Cog-Dog Radio Cog Dog Radio: Prime Part Two
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Oct 18, 2016 The discussion dives into the emotional challenges faced by Prime, a border collie, during agility training. Strategies for tackling his seesaw obsession and start line issues are shared. Clear communication is emphasized as a key element in dog training, steering away from harsh corrections. Listeners can look forward to broader training techniques that apply not just to dogs, but to all animals.
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Weigh Risks For Decompression Walks
- Always weigh the risks and benefits before allowing off-leash decompression walks with your dog.
- Use long lines and harnesses in risky areas, and consider safer, enclosed spaces like fenced yards for off-leash freedom.
Manage Dog Arousal Levels
- If a dog becomes overly aroused during long line or off-leash play, reduce the intensity or change the activity.
- Engage your dog in scent-based searching, like scattering treats, to promote calm focus and reduce unhealthy arousal.
Use Desensitization And Counterconditioning
- Use gradual desensitization by exposing your dog slowly to triggers at a non-threatening level.
- Pair exposures with positive rewards to countercondition anxiety and improve comfort around triggers.