Spending the week purely to work on an indication where she does NOT paw at the tube with excitement. Looking for that freeze, nose down, a clear indication. She is picking things up in a breeze, I have not decided where we will take it from here, on to what scent or what the end goal is as a whole - we are simply learning as we go and seeing what she thinks! So far I think she will maintain interest as she loves to learn and work. We are beginning with me at her level but this week will transition into a “find it” with me standing away then begin to spread one or multiple tubes out, or hide them completely from her view. Sometmes I use 3-4 pieces, others just one to see how determined she is. This session was post dinner so she was not particularly driven by appetite, yet I am still happy with her enthusiasm. I like to switch it up or occasionally use a piece of liver but of course kibble is cost efficient when you need this large of portion for reward, and it is a fantastic way to deliver at least a portion of dinner in a fun manner! And no nail hate - I did not do any grooming while she went through her last few weeks in heat. We’re due this weekend. 🥰
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