Our feedback
Seiko had a good day today. She did find working outside a bit of a challenge but is showing more progress. There was also lots of power tool sounds happening around the facility today with maintenance work and she did well with all these sounds
It was a PLEASURE training with your pooch today and we look forward to continuing to help you achieve your goals, skills and improve your relationship.
Your journey does not end here, it has only just begun!
"I trained hard, I played hard! Please find below the skills we worked on and my results. I look forward to showing you what I learnt and working on them more with you!" If you have any questions about the skills we trained please feel free to contact todays trainer."
| Skill | Comment | We focused on | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill learnt: Loose Lead (No pull) | Comment: First session Seiko worked on her loose lead and drops outside. This session became more of a conditioning and settling session as when first coming out of the kennels Seiko was very unengaged and not taking treats. She pulled quite a bit to start so we placed her in a drop with a foot break and gave her a pat as her reward for staying calm, there was a dog being trained in the distance which she did look at but showed no reactions too. We spent the end of session in a drop getting praise for being calm around the other dog. | Focus: Distraction | C |
| Skill learnt: Sit | Comment: In Seikos second session we worked in the classroom on her people greetings. To do this we had her in a sit or drop and her trainer began to approach her. First with low energy and rewarding when she remained in the skill. As the session progressed the trainer picked up their energy levels. Seiko struggled a little with really high energy but is showing good progress. It’s important if she is greeting people at home she needs to be calm before they approach or pat her otherwise it is reinforcing her excitable behaviour. We finished the session working on some touch handling and a bit of a doggy massage to help promote her calmness with people touching her and also help with vet handling. She was a bit excited to start before quickly settling in and enjoying all the extra pats. | Focus: Manners | C+ |
| Skill learnt: Loose Lead (No pull) | Comment: Final session we worked on Seikos loose lead again heading outside as this is the most challenging for her. This session we worked on the concrete just outside the classroom, there was a maintenance staff member with power tools nearby which was causing a lot of sound as a distraction. Seiko did well with minimal pulling, she did lack engagement and lose interest in treats halfway through the session but walked better than she did the first session. She was a bit unsure about sounds but quickly settled. Keep working on her leash skills at home focusing on the front yard and back yard until she can walk well by your side before adding further distractions. | Focus: Distraction | C+ |
Useful videos to continue Seiko's training
Beginners Training Loose LeadLeash SkillsIntro to SitSit ChallengeBeginners Training Loose LeadLeash SkillsWe recommend your next step should be…
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A: Outstanding (90 – 100%) I understand my training, Neat & Complete! Ready to move on to higher difficulty & distraction
B: Great Work (80-89%) I mostly understand, Almost neat & complete! Needs practice in some areas. Mild distractions
C: Well Done (70-79%) Some good progress. Needs work, but on my way. Still learning. Low distractions.
D: Beginning (60-69%) My journey is just beginning, I don’t understand just yet. Introduction phase. No distraction.
E: Unable to Progress. Needs major focus, seek further options to assist.
X: Not gradable, the focus was on Enrichment, Socialisation & Engagement.
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