Practice recalls where and when you would use them on a long line first! Not to mention, a long line walk is much more mentally stimulating than a regular walk on a short leash.
I forgot the word for poop bag dispenser, lol
Any whooo... supplies I use:
E-collar from @ecollartechnologies
Slip leashes from @slipleashes
Treat bag from @akracreations
We leverage positive reinforcement to teach.
We wean off of rewards slowly, once the understanding is there, to make the behavior self motivated, and not for the reward.
Otherwise, we get stuck in the "show me the money" situation. Not the best place to be in as a dog owner (or a parent)!
Taking a nature walk is the perfect way to practice recalls. Miss Athena was enjoying her #doggydayout and practicing some important life skills.
Athena is available for adoption through the @cc_humane_society
Miss Athena is available for adoption at the @cc_humane_society
She's super confident and playful! Loves to tug!
She is a hard leash puller and will need to be taught leash walking skills, but she seems to be a fast learner. She knows her name well and enjoys exploring.
#doggydayout
Dogs also have different temperments, like children, so an adaptive approach is what works best. Not a one size fits all approach.
Having young children and dogs can be difficult. Here is how we get our toddler involved:
1. Help feed the dogs at mealtime. We send our dogs to their mats at feeding time while our daughter helps us scoop the food. She carries it to them and asks them to wait until they're released to eat. We always supervise and make sure to address any signs of our dogs being uncomfortable.
2. Impulse control activities like in this video. We have her call their names and feed them individually while they are being patient and waiting. This also teaches them not to grab food out of her hands.
3. Spend lots of time outside enjoying each other. Being outside gives the dogs space to move about. In the house, they can be easily cornered while outside they can easily walk away when they wish.
Having high energy dogs and young children is possible! It just requires a lot of patience and supervised interactions.
Positive reinforcement is always where we start. But what happens when that's not enough?
You've practiced leash walking at home, in your yard or driveway, and your dog does great...now what? Start with small walks in your neighborhood or park. Keep expectations low.
Don't plan on walking a mile. A structured 5-10 minute walk will tire out your dog more than a 20-minute chaotic pull-you-around walk will. It requires focus and concentration! Keep at it and slowly increase the duration of the walk.
Practical tip: Practice leash walking in your driveway!
Do you struggle with your dog coming when called? It's a common problem for many owners.
I'm an advocate for the safe and appropriate use of e-collars to help owners and their dogs achieve off leash reliability and subsequent freedom.
An e-collar doesn't have to be a punishment tool. Think of it like a walkie-talkie.
If your dog is out of sight or can't hear you, you could still cue them to come back to you.
I teach my clients how an e-collar can create a level of clarity in their communication system with their dog that is unmatched. As a result, dogs and owners are happier, less frustrated, and can enjoy each other more than ever before.
Example shown is a single tap on an 11 out of 100 mini educator collar.
This is what good socialization looks like.
Providing expectations around mindset is so valuable. That happens really easy once you have clear communication.
These two boys are boisterous and wild, but with the right training, relaxing in public is possible.
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