Remember to pause and take the time to find out what truly motivates your dog. This will always be a key factor in your relationship and success to the desired results! 🤝 #playwithyourdog #focusedheeling #IGP #competitiveobedience #germanshepherd
We frequently get requests to help get dogs acclimated with handling for grooming and vet appointments. In this video, Anneliese shows a couple of things we have been working on with current camper Darwin, an adolescent Goldendoodle puppy.
Darwin has displayed a handful of different anxious-behaviors throughout his young life, including some pretty intense separation anxiety and not wanting his head to be handled, leaving him with some tangles and limited visibility.
Darwin was actually born completely deaf, which came as a big surprise to his owner and breeder, as he showed no obvious signs for several months! His lack of hearing adds a somewhat unique circumstance to the dog-owner lifestyle, but his owner has put forth great effort to ensure that Darwin lives a well-rounded life with utmost confidence.
We were tasked with helping Darwin overcome his separation anxiety, solidify his obedience skills, and help him become more comfortable with handling at the groomer and veterinary offices.
Very proud of this little man and his progress! 👏