Main goals

Based on the form you filled out 12-03-2026 :

1. Leash walking without becoming disorganized and jumping and biting.  

These goals can of course evolve throughout our work together, depending on Phoebe’s progress. Feel free to let me know so we can adjust them together..

Upcoming Walks 30 min :  

• December 1 (10 on 10 paid walks)

• November 24

• November 17

Completed Walks 30 min :

• November 10

• November 3

• October 27

• October 26

• October 20

• October 13

• October 6

• September 29 (10 on 10 paid walks)

• September 1

• August 25

• August 18

• July 28

• July 21

• July 14

• July 7

• June 30

• June 23

• June 16 (10 on 10 paid walks)

• June 9

• June 2

• May 26

• May 19

• May 12

• May 5

• April 28

• April 21

• April 1

• March 25 (Paid 1 walk)

First session : 18-03-2026

Daily :

• Practice “Find it” and the 1-2-3 game, varying the rewards. Start without distractions or with very easy ones, just for fun at home. Once she responds well indoors with distractions, you can begin practicing outside with low distractions. Start with short training sessions, then use them randomly in real-life situations. Keep it fun.

• Practice the impulse control exercise (leave it).

• Calm mat (see detailed handouts).

• You can try playing tug. It can help reduce her need to bite the leash by giving her an appropriate outlet for this behaviour and meeting her need to use her mouth.

• Increase enrichment and chewing activities. Let me know if you want to buy Bully sticks.

Dogs benefit from predictables routines.

→ Offer a more stimulating activity (walk, play, exploration, training).

→ Follow it with a calming period (chewing activity, snuffle mat, etc.).

→ Then allow time for rest or relaxation.

Alternating these moments throughout the day helps dogs regulate themselves better and prevents emotional overload.

For walks : (see detailed handouts for more information)

• Continue to reinforce everything you like during walks (good position, checking in with you). Also practice “Find it” and the 1-2-3 game just for fun, without distractions or with very easy ones.

• Eventually, when she sees a dog or something that triggers a reaction (like things with wheels), give the “Find it” cue, move away, and scatter food on the ground. Keep enough distance so she can observe without reacting. I will practice this with her, but first she needs to be able to do it with easy distractions.

• For now, continue to keep a good distance from triggers, and I will work on it with her during our walks.

When Phoebe bites the leash or your arms during walks

• This behaviour is often linked to overstimulation, fatigue, or frustration.

• Use a “Find it” to redirect her and help her calm down, then head back home to offer a period of rest and recovery.

• The key is to recognize early warning signs: as soon as you feel the tension rising, and before she starts biting the leash, offer a “Find it” proactively to prevent the behaviour from happening.

• Using “Find it” for fun also helps your dog regulate, so don’t wait for the behaviour to appear before giving her opportunities to sniff and search during walks.

• When the 1-2-3 game is well learned, we can use it too as a calming tool.