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Don't see any DMT link in the info, please post that. Excellent video, we have a foster dog (only 6 days) who was totally shut down after just one day at the shelter. He's doing very well, a real loving guy.
Awww thank you for fostering this little guy! And sorry about the DMT missing link. I'll explain in a nutshell and post also a video I found. It's pretty easy tho. So, I always recommend to pick a word that you can say in a calm tone (stretched, not hyped like a 'yay good boy' - keep these for fun events like recall). Something like niiiiiiiice or mine is priiiiiiiima (I'm German haha). You introduce this word at home in a calm environment when your dog is calm. You say it calmly (and with an afraid dog also not too loudly!) when your dog is doing something calm or in the case of a shut down dog you can also use it when they dare to explore (see what works, each dog is different. It might help to also be on the floor, give the dog space and let them approach you). A calming town can often do wonders. You can later on also add a calm long hand stroke (again, something that enhances calm behaviour and positive, calming emotions). You keep doing this at home until your dog associates the word you choose (this is basically the marker) with calm behaviour. You can also add that your dog looks at you and reward (this can be a treat but a shutdown dog might be too anxious to take a treat! In this case, slow down, add decompression and don't force the dog to eat). The reward can also be that you move away with your dog from whatever scares them, touch or whatever works. With an anxious dog, the calming word might be enough. So, once the marker word is established, you take it 'out' to a new area that is also with limited distractions (easy wins, don't push your dog too much!!) - this could be your backyard etc... you keep practising the word there. Ie when Distractions (D) are present. Easy distractions at first, like wind, grass, smell ... use your marker word for calm behaviour and treat. Once this is build up, you can use the word outside out and about and also reward check-ins with your dog. This way you can help a dog who is shut-down and scared to feel more confidence by providing guidance of what is appreciated (focus on what you want more of basically and reward that behaviour). Hope this helps. Here's also a video ruclips.net/video/5iWVfIThuYA/видео.htmlsi=GxuAleCCr-FrdW2h
@ you’re welcome. Hope it helps. Voice works usually really well with dogs and your own energy too. When you’re calm and „non threatening“, they open up pretty quickly. Let your dog set the pace. Good luck and lemme know if I can help with anything.
I wrote a related blog post about dog decompression that you might also find helpful: 5 Signs Your Dog Needs Decompression and How to Provide It www.enrichyourdogslife.com/post/5-signs-your-dog-needs-decompression-and-how-to-provide-it
“Decompression, in the context of dogs, refers to the process of allowing a dog to relax, unwind, and decompress after experiencing stress, anxiety, or arousal.” You can find the full article here enrichyourdogslife.com/a-full-guide-to-decompression-for-dogs/ ❤️
You might also find this new and updated video helpful: New Rescue Dog Decompression | Dog Adoption Tips ruclips.net/video/fWaOaffvUeU/видео.htmlsi=SzPndMRtilkhekYt
Thank you so much! This will help me a lot ❤
Don't see any DMT link in the info, please post that. Excellent video, we have a foster dog (only 6 days) who was totally shut down after just one day at the shelter. He's doing very well, a real loving guy.
Awww thank you for fostering this little guy! And sorry about the DMT missing link. I'll explain in a nutshell and post also a video I found. It's pretty easy tho. So, I always recommend to pick a word that you can say in a calm tone (stretched, not hyped like a 'yay good boy' - keep these for fun events like recall). Something like niiiiiiiice or mine is priiiiiiiima (I'm German haha). You introduce this word at home in a calm environment when your dog is calm. You say it calmly (and with an afraid dog also not too loudly!) when your dog is doing something calm or in the case of a shut down dog you can also use it when they dare to explore (see what works, each dog is different. It might help to also be on the floor, give the dog space and let them approach you). A calming town can often do wonders. You can later on also add a calm long hand stroke (again, something that enhances calm behaviour and positive, calming emotions). You keep doing this at home until your dog associates the word you choose (this is basically the marker) with calm behaviour. You can also add that your dog looks at you and reward (this can be a treat but a shutdown dog might be too anxious to take a treat! In this case, slow down, add decompression and don't force the dog to eat). The reward can also be that you move away with your dog from whatever scares them, touch or whatever works. With an anxious dog, the calming word might be enough.
So, once the marker word is established, you take it 'out' to a new area that is also with limited distractions (easy wins, don't push your dog too much!!) - this could be your backyard etc... you keep practising the word there. Ie when Distractions (D) are present. Easy distractions at first, like wind, grass, smell ... use your marker word for calm behaviour and treat. Once this is build up, you can use the word outside out and about and also reward check-ins with your dog. This way you can help a dog who is shut-down and scared to feel more confidence by providing guidance of what is appreciated (focus on what you want more of basically and reward that behaviour). Hope this helps. Here's also a video ruclips.net/video/5iWVfIThuYA/видео.htmlsi=GxuAleCCr-FrdW2h
@@EnrichYourDogsLife Priiiiima! Wow, thanks so much for the thorough explanation.
@ you’re welcome. Hope it helps. Voice works usually really well with dogs and your own energy too. When you’re calm and „non threatening“, they open up pretty quickly. Let your dog set the pace. Good luck and lemme know if I can help with anything.
I wrote a related blog post about dog decompression that you might also find helpful: 5 Signs Your Dog Needs Decompression and How to Provide It www.enrichyourdogslife.com/post/5-signs-your-dog-needs-decompression-and-how-to-provide-it
Thanks for a good pep talk
You’re very welcome 😃 hope it helped!
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“Decompression, in the context of dogs, refers to the process of allowing a dog to relax, unwind, and decompress after experiencing stress, anxiety, or arousal.” You can find the full article here enrichyourdogslife.com/a-full-guide-to-decompression-for-dogs/ ❤️