“I’ve been doing the SMART 50 method (probably not anywhere near 50 treats, maybe 20) with some teeny grain-free treats (sensitive skin and tummied dogs) and their behaviour has calmed down so much and they’re being much more obedient already in a matter of days! It hasn’t done much for the barking or scratching at the stair gate for attention, yet, but they are already so much better behaved in general!”

Your version of Silky Leash has literally been transformational.
Basically everything I do is based around Go Hunt and Silky Leash.
And Island Hopping.
And Consent Testing.

I didn’t have a chance to get a video, but here’s a brief update! I have been waking Tucker up gently with the tips of my fingers and tonight he was sleeping and Salem wanted to snuggle, I gently woke up Tucker and Salem was able to snuggle with both of us! they’re not super close but it’s a start for sure thank you so much Caitlin Coberly I didn’t have a chance to get a video, but here’s a brief update! I have been waking Tucker up gently with the tips of my fingers and tonight he was sleeping and Salem wanted to snuggle, I gently woke up Tucker and Salem was able to snuggle with both of us! they’re not super close but it’s a start for sure thank you so much Caitlin!

I just wanted to thank you guys for being so awesome! One of the hardest challenges I’ve had to work on with my princess is her reactivity to other dogs and people. About 9 months ago, she was 90-100% reactive to dogs and people (particularly men). Over time with a mix of positive associations, engage/disengage and BAT2.0, I think we’re at about 0% reactive to people and 0-10% reactive to other dogs even when she gets surprised or we run into a dog reacting to her! Because of her success, we’ve started having her greet other dogs after checking in (the 3 second greet) and she’s been wonderful at it — basically all she wants is a sniff of the dog and then goes on to either greet the human or checking in with me for treats!

Yay! Your help paid off with Kato in the kennel whining.
I walked over and opened up the garage door and said Kato it’s okay.
He stopped whining immediately and I closed the door and went back to bed.
A couple little tiny fusses and now he is quiet.
Went from frantic barking to relaxed.
Whoohoo!
Thanks all, and esp @Caitlin Coberly
Amazing