08/05/2025
Let’s talk distraction dogs!
Having a neutral and calm dog can be an asset for humans learning with their reactive dogs. One of my biggest priorities is always to ensure the comfort level of my dogs during sessions. You’ll notice that I do not ask my dogs to greet your dog during sessions and that we are always working at a distance. I want my dogs to understand that their place is their safe zone and that I won’t allow dogs to approach them, allowing them to fully relax when other dogs are working around them.
Training dogs to relax on a tethered place is no small task and I’m lucky that all of my dogs are able to help out during sessions. 🩷
