The Dog Owner's Virtual Toolkit: 10 Things Every Dog Owner Needs to Know

Before you start any behaviour work with your dog, it's vital to be prepared. I'm not talking about physical items like leads and treat bags, but a 'virtual toolkit' of strategies and knowledge that will help you handle any situation that comes your way.

Having this toolkit ready means that when things happen on a walk, you'll feel prepared and know exactly how to respond. In this video, I'll walk you through the essential items every dog owner should have in their toolkit, including:
Your dog's favourite calming and high-energy games.
How to identify and use a 'de-escalation cue'.
How to use your dog's easiest trick as a 'test cue' to see if they're ready for training.
How to find your dog's safe space and most restorative walk.
A script for dealing with well-meaning strangers.

Behaviour training can be complex and sometimes feel lonely or frustrating. If you feel you need more support, I'm here for you. I offer private sessions where we can build a plan specifically for you and your dog. Please check the information below to find out more.

Let me know what you put in your own virtual toolkit in the comments!

00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - The Recall Treat
02:16 - Calming Behaviour
04:28 - High Energy Game
05:29 - Favourite Type of Walk
06:48 - Safe Space
08:05 - De-escalation Cue
10:31 - How to Say No!
12:23 - I'm Not Happy
15:05 - Chase Me!!
16:20 - Best Trick
18:31 - Putting it to Work

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A rescue dog and trauma specialist; Caroline has been solving canine behaviour and training problems since 2004. Over the past 20 years she has tried and tested her own set of techniques that are designed to help you restore balance and calm to your dog, in a kind and positive way.

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