09/05/2026
A few captures from our Obedience training class this morning at the park with Honey.
This 7 year old rescue is doing lovely work as she gets more acclimated to her new family and home.
Today we encountered small dogs and she remained calm and focused on us.
She presented with zero reactivity to them as well as the larger breeds running in the dog run, large groups of people out on the Pickleball courts,toddlers,kids, bicyclists and overall distraction.
I’m teaching her owners how to lead her in calm and confidence without speaking to her.
Also showing them how to put her on a heel to have her walk behind them, even when they stop and speak to people to make sure that she is positioned behind them.
This leadership role is so important and since Dogs are masters at reading body language, we need to be taught how and where we need to stand and how to be mindful over our physical actions.
The next test will be to bring in one or two small dogs and to work her with them one on one.
In 5 sessions we are seeing good results!