Dogs
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The predatory motor pattern is the sequence of behaviour your dog progresses through when they are in the mood for hunting. The full predatory motor pattern looks like this; Orient > Creep >Stalk > Chase > Grab-Bite > Kill-Bite > Possess > Dissect > Consume
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if you have a dog who is bred to run around in big circles to find prey, or to rummage in the bushes to flush birds, or to pull a sledge etc. they will automatically default to this genetically anchored behaviour in times of stress and high arousal.If
Simone Mueller, Charlotte Garner, Päivi Kokko, Clara Hilsberg, • Walking Together
When they are in orientation mode, looking out for if there is something to potentially hunt and they don’t come across something interesting, frustration quickly kicks in. Because they have been carefully bred to find wildlife for their human hunter, if there is nothing around, then they will try even harder! This means that they will move faster,
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running freely, where they can determine their own pace, movement pattern, and direction for themselves.
Simone Mueller, Charlotte Garner, Päivi Kokko, Clara Hilsberg, • Walking Together
it’s essential to provide these off-lead running opportunities at least 2-3 times a week.
Simone Mueller, Charlotte Garner, Päivi Kokko, Clara Hilsberg, • Walking Together
This is also why dogs who live in a constant state of high arousal, without any opportunity to relax and decompress, can be more likely to suffer from digestive issues, because their body is not prioritising digestion as regularly as it should be.
Simone Mueller, Charlotte Garner, Päivi Kokko, Clara Hilsberg, • Walking Together
Elongate your words so they are softer, like ‘goooooood’ and say them in a lower, calmer tone of voice.
Simone Mueller, Charlotte Garner, Päivi Kokko, Clara Hilsberg, • Walking Together
through each game and repeating them for 1 week each, or spending a month working on all 4 preparation games simultaneously.