Dogly loves Ruby because she brings her rescue experiences to our dogs - to increase our bond, decrease behavior issues.
Articles from Ruby:
What is Compassion Fatigue and How Does it Affect You? Part 1: What Dog Breed are you? Learning a New Cue Training For The First Week With Your Rescue Dog Puppy FAQs & Biscuits Pet Safety & Halloween Chronic Illness Solutions & How to Add or Subtract Spoons Before You Adopt A Rescue Dog - Questions How to Help Your Fearful Dog Feel Safe and Secure Does Your Dog Really Want to be Petted?? Step by Step Enrichment for Your Dog DIY Enrichment Course and DIY Holee Ball ideas At-Home Enrichment Schedule Part 3: Support Group for Holiday Pet Safety- Christmas What to Do When You Bring Your Rescue Dog Home Enrichment for Your Digger How to Help Your New Rescue Dog Settle into Your Home Your New Rescue Dog Part 2: How to Prepare Your Home for a Rescue Dog How to Approach a Fearful Dog - Treat to Retreat How to Avoid Common Mistakes for New Dog Introductions from a Force-free Dog Trainer How to Introduce A New Dog to Your Resident Dog with Parallel Walks Top 15 Essentials for Dogs You Need Before Bringing Your New Dog Home 2 Important Things to Think About Your Home Environment Before Getting a Dog Tips From a Force-Free Trainer When Bringing Home a New Dog 8 Must Dos During the First Week with Your New Dog 3 Most Important Starter Training Tips for Dogs from a Positive Reinforcement Trainer 2 Games You Should Teach Your New Dog in the First Week Together Why Enrichment Matters More Than Dog Training in the First Week with Your New Dog How to Decode Your Dog's Barking & What to Do About It Preparing for a Puppy- Puppy 101 Puppy Nipping + Q&ARuby Leslie
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New Dogs - Manners - Enrichment - Reactivity - Barking - WalkingRuby is Certified
Low Stress Handling - Fear Free Veterinary Professional - Fear Free Shelters - Shelter Welfare - Enrichment - & Canine BehaviourDogly loves Ruby because she brings her rescue experiences to our dogs - to increase our bond, decrease behavior issues.
Upcoming & Past Support Groups
Tue, Mar 29, 2022 9:00 PM ET
Puppy Nipping + Q&A
have puppies or dogs who are mouthy or nipping.
Wed, Dec 15, 2021 9:00 PM ET
Part 3: Support Group for Holiday Pet Safety- Christmas
want to set their pet up for holiday success. Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Or the most stressful time of the year? Learn how to reduce trigger stacking as well as management and preparation techniques during the holiday season!
Wed, May 26, 2021 9:00 PM ET
How to Help Your Fearful Dog Feel Safe and Secure
want to learn ways to support their fearful dog to feel more comfortable and "at home" in their new life.
My Mission
I'm here to improve your bond with your dog, especially rescue dogs. I've been an animal welfare professional for over 10 years and a positive reinforcement force free trainer for over 5 years. I've consulted, worked with and volunteered my time at animal shelters across the world from China, Thailand, UK to Canada. As a trainer I've meshed together my love for teaching people, animal behaviour and welfare, rescue and shelter dogs into easy to understand and interactive training steps to help dogs and their humans from all backgrounds. It's my goal to tailor my training to teach you and your dog steps and tools for real life situations. Using modern, science-based methods I'll empower you and your dog with knowledge and training skills for life whether they are a puppy, an adult dog in need of a few extra life skills or a rescue dog who needs help to overcome their fears, insecurities or behavioural issues. It's my goal to be a an advocate and a resource for you and your dog.
The 101s of Behavior
2 Important Things to Think About Your Home Environment Before Getting a Dog
Thinking of getting a dog? Prepare for a successful transition by understanding the unique needs of your new dog. From knowing your dog's personality to evaluating your home environment, this guide covers how to anticipate potential challenges and create a welcoming space.
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My In-Depth Series on Behavior
Preparing for a Puppy- Puppy 101
Wondering how to prepare for a puppy? Explore this comprehensive new puppy checklist, crafted by a certified trainer, to ensure you're fully prepared for your new puppy's arrival. From stainless steel bowls to calming essences, get all the essentials in your training plan.
How to Introduce A New Dog to Your Resident Dog with Parallel Walks
Learn the why and how of the super-useful parallel walk to make smooth, successful dog to dog intros with your dog.
How to Avoid Common Mistakes for New Dog Introductions from a Force-free Dog Trainer
What not to do for dog to dog introductions! Learn what not to do and WHY!
Top 15 Essentials for Dogs You Need Before Bringing Your New Dog Home
What to get BEFORE you bring your new dog home!
How to Approach a Fearful Dog - Treat to Retreat
How to help a fearful dog who is scared or stressed feel more comfortable as you move around and interact.
Does Your Dog Really Want to be Petted??
Not all dogs want to be petted at all times. See what times your dog does or does not want to be petted using the consent test!
How to Decode Your Dog's Barking & What to Do About It
How to understand what your dog's barks are telling you and what to do to help your dog feel heard and calm.
Learning a New Cue
Does your dog have difficulty "listening" when learning new cues? What to do and what not to do to set up your dog for success when you're teaching a new cue!
Part 1: What Dog Breed are you?
What dog breed would you be? Does your dog fit into their breed stereotypes? It's easy to label our dogs, but their personalities are defined by so much more. Every dog is their own individual -- learn how to help bring out your dog's best self.
Chronic Illness Solutions & How to Add or Subtract Spoons
Does your dog or do you have a chronic illness? How to use simple "Spoon Theory" to think about managing the energy each of you have available each day and to relieve stress points to optimize to what's good and regenerating.
What is Compassion Fatigue and How Does it Affect You?
Using my Dogly workshop for this month to discuss the mental health factors of living and working with animals, with this article as an introduction focusing on compassion fatigue for pet parents and rescue/veterinary staff.
At-Home Enrichment Schedule
How to create an At-Home Enrichment Plan for your dog using your dog's 5 senses, supervised and unsupervised enrichment, training -- and avoiding common mistakes!
DIY Enrichment Course and DIY Holee Ball ideas
Enrichment challenge your dog will love: Take ordinary items and transform them into extraordinary fun to make a DIY sniffing, tasting, playing course to engage and satisfy your pup's senses.
Step by Step Enrichment for Your Dog
Wondering what enrichment could do for your dog's behavior or just plain happiness? Getting started with enrichment: what it is and how & where to begin, step by step. Have fun!
Why Enrichment Matters More Than Dog Training in the First Week with Your New Dog
Help your new rescue create positive associations, reduce stress, and adjust more quickly with these simple enrichment ideas.
2 Games You Should Teach Your New Dog in the First Week Together
Two simple and fun training games to play with your dog in the first week your pup becomes part of your home and family.
8 Must Dos During the First Week with Your New Dog
The first week with your newly adopted rescue dog: the do's, don'ts, tips, and how to help your pup decompress and settle in happily.
Tips From a Force-Free Trainer When Bringing Home a New Dog
Is there any more exciting day than your new dog's first day home? What you need to prepare to make sure all your pup's firsts - from the car ride through the first night - are as happy and smooth as possible!
Your New Rescue Dog Part 2: How to Prepare Your Home for a Rescue Dog
Bringing home a new rescue dog? What you'll want to prepare in and around your home to make sure the welcome and settling in for your new family member (and all of you!) sets a stress-free, happy foundation for all the days to come.
