Decompression is important for building resilience. For your dog, this can be as simple as providing them with a food puzzle. I sprinkled some of Rocket's kibble on a towel, rolled it up and tied it in a knot. He really enjoyed it, and sniffing, chewing, working out the knot helped him relax. He also made me laugh by tossing the towel to finish releasing the knot - which helped me relax. 😍 How do you help your dog decompress?
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When Rocket sees something new he is often suspicious. I allow him to explore things at his own pace, getting as close or keeping as much distance as he would like. It’s really important to me that he knows he can move away from something that makes him uncomfortable. By letting him decide, I am providing him agency. I provide social support by being there to encourage him and am a safe place for him to retreat to. After we move away from the geese, I let him sniff in the grass to decompress. I have just supported four different aspects of resilience in less than one minute and with very little effort. How do you teach your dog to be resilient?
Thank you @the_ultimutts (Mellissa and Tonic) for inspiring some new kitty tricks!
Completing the stress cycle is similar to decompression. Completing the stress cycle returns an animal’s physiology to baseline after a stressful event or events. One way I let Rocket complete the stress cycle is by playing with this stuffed dog. Shout out to @kimbrophey @thedogdoor for developing the Karl Hack.
Here are some clips for our progression with the Rex Specs! #rexspecsk9 #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementdogtraining
Our vet recommended that Rocket wears goggles to protect his blue eyes. We have been very gradually getting him comfortable wearing them. This is his first time with the dark lense. I think he is rockin’ them. What do you think? #positivereinforcementdogtraining #rexspecsk9