Carol,
This:
up/down game kind of..for focus, for helping a dog relax.
I also use the 1,2, 3 pattern for moving a dog through the shelter at times.
I use a game I call the magic chair game
Is excellent!! All great games. 1-2-3 is for transitions, up/down and ping pong helps with focus and to quickly lower arousal (it also helps the human with their treat delivery timing). The magic chair game is a great plan as well. What about LATTE and Superbowls? There was a recent CU conference and one speaker spoke about using CU in the shelter. She talked about dogs and cats. It was pretty interesting!
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Christine D. Calder DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Calder Veterinary Behavior Services
www.caldervbs.comVeterinary Behaviorist
Behavior Specialist, MPF
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2022 06:00 PM
From: Carol Sumbry
Subject: Controlled Unleashed in the Shelter
We use mostly an exercise that an agility person taught me many years ago but it's like the up/down game kind of..for focus, for helping a dog relax.
I also use the 1,2, 3 pattern for moving a dog through the shelter at times.
I use a game I call the magic chair game which I believe Leslie has something comparable too which is a pattern game for shy dogs!
Sorry for the delay...
Carol Sumbry - ACDBC, CPDT - KA
Associated Certified Dog Behavior Consultant/
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Elmbrook Humane Society
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Brookfield, WI 53045
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/18/2022 11:23:00 AM
From: Christine Calder
Subject: RE: Controlled Unleashed in the Shelter
Excellent Carol!
Which ones are you using and for what behaviors/situations?
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Christine D. Calder DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Calder Veterinary Behavior Services
www.caldervbs.com
Veterinary Behaviorist
Behavior Specialist, MPF
Original Message:
Sent: 01-17-2022 09:29 PM
From: Carol Sumbry
Subject: Controlled Unleashed in the Shelter
We do! We use several pattern games.
Carol Sumbry
ACDBC, CPDT-KA Associated Certified Behavior Consultant/Certified Dog Trainer
Original Message:
Sent: 1/18/2022 12:03:00 AM
From: Christine Calder
Subject: Controlled Unleashed in the Shelter
Hello all-
Out of curiosity how many of you are using Leslie McDevitt's Controlled Unleashed and more specifically Pattern Games in your shelters? What games are you using and for what behaviors? Are you seeing improvement?
#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
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Christine D. Calder DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Calder Veterinary Behavior Services
www.caldervbs.com
Veterinary Behaviorist
Behavior Specialist, MPF
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