In addition, McDevitt uses the Premack Principle with a twist, and resolves a conflict that has long troubled me about dog training; the expectation that the handler must train the dog to ignore the environment and offer constant attention. This book was recommended by a friend who thought it could help overcome problems I have with one of my dogs. She then talks us through the first CU exercises, which involve letting your dog off lead in a confined area and gauging his response. Leslie has served in many capacities (including president and obedience training director ) at Y2K9’s Dog Sports Club.

McDevitt shows us the There’s a Dog in Your Face Game, which can be used as preparation for even closer encounters, as well as explaining how this applies to real life.I haven't yet reached the end, but the the advice and training exercises so far are having a good effect, and I'm very pleased. It is worth the effort though and I would recommend but only to people who know already a bit about positive training methods. I haven't competed in agility, but it struck me that at a dog show it was the agility dogs that truly impressed me.

Feels amazing, when meeting the other dog on street, I don't have to be the one who reacts first, to avoid barking and lunging, but can prepare to have treats ready when she turns around to look if I have noticed how nice LAT she just did <3 Long way to go, but seems it really works! Dogs that are uncomfortable or unable to work off lead around other dogs Dog that are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating Dogs that are reactive or easily aroused Dogs that are anxious or stressed and shut down Dog that are unable to control their impulses when excited This training program can change your dog’s life! It is easy to read and understand and nicely formatted to make the many approaches she suggests palatable. She explains in detail how to use parallel racing, giving advice on working with motion-triggered dogs and training a reactive dog to watch other dogs in motion. I have long wondered if this is necessary or even desirable but dared not question such a bedrock principle in training, especially without being able to propose an alternative.Dog owners look to us to keep them safe, ensure an environment conducive to learning and use our special knowledge and skills to handle the out of control dog that threatens to disrupt class. These work by teaching your dog default behaviours to help them cope with potentially stressful situations. We are being very patient and it is not easy to always work sub-threshold but when I see that my dog feels a lot better with learning to cope with his triggers rather than having to focus his attention on me most of the time, I feel better too because I know that we will be able to manage his reactivity. If the answer is no, your dog is not wrong about anything; he is just giving you feedback, so you know if he is in the right learning situation.