Chicken Games,
Loose-Lead Walking,
Stays and More
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Hi, I'm Issabella. . .
but you can call me "Izzy".
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Michelle Grau is on her knees, doing her best imitation of a fearless
chicken who gets quite irritated if it doesn't receive its treat right
after Diane Denman, right, clicks. Camp starts off with a series of
"be a chicken" exercises to improve timing with the clicker.
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Above left, Susan Reeve (left) tries to click whenever Lynn Balsiger (right)
taps the pad. Debbi Davis listens to report if the click was early or late.
Above right, Mandy McLean works on a little Doggie Zen (to get the treat you
must leave the treat) with Callie, a BARC rescue pup.
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At left, Judy Hall clicks when Lucas resists her pull on his leash. Rewarding
the dog for the "oppositional force" is one way Shirley teaches
rock-solid stays. Above, Salsa learns to settle in a down for his owner,
Debbi Davis.
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And of course, a lot of to-and-fro loose-lead walking with the distraction
of other people and dogs! Leashes thrown over the shoulder discourage
handlers from pulling back on the leash.
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Camp Berner -
Saturday
Updated October 27, 2001