larrygs
Super Boxer
I am curious about those who have reactive boxers and their success in agility. Layla is leash reactive plus she gets even more aroused with all the commotion and energy level at agility competition. I know some just manage around it. However, I don't want her stressed, plus it isn't any fun for me either.
I am currently working with behaviour trainer and making really good progress. The goal is for her to be near or walk past screaming, staring, and/or barking dogs without reacting to such provocation. I think this is particularily difficult for boxers.
I am wondering if others with reactive boxers have actually succeeded with retraining enough to confidently walk around in the agility environment. I consider the training we are doing to be a life skill that pays off in many ways so it will continue. However am I fooling myself? Is it really possible to get to the point of calmly participating in agility competition?
I am currently working with behaviour trainer and making really good progress. The goal is for her to be near or walk past screaming, staring, and/or barking dogs without reacting to such provocation. I think this is particularily difficult for boxers.
I am wondering if others with reactive boxers have actually succeeded with retraining enough to confidently walk around in the agility environment. I consider the training we are doing to be a life skill that pays off in many ways so it will continue. However am I fooling myself? Is it really possible to get to the point of calmly participating in agility competition?