There are two types of dogs when it comes to water and going for a swim. Some dogs LOVE water and swimming, and others don’t want anything to do with it. How we teach swimming applies to both kinds of dogs and is different from what you might see others do. Dogs who naturally love to swim can be a challenge, as can dogs who hate water. Help is at hand with my 5 steps for water success for both types of dogs.
00:00 5 steps to water success for dogs who either love or hate being wet.
00:50 The downside of dogs obsessed with swimming.
02:54 Why should we care if a dog likes swimming?
04:10 Using swimming as a high value reinforcement.
06:20 Do’s and don’ts of counter-conditioning being in water for dogs.
08:16 Step One: Kiddie pool practice - getting in and out - starting dry.
09:05 Step Two: Cueing, stimulus control and three behaviors
11:56 Step Three: Garden hose and concrete.
13:09 Reminder: Your dog dictates the pace of these games.
13:39 Step Four: Add a micro-thin layer of water to bottom of kiddie pool.
15:24 Step Five: Raise the level of water to dog’s pasterns.
16:55 Test the behavior in a low stream, then a lake and river with a beach.
17:22 When you should consider using a life jacket.
In the episode you'll hear:
• Why a dog loving water and swimming can be problematic for you and your dog.
• The reason control is essential for swimming and your dog’s safety.
• How helping your dog like water is helping them be comfortable with life skills.
• That the chance to go for a swim can be a high value reinforcer to use to your advantage.
• Why I like my dogs to actually be swim when they are in the water.
• Reasons some dogs don’t like going in the water, including being “John Wayned” aka flooded.
• How you can easily start with an empty kiddie pool for both types of dogs.
• The steps to put going into the water on stimulus control for your dog.
• How your dog knowing sit, down and spin helps with water and swimming.
• The breakdown of all the elements for water loving or water hating dogs.
Resources:
1. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett Riffs on Transfer of Value in Dog Training (and water loving Labradors) - [ Ссылка ]
2. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training - [ Ссылка ]
3. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - [ Ссылка ]
4. YouTube Video: Target Stick Training for Dogs Part 1 - [ Ссылка ]
5. YouTube Video: Target Stick Training for Dogs Part 2 - [ Ссылка ]
6. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - [ Ссылка ]
7. Dog Life Jacket: Salus Skippy Dog Vest - [ Ссылка ]
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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.
A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.
Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn.
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