February's rehab club was all
about slow motion movement and observations. We worked fairly close up with
everyone around people and dogs, and we tried to see all the small
communications.
Question of the day: what are our dogs telling us
when they stop wanting to play Look At That or Engage/Disengage games?
If your
dog is keen on food (and all of ours were) then when they STOP looking at the
other dog in exchange for treats there's going to be a reason for it...
- it could be boredom but it's not usually
- it might be they'd like to move away, the session has lasted long enough
- it could even be that our dog is feeling threatened or worried
Even when you think your dog "isn't
doing anything" they probably are... does your dog slow down, hesitate,
turn away.
If we're moving too quickly
towards the other person or dog, then you might miss your dog pausing. Also
watch for your dog conveniently crossing in front of you, blocking your path.
Again this is communication.
Why do we want to do things
slowly?
Partly so we don't miss the
important but small things
Mostly because slow, careful
experiences give our dogs space to think, consider and react thoughtfully.
"strong emotions make us
(and our dogs) stupid"
Exciting news - we WILL be
offering an extra weekday rehab session once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. We've chosen the
day that worked for the majority of you, but we know it won't be perfect for
everyone!
First weekday rehab sessions: Tues 13th March 2pm, then Tues 24th
April at 2pm
To book on please email Laura
initially (we'll have a new booking system running shortly) on
info@wellconnectedcanine.co.uk
Want to know more about rehab club, and get specific tips and hints to help? Sign up to our rehab specific list here! Rehab Club List
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