Shadow does not like having his nails trimmed, so I am teaching him to use a scratch board. He had already known how to give paw with both front feet so we were able to make a lot of progress in just one session. Way to go, team Shadow!
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Juby is practicing for her therapy dog test this week. She did such a great job. She didn't get up until her release even though, as you could tell, she wanted to.
Way to go team Juby!
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Fancy footwork provided by Rudy, my main man. Did you know that most dogs need to learn hind end awareness? Rudy is showing off his skills! Go team Rudy.
Rudy is getting much better!
First time with new equipment. Rudy is showing off some fancy feet work! Did you know that dogs have to learn how to navigate their back legs? Strange, maybe, but this dude has learned to pay attention to what his hind legs are doing. I couldn't be more ecstatic.
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First time with new equipment. Rudy is showing off some fancy feet work! Did you know that dogs have to learn how to navigate their back legs? Strange, maybe, but this dude has learned to pay attention to what his hind legs are doing. I couldn't be more ecstatic.
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Practicing controlled Relaxation around the horses and donkey.
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These two pups are practicing controlled Relaxation around the horses and donkey. It's so important to practice!
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This was Tuckers' second time being walked on a leash. We practiced in the yard first, and then we took him on the road. I'd say he is nailing it! GoTeam Tuck!
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Working with two dogs at once is hard! Look at this team go! Whoo hoo.
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Normality. It means so much to us. Bashful is a resource guarder. He hasn't guarded an item in 4 years. Today, I decided to treat him to a hide. He will have it outdoors, by himself. He is loving this moment! He has continuously made positive choices, and therefore, I feel comfortable trying this... after 4 years. Behavior modification is a lifelong journey. I'd love to hear your successes and failures regarding resource guarding.
Practice, practice, practice!
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