This Weeks Homework Canine Body Language

05.04 in body, canine, Dog Training, homework, language, this, weeks

I hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend!  We talk about canine body language every once in a while, and some of you know more than others, but its always good to practice.  This is my dog Shy, what do you see in her posture and actions here?  Given her body language in the photo what do you think might be going on in her head, or what might her next actions be? 

Hint: Use your flash cards if you need to!  Please post your answers in a comment below, Ill post mine later on in the week.

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Puppy Class 12 Weeks 09 27 10

18.44 in 09, 10, 12, 27, class, Dog Training, puppy, weeks

Today we worked on:

Hand Targeting

Loose Leash Walking

One for You, One for Him  (avoiding resource guarding with other dogs)

Play Time!!!

Collar grabs
Weight Checks

Homework:

Continue to work on the things that your puppy already knows.  Aim for 2-3 short training sessions every day.

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Next Weeks Behaviors

23.14 in behaviors, Dog Training, next, weeks

Last Week
Level 1: Down, Wait at the Door, Relax for Veterinary Exams
Level 2: Give/Drop, Fetch

This Week
Level 1: Nose touch, Recall, Walk on Leash
Level 2: Paw touch, Stand Still

Homework
Level 1: Practice down in a variety of environments, change the amount of time they must stay down, and whats going on around them at the time frequently.  Generalize wait at the door to getting in and out of the car.  Practice handling your dogs ears, mouth, tail, and feet.
Level 2: Practice having your dog hold a ball/toy in his/her mouth until you touch it with your hand.

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This Weeks Behaviors

22.15 in behaviors, Dog Training, this, weeks

Last Week
Level 1: Nose touch, Recall, Walk on Leash
Level 2: Practice

This Week
Level 1: Leave it / Dont touch, Sit-Stay for Greeting, Focus, Focus, Focus
Level 2: Paw touch, Stand Still

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2 weeks left until the Sled Dog Vigil !

06.41 in 2, dog, Dog Training, left, sled, the, until, vigil, weeks

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=204282326251693

Time	Saturday, April 23 · 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location	Cenotaph Park (Across from the Grey Hound Station)-Vernon, BC
Created By	Monique York-Lamoureux
More Info	A Vigil to Remember the Whistler 100 Sled Dogs This is a peaceful vigil in order to raise awareness against animal cruelty and in memory of "The Whistler 100" dogs who were made to suffer and killed brutally after the downfall of tourism shortly after the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC. Everyone is welcome to attend, you dont have to own a dog to show your support. ... We will be meeting at Cenotaph Park (Across from the Grey Hound Station) Please bring your dogs on a leash, and some type of type of light source. (Candle in a glass jar with sand, Glow Stick, LED lights or flashlights) Please also show your support by putting a RED ribbon on your dog(s). We will be gathering to sign a petition to push the C-229 Bill. There will also be a quick slideshow and then a short walk. **more info to come- Please check back** contact info: Monique York-Lamoureux monique@therufflife.ca We are looking for volunteers- Any help is appreciated!

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