ARE YOU READY FOR A PLAYGROUND CHALLENGE?

Jess, I wanted to thank you both for a fantastic class last night. Loved the small class and the new things we learned. Lots to practice!! Freyr did so well and , as you said, was much calmer and relaxed than he has been in class before.

Just took the dogs for a stroll. Walked by another dog who was growling at us. Maggie pulled slightly but neither of them barked or lunged!! So so grateful for the incredible training and encouragement!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/ybsa6otwu7g?si=Cfoa8IzlnR8T4ea5 This was yesterday.Thought she was going to ace it on the first try! But, just a stretch. After this she had a couple good ones. Then when I thought I was going to be recording our victory video she had really rough one, really waited it out. We pushed through and switched it up to speed free and downs. This morning I was so proud of her, she was doing much better - of course I didn’t catch any of those ones! She got a little stuck when we got to our driveway and Dan was there and a neighbour was shovelling- but she got there!

https://youtu.be/BGzqir_7ucU?si=gsH2U5qGwftXYYCK In the end I used leash pressure. Was there anything I should have done differently in this scenario? Though I’m feeling pretty happy with Willow’s progress this morning, I know this could happen again, want to make sure we respond in the best way we can.