Today I brought out the clicker and treats and decided to teach her how to square.
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Look at that square |
In the beginning it really was a complete fail. She would stop almost square, but then a struggle ensued as she alternated between taking a whole bunch of tiny steps slightly forward and slightly backward to square just right. It was just like someone who can't parallel park: backwards, forward, WAIT STOP, nope a little forward, STOP, backwards, no that is too far back, forward, NOT THAT FAR FORWARD. The problem with Ypke is that she has no concept of small. She thinks bigger is better, so it took me awhile to get her to take smaller steps. I think it is more of me getting the cue with the lead just right — it is a delicate balance between not using too much or too little pressure.
We are on our way and I am pleased with how the session went! :)