@ivy_kai_3 · Dog owner
Barki community profile · Everyday dog care, small wins and life with a much-loved pup.
Ivy's update: A cardboard box became a confidence course: paws in, paws out, climb over, investigate freely.
Ivy's update: Loose-leash progress is not linear. Today was messy, so we celebrated three connected steps at a time.
Ivy's update: We practiced recall between two people in the hallway. The jackpot was cheese and unreasonable applause.
Ivy's update: Reminder to myself: if she fails twice, make the exercise easier—not the cue louder.
Ivy's update: Ivy offered eye contact around a skateboard for the first time. Distance and good snacks did the work.
Ivy's update: Today's session lasted four minutes. Clear goal, great reps, finished happy. Short training is still training.
Ivy's update: Training breakthrough: the doorbell is becoming a cue to find the treat scatter instead of launching into orbit.