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Good morning! Thanks for the great lists!
A couple of questions for you so we can plan even more:
About the food:
>>If they are really nervous they can’t take the food. Either they ignore if or take it rapidly and then drop it.>>
Do you know what might trigger them to be nervous? Is it something like being at the vet? Or anything your might encounter in the training environment?
And in general, if they cannot take food, try to move them further away from whatever might be triggering the nervousness (if possible, it is not always possible!)
About toys:
>>Any distraction at all in the environment will distract them from playing with any toys. I am most successful at getting them to play with toys inside when there is nothing else going on. Introducing food into the environment pretty much stops toy play >>
This is not that unusual, and we can build up the toy play (because it is really useful!) so here is a question:
will they chase the treat hugger even if it doesn’t hav a treat in it? At least go to it, maybe pick it up?
And also, will they chase a ball even with some minimal distractions?More coming soon on how we can build up more toy play value 🙂
About the activities:
I agree with your assessment that those activities are valuable because of the food reinforcement component 🙂 Yum!>>They both would like to chase cars, airplanes, anything with lights. >>
We can use the chase element to build up some toy play- we don’t want them chasing cars/planes, obviously LOL! but maybe something like a plastic bag on a flirt pole, or a piece of fur on a long leash they can chase? We can get really creative and see what inspires the chase, because that can be super reinforcing!
Let me know what you think!
TracyHello!!! And welcome to you and your baby BorderPap!!!! One of the demo dogs is my BorderWhippet x Pap when she was about 3-4 months old 🙂 so fun! Can’t wait to hear more about Filly!
TracyHello and welcome!! I totally understand the accountability of a working spot LOL!!!
You probably won’t find much in terms of my US Open runs – I only ran a couple of things the first 2 days to get my baby dogs in the ring, and I didn’t enter anything else because I was in charge of making sure all courses in the 8 rings got built. It was exhausting LOL so I am glad the puppies got to play but I’m also glad I didn’t enter anything else 🙂
The pre-games looked good! They are both value-building games – mission accomplished! For the foot target – the tote bag (I think that is what it is) is perfect 🙂 Your click timing was generally spot on. And here and there it was a little early which is still fine in this case. There were a couple of clicks for almost-touching the bag, so especially if you might want to train running contacts: stare at the bag and wait for feet to touch 🙂
The target in hand looks good too. A suggestion on changing mechanics a bit: the target was in your right hand, so that hand can stay stationary out to the side, elbow locked. After he touches it, the left hand can come over and deliver the treat to him at the target (then move him away with a get it toss). That will speed up the delivery (you can have the treat in your fingertips of your left hand before you present the target) and will change the placement to get the target hand super valuable and also so he doesn’t face you while waiting for the treat in front of you. It will make more sense when we put it in context (cliffhanger!)
The space you used for the video is perfect for tomorrow night!!! Can’t wait!
TracyHello and welcome!!!
Sounds like he is living his best life and learning lots of things 🙂 there are a ton of games here, but they are all tiny chunks that are easy to do, so you won’t feel overwhelmed. I’m looking forward to hearing more about his adventures!
TracyWelcome!!! I’m excited for you!! And happy to see you here!
No worries about feeling rusty, we’ve changed things a lot and you’re going to be great. And he is ADORABLE!
Have fun!!
TracyHello and welcome!!!! I am excited to hear more about Tali 🙂 and yes, this is a step-by-step foundation that covers a lot of material. And if you are interested in something that isn’t on the list, let know!
Have fun 🙂
TracyHello and welcome!! She is adorable 🙂 I think you will find that MaxPup has changed a lot, so it will be an entirely new adventure. Have fun!!
TracyHi Ruth and Leo, welcome!!! What a perfect age for a baby BC, and he is gorgeous!! Can’t wait to hear more about him 🙂
TracyHi Ruth and Leo, welcome!!! What a perfect age for a baby BC, and he is gorgeous!! Can’t wait to hear more about him 🙂
TracyHello and welcome! This will be a perfect place to start him. The games are fun and will build confidence 🙂
Have fun!
TracyHello and welcome!! I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you at the Open, I was running around like a crazy person LOL!!! I’m excited to hear more about Mini!!!!
Tracy
