Pop Quiz!
If your dog could talk, what is the first thing they would say when you come back home after a day of work?
"You fluffin' left me again - Let's GOOO! Take me on a walk!"
"Soooo I've been thinking, things are getting serious, you called me a good dog a record # of times yesterday"
"Get over here and give me belly rubs"
"So dinner at 6:30--dessert at 7?"
"Oh it's just you? I'm going back to sleep"
It's Saturday at 8am and your dog is...
Taking full advantage of the zoomies at the park
Smacking their tail against the bedpost & smiling because you looked at them
Somehow found their way cozied up next to you in bed
Waiting for you to deliver the goods (aka bfast)
Giving no f*s in the corner, still snoozin'
If you get out your dog's favorite treat they...
As long as it's coming from mom, it could be anything
Waiting for you to direct them with a command
Are waiting--- "But, does it come with a pet on the head?"
Immediately knows something fun you planned is about to happen
Wait for you to say a command telling them how much they ROCK!
Dream date includes...
taking your dog out on the town and hitting up the dog park to romp around with friends
Did someone say game night? It's always when we do something new together
champagne and a handmade dinner from mom plz
belly rubs, pets and cuddles
telling my dog how awesome they are over a pupper cup
Your dog's vibe:
Affectionate - loves giving hugs, always cozied up next to you
Loyal - looks at you in the eyes and waits for approval often
Confident - from toys to treats, your dog loves parading around their favorite things
Kind - they love hearing you say things that make them feel good
They've done something naughty and just got caught, how do they react...
They try to kiss your hand
They look at you with puppy eyes
They try to understand "does this mean no park later?"
They try to walk away and go get a toy nearby & pretend like nothing is wrong
Acts of Service
Your dog's love language is acts of service!
Your dog is a GO-GETTER!
Acts of service are acts of love you perform for your dog and your dog expresses with you. They L-O-V-E when you do things that make them feel wanted, appreciated, and a part of the pack. Commitment and Consistency are both traits they admire.
Whether you are giving them a bath or taking them on a walk, they look to you for guidance and support as a leader of the house. They can be extremely loyal when you provide boundaries and in turn provide you with a happy pupper who is willing to listen attentively!
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you & your pupper to practice the AKC trick "Drop It":
According to AKC “drop it” is perfect for trick training. You can have your dog putting their toys in their toy box or playing dog-sized basketball in no time if they understand how to drop things on cue.
Your dog is a GO-GETTER!
Acts of service are acts of love you perform for your dog and your dog expresses with you. They L-O-V-E when you do things that make them feel wanted, appreciated, and a part of the pack. Commitment and Consistency are both traits they admire.
Whether you are giving them a bath or taking them on a walk, they look to you for guidance and support as a leader of the house. They can be extremely loyal when you provide boundaries and in turn provide you with a happy pupper who is willing to listen attentively!
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you & your pupper to practice the AKC trick "Drop It":
According to AKC “drop it” is perfect for trick training. You can have your dog putting their toys in their toy box or playing dog-sized basketball in no time if they understand how to drop things on cue.
- Offer your dog a low-value toy. It should be something they have an interest in but don’t feel overly excited about. You want to make it easy for them to give it up.
- Let your dog play with the toy for a few seconds.
- Place a high-value treat in front of your dog’s nose. If you chose a low enough value toy and an exciting enough treat, your dog should willingly drop the toy in exchange. As soon as your dog drops the toy, praise or use a clicker to mark the behavior, then give your dog the treat.
- While your dog is eating the treat, pick up the toy and hide it behind your back.
- Once your dog is finished eating, present the toy again and repeat the process.
- When you know your dog will drop the item as soon as you show the treat, you can add a verbal cue like “drop it,” “trade,” or “out.”
- After several repetitions, give your cue without showing the treats. If your dog drops the item, click and praise and provide a jackpot reward (many treats in a row) to convince them how great it is to play this game. If your dog doesn’t drop the item without seeing the treats, try waiting one second between saying your cue and showing the treats. Then slowly increase that time across repetitions until your dog understands to drop the item before the treats come out.
Gifts
Your dog's love language is gifts!
Treat yo' selfie is your dog's motto.
Your dog loves it all from new toys to tasty treats. To show them how much you care, try to give your dog these things only when they are on their best behavior!
Though you may think your dog needs all the latest and greatest things, the reality is that rehabbing older toys with a little TLC, or wash, sewing or refreshing can do the trick-- even using a new treat in an older toy is a great way to keep their interest peaked! The important thing is that your dog loves being a good pupper and appreciates being rewarded for doing so!
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you & your pupper to practice the AKC "Tray Trick":
This is an easy and fun activity to play with your dog on a rainy day when they can’t get outside to exercise. It also a good way to mentally challenge your dog – and their nose – anytime.
- Get a muffin tray and tennis balls or any size balls you can fit in tray.
- Put one treat in each hole in the muffin tray and then put a ball over each treat. Pea size treats are recommended.
- Put the tray on the floor and lift one ball to show her the treat.
- Cover the treat again with the ball and then put the tray close to her.
- She will soon learn that picking up the balls will earn her treats.
- At first, you can put treats in all the holes, but as she learns to pick up the balls to get the treats, just put treats in some of them to challenge her.
Words of Affirmation
Your dog's love language is words of affirmation!
Your dog would be the head of the "Good Vibes Only" Dog Club.
Your pooch thrives on positivity and you giving words of praise.
Do you ever notice when your pup perks up when you speak? How about when you say "I love you"?
You saying little phrases in positive tones is a great way for you to communicate your support, and encourage their confidence when they behave well.
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
According to AKC, The “Hot & Cold” game uses verbal communication and vocal tone to help your dog find a hidden treat or toy!
Hide a treat when your dog is not looking. Use a calm tone for colder if your dog moves away from the hidden treat. Use a more excited tone for “hotter” as your dog gets closer to the hidden treat. This game increases listening skills. It also helps build that special “language” shared by you and your dog.
Share your love language / training trick progress with us by tagging @dogmomsofnyc!
Your dog would be the head of the "Good Vibes Only" Dog Club.
Your pooch thrives on positivity and you giving words of praise.
Do you ever notice when your pup perks up when you speak? How about when you say "I love you"?
You saying little phrases in positive tones is a great way for you to communicate your support, and encourage their confidence when they behave well.
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
According to AKC, The “Hot & Cold” game uses verbal communication and vocal tone to help your dog find a hidden treat or toy!
Hide a treat when your dog is not looking. Use a calm tone for colder if your dog moves away from the hidden treat. Use a more excited tone for “hotter” as your dog gets closer to the hidden treat. This game increases listening skills. It also helps build that special “language” shared by you and your dog.
Share your love language / training trick progress with us by tagging @dogmomsofnyc!
Touch
Your dog's love language is physical touch!
Your dog is the C-C-O (Chief Cuddle Officer).
First thing is first, your dog craves, we mean C-R-A-V-E-S physical affection from all those she/he loves most! Most dogs like getting pets, but your dog? yep, your dog THRIVES on it. Their dream of all dreams is for you to give them pets for days--weeks---hekk years!
Your dog touching you, nuzzling you back is a way they communicate! The next time your dog leans into you or flips over on his back for those belly rubs, know that those moments mean so much more than you might realize. Take the time to give him the loving touch their asking for. Not only will you make their day, you’ll also help her/him be a better dog.
Your dog is the C-C-O (Chief Cuddle Officer).
First thing is first, your dog craves, we mean C-R-A-V-E-S physical affection from all those she/he loves most! Most dogs like getting pets, but your dog? yep, your dog THRIVES on it. Their dream of all dreams is for you to give them pets for days--weeks---hekk years!
Your dog touching you, nuzzling you back is a way they communicate! The next time your dog leans into you or flips over on his back for those belly rubs, know that those moments mean so much more than you might realize. Take the time to give him the loving touch their asking for. Not only will you make their day, you’ll also help her/him be a better dog.
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you & your pupper to practice the AKC trick "Touch"!
According to AKC, “Touch,” is all about having your dog touch a target with the tip of their nose. And where your dog’s nose goes, their head and body follow. That makes touch incredibly useful for training everything from obedience behaviors to tricks!
- Hold your flat hand, palm out, an inch or two away from your dog.
- When your dog sniffs your hand, click at the exact moment their nose makes contact. Then praise your dog and offer them a treatdirectly in front of your open palm. This placement of the reward will emphasize to your dog the position they are being rewarded for.
- Repeat the above steps until your dog is enthusiastically bumping your palm with their nose. Train in different locations keeping distractions to a minimum.
- When your dog has a reliable nose target from a few inches away, you can add a verbal cue like “Touch.” Say the cue right before you present your hand, then click, praise, and reward when your dog touches your palm.
- Now you can add distance. Start by moving your hand a few inches farther away. Build up to several feet. Try moving your hand higher or lower, closer to your body or farther away, etc.
- Finally, add distractions. Start with small diversions like another family member in the room and build up to larger ones like the dog park.
Quality Time
Your dog's love language is quality time!
Your dog is the life of the party, even if that party is just you + them.
Quality time is about spending time together enjoying doing the little (and BIG) things together. From dancing around the house, to taking trips together, your dog loves everything and anything with you.
Puppers who value "quality time" crave solo time with their mom most. Being right next to you is their happy place, and honestly us moms wouldn't have it any other way.
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you to PLAY A GAME to practice "wait" called HIDE & SEEK!
According to AKC this is a great way for your pupper to practice their their listening skills including polishing up their recall!
Your dog is the life of the party, even if that party is just you + them.
Quality time is about spending time together enjoying doing the little (and BIG) things together. From dancing around the house, to taking trips together, your dog loves everything and anything with you.
Puppers who value "quality time" crave solo time with their mom most. Being right next to you is their happy place, and honestly us moms wouldn't have it any other way.
As fellow dog moms, we believe all dogs can benefit from training. It can strengthen your relationship with your dog, teach you both patience, and be physically / mentally stimulating --aka it is SUPER rewarding for you both!
This month we challenge you to PLAY A GAME to practice "wait" called HIDE & SEEK!
According to AKC this is a great way for your pupper to practice their their listening skills including polishing up their recall!
- Say "Sit" & then announce your command "Wait" as you slowly take a few steps back.
- Hide somewhere somewhat close/obvious like partially behind furniture or around a corner.
- Call your dog to come find you using your recall
- When she/he finds you, reward with petting, praise and a treat.
- As your dog learns the game, the hiding spots can become more challenging!
