Tricky Pups - Training and Behaviour
Share
Error-less, force free training is as exciting for viewers as watching paint dry. There's no big reactions by the dog; no big exclamations or corrections by the trainer; no sense of danger or conflict.
By setting the dog up for success and incrementally increasing the difficulty, a "don't bark and lunge at livestock" session looks like a gentle stroll in a paddock.
Sessions are kept short, criteria and communication is clear, TV-worthiness is zero ;)
The next session will be on harness and long-line in the same paddock, but again a successful session will look like there's no problem behaviour being worked on.
*video of LAT session at 5x speed so you don't fall asleep watching it
It's a sniffing kind of week ;)
Axel and Zelda had enrichment sessions hunting out the most heinous contraband aka Blueberry & Blackberry tea. Axel worked on discrimination - choosing the correct box; Zelda worked on finding the odour outdoors.
Jasper is practising multi-odour searches with distractions (Blueberry & Blackberry tea, coffee, and fluffy socks) ready for the next level of scent work trials.
We see the world visually, but dog's see the world through their nose. With 12.5%, or 1/8th, of a dog's brain dedicated to smell, playing scenting games is a perfect activity to wear them out mentally.
What better time to complete an enrichment assignment than on an enrichment visit :) Especially when the temperature outside is horribly hot.
Scent work is such a great activity. It not only exercises the dog's strongest sense, but it's inexpensive, provides endless possibilities for challenging their searching skills, and can be done anywhere. Perfect for rainy days or heat waves!
Axel was introduced to English Tea Shop: Chocolate, rooibos and vanilla tea for the first time, and was amazing 👏
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the business
Telephone
Website
Address
Rivervale, WA
