Client Consultation: Addressing Thresholds and Play Behavior with Other Dogs

In this conversation, Millie is joined by her client, Cece DeSimone, for their third session, to discuss her experiences with dog training, focusing on her dog Mabel and a new foster dog, Batman. The session covers various training techniques, behavioral challenges, socialization with other dogs, crate training, and managing excessive chewing behavior. The conversation emphasizes the importance of spatial pressure in training and the need for consistent correction to address unwanted behaviors. 

Takeaways

• Mabel is improving with training techniques.
• Spatial pressure is crucial for effective training.
• Immediate correction helps reinforce boundaries.
• Socialization with other dogs is essential for behavior.
• Understanding dog play dynamics is important for safety.
• Crate training should involve clear pressure techniques.
• Excessive chewing can be managed with supervision.
• E-collar training can enhance control during play.
• Consistency in training leads to better results.
• Building relevancy with the dog is key to effective training.