Toppls are the best! Dogs have an innate need to forage. Allowing them to forage for their meals by providing enrichment feeders, or even scattering or hiding their kibble, is a great way to provide mental stimulation. It took them fifteen minutes to eat their dinner. Today’s menu was raw coat kibble, cottage cheese, a sardine, a bit of olive oil, and fresh peas.
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It’s rumored that a rat may have passed through earlier.
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He is begging to train. He just wants a few math worksheets. Just a few. Little does he know it’s barn hunt night! Wait until he sees his collar come out and me hoisting his crate into the car. Poor baby is so worried. (Sound on).
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Teaching Isaiah to use the scratch board to keep his nails in shape. With Isaiah I used shaping (rewarding him for baby steps toward the final behavior, like putting his paw on the board) with a drop of luring (using my hand to show him what I want) because that’s how he learns best. Isaiah has a unique learning style and I try to meet him where he’s at. He’s a very dedicated student though, and often decides on his own to improvise. I love how today he decided that he must start this session by attempting to keep his paw on the board NO MATTER WHAT. He’s my very best boy! Just look at the dedication on his face.
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This poor baby REALLY wants to train this morning, but mom has to go train someone else’s dog. Sorry Little Roo, you’ll have to wait.
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Poor baby really wants a tuna melt. Don’t worry, he got some treats for his amazing self control.
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Training a solid recall may be of the most important skill you can teach your dog. Knowing your dog will return to you when asked allows you to give them freedom, and at the same time gives you peace mind.
Teaching recall is simple and can be so much fun for both you and your dog. And the best part is that once a recall is established, the adventures can begin!
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Dog training is not about making our dogs into perfectly obedient, subservient, little robots. Dog training is about teaching dogs how to be successful in this very strange human world. The first step to training a dog is to build a relationship with them. If we can teach our dogs that all good things come from us and that they can count on us to have their backs, they will be much more receptive to our guidance. They will trust us. Building trust takes time and the best way to build trust is by having fun with our dogs. Take them on adventures, play with them, offer them comfort when they’re afraid, be their friend. If you want a well-trained dog who has the skills to thrive in the human world, begin by building a foundation of trust and mutual fun. Get out there and enjoy your dog!
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Sound on. Waiting your turn in the Barn Hunt ring is so hard.
