Things I do when I bring a new dog with reactive issues into my training camp
1. Don't make a big deal about anything. My focus is not all on the dog. It's on the life going on all around us.
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2. Practice the simplest engagement.
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3. Sit. Reward. Free.
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4. Repeat Sit. Repeat. Reward.
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5. Put a leash on, clip it to a fanny pack and have them follow me around the house to do all my regular things without giving them any "demands" at all.
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6. Hand feed them most of their food.
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7. Give the rest of the food in a bowl so they can go for it and enjoy themselves.
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8. I don't try to make them like the other dogs that might be around.We work separately, next to one another without invading space. No requirement for instant "like" every new dog or person.
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9. Crate or kennel time to decompress. That will transfer to a "park it" on a bed soon.
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10. Keep my emotions to intent on everything being all good. The dogs always pick up on that first.
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