Just a little sweetness for you on a Thursday morning.
A snappy, snowy recall ❄️
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"Leave it" is often overlooked as a core skill for dogs. I use it all the time for general life but I feel like it is one of those cues that could be lifesaving.
This skill is easily taught using only food or toys in the house and moved gradually into more and more distracting and stimulating situations until... you can use it on the kitty at the bar.
I did this only about 5 times while she played with Bug, these are the first two times. Don't miss little opportunities like this to practice your skills. This is training!
Things to notice:
1) I never give her any pressure on the leash. Even on the first try when she hesitates, I give her a full chance to respond. And she did! What a shame if I had given her a tug too soon. I do as much of my training as possible without using the leash. That way, it's an easy transition to no leash at all when the time comes (and when appropriate).
2) I let her go back to playing with Bug after she is rewarded. This is important! There is no downside to leaving it temporarily, she is not getting dragged away. Although sometimes you do need to leave something for good, it's helpful if training setups involve things they can have!
3) My tone is pleasant and encouraging. She is not " in trouble" for playing with the cat, so no need for harshness.
4) I promise Bug is having fun. He stalks her and jumps her and is begging for it.
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Wilson's "welcome home" song 🧡
The combination of these body language hints are telling me that Wilson is ready to act. This is not just an alert but a threat display to whatever/whoever he is focused on. (It is almost certainly a deer).
-His hackles are dramatic and easy to see between his shoulder blades and at the base of his tail.
-His tail is high and stiff! The muscles in his tail are so tense that his tail is quivering.
-Every muscle in his body is tense. Stiff dogs mean business!
-He is leaning forward into this. His body weight, tail, lips, ears, everything are pulled forward.
-His ears are up and forward and alert. He is confident.
- Barking is all part of the package.
-When he turns along the fence you can hear growls and huffs. I think he is actually trying to calm down here.
-Commissure is a fancy name for lip position. When the camera follows him to his side, you can see his lips are pushed forward like he is blowing out a birthday candle. This is seen in threats and aggressive interactions.
-The ducks are coming closer because they are safest near him where he is warning off any potential predators.
-Minnow is unimpressed.
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Sebastian is a 10 month old lab mix who is full of energy! He is friendly with people and dogs and would LOVE to go with you on hikes and runs and trips to the lake. He has not yet been taught polite manners, but he is very trainable and eager to learn! And just look at those freckles on his nose... how can you resist?
If you're looking for a goofy boy with a zest for life, come meet him at @yanceyhumanesociety today!
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Minnow loves getting her ass kicked by the cat.
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Make sure your dog has a good chance to release tension every day by doing exactly what they love. For Scout, that means frisbee!
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We are a team 🤝
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Well, excuse the language (I tried to bleep it out) but I finally filmed calling Wilson off a deer.
This one goes out to all the people I have heard say that you cannot train a reliable recall with positive reinforcement alone. This dog is impulsive and he is prey driven and he comes back every time. This is not a tool-bashing post, in fact I am curious about all training methods. HOWEVER, this was trained using food and praise and a trusting relationship. *chef's kiss emoji*
IT CAN BE DONE!
A good recall is conditioned over time. Wilson doesn't think about it or weigh his options. "Do I want a deer or do I want a treat?" is not a battle I am claiming to win. This recall has been reinforced with me throwing him parties and rewarding him so many times that the words "Wilson, COME!" are his two favorite words in the world.
*Yes I am proud of Minnow too... but I think she was chasing Wilson and wasn't sure why they were running. 🤷♂️ This is great recall practice for her too!*
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Wilson big cheesin and Minnow over here posing like Simone Biles is just cracking me up. 📸💯
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