Cooperative nail grinding with Kronos. If he bumps the dremel, I touch a foot; if he stays, I isolate the nail; if he stays, I bring the dremel close; if he stays, I grind briefly and treat. If he pulls his foot away I also treat, often off the towel to see how fast he comes back to play again.

Today we introduced an actual toothbrush instead of just the finger I was using to last time. I started with a finger cot and then decided to try a handled brush. You can see slight hesitation the first time I present it, but on the next rep that’s gone. (Hey, @skylight.social can I test your app?)

I started working with Kronos on cooperative tooth brushing before the holidays. Today was our first session back at it after a month. We were able to introduce beef flavored toothpaste and some tooth rubbing today!

When you're teaching your dog to opt in to grooming and veterinary procedures, and introducing the various aspects of that kind of handling, don't forget about "peering intently." It's an often overlooked part of care that freaks a lot of dogs out.

One of my recent KPA students taught her dog to retrieve a med bag when he hears the Imperial March.

The lines on this sports court gave me an idea for a loose leash walking game: “shuttle runs” help practice walking close for varying distances and incorporate smooth turns.

Repeating the cue? Yes I am. You may have learned that it’s a no-no, but as Ken Ramirez has pointed out, giving a recall cue just once when the animal can’t see you may not be enough to help them locate you. Here I was hiding from Finn at Prairie Wolf so I gave the cue until he came into view.