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Welcome Teresa!! I have actually heard of hormones having similar effects with behavior, specifically in agility dogs. Likely, you should be coming out of it. But it could happen again when she comes into season again.
That being said, I am so glad you are in this course.
Welcome Linda! I have worked with hundreds of dogs over the years similar to Buddy. These games will definitely help! I am glad you’re here!
Welcome Joan! Covid impacted so many dogs because of the lack of exposure while mentally and emotionally developing. Sounds like Dellie freezes at times, not just flees, when fearful. Do you have any videos you can post? Either upload them to your thread or copy and past YouTube links.
Welcome Lysa! When you go to that trial to expose him to that kind of environment, please take as much video as possible. That will help me help you! 🙂
Welcome Rosalie! Are you an auditor or working student? Can you please add your student status to your name?
Welcome Hannah!!
Was that seminar with Lauren Zimmerman and Grace Heck’s place? I think I recognize the pink equipment! lol!
A few things…
Have you had Neutrino physically checked out? Often times behavior changes and/or deterioration is a result of something medical going on. Even when it seems like the dog is having fun by visiting after avoiding doing an obstacle again. Distraction behaviors can also be a result of something medical. Ruling this out is a solid first step. It might mean visiting with your vet, or a vet that specializes in sports medicine. It might look like seeing a canine physical therapist that works with a vet specialty hospital. You live in NJ like me, so Red Bank is a good option.
Also, do you have video of Skye doing the other sports? I would like to see how his behavior might differ.
Welcome Tricia! I am so glad to hear you are already working with Dr. Overall!
You will recognize some of the games in this course because of you training and behavior background. Happy to have you here!
Welcome Kristie! I feel your pain. I am dealing with the same thing. Topper’s resilience is building, although his teeter fear has returned.
I look forward to seeing the videos. 🙂
Welcome Mike! My dog is also struggling because of the Pandemic. I get it.
Do you have any videos of Luke in the field, in class, and in situations where he appeared stressed?
Welcome Dawn! I suggest to pause on trialing for the next few months and focus on training. In this class you will learn exercises and games to help grow her confidence. You will also learn how to weave the games into environments that put pressure on the dog, such as trials.
Hi Lori! And welcome! Did you see the participant manual that Tracy Sklenar sent? You will see instructions on how to upload videos. If you are still having trouble, you can email the AU email address to ask for assistance.
I totally understand what it means to have a sensitive dog. 🙂
It’s okay! This is why we video! Training mechanics takes practice.
Yes, you definitely need to countdown. 🙂
Do this:
– Hold the end of the teeter
– Release Sparky so that he runs to the end of the teeter
– Feed Sparky once he gets to the end of the teeter
– Move your feeding hand behind your back
– Countdown, say TARGET, then drop the teeter
– Reward Sparky again🙂
