Fran on Friday
We had a great opportunity this morning to reinforce some training! A couple of friends stopped by to get some toys for another friend’s new dog. On Fridays I work alone here at the shop, and bring Tango and Booker (because Hope doesn’t want them at home! kidding…). We are usually able to fit in a few short training sessions during the day. Fridays tend to be less manic than other days. Tango has a history of being hostile to visitors here, but he loves being a host at home. So I turned the tables on him!
I decided that we’re home here, and he should behave himself. I armed myself and my friends with a handful of treats (very small treats so we could give a lot) and made Tango do simple behaviors. Sit, down, spin. and in no time he was responding beautifully. No insane barking. No jumping up. He watched for the next command so that he could get a treat! And of course, Booker was great as well – aside from a little shoplifting!
So, the moral of the story is – take every opportunity you can to reinforce your training. If you have visitors and they’re amenable, draft them to help with the training. Most people are more than happy to oblige!
