So, I haven't mentioned my spastic one in awhile. I have Lars, who is about 18 months old. He's got issues, but I think we're beginning to turn the corner. He's starting to mellow, and become a least a little less reactive.
I was amazed again at how quickly he pattern trains. Over the weekend, my family was visiting my in-laws. They have a lovely wooded large lot, and we let the dogs off leash to practice recalls. On the third recall (my husband and I were calling him between us) Lars quit waiting for the actual call. He'd come, sit, get the treat, and race to the other person.
Now I know this can be a big no-no if I were competition training him, but I was just impressed with his ability to quickly create a pattern, and his willingness to run off leash between us without becoming overwhelmed and chasing his shadow.
Baby steps. That's how I'm looking at this. We're making progress.
I was amazed again at how quickly he pattern trains. Over the weekend, my family was visiting my in-laws. They have a lovely wooded large lot, and we let the dogs off leash to practice recalls. On the third recall (my husband and I were calling him between us) Lars quit waiting for the actual call. He'd come, sit, get the treat, and race to the other person.
Now I know this can be a big no-no if I were competition training him, but I was just impressed with his ability to quickly create a pattern, and his willingness to run off leash between us without becoming overwhelmed and chasing his shadow.
Baby steps. That's how I'm looking at this. We're making progress.
