Dogs that stare at other dogs can explode with a reaction if they keep eye contact too long. It can feel threatening to other dogs to be stared at, too.
Herding breeds are known for staring. It's what they were bred to do. So we need to train them how to break eye contact at times when they aren't herding.
In this training session, the trainer handling the GSD cues "get it" and tossing a treat on the ground. The dog is allowed to look at the other dog and can take breaks to keep everyone comfortable with the interaction. This is also helping them work on being neutral around dogs, too.
Do you have a very social dog? Fig is that dog. She wants to talk to anyone who gives her a glance. It's part of being a Golden Retriever, too.
To help your socialite know when to greet people, we work on neutral behavior when not given explicit permission to greet. This is very hard!
As you can see, Fig gets rewarded for noticing people and not moving towards them. She chose to lay down in this session, but any position is acceptable.
She did amazing!
If you need help in this area, let us know.
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Puppies benefit from appropriate socialization throughout their adolescent years, too.
Swagger learns about loud saw sounds while out on a field trip with Amy. She rewards him for noticing the sound. This supports him in creating a positive association with the sounds. If he was worried she would move away from the sound or change her approach to ensure Swagger is not overly stressed.
This is one way to build a confident resilient dog. 😁
Our Mantrailing students had a blast during their practice sessions on Saturday, getting out in nature and finding people.
For their longer search, they did not know where the track layer ("missing person") was located. They knew where they left and the direction they headed.
Check out Glimmer and Patty searching for Mary. Do you see the moment Glimmer realizes she's about to find Mary? That huge change in behavior is cool to watch.
Could your dog use more confidence? A fantastic way to help shy dogs is through their nose. Allowing them the opportunity to sniff in a structured game like Scent Work can transform dogs in a low stress way.
Sniffing releases good endorphins that calm the brain. Sniffing puzzles help dogs grow in confidence by figuring out how to locate their food and self reward, too.
Our next evening, Scent Work Foundation class starts on Mondays at 7:30 pm with Jeanne 1/6/25. This 6-week class meets for one hour each week, and the dogs work one at a time.
Registration fee $195.
Register here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3015
Happy Friday! Check out Darrach, the super star working on weave poles in his agility class.
Woo hoo!
You want to have guests over, but your dog happily jumps all over people who visit you. This is a behavior we see regularly. It's a normal dog behavior.
To help your dog not jump on guests, teach them how to keep four paws on the floor.
As you can see in this video, Duffy is being rewarded to stay mentally connected to his dad. Then Nathan gives Duffy clear communication to greet Angela. She greets calmly for a short time. Nathan then asks Duffy to reconnect and move away.
Dogs of all ages, especially adolescent dogs, need clear steps to learn new skills. Think of it like holding their hand every step of the way. This reduces frustration on both the dog and caregivers.
Who has an excited greeter who will be working on this skill soon?
Chomp, chomp, chomp. Emma loves her rat hunting.
#barnhunt #malenois #dogsports
The new rat babies are continuing to get extra TLC to get healthy and socialize. After their medicine last night, they enjoyed some apples.
Barn Hunt class is a fun way to add enrichment to your dog's life, learn something new together, and possibly enjoy it enough to compete. While this is a dog sport with trials, it's most important that your dog enjoys the game as a priority.
We have a 4-week class set to start Wednesday, November 6th, at 9:45 am. at the Lawrenceville campus with Amy. The registration fee is only $185.
Class is limited to a maximum of 4 dogs.
Join us: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2945
*dogs MUST be comfortable around other dogs at a distance and new people up close to be a good fit for the class.
Day 3 of Holiday Hounds concludes the sessions with CM Bryson Photography for 2024!
What a treat to assist in getting photos done for holiday cards, frames, and social media posts.
We will be working on the 2025 quarterly photo session dates soon.
Til then...
