If you struggle with getting a release off of toys or bite objects, or if you just want a sophisticated look at a dog‘s motivation around toys via fight, possession, prey (chase) behavior, and getting cooperation (release or toy return), watch this video. Obviously,...
I know, I said I'd do a better job keeping up my blog. What can I say? I suck. Anyway, Xen is coming up on his one-year birthday! He's making really nice progress in his training. The following video shows training for "object guard". His job is to prevent me from...
I haven't written on my blog in many months. What happened?! All is well! I stopped running day-to-day operations at FDSA, and that freed up time to do what I am seriously passionate about - education. Free education, for the most part, because I spend a very high...
Nice job mixing it up. Sometimes I think we get stuck in patterns as much as the dog.
What is your criteria for that training session ? before starting work session what kind of planning do you work thru before starting? your little dog is wonderful.
My first criteria is always to have a good time – both of us. From there, it depends what he shows me. If he makes one error I help him. If he makes two I see what I can do about making it easier. if he makes three errors I give him a screw-up cookie because I obviously over-faced him, and we move on. I make a mental note to break it down for him at a different time.
I don’t have criteria for generic training session beyond enjoyment of the time together. That is different than skill building sessions where I am more likely to have a clear idea of what I want to teach. But, in theory, he knows all of these pieces -we’re just working through the confusion of putting them all together.
He is wonderful! I will let him know you said so. I’m sure he will appreciate that :).
Brito looks amazing!! And good training advice as usual😊.
Wonderful dog Denise and great advice as always. Dogs work so much better when they have fun! Thanks for posting these blogs.
I see a lot of joy in this training session. All training sessions should be like this. Brito looks so happy! Inspiring!