Dog Walk-a-Thon & Canine Costume Contest
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Saturday, October 22, 2016 9 am - Noon
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3) My dog constantly pulls at her leash during our walks. It makes for a very frustrating outing. I’ve been told to abruptly tug at her leash and walk in the opposite direction to counter her pulling. But this seems counter-produc- tive and she just looks at me, completely confused. Dee Hoult: Training your dog to
properly heel on leash is one of the most difficult things for owners to do. The environment you’re training in is highly distracting and just about every- thing is working against you and your dog. It’s not your fault, and I under- stand your frustration. You have the right idea with suddenly turning and going the other way, but if you aren’t getting the result you desire then there are pieces of the puzzle missing. Letting your dog know she’s incorrect for pulling by turning around is only half the equation. When your dog is choos- ing to stay at your side you need to pay her. Yes, pay her—in treats. Very high value treats to be exact. If you’re frus- trated and ready to just get out there and walk, the best thing to do is pur- chase a no-pull head halter or no-pull front clip harness. Not only will you immediately be able to go on a nice walk, but your dog will stop being rein- forced for inappropriate pulling behav- ior during walks, making heel training a lot easier down the road. Glen Hatchell: Leash problems
are a challenge because going for a walk is probably your dog’s favorite thing to do. If you have a backyard, let her run outside for a while before you start the walk. This could tire her out some. Also before the walk, reward her with a treat for doing something you asked (like sitting). If you reward her with a treat before the walk, then chances are she will have more interest in you during the walk, and that may result in less pulling. Rebecca Boudreaux: If your dog
is pulling you on a leash, do not move forward at all. Only move forward when she is walking on your left, loose leash, heel position. Repetitive leash popping without commands or consis- tency will only confuse your dog every time. Humans tend to focus on the cor- rection, giving less attention to when
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the dog should be earning verbal and/or physical praise. Remember, when your dog is directly to your left and walking loose leash, shower them with praise. Elaine Rinicker: I strongly sug-
gest getting your dog fitted for a Freedom Harness from 2 Hounds Design. The Freedom harness does not restrict the dog’s shoulders, which can be an issue with other no-pull harnesses and prevents pressure being put on the dogs throat from tugging abruptly when on a regular flat collar. I recom- mend retraining, using positive rewards (usually nice soft treats) in the hand beside the dog with the leash in the other hand, rewarding the dog when she is walking nicely beside you; stop if the dog is pulling, wait till they relax and start again.
4) My young dog has a lot of energy, always ready to go. I’d really like to tap into his energy, and also form a closer relationship with him. I watch and enjoy people and their dogs doing agility, dock diving and freestyle danc- ing. But, it all looks so difficult. How do we get started? Elaine Rinicker: Many dogs
enjoy getting involved in a dog sport such as agility, dock diving, freestyle amongst others and it does create a spe- cial bond with your dog as you learn to be a team. Locate a club or a trainer within your area and ask them about beginner classes. Make sure the club/trainer has experience in whichever sport you are interested in. Most beginner classes will accept young dogs and adapt the training to meet their age needs, for example: in agility, a young dog whose growth plates have not yet closed (usually around 14 months of age) would not be jumping repetitively at their competition height, but could be learning to go through tunnels, over lowered contacts and though jumps with the poles on the ground. If the club/trainer does not take into consideration the young age of your dog, you should reach out to another club/trainer. There is a level of fitness required for any dog sport and you should consider your dog’s exercise routine and modify as necessary.
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