Ziggy’s progress report
Ziggy used to run the other way when you called her. It was all a big game, and catching Ziggy was a chore. Now her recall is flawless, consistent. Emilia calls, Ziggy comes, every time. Kudos to Emilia for putting in the work in practicing every day, and meeting regularly for training sessions to improve. Ziggy actually has an auto sit, and we will perfect that. But recall was very important to Emilia, and we have solved that for her. Ziggy also pulled horribly at the leash, and that has changed too. Ziggy went from a dog that did whatever she pleased to a well behaved pleasure to walk princess. Again, Emilia has put time and effort into practicing her skills, even the way she interacts with Ziggy, and it has paid off. Ziggy knows when it’s time to work and what her job is. Her commands are consistent and she enjoys her role. Ziggy also knows when it is time to play, and plays with enthusiasm. Most importantly, the bond between these two is stronger and closer than ever, and they are both enjoying their walks more as a result. A success story!
Lesson 4
Ezzy is the most shy and unsocialized dog I’ve ever trained. He was terrified of everything and had no idea how to relate to another dog. His fear reactivity is severe, but he today became acquainted with KoKo successfully without a reaction. Today he additionally learned to down consistently, which led to a recall, which led to recall into a heel, which he accomplished in minutes. This video is taken within 10 minutes of him learning to down. The key to bonding with him was patience, and consistency was the key to reducing his anxiety. Once a foundation was laid, training took off at an astonishing pace. He learns and retains almost immediately. Can’t wait to see how much farther he can go!
