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Ollie and Augie
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Thu May 24, 2012 7:30 AM

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Once upon a time, someone (Susan, I think) here posted links to games you can play with your dog to help them learn to calm themselves. A friend is having some trouble with her dog getting over-stimulated while playing, and I thought the games would be helpful, but unfortunately I can't find the post any more

Anyone remember what I'm talking about? Even knowing what site/blog them came from might help me add a key word or two to my google seach.

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RottieWoman
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Thu May 24, 2012 8:07 AM

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"hurry up and freeze" is one I play a lot; also any of Susan Garrett's Crate and recall Games-

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Thu May 24, 2012 10:20 AM

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Yes, September Morn has some good games at her site:
http://dogsloveschool.com/training_games_you_can_play_at_home

Anything like tug (wait, grab, drop), retrieve with a wait for release, variations of doggie zen would work. The trick for any of these is to recognize the signs of real relaxation in the dog - not just hair trigger waiting. Reinforce, slowly increasing criteria, calmness.

Control Unleashed is a good guide. I have been told that the new puppy version of the book is more user friendly and completely appropriate for adult dogs. Many trainers are recommending that instead of the original CU. I haven't read it yet, but it's on my list.

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Thu May 24, 2012 10:39 AM

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just thought I'd share link to dog-dog intro w/a reactive dog - a video compilation of a longer process from BAD RAP - has alot of behavioral discussion in it: http://badrapbarncrew.blogspot.com/2012/05/crash-course-in-dog-manners.html

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