Any advice on separation anxiety?

[Linda&Max]

Originally Posted by fluffylove

a mental walk like Cesar does is FAR more effective than running around in an offleash park.

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Fluffylove, what is a mental walk?

[fluffylove]

lol sorry.
A mental walk is where you are walking and the dog is following. I work my dogs and they must be watching me, not like a german shep would, but if fI stop, they stop, if I turn, they turn, if I take a step back, their hands are watching me (along with the rest of the world) . this can't be achieved however through traditional positive reinforcement stuff, this is more of a ceasr or bark busters thing. I just had my female running for 6 hours straight in very hot humid weather, the next day, she was so full of energy. I know she needs exercise for her phsyical body, but her mental part doesn't need that exercise, she needs mental work. For a pyr, that's a lot of work to focus on you as you know.I need to put up a video so people know what I'm talking about.

[isabellak]

Yes, yes! The dog is totally tuned into the motion of your body, watching you out of the corner of their eye to see what your next move is. The way I was taught is to keep them on a loose leash and walk, changing your pace and direction - this way, that way, zig-zag, slow, fast. The dog must stay right at your side, ready for your next move. So, this is not a mindless activity for them, they are focused through the whole walk.