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...
Awesome FB live!! I have 2 “high drive” herding dogs of the same breed that display obsessive “behaviours” that are very typical, and expected of their breed. Your explanations differentiating between movement and drive….great info. This really helps putting things into perspective whilst training these wonderful, and willing creatures. I fell I understand them even better:)) Thanks for this.
One of my golden retrievers is what I think of as a high drive dog – by your description. He loves retrieving (bumpers or dummies). However, if he scents deer or sees movement in the distance – he’s off to chase – and goes deaf. This is a big problem for me, as it restricts where we can go. I’ve allowed this behaviour by poor training, but have you any suggestions on how to remedy this?
I have a working line malinois who exhibits anxiety in a variety of situations. After investigation I have found it is genetic. She is seeing a vet behaviourist and taking medication but just wondering how you would approach training with her and how best to teach her to calm herself?
Thank you
I’m really sorry you’re going through that. You’re going to need to work with a professional trainer, because when dogs are struggling with anxiety to the point that they need medication, you need a carefully laid out training plan that addresses your exact situation.