Coaching Call | Oct 12, 2021
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Catch up on the October 12, 2021 Puppy College Coaching Call to find out what you missed!
To do so, you can either watch the video or listen to and/or download the audio file.
00:00:40 Is puppy barking due to; “alert barking”, “frustrating” or “demand barking”?
- Slightly different strategies for each
00:12:20 Puppy is barking at household member cats
- are you training or *negotiating* with your pup?
00:16:45 Do a couple fearful experiences cause a puppy to forever have a negative imprint?
- Don’t coo and coddle fear reactions, that reinforces them
- Distance is our friend!
- Be your dog’s brave, benevolent leader!
00:21:45 “Leave it” vs “drop it”
- one is anticipatory, the other is after something is already in dog’s mouth
00:23:45 Six month old pup is now testing everything
- be consistent! Don’t change the rules or expectations, cave in or negotiate
00:27:30 Jumping up, demanding attention
- No look, no talk, no touch, unless 4 paws are on the ground
- cross your arms, look away, stay quiet, quarter turns
- Tagline
00:32:00 The why’s and how’s of giving treats intermittently during training
00:36:00 Tips for a safe Halloween
- “leave it”
- doorbell apps to do noise desensitization
- leash &/or crate
00:40:00 Beware of Xylitol sugar substitute in candy and gum )also known as birch sugar)
00:42:20 Post COVID shortages on vet availability
- Know ALL ER vet options in your area in advance
- have another GP vet lined up in case yours isn’t available
- be prepared to schedule routine care well before they are needed
00:47:30 Why the word “NO” & scolding are overrated
- actions speak louder than words
