When a stranger rapidly approaches to pet your dog, you may
ask him to give you space while feeding your dog a treat at your side
invite him to first feed your dog a treat for sitting, then scatter additional treats to help your dog remain on the floor
tell him not to pet your dog
allow the interaction even if your dog is overexcited or backing away
It is your duty to ensure that your dog's interactions with people are calm and positive. It is never your job to entertain the public at your dog's expense.
If your dog pulls her paw away during cooperative care training, you should:
firmly grasp the paw until she relaxes, then click and treat
continue holding her paw and feed high-value treats until she relaxes
withdraw both hands, wait one second, and try again at an easier level
end the training session
Cooperative care is about rewarding the dog's *choice* to participate in her own care and handling while systematically increasing the level of handling within her comfort zone.
When playing It's Your Choice, you should click when
the dog eats the treat
the dog engages the hand holding the treat
the dog barks
the dog disengages from the hand holding the treat
When you ask your dog for a sit, you should feed a high-value treat, then use your new release word and toss a
low-value treat
high-value treat
You want your dog to understand the release without being too eager to end the preceding exercise. By using the yummiest treats while in the sit, the puppy will be eager to repeat the exercise.