facebook.com/groups/455055201363430/?ref=share https://www.facebook.com/groups/192951111441363/?ref=share