*Distance Position Changes at 60m*
You'll see that Josie is a speck in the distance going through position changes. Down to Sit, Sit to Down, Down to Stand. Stand needs a bit more work... third time lucky! ;)
*Distance Control*
Josie has learnt how to walk beside me on my left on cue (Walk) then stand and wait when I need her to be still. But we hadn't worked on the same skills with her in a different position - at a distance while moving towards me. Here's a clip of her demonstrating how it's done 🙂
*Distance Control*
Josie has learnt how to walk beside me on my left on cue (Walk) then stand and wait when I need her to be still. But we hadn't worked on the same skills with her in a different position - at a distance while moving towards me. Here's a clip of her demonstrating how it's done :)
*Off lead control around birds*
Josie used to have a strong desire to chase birds. To teach her not to chase birds we worked on a number of components - desensitisation and changing her emotional association with birds. Teaching Stand, Wait and Walk. Building the distraction level and generalising the skills. And here we put it all together 🐾🐺🎉
Feeling the sand between her toes, the water washing over her paws and holding her favourite ball… what more does a girl need on a hot summer’s day? #germanshepherd
Movie Star!
Josie, my three year old German Shepherd, is the star of an Australian decking advertisement. She loved being the centre of attention, did everything with enthusiasm and enjoyed all the sausages. I’m one proud mumma! 💖🐺🐾🥰
*Dog and Cat Interactions*
Josie (3 year old German Shepherd) and Elora (10 year old cat) have known each other since Josie arrived at 8 weeks. However, they are polar opposite personalities. As a puppy, Josie was extremely impulsive with a very strong drive to chase anything that moved. Elora, on the other hand, is a very shy and sensitive soul with no previous experience of dogs.
This video might seem uninteresting, however there has been a lot of work in the background for both Josie and Elora to get to this point. Ensuring both of them feel safe by using management to prevent Josie from chasing. Changing Josie's underlying emotional association from over-excited whining and hyperactivity at the sight of Elora to calmness and gradual exposure to each other at a level where they are both comfortable and Josie can disengage.
It's not ok to let dogs chase cats and it's not ok for both species to 'sort it out'. We must take the personalities of each species into account when facilitating a positive relationship, ensure we are not allowing repetition of unwanted behaviours like chasing and most importantly - taking the time needed to build the relationship.
I'm very proud of these two! 🥰🐾
Selfie!
*Selfie!*
It’s been cold and wet here in Perth so I’ve beeen teaching Josie some tricks.
Teaching your dog tricks has so many benefits - preventing boredom, providing an outlet for energy, mental stimulation, building confidence, strengthening your bond by having fun with your dog.
‘Selfie’ means put your chin on my shoulder and pause for a photo!
I taught Josie Chin first then generalised the skill before teaching Selfie. Big dogs can sit or stand behind you and little dogs can learn to put their paws on your shoulder to get the height.
Enjoy! 💖🐾🎉
*Generalising Skills*
*Generalising Skills*
Josie is a 2.5 year old high energy working line German Shepherd who thrives on daily adventures and mental stimulation.
Every outing is an opportunity for ongoing socialisation and generalising skills to different environments.
In this video we’re practicing loose leash walking, turns and standing still when I stop around people, machinery, noises and smells and Josie is nailing it!
I’ve taught Josie using rewards-based training methods and without the use of aversive tools or punishment.
If you’d like help with your dog check out the in-person (Perth, WA, www.waggletails.com.au) and online (www.kelly-brown.online) options or send me a message and let’s chat. Zoom video consultations are also available.
Happy training! 🐾🎉💖
*Stand/Wait and Walk - Building Off Leash Control*
*Stand/Wait and Walk - Building Off Leash Control*
This spot on our walk is a difficult spot for Josie to respond in... she would much rather bolt towards the lake as quickly as she can for a quick dip!
Sooo... we're practicing impulse control around the lake off leash. Three behaviours - Wait in a Stand with duration and Walk. I mark and reward the sequence of behaviours by delivering the ball in the opposite direction which moves her away from the lake (then she gets the opportunity to have a quick dip!).
We practice these behaviours in loads of other environments around other distractions to proof them.
Great job, Josie!
Retrieve To Bucket
*Retrieve to Bucket*
Here’s a great way to provide mental enrichment and physical exercise for your dog in your back yard!
This behaviour chain is made up of:
Pick up an item
Retrieve an item
Drop an item into the bucket
If you’d like to learn how to teach your dog this skill then come and check out my Ultimate Dog programme membership with one on one zoom video support from me at www.kelly-brown.online.
Enjoy! 🐺🐾💖
*Consistency Is Key*
Training doesn’t have to be a chore. Do a little bit and often, incorporate it into what you’re already doing with your dog and keep it short and fun - for both of you!
I’m not aiming for perfection with Josie’s position changes in this video. I’m building motivation, keeping it snappy and rewarding often with her favourite toy. This is what our daily walks look like 💖🐾🎉
Online dog training programmes (www.kelly-brown.online) and in-person dog training and behaviour services in Perth, WA (www.waggletails.com.au).
