When seeing other dogs leaping lightly into the air and catching the Frisbee steadily, Teddy looked up with longing in his eyes. As a "sports elf" among small dogs, Teddy dogs have the potential to become the best at catching Frisbees with their agile posture and high IQ. This training is not only about cultivating skills, but also a journey of growth watered with patience and love. Every progress hides a unique warm story between you.
Before training, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of the physiological characteristics and behavioral habits of Teddy dogs. Teddy dogs are usually 20-30 cm tall at the shoulder and weigh 3-6 kg. They are typical small dogs. Their bones are slender, especially the radius and ulna of the forelimbs and the tibia of the hind limbs are relatively fragile. Excessive jumping or incorrect landing posture may cause joint wear and even fractures. But they have strong core muscles and flexible spines, and with the ability to capture vision up to 15 frames per second, they have the physiological basis for rapid response. However, the Teddy dog's single attention span is only 10-15 minutes, which requires that training must follow the principle of "short duration and high frequency", while using its strong curiosity and food drive to transform training into a fun game.
Start this training journey by establishing Frisbee cognition. Choose an open area covered with grass in the early morning or evening when the temperature is suitable, and let Teddy relax. Take out a soft Frisbee with a diameter of 15-20 cm and rounded edges, which can avoid scratching the dog's mouth and meet its bite strength. Place the Frisbee in the palm of your hand, tap it with your fingers to make a sound, and follow the gentle "look here" command to attract Teddy's attention. When it actively sniffs the Frisbee, immediately give it a freeze-dried chicken reward and praise it softly. Then, roll the Frisbee on the ground like a wheel to simulate the dynamics of a small animal escaping and stimulate Teddy's chasing instinct. Once it starts running and chasing, encourage it with an excited tone of voice. When it touches the Frisbee, immediately reward it with snacks to strengthen the association between the Frisbee and the pleasant experience. This stage may need to be repeated 20-30 times, with an interval of 2-3 days between each training, gradually deepening the impression.
Pick-up training is the basis of catching the Frisbee, and it must follow the principle of behavior shaping. The owner holds the Frisbee in front of Teddy and shakes it. When it shows interest, throw the Frisbee 1-2 meters away and issue a clear and brief "pick up" command at the same time. If Teddy hesitates, you can squat down and point your finger at the Frisbee and guide it with an eager tone. When it holds the Frisbee for the first time, run over immediately, stroke its neck, praise it with a high-octave voice, and hand over snacks as a reward. When guiding it back, you can open your arms and call its name. When it approaches with the Frisbee, don't snatch it directly, but put the snacks at its mouth to induce it to let go of it actively, completing the complete action of "pick up - return - let go". After 3-4 sets of training per day, 5-6 times per set, Teddy will be able to master the skill of catching the disc in about 1-2 weeks.
When entering the catching disc training stage, you need to gradually break through the height and speed. Start with a low flat throw in the early stage, throw the disc at an angle of 15-20 degrees and a speed of 3-4 meters per second to ensure that Teddy can easily catch the disc before it lands. When throwing, follow the "catch" command, and when it successfully catches it, immediately give it a snack and hug as a reward. As the proficiency increases, gradually increase the throwing height to 50-80 cm, but the number of jumps in a single training should not exceed 15 times to avoid excessive joint load. If Teddy fails to catch the disc for 3 consecutive times during training, the difficulty should be reduced immediately. You can change to a close-range low throw, or touch the tip of its nose with the disc before throwing it to help rebuild confidence.
To improve the training effect, you can combine agility games to strengthen comprehensive abilities. Set up an S-shaped route composed of plastic stakes on the lawn, hold a frisbee to guide Teddy through it, and exercise its turning flexibility; or hide the frisbee behind different obstacles to train its search ability. After each training session, wipe Teddy's foot pads and abdomen with a warm wet towel to check for abrasions, and gently press its shoulders and hip joints with your thumbs to massage and relax for 3-5 minutes. At the same time, ensure that sufficient drinking water is provided within 30 minutes after training, and avoid eating within 1 hour before and after training to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.
When the sunset gilded the lawn one day, Teddy jumped into the air like an arrow from a string, and the moment he accurately bit the frisbee, all the efforts turned into warmth in his eyes. This training not only allowed Teddy to master cool skills, but also deeply implanted trust and dependence in each other's hearts in countless interactions. Every time you throw a frisbee, it is your expectation for it; every successful catch is its response to you. This two-way growth is the most precious gift in the years of raising pets.
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