We use this training technique when hiking with our dogs. they get to smell, climb, sniff but when they check in with us or walk close to us they are delivered a high reward either on our left side or right side. We will begin to notice that they are no longer trying to move away from us but begin walking closer and paying more attention. I think you may have to use various positive based techniques depending on the dog and their attention and energy level. Higher energy dogs you could use this technique but I would recommend a long line and begin possibly in an open field. At times, for some dogs we incorporate we do not walk forward until the dog engages wih us and when the dog does we treat and continue to walk. This can work very well but you must be patient as you may be waiting for a very short bit for that reengagement and you must always work in a low distraction area in all of these scenarios. I might add I really like this video. Happy walking! https://youtube/watch?v=W8Vy6eDF8Qg&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:55:10 +0000
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