Lena Files - Day 3

Today we are working on impulse control (wait) around other dogs. Since Kili, my Cavalier, also needs to learn fronts (a recall with sit in front) and stay I decided to kill two birds with one stone, using platforms as stations.

Morning Training today:

Exercise #1 - go to platform and sit on it (Cue is UP)

This now makes Lena have to think about whether I want two front feet up on the platform, or her whole body. The more she has to think the less she gets aroused. We'll add distance to the platform later.

Exercise #2 - UP + duration

Lena needs to learn duration of her behaviors. Food rewards, though necessary to teach new behaviors, really key her up so I am marking with "YES" but delaying the food reward by just a few seconds. The idea is to treat before she moves.

Exercise #3 - Wait

This will become a formal cue later on. She understands this in a standing position from her conformation training. Now its time to teach it with other behaviors (generalization.)

We started today with a pause behind the baby gate. We will increase duration slowly so Lena can succeed. 

Until tomorrow