Quick glimpse into training Joey to feel better about his harness going on over his head.
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Pattern games are predictable, and the dog is in control.
This can help with reactivity but also uncertain situations or environments.
Why I like to use it with uncertain situations is that it gives the dog permission to look around but then play a fun, predictable game, then maybe go back to looking around. It keeps the situation light and helps the dog avoid fixating on something.
For Joey, he struggles hearing dogs barking from a distance, so I make sure we are far enough away that he will want to play the game with me.
Going for a fun visit at the vet before our real appointment next week at Grace Veterinary Hospital
Adoptable Thorne through @bprescue
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Sometimes it's not about how many steps you put in but more about all the smells you took in on your walk.
RECALL PRACTICE WITH OLIVER
When I originally asked Lola to go into a down, I needed to use a treat to lure her into the position and have the treats continue flowing onto the ground between her two front paws. After a few practices I was able to get her into the down with just a hand signal and slowed down the reinforcement just a bit so that she was holding the down for 2 or 3 seconds before the next treat came.
Then we were ready to add some distractions with tossing a treat and having her go into a down and wait to go get that treat.
Her owners practice a down-stay at home, but adding the outside world is very distracting for Lola which makes completing the behaviour more challenging.
Start training at a point where your dog can be successful majority of the time, then start to make the challenge a bit harder with continuing to achieve success. If your dog is unsuccessful over and over again, they are just learning what they are doing wrong, teach them what is right!
Despite all the extra distractions with the windy day, we achieved a lot of success for our first session.
The @mysticaltails.gear leash was great for allowing Lola to have good sniffari sessions between our training.
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Despite the extra challenges with a windy day full of distractions, we achieved a lot of success for our first session!
Tried putting Vilya in charge today 😁
