MeadowCat - since you posted the GREAT link on "calming signals" I have been watching AMY more closely.
Last week, after midnight...I watched the posted video / and tested my Amy...just afterword:
- when she licked her lips, laying on the leather seat ----> I did to / then she did it again
- I yawn first, she yawns next (so neat...lol)
It was an intriguing moment, we both communicate on the "raw" canine level...very rewarding 4 me.
Watching old girl AMY (for a week) - she exhibits few "CALMING" behaviors.
But today, in our backyard, she turned her head sideways (to ignore me) as she did not want to pee in the rain...and wanted back inside the warm house.
- she may not exhibit the calming signals frequently / but I have a far greater appreciation...for their innocent body language
I have always prided myself, in training my personal dog with phenomenal eye focus & human bond (very pup early), so she will not look away often (or blink, lick lips, yawn, etc.)...when I stare at her or speak.
- if she is waiting for me to instruct and is most happy to comprehend my voice &/or signals
MeadowCat - one of the best information threads, in months (for me)...ThkU again !!
I'm commenting on the
Work Ethic? thread tonight / excellent opinions shared, on training & philosophy.
I plan on cross posting, to help both debates...as I see, their connected some.
- just seems like one must be able to accurately read a dobe, before one can train it properly (regardless of the method)
http://www.dobermantalk.com/obedience-agility-working-sports/59282-work-ethic.html