Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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BTW by agility, I don't necessarily mean full blown agility course (but you can work up to that). What I meant and should have explained is, having her jump over a board propped up, walk on a wooden bench next too a ball field or jump over it...stuff like that...after working on attention of course. Real agility training is started on leash BTW and after establishing some reliable basic obedience. But you can start on PVC jumps, weaves and stuff anytime.
Any training is going to build the bond.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
A big thank you to everyone for your ideas: they are definitely all do-able! I have to say, there's that funny little word that keeps popping up... "confidence". I am only realizing now how much my confidence really took a hit after I had a few close calls with Lenney. Since then it seems everything makes me nervous: walking on ice or loose gravel, seeing another person out walking (with or without dog)etc. No wonder Lenney has taken the leadership role and is now reactive to boot! In light of that, I think Steve's reply just hit closest to home. I guess everyone wants a quick fix, but (unlike on TV) that doesn't happen in reality. I only hope that realizing the root of the problem puts me one (baby) step towards fixing it. Sorry for the ramble -- it was one of those "A-Ha" moments. (I'll stop before I highjack my own post.)
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: steve strom
For building a bond with her Marina, I think it would be best if you just do something your comfortable with and confident in doing. She doesnt need to walk on ladders or do obstacle courses for it.
Something as easy as Watch Me like Lynne said, where she succeeds and you praise and reward her will accomplish the same thing, I think anyway.
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Re: Bond building exercises/tips?
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