Corgi calm after the pack walk!
#corgisofdfw #jenkellerdogtraining
Importance of leash tension
Dogs learn fast, be careful they learn good behaviors instead of bad behaviors and habits!
In the two previous videos I show how tension and lack of tension (physically and emotionally) can immediately influence a dog’s behavior . How they react or stay calm depends on what they learn.
This dog is wearing a PRONG collar (also called a pinch collar) these collars should not replace training and calm assertive communication.
I do NOT use prong collars in my relationship based behavior training, I do not even own a prong collar.
This dog is much better after I instructed his person to block and use no leash tension (not perfect but better, his face expression still shows concern).
Watch the last two videos I previously posted when he was in a highly reactive state of mind and tugging strong with all his energy as he did not feel good about other dogs passing by or even other dogs pulling their people off in the distance.
It is always better to teach them before they get this big and thus strong, but never too late!
Importance of Calm following
Leash training and calm positive associations are as important as strong boundaries and following. No prong collar can replace behavior training.
Moments before I took this video this very nice lady had no idea her dog was about to react. She wanted her dog to come say “hi” to my dog but I politely told her “no, your dog will likely redirect onto my dog if he gets too close”. I was noticing his face expression, posture, and movement along with the intense negative energy he had towards dogs off in the distance prior to this reactivity.
My dog was calm and content since he trusts my discernment of other dogs and he also trusts that I will advocate for his safety and protection at all times.
This was not a dog I have been training he is just a dog saw on my day off. I was walking my dog in the park and noticed things that might help others, so here is what I’m sharing I hope it helps.
P.S. I only bring my dog to training once I know all is well (usually with puppies or shy dogs) as far as not dangerous dogs who are gentle but need to learn there is a time for calm just as there is a time for play, with shy dogs he helps motivate the other dog’s confidence socially.
Walking
Super shy puppy (Ivy)) learning to follow loose leash. She looks at her owner then at me back and forth as she follows instead of pulling forward to get away or hide. #leashtraining #jenkellerdogtraining
After the walk after the play , I reward Millie for being calm.
Play without wrestling the ball from the dog’s mouth , strategy, repeat!
Millie used to hang onto the ball hiding it under her body and keeping it in her mouth refusing to give it up: strategy over speed or muscles! Scent ball is my favorite, using nose over eyes slows her down to make her more thoughtful!
Play
Continues with a very visual dog (peanut butter scented ball to get her to use her nose more and slow down a level)!
The leader or more dominant one begins and ends play .
Ask for calm before play (preferably after the walk ) then end play when you say so not the dog, otherwise you get dogs who ask to play by demanding or nipping.
Nurture calmness share happiness!
Calm for food
Teaching a dog to be calm for food is easy after a 40 minute walk.
Calm before the play
How to get and keep an understanding with play.
Gentle leader
Walking a big dog
