[nagdu] Impulse control first attempt

[Tracy Carcione]

I used an uncooked fusilli noodle under a strainer for the not-too-exciting
food, and some treats I got at PetSmart for the high-value treats.  He
started toward the noodle, but I held the leash firmly and he stopped.  I
clicked and treated, and pretty soon he would make a tiny move toward the
food, then stop and look at me for his treat.  We were about 4 feet from the
food, with him ending up between me and the food, though I did call him back
next to me a few times.  Not perfect, but he did not eat the food, or lunge
to get it.  Today we'll do some more.  Successive approximations.  It's
something I understand well, since it's the way I often write programs
myself.
Tracy


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Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 9:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Impulse control first attempt

That is excellent news!  What did you end up trying for your first go at
practicing food refusal?  There were lots of good ideas.  It's interesting
to me to see how different people apply various training principles.  The
way I think about dog training and approach various skills has changed quite
a bit since my first dog, thanks to excellent discussions here and on other
lists.

Julie
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 7:55 AM
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Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [nagdu] Impulse control first attempt

Krokus did very well in our first attempt at impulse control.  And, when we
went out later, he didn't attempt to scavenge until we were leaving the
place we were eating.  In fact, he was great, looking out for cars pulling
in and out of a gas station, going around open street cellars and
construction, walking along a busy road on a narrow sidewalk without any
worries, and trotting along at a nice pace.

I'm not kidding myself that my work is done, but it was great to be reminded
that he really is a very good dog, when he keeps his head in the game.

Tracy



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