maberi wrote:I would also grab the book Control Unleashed
I know many people suggest it but it really is a good book and will help in the long run if you stick with it. I don't agree with bullying an already drivey dog because you just end up piling on the stress which is exactly what you don't want in that type of dog. Most of the drive we see, is actually stress
pitbullmamaliz wrote:Perhaps do Karen Overall's Relaxation Protocol with her. Also just work on teaching her to be calm and relax. I agree with getting Control Unleashed. Great book.
And I hate to be the negative one, but some dogs just aren't cut out for therapy work. It's not a ding on your girl, but if it goes against her wild and crazy (in a fun way!) personality, she may not be happy having to be quiet and sedate. Just something to keep in mind.
babyreba wrote:I know that everyone and their brother has seen the Ivan Balabanov vids, and it seems some folks find them gospel, others think they're overrated . . . but this might be a good use for his "the game" exercises. Since the goal of the game is to help the dog move seamlessly from drive to control exercises, once she learned the rules of the game, she might make the connection that the only way she gets to play is to bring it all under control for you.
katiek0417 wrote:babyreba wrote:I know that everyone and their brother has seen the Ivan Balabanov vids, and it seems some folks find them gospel, others think they're overrated . . . but this might be a good use for his "the game" exercises. Since the goal of the game is to help the dog move seamlessly from drive to control exercises, once she learned the rules of the game, she might make the connection that the only way she gets to play is to bring it all under control for you.
I definitely agree. I think the goal is to teach the dog that they can have drive, but it needs to be controlled...and Ivan's vids are great for that...
Liz, let me try to find my copies!
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