[NAGDU] Reserved dog on routes

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Andy.
Sounds like he's doing a good job to me.  Krokus is a bit careless with
overgrown bushes--it remains something we have to work on.  Trust me, if a
dog starts getting careless with that kind of thing, it tends to get
worse, and pretty soon you're not just brushing the bushes.
I'd say be patient with him.  Don't correct unless you really have to. 
Say Hupp-up in a happy, encouraging way, and praise him joyfully when you
get where you want to be, like the up-curb.  Also, be careful not to rush
him and start pushing with the harness.  Trying to push with the harness
will only make him slow down or stop.  This is something I have to work on
all the time.

Lastly, TSE is only a phone call away.  They are happy to advise, and
won't look down on you for asking for help.
Tracy

> Hi,
>
>
>
> Alec does pretty well on this 1.6 mile walk to Walgreens. He is right on
> target going there. However, he is reserved and hesitant with certain
> parts
> of the route coming home. For example, he tends to take his time at up
> curbs
> and dilly-dally in the street. After experimenting around, it appears that
> he is overly concerned about me tripping over the up curb while he walks
> up
> the up-ramp. I have suggested left and straight without much success. I do
> have to give him credit because most of the street corners are small and
> narrow. Is there any way to improve his confidence on these type of street
> crossings? It also seems that he is overly concerned with me stepping in
> the
> grass and walking into extended bushes. Is there a way to let him know
> that
> perfection is not the point? He seems to be particular. If any part of my
> body touches something, falls outside the sidewalk, and can't fit on the
> up
> curb, he stops and takes his time figuring out his problem. The only thing
> I
> don't like is the extended amount of time it takes him to figure it out
> before getting a forward correction.
>
>
>
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