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,...
Impulse Control
Unlike my prior dogs, Lyra has had almost no impulse control training. That’s because she rarely wants anything badly enough to experience the conflict between cooperating with me or taking what she wants directly. The things that Lyra wants badly enough to...Protection Training (IPO)
In addition to obedience, all of my dogs compete in the sport of IPO – formerly known as Schutzhund. IPO stands for Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung. IPO is a three part sport which includes Tracking, Obedience and Protection phases – the dog must pass all...Raika – play as contest
My last blog showed Cisu and Ali playing; these are physical dogs who like physical play with a lot of opposition reflex. For dogs like Cisu, play is both physical and reflexive (not thinking). Raika has a completely different play style. For Raika, play is a...Lyra – 5.5 months – verbal and visual discrimination skills
Lyra has a pretty good understanding of the words and hand signals for a few behaviors, most notably “down”, “come” and” in” (return to heel position). I have also added the verbal and hand signals for “sit”, but she is...