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Not long ago, I wrote about my interview with Andre Millan; Cesar Millan’s son and the Field Reporter for Nat Geo Wild’s Pet Talk. During our conversation about my dogs’ reaction towards bicycles, he expressed the importance of respecting my dogs’ nature.
So I started doing just that; respecting that Rodrigo will always have a drive to react towards cyclist.
Rodrigo’s reactivity has been a thorn in my side for five years. I’ve taken flack from dog trainers, from other dog owners, and the cyclists are not fans of me or my dog. Rodrigo curbs his need to chase the cyclists when he’s outside with J, or when we’re working with a dog trainer. But all bets are off when he’s outside with me. This may sound surprising, but the fact that he shows some control gave me hope and I continue to work with him.
A Pocketful of Training Treats and a Trigger Word
Over the years, I’ve figured out that having a nervous energy while the thought “I hope Rodrigo doesn’t chase a bicycle” always ends badly. I swear I’m broadcasting intent to my dogs and things go downhill fast. So, instead, I focus on the fun we’re going to have in the yard. I believe some dog trainers call this having a “quiet confidence.”
After my discussion with Andre Millan, I changed my approach with their training from screaming “Back In The Yard!” and “Leave It, LEAVE IT!!!” to walking around with a pocket full of Finest Fetch training treats and pointing out the bicycles in a tone that relays fun and a game to my pack.
My pack knows the word “bicycle” and they react immediately – and the training treats are helping me change that reaction from racing towards the trail to running to me to be rewarded for “seeing a bicycle.” This new attitude works!
We’ve been doing this regularly – on days it’s not raining and we’re more likely to see cyclists – and the dogs are picking it up quickly and we’re having fun. I no longer dread sunny days in the yard with the dogs; I look forward to the opportunity to train.
Why I Use Finest Fetch Training Treats
I alternate between using Carna4 kibble and Finest Fetch training treats to keep our dogs surprised. The Finest Fetch training treats have a great smell, the ingredients are all natural, human grade, and contain no allergens (for my dogs). And my dogs love them.
And also, since I don’t have a huge bag of treats – I started to alternate between rewarding with food and rewarding with affection and celebration. Our dogs love either option and it’s nice to know that they’re behaving, because it pleases me – not just for the food.
When I Become Overwhelmed
Rodrigo and Zoey have been fairly consistent for over a month. I’d say that 98% of the time, they come to me instead of running towards the trail. I still bring the dogs in when I’m tired or I feel overwhelmed (too many bicycles). I heard from other dog owners that this was the wrong thing to do – I was punishing my dogs by taking away the fun; I disagree. When I feel my energy level drop and frustration rising, it’s time for me to have a change of scenery or things go downhill fast.
Although going inside is the consequence of the dogs not listening (because I’m no longer feeling like a leader), it’s also a way for all of us to reset. I grab a handful of Finest Fetch training treats and call them to me for a “Sit.” When we get inside, the dogs get a chew – we have loads of options:
- something from The Real Pet Food subscription box
- Beams by the Honest Kitchen (fish skin chews)
- duck feet
- bully sticks
- Jones Natural Chews treats
Does that sound like I’m penalizing my dogs by taking away the fun? If so, I think my dogs wouldn’t mind being penalized a few times a day.
The Next Step in Our Training
Testing Our Dog’s Focus and My Confidence
Recently, I started allowing the dogs to start towards the trail and then call them back. I only do this once, but the process is training them to (1) stop doing what they want and return to me and (2) give me more confidence that I can call refocus our dogs in a high energy moment.I’m going to start rewarding more with praise than treats. I’ll always keep treats on
So far so good.
Fortunately, with the spring season and all the rain, the plant life is growing quickly, which provide and effective, natural barrier so the dogs can’t reach the trail should I fail.
Rewarding with Praise and a Party
I’m also going to start rewarding more with praise than treats. I’ll always keep treats on hand, because we’re still new at this training. But I ultimately want to dogs to stop racing towards the trail and begin associating bicycles with hugs and kisses from me.
That might be a long ways away, but I have time.
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