Category Archives: Rally

Risalphabet Soup

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Jamie

She’s just a shelter mutt. She’s not a breeding dog. Why do you even bother competing with her? It’s not like the titles mean anything. You’re not trying to prove breed-worthiness. Not to mention she’s fearful and dog reactive. Is … Continue reading →

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Awesome Dog is Awesome

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jamie

I finally have an answer to one of the questions that’s been plaguing me for a while: Does Risa enjoy rally? After her last AKC competition, I wasn’t sure. I decided to try a new venue to see if trialing … Continue reading →

Posted in APDT, Fear, Rally, Reactivity, Training | 1 Comment

The Appearence of Being Normal

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jamie

Today there was another pet festival. We have attended this particular one three times. Like all the others we attend, my focus is on working Risa around distractions and helping her become more and more comfortable. It’s the closest I … Continue reading →

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It’s Not You. It’s Me!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jamie

It’s like one of those bad breakup lines but, in this case, it’s true! 😉 While I do still believe Risa’s occasional lack of focus while heeling has its roots in her hypervigilance and fear, I recently realized that it’s … Continue reading →

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Freestyle Practice

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jamie

Lately I’ve been trying to utilize toy rewards in my training more. Especially since Risa’s favorite activity is running. The best way I can utilize that as a reward is to use her flirt pole. Initially, I found using toys … Continue reading →

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