Video: Pattern Games by Leslie McDevitt

Tawzer Dog | Pattern Games: Clicking for Confidence and Connection

From Leslie McDevitt (of Control Unleashed fame), this video shows the practical application of what she calls "pattern games". Pattern games are essentially creating a simple rhythmical pattern with your dog to give them a predictable structure that allows them to normalise triggers in their environment.

The video quality is pretty poor, and I'd say it is very expensive for the production value, but nevertheless it is a very useful resource to see how these patterns can be used to help reactive or nervous dogs. There is absolutely no fluff, just watching real dogs and real handlers working through the games and dealing with their triggers.
 

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This looks great, I need more ideas of short games we can build on for connection - although as you say, expensive and slightly ropey quality. I might just go with the preview activities for now!
 
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