After my original post on the Flexi, I had a lot of people ask me to show the use on an actual dog. So….. Here it is. Update 2/17/18: Due to reader demand I’ve produced a $10, 15 page e-booklet on the way I teach people to use retractable leashes. It’s available for download now:
Spring Pole Epiphany
I recently had an epiphany at a Spring Pole. Typically, I train tug held by the handler first, and then we work our way out in responsibility and area of influence, to flirt poles and spring poles. And… That’s a solid plan that’s worked well. I’ve seen dogs that get put on a spring pole without an “out”, and a …
Turns Out…….. Play IS as important as I think!!!!!!
We’ve been saying for a few years now that play is a hugely important part of training. And, we’re not the first! Ivan Balabanov has been saying it for decades!!!! Turns out, according to a new Ted Talk, science is backing up this approach. Check it out!!!! There is so much info in this video. Validates not only Play As …
Speed Wobbles
You know what speed wobbles are? It is a term for when a vehicle goes so fast, that it starts to wobble and lose control. And here’s the thing…… ALL vehicles will get them IF you go fast enough. So…. a sound piece of advice may be “Avoid going so fast that you get speed wobbles.” That said….. If you …
Teaching Social Skills & Alternate Behaviors
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Drag Work For….. Everything!
OK, maybe that’s a little strong. But….. Drag Work is good for almost everything. Helps me condition the collar as a communication tool and not a restraint device. Helps give the dog an outlet for “conflict”. Helps with creating a healthy fulfilling lifestyle. And, it can even help with leash reactivity with a bit of selective attention! Not to mention …
Elements Of A Basic Game
A training game, and an “activity” are very different. In this video We will show the elements that make that distinction.
Interruptions In Play
By now…… Everyone knows I like play as my main training modality. And, a lot of the efficacy IS in biological fulfillment, and drive expression. But……. a HUGE part of the efficacy of this training is in throwing the brakes!!!!!! A big part of training in drive, or, arousal is the ability to fluently switch OUT of drive. Complete emotional …
Game Building
Ivan Balabanov has a “line building” diagram that really helped me understand the way to develop game play. It has forever changed the way I see the process. I will try to take the basic concept and show you how I interpreted it. Building a game, is like laying an electrical cable! Building the game is making a circuit. Gotta …
“Tug” For Rehab
Yep…. I don’t just use tug to biologically fulfill dogs, develop skills, language, and relationship….. I also use it to teach them to CHOOSE us over distraction. These dogs are not punished into not looking. They are choosing the game with their owner OVER the other dog. And make no mistake…. Both of these dogs were very reactive to the …