The Dog Can’t Help It. –by Anna Cooke
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We adopted Angel, a Schnorkie, as a puppy through VIP Rescue Clearwater two years ago. We absolutely love her. She recently discovered her voice, and once she starts barking, it’s difficult to get her to stop. Redirecting at home works pretty good. But, day trips, away from home, have pretty much stopped. She’s such a good dog in every other aspect, so I asked Jacqui Silla, one of our Training Advisors, to help with the bark- ing. Her training style is all positive, but beyond that, she offers sensible advice and easy- to-learn techniques. Which means you’ll be more apt to incorporate them and follow through with your dog’s training. Before meeting at our desig-
Jacqui Silla and Angel
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nated spot, in Safety Harbor, Jacqui advised me to take Angel out for a brisk walk. It’s a good idea to alleviate some of the dog’s pent up energy before going somewhere, especially if there will be other dogs and people around. When we arrived, Jacqui first observed then determined
that Angel seemed to be barking because she was happy and excited. She didn’t appear to be nervous or anxious, which is a good thing. Angel definitely wants to please, so training is fun with her. On a short lead and armed with treats Jacqui had
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thankfully brought (she always comes prepared), Angel and I walked a short distance, to and from Jacqui. My goal was to keep Angel’s focus entirely on me (via the treat) and the happy command Look! After just a couple of rounds of this exercise, I had Angel’s attention every time she heard me say Look. We even walked past a few people with no bark- ing incidents. One of the most
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important pieces of advice every trainer reminds us of, is to be aware of our sur- roundings. Always be aware and prepared to guide your dog’s behavior. After we sat down at the outdoor cafe, Jacqui brought out several different toys. The interactive toy had Angel’s rapt attention as Jacqui had placed peanut butter in the holes. She set the toy on the ground and Angel remained occupied and quiet for about 20 minutes. Another toy Jacqui had in her bag was a soft squeaky ball. The sound was a quick redirect for Angel as someone approached.
A remarkably quiet and calm dog.
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