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My training priorities have changed a lot since I last had a puppy! Now my goals are much more concept-based rather than specific skill-based. Interested in how I'm training Runa? Check out my webinar at Fenzi this Thursday! 3PM Pacific (4PM BC time). Can't make it live? No problem, it's recorded and you can watch later. And it's only $20 USD! Building A Learner: 5 Priorities for Performance Puppies Ask questions about your pooch! I'll stay after to answer questions until they kick us out....
Does your dog bark at every person who walks past the house? ๐ Sometimes that barking comes from fear. Sometimes it's something else entirely: it just feels good. Many dogs were bred to protect. For them, barking until the "intruder" leaves is a reward all by itself. Every time it works, they're putting money into their "bark at people" bank account. ๐ฐ In this week's episode of Dogs with Big Feelings, I talk about: self-reinforcing behaviours, and why they need a different plan If your dog...
Do you hold back from letting your dog get excited? If your dog gets worked up about other dogs, the doorbell, or bunnies, do you avoid tug or being fun and exciting around those things? Are you afraid that you are reinforcing or rehearsing being excited when we just wish they would calm TF down? Arousal isn't the enemy. Arousal can work for you - and you can have fun with it! Arousal is what makes our dogs really fun and good at sports, hiking, tricks, etc. Once your dog learns how to move...