Thanks for the water break @softhumansshop !
Up-down game with Trixie while another dog is close by!
Up-down game goes like:
1. Drop a treat by dog’s feet
2. Wait for dog to look at you
3. Drop another treat
Up-down game is great for fearful and reactive dogs like Trixie.
We’re waiting @tropicaljuicela for our toddler’s favorite smoothie.
Trixie can have really big reactions to dogs — barking, lunging.
The other dog is a few people away.
I’m watching Trixie’s body language and we run for treats if Trixie starts looking worried.
But if Trixie and me *can* stick around till smoothie comes, that’s tiny more family togetherness time, yay!
Up-down game gives Trixie something to do that gets her snacks... and takes her mind off the other dog and all the people around.
She even relaxed enough to lie down. Way to fluffing go Trixie!
We do up-down game a lot in super easy situations at home before we do any outside with more distractions.
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1. Take an empty box waiting to be recycled 2. Add bits of leftovers (chicken)
3. Stand back while your dog goes for it! #dogenrichment #muttsofinstagram #dogs #dogtrainer #forcefree #rplus #letdogsbedogs #dogbehavior #dogsarescavengers #dogsarepredators #dogdad
Trixie is like all beings: if the flow of treats gets slower, she loses interest. When we were toothbrush training today, I forgot what steps we had just done. I needed a moment to remember. If I stopped giving Trixie treats, she’d into nap mode or wander off to see what else is happening. So I tossed treats while I was thinking. Keeping Trixie in the game till I figured out what came next. #forcefree #dogtraining #muttsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlosangeles #rplus #positivereinforcement #dogdental #cooperativecare
When Trixie feels safe enough during nail trim training to try to take all the chicken… it makes me happy. Does your dog do anything “naughty” that you love to see? #forcefree #rplus #doghealth #dogtraining #dogtrainer #muttsofinstagram #dogsoflosangeles #dognails #cooperativecare
Trixie can be afraid of body handling. It’s been a minute since we’ve done toothbrushing on her left side. So. To train Trixie to like toothbrush training and choose to do more, I make it really easy for her to win. She decides whether to keep going by putting her chin on my hand. And even though we’ve done actual toothbrushing not so long ago, we start again at the easiest step here. This way she feels safe and she wins. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #forcefree #rplus #cooperativecare #dogdental #doghealth #thisistheway #dogdad
Waiting for takeout is hard with toddler and dog! Trixie is fearful so waiting in one spot is hard. Toddler wants to play with Trixie When toddler tosses treats for Trixie, both have fun and feel safe. Before we know it, takeout dinner is ready! #parenting #dogdad #dadlife #dogplustoddler #dogenrichment #muttsofinstagram #dogtraining #forcefree #rplus #toddlerentertainment #toddlerlife
Trixie heard elephant calls for the first time today! On the phone — we’re not on safari. I noticed she was really alert, ears super up, so I gave her treats. Trixie is scared of many sounds. I want her to think “snacks are coming yay, I’m safe” next time we play elephant sounds for the toddler. Trixie deserves to feel safe!
If you see your dog looking worried or checking in with you around a new sound —> give treats! #forcefree #rplus #parenting #dogdad
When Trixie sniffs easy treat targets she has fun and feels more confident in our new place and near our toddler. Also she’s seen Coco a million times so she said she could skip it tonight. #dogsofinstagram #dogsofhighlandpark #dogdad #dogpluskid #parenting #dogenrichment #dadlife #sickday
When we are stuck at home for toddler sick day, we add more enrichment for Trixie.
Drop cheese in first bowl —> Trixie takes it —> drop cheese second bowl —> repeat. Love seeing her figure things out and have fun. #dog #rplus #positivereinforcement #dogtraining
Trixie crushed a two hour absence where the whole family left. Leaving as a family with a toddler always means chaos and so these absences are most challenging for Trixie. We’re helping Trixie build back up her ability to feel comfortable home alone in our new home. Trixie went to check the side door while we were gone, then… settled on the electric blanket. Eff yeah Trixie!!! #separationanxiety #homealone #dog #forcefree #rplus #dogtrainerlosangeles #dogtrainerla #separationanxietydog #dogdad
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