Connection! The screech you hear is the quail that has adopted us.
Connection doesn't mean our dogs looking at us, it's the relationship we build together with our dogs.
For those not on my personal page. Moon was entered into her very first AKC show. The first round started rough, she was unsure and nervous. The next round she was on it. Thanks to a great handler!
She did better not seeing me so I hid behind a cart with small dogs in it.
She took first place, then went in for Winner Bitch. I did not see the first guy getting this until I watched the video late last night. I totally missed that and thought she had won that, however Reserve Bitch is still a honor! She went against seasoned older dogs. I was super pleased and shocked as you can hear on the video!
We got a first place and reserve. She looked so good after she relaxed. No points, just a good start for a pup only 11M old.
Part 2 of elevator training. Much better! Going to do again in awhile.
Working on elevator with Moon who was terrified. She is doing much better now. First video conditioning her to seeing this strange thing. You can see how nervous she is about it. See second posting, is she doing better?
Talking treats....2 minutes
It's Spring! Let's get out with our dogs. Demo dog today is Breeze.
Hello friends! Emotion vs behavior, is it a behavior obedience issue or something deeper. I talk about the scared dog I had yesterday. This was not a obedience issue, learn why?
Engagement Games! This is fun for you and your dog. Builds up a connection, you become the reward, works mental and physical.
Be unexpected, be fun and do a few of these while you walk.
Moon has started to bark at people from inside the car. First step was starting out of the car using cue word "Friend" and immediately pairing with a treat. I have done this quite a bit.
This was a huge test! We stopped at the visitor center in the park, it was super busy. You can see her watching. My treats were not on me, I gave her tons of praise.
Step 2 is teaching her calm when people walk by and I'm not there. Breeze has never barked at people, social learning is teaching her she can. I'm working on this immediately. She isn't perfect, progress is progress.
A area the girls have never been, so the smells were overwhelming. In a new area off lead I always rehearse our check in before starting out. I don't allow them to mindlessly just wander, I want to remind them of thier training to keep them safe. I have emergency whistle on me, which I didn't need. I also have yummy treats with me.
Remember to always be in teaching mode, reward and only do if you trust your skills and your dog.
This is near Canyonlands National Park.
At the end, we had been there for nearly 4 hours. The girls were tired. Moon did give her salute! Breeze barely lifted her paw, she was done. This wasn't a official demo, I was just playing. Moon was like...the box again lady?
Taki times. I captured this as he had figured out the dog door. He was so proud of himself!
I am in touch with Alana, please send your prayers her way. The two were so bonded, yet Taki could enjoy himself when she wasn't with him. He truly was and still is a warrior and her angel.
Thanks for your prayers. He is on meds making him drowsy. His mom made videos for him to hear her, he perked some. He did get to see the girls, pic coming.
To date he has nearly 200 praying for him. Thank you!
Moon is getting the salute trick!
Something different. Meet the neighbours! You can hear Breeze gruffing at them. Grand total was about 25 of them.
On Tuesday I will be visiting Taki, I sure hope he remembers me. Thank you for all your prayers. He isn't out of the woods yet, he is getting fantastic care.
