In Susan's Blue Print for Change video a key point was made at examining what things our dogs really value and what activities are really rewarding for them. It was heavily suggested that we take the time to do this inventory and make a list. Here's my lists:
Gemini High Value Rewards:
Chasing a rabbit that runs from her
Chasing a real fur lure
Tugging a flat furry toy
Chasing or playing with squeaky toys
Chasing her squeaky ball
Food -- generally prefers soft real meat treats overall
Also likes liverwurst or certain dog foods from squeeze toys
Natural Balance Roll/Chips
Gemini High Value Activities:
Lure coursing
Practicing
Down on the table game
2 on/ 2 off games
Twig High Value Rewards:
Beef rib bone/baked
Liverwurst in squeeze tube
Real meat, steak more than chicken
Fresh Pet
Greenies pill pockets
Treat pouch
*****The only thing she will reliably tug is a beef bone
Twig High Value Activities:
Going for a ride/going to practice
Spin right
Speak
Playing shaping games -- likes the sound of the clicker
Its interesting that the girls have 2 very different lists.
I did an experiment yesterday and linked working a curved tunnel to the table/down game. Doing downs on the table have always been one of Gemini's quirky traits. She just loves to race to the table and fly into a down. It was amazing to see how Gemini's speed and drive for the curved tunnel increased by including one of her favorite games. I could even get funky tunnel entrances and exits if she knew that table/down game was involved. Who would have thought the table would help Gemini's tunnel performance???
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