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CAMP
R.E.W.A.R.D.** - July 2003
(Realizing Excellence
With Attention Redirection
and Desensitization)
(3 Day
Camp)
Click
for information about new Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. dates.
Read about and view photos from
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D 2002, Camp
R.E.W.A.R.D July 2003,
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D October, 2003
We
had a great group for the 2nd Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. We had a nice mix of
people and dogs; a Catahoula Leopard dog, a Mastiff, a Norwegian Elkhound
mix, a Great Dane/Pit mix, an Australian Shepherd, and an All American.
It was split for who was aggressive to people and/or dogs.
- Trainer of the day for Wednesday went to Karen Luzzi – Xeres
(pronounced Zeres) was phenomenal!
- Trainer of the day for Thursday went to Daphne King and Sadie –
Sadie was learning that Daphne really is the best thing since sliced
bread!
- Trainer of the day for Friday went to Deette Evans and Lexi –
Lexi was doing a great job paying attention to Deette, as well as
loose leash walking on a regular collar!
We had a very busy 3 days: Desensitization took on the form of Free
shaping, loose leash walking, sits, downs, attention, swimming, Rally,
door etiquette and tricks. The few growly incidents we had were quite
minimal and ended quickly. I was proud of all of the humans –
everyone remained cool and calm and we practiced the breathing exercises
every chance we could. We even fit in a relaxing solitary walk (no dogs)
on the Paulinskill trail.
In only three days, all of the dogs went from “yeah, whatever,
I am busy,” to focusing their attention on their owners with mild
distractions, responding to cues MUCH faster and above all, practicing
to NOT aggress!
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One: beginning desensitation sessions |
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Diane Mayer teaching relaxation exercises
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Pam & Cody in foreground,
Lisa and Java in background
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Pam & Shadow in foreground,
Linda & Guinness in background
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Daphne & Sadie in background
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Day
Two: busy day at Footbridge park!
Trying their hands and paws at Rally Obedience
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Jeanne & Toby
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Daphne & Sadie
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Karen & Xeres
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Lisa & Java
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shaping the dogs to "ride" the Buja board |
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Deette & Lexi
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Jeanne & Toby
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old dogs new tricks |
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Daphne teaching Sadie to nose target a lid
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Linda teaching Guinness to nose target her hand
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Daphne doing door etiquette with Sadie
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Daphne doing backups with Sadie
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Deette having Lexi jumping through hoops!
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Daphne having Sadie jumping through hoops!
(Note: Neither Lexi nor Sadie bit the person holding the
hoop!!!!)
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Dogs each taking a “solo” swim at the end of a long
day.
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Jeanne and Toby – is she a BIG dog or WHAT???
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Group swimming at the lake! No aggressing! And Sadie actually was
almost swimming!
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Tracking with Dr. Karen Dashfield, DVM. Not one of the dogs bit
Dr. Karen. Wahoo!
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Click
for information about new Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. dates.
Read about and view photos from
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D 2002, Camp
R.E.W.A.R.D July 2003,
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D October, 2003
**
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D has now been accepted for accreditation
by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers for continuing education
credits for Certified Pet Dog Trainers!!!
Continuing Education credits are as follows:
1 day = 6 ceu's
2 day = 12 ceu's
3 day = 18 ceu's
4 day = 24 ceu's
5 day = 30 ceu's
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