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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!

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#DogSafety #Halloween #VancouverDogs #ForceFree
Halloween, Hellhounds, and How to Keep Your Dog Stress-Free in Vancouver - Douglas Fur Pets | Vancouver Group Dog Walks Done Really Well
Expert tips from a Vancouver dog walker on safe dog park etiquette. Learn the red flags, appropriate gear, and force-free signals to make your next OLA visit stress-free.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
September 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hopping on the trend! #dogtraining #forcefree
September 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#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 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
August 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🛞 #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
July 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
July 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
July 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
July 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
POV: you’re a balanced trainer commenting on a post on a Behaviourist’s social media.
#dogtraining #forcefree #positivereinforcementtraining #dogtrainer #animalbehaviour #dogs #doglover
July 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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
June 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🐾 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
June 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Raising a confident, emotionally healthy puppy? 🐾
Skip the spanking, yelling, and spray bottles.
Puppies learn best when they feel safe & supported. Teach what to do instead and reward the heck out of it! 🦴💛

#SurvivingThePuppyBlues #PositiveTraining #ForceFree #ReadyPupGo
June 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Puppy pulling, barking, or lunging on leash? 🚩
It’s not “bad” behavior, it’s arousal, frustration, or uncertainty.

#Forcefree #positivereinforcementtraining
June 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Balanced trainers: “Oh darn. This cookie cutter ABA strategy didn’t work on my dog. Oh well, I have no choice but to use pain and fear to achieve my training goals!

Also balanced trainers: “Don’t trust the experts! They’re so stupid!”

#forcefree #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogsofskye
June 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Follow Yoshi the standard poodle puppy on a new adventure as he takes the train - and how we made this a positive first experience! #dogtraining #forcefree #dogsofbluesky youtube.com/shorts/taUbb...
Follow Yoshi the standard poodle puppy on a new adventure as he takes the train! #puppytraining
YouTube video by ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour
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May 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Ozzy's got heart, hustle, and a handler who truly gets him. Thanks Amber for trusting me with his journey! Proud to use force-free, fear-free methods to build pups up—not break them down.

#ReadyPupGo #ForceFree #PuppyTraining #ClientReview #DogTraining
May 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"Arthritis is the leading cause of elective euthanasia in dogs."
~Dr. Hannah Capon, founder of CAM, Canine Arthritis Management

We must do better as dog professionals no matter what our role is.
#yourdogmoreyears #CAM #caninearthritis #education #dynamicdogpractitioner #dogs #forcefree #kindness
May 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It’s almost been a year since I last introduced myself, so hi again!

I’m Michelle (she/her), a certified force-free puppy trainer and the founder of Ready, Pup, Go!

#PuppyTraining #TrainerLife #ForceFree #BlueskyDogs #DogPeople
April 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
If you run a #forcefree dog business, anywhere in the world, say 👋 and maybe hit Follow. Always nice to meet likeminded people.
April 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The ABC's are a contingency to help explain why a behavior is happening and whether or not it will likely continue. It's not as complicated as it might sound & it will help if you're training your dog.

#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogbehavior #dogtraining #forcefree

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What Are The ABC’s In Dog Training? - DogCentric Life
You learned the ABC's in school...now, if you have a dog, learn about the ABC's in dog training tohelp you understand why your dog behaves the way they do...
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April 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Dogs are more likely to repeat a behavior they are rewarded for. If your boss didn't paying you, would you show up for work? Probably not! This similar principle is used in #positivereinforcement dog training.

#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogtraining #puppies #forcefree

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Clicker Training Dogs - DogCentric Life
Clicker training uses a small handheld device that makes a distinct “click” sound at the exact moment your dog gets performs the desired behavior...
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April 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM