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Unit 5 Intro 

     Video

Unit 5 Video 

   Module 2

2a- Interruption

vs. Correction

2b- Physical correction - How 

Unit 5 Video

   Module 1

 

  • 2-Legged Pin/Down: Make sure the dogs are tired out for this exercise. Let the students know what dogs will do in resisting this exercise: buck their head, growl, yelp, lock out their arms, etc.

    Hold the handle of the leash in the hand that’s farthest away from the dog. Let the leash droop so it touches the ground. With the foot farthest away from the dog, step onto the leash with the ball of your foot (not the middle of your foot as most shoes have a raised arch, which allows the leash to slide underfoot if the dog pulls). With the foot closest to the dog, step onto the leash slowly, closer to the clasp. Your objective is to get the dog’s head below its shoulders. Keep the leash taut between your hand and foot. Wait there until the dog lies down. Do not talk to the dog or push on him/her...just wait. Once they are down and relaxed (usually flip over onto their hip) then you can lightly lift your foot that’s closest to the clasp to see if the dog will jump right up. If so, wait longer. If not, get the dog up, move locations and repeat about 12 times.

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  • 1-Legged Pin/Down:

    • -  With your hand through the handle of the leash step your foot that’s closest to the dog close to the clasp and lower your foot slowly.

    • -  You can also slide your foot towards the clasp and lower your foot slowly, whichever method works best for you and the dog you’re working with

    • -  You may hold the leash lower with both of your hands to gain more balance, just do not let any slack on the leash during the transition. 

2c- Verbal correction

2d- Hand drop

2e- Jail & Time out

Unit 5 Video

   Module 3

 

  • Entering and Exiting a Door: The owner should always lead.

    • Do not push the door open too much; just normally walk through

      the door.

    • The dog will generally choose the side that has a wider space

      between the doorframe and owner.

    • Use the door to interrupt the dog if it goes to bolt through 

Proper Exit from Vehicle:

 

 Use different vehicles and demonstrate from the back and side doors

  • Interrupt with door, hand under door, “wait” command, step toward dog to crowd them and stay square.

  • People will generally tie their dog up on the driver’s side behind them – not sure why...

  • If a dog tries to jump up into a vehicle and falls backward they can break their tail or their spine, depending on how they fall.

  • Why do we back into a parking stall? Keeps the dogs out of the path of vehicles, easier to drive away – police do this too. 

Dogs greeting on leash:

 

 

 

Relax the leash, but maintain control.

 

Ouch exercise:

Place your hand or fingers in a dog’s mouth and say “ouch” in a really high pitch. The dog will remove its mouth from your hand. 

Read Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 12.

   Thank you for making it this far. I hope you found the course exciting, filled with knowledge and useful. The photo to the left is my dog I owe my knowledge to. Dez (Dezdamona) was inspiring and impeccable at teaching dogs and humans. When she passed away the effect of her death was an emotional tsunami. Her death was felt by hundreds of people as far away as England. I celebrate the opprtunity of being present and open to accept Dez's humbling teachings.

   One important technicality I have never forgotten. Every dog is different and every dog must be listened to. Listen to the dog you work with and be present. Be honest, be fair.

   I also learned it is okay to be wrong, learn from it and do better next time.

   Never forget each dog is a puzzle. One piece at a time, you will find success. Force the learning, you will accomplish nothing good!

 

Brad Pattison

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