(VICT) Re: Squirrels
- From: "Tamara Smith-Kinney" <tamara.8024@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:55:22 -0800
Sandy,
The only time I've tried that approach was when Mitsy yanked the leash =
out
of my hand because I wasn't paying attention. Or because we were around =
the
courtyard and the squirrels were in the tree, ready to tease her, =
instead of
running streetward. /smile/ We haven't had a safe place to apply that
approach to squirrels and kitties, but I can see some good applications =
of
the principle in other areas requiring self-discipline on her part.
Right now, her prey is the garbage bag down the street by our potty spot =
and
its yummy treasures. I think it finally got picked up, but we've been
having an entertaining little arms race as she figures out new ways to =
lull
me into relaxing my hold on the leash and I try to keep up with the task =
of
not letting myself be lulled into believing she's just hanging out being
good. Recall? Who needs it? Sorry, Mom, can't hear you...
Goober!
It's a fun game now, because I don't want her eating the garbage and end =
up
grabbing a cane and going to get her, which gives her a chance to =
suddenly
remember me and come to greet me looking innocent. I'm going to have to
start tying the leash around my wrist, since I can't seem to remember to
keep hold of it. /smile/ Who's the real goober?
Tami Smith-Kinney
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Subject: (VICT) Re: Squirrels
I work this in a safe place for me. I use the squirrel itself as the =
reward
for a behavior. Usually I use something as simple as a watch and then
release =20
the dog to go chase the squirrel. Alex is squirrel obsessed when at home =
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the yard. Understatement. In that way that shepherds can be..grin. =
Later I=20
will ask for a down or whatever before releasing the dog.. Once you =
have
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control of, gee, I have to do something for mom before I can chase the=20
squirrel, attitude, You become the person who controls access to
squirrels. Just=20
like we control access to strange dogs, food, cars , etc. without a =
yard
this=20
could be done in a park on a longline just as easily. Just make sure =
the
line=20
is long enough to reach to the tree the squirrel is in.. ask me how I
learned=20
that.. grin..
I have also used Karyn's method of speeding off, with some success but =20
combined with the other it worked lots better.. Also a solid leave it =
cue
helps..=20
so many building blocks, so little time.. grin.
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Sandy Foushee
Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs
Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog
Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.-=20
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