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Tips for Playful Dog Training from Lina, the Fluffy Dog – Playing in Waves of Excitement
Hello, hello! I’m Lina, the wonderful, fluffy dog who gets excited quickly! You know, I love playing with balls and frisbees, but there’s one little rule you must always remember: ride the excitement in waves!
Imagine I’m like a roller coaster of emotions. When my human throws the ball, my excitement slowly rises, like a rocket launching to the moon. That’s the moment when I’m bursting with anticipation!
But here’s the catch: If my human takes the toy away at my peak excitement, my frustration rises like a volcano about to erupt! It’s like someone snatching a delicious bone right from under my nose. Oh no, nobody wants that!
So, dear human, let me share a trick with you: Let’s wind down first before you put the toy away. Let’s float together on a cloud of relaxation, like a surfer on a giant wave!
Because if you take the toy away while my excitement is still at its peak, I don’t really understand what’s happening. And that’s really frustrating for me, my friend!
So, let’s ride the wave of excitement together. Slowly build up, enjoy the peak, and then gently, but surely, come back down. That way, the play remains a fun and exciting experience for both of us! Woof!
Riding Waves of Excitement: The Importance of Controlled Game Ending
It’s really important to consider the waves of excitement and end the game properly. If the toy is abruptly put away at peak excitement, this high level of excitement can become associated with the game itself. Consequently, future interactions with the toy might automatically trigger high excitement, which could manifest as barking or jumping.
To avoid these unwanted behaviors, it’s advisable to gradually wind down the game before ending it. One way to do this is through a food search on the ground. This not only gradually reduces excitement but also simulates the natural completion of hunting behavior, which typically ends with eating.
By allowing the play to wind down calmly and incorporating a final food search, you create a positive association and a relaxed atmosphere around the game. This reduces the likelihood that your dog will react overly excited in future play situations.
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Additional Interesting Links
On the Sprich Hund! page, you can find a great article on playing between humans and dogs.
The wave of excitement is beautifully illustrated here: Playing Correctly with Dogs.
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