Just a reminder for Game 1.3 again today:

Beginner Level ideas:

• repeat Thursday’s games (I play this one with my dog every day!)

• bring a yummy lined (frozen) Kong toy or chew on your walk today and give to your dog about halfway through in a calm and low-distraction place; settle for about ten minutes (check your phone, bring a book…) – take a break!
  It’s a good idea to provide your dog with a pacifying activity after your walk too.

Advanced Level ideas:

• teach your dog to start and stop your favourite game on cue – have an obedience break of at least two behaviours

• play jazz up/settle down:
  Get your dog all excited and wound up for a five count.
  Ask your dog to lie down or settle and be quiet.
  Once your dog is quiet, get him all wound up again.
  Have an assistant (the kids might love this job!) time how long it takes for the dog to settle.
  Repeat – record your improving times.

Yay!

Today’s training games are certainly a little more challenging and you and your dog have done great!

Well done – the last plan of the week is coming on Saturday so be sure to let us know how you are getting on 🙂