Daphne had her training blended into the pack hike we did today!
Using her friends as distractions, to help with her focus and engagement πΎπ
Daphne went for her first training session inside a store today π₯Ή
Lots of stimulation - new smells, people, sounds and plenty of distractions training around temptations like dog toys and treats πΎπ
So proud of her!
Daphne hard at work with her new training tool! π
It's like night and day! She had been working really hard on her impulse control, dragging towards other dogs and people she wants to see, and heeling while remaining neutral to her environment πΎπ
Utilizing equipment to give yourself a visual for commands, movements and forcing yourself to be unpredictable when implementing HEELING; IS GENIUS!
I've been utilizing this agility set a lot over the last week, trying to find ways to give the clients (and myself) more visual aids when training.
River, showing off his skills! πΎ
Daphne has started her 3 Week Obedience Board and Train Program ππΎ
Today we started by working on remaining calm and neutral to multiple different scenarios - Place while opening the door to teach threshold, staying calm and not bolting out of the crate when the door is opened, as well as an "Off Switch".
She is doing well for her first day, cannot wait to see her progress π
Gus had his last training session this morning πΎπ
Tomorrow, we start teaching his guardian how to implement and maintain what he has learned! π
Gus is ABSOLUTELY crushing his Board & Train! πΎπΆ
Look at him go with so much SLACK in that leash π choosing to be in a Heel, keeping focused on the task and not getting distracted by people and dogs walking by.
PHENOMENAL π
River did amazing with walking on the sidewalk throughout Parksville, passing dogs, people and a lot of cars passing by ππΎ
A lot of distractions out and about for Gus today during his training session. Babies crying, people yelling and laughing, bikes, dogs, skate boards, you name it WE SAW IT!
He did absolutely AMAZING today! π
Was he a little unfocused? Of course, this was the highest amount of stimulation he's been in since he started his Board & Train. He needed a little more "buffering" time for commands, but he kept his excitement under control and remained neutral throughout it all! πΎπ
This is why we slowly work up to this level of simulation. Day 1 with this level, wouldn't have gone like this. Moving at the dogs pace is beneficial for not only them staying neutral, but for you as the handler!
Gus working in a Heel between myself and someone he just met today πΎ
Working on his engagement, Focus, Heel, recall and leave it this week π
Boosting Lola's confidence with hiking and lots of reassurance πΎπ
Lola is already crushing her obedience πΎπ