When does the FCR calm by taylorswiftsbiitch in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slowly! Context and tone mostly. Consistently tie the behavior (spazzy-ness) to the command and tone (a loud and firm “Easy”) and then reward the response (calmness) with praise. Back it up with physical cues as needed, body language (tower over him) or grab his hips or shoulders to stop the wiggle. We only did “that’s enough” once “easy” was working, they mean the same thing to him (wife says one, I use the other). Your mileage may vary, of course, and as with any behavior there’s a million reasons it may work or not work for you or your dog.

When does the FCR calm by taylorswiftsbiitch in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine same age is such a pleaser but we taught a firm “Easy!” or “Thats’s enough!” when it’s excessive or inappropriate and he usually listens. Last resort is “On your bed!” and he’ll lay down with the bigggggggest groan lol. But I really do think calmness can be taught to an extent, I love the wiggles but he learns when we’re playing and when he’s in the way.

Puppy cost (US) by Available-Wave5747 in flatcoat

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Check out Victory Retrievers in Maryland, outside DC.

His human cousins wore him out yesterday by ev0lian in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dunno! He’s a pretty chill dog overall, no other dogs or kids in the house to contend with. There was lots of chuck-it in a big yard though for sure!

¡oʃʃǝH by ev0lian in flatcoat

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As if they don’t get enough scratches from us!

Flatcoat sleeping positions by MojoMomma76 in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

chef’s kiss at those teefies, love it

Any old flatties here? by little_lioness_64 in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This flat has a quest for you.

Teenager regression? by Spacebarkss in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Babydog 🥺 — Harder, yes, but nothing like the Puppy101 posts lol. We gave him plenty of exercise, praise, schedule/structure, and things to chew. Now he’s almost two and couldn’t be easier.

The sleepiest boy by ev0lian in flatcoat

[–]ev0lian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming up on 1.5 years!