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Start the movie after the “The Asylum” title has faded out and the “Mega Piranha” title is about to fade in.Ĭommunity 1×06 “Football, Feminism and You” That’s right-I’m watchin’ this puppy on Blu-ray! (from the $5 bargain bin) No more commercials! Bonus: brown lady boobs! (I’m a slow reader!) And I complain that there aren’t any subtitles or extras on the Blu-ray. Oh wait, I do complain that the titles aren’t left on screen long enough. However, they all do a pretty great job, so I have no complaints. I research the extensive film biographies of Tiffany, Barry Williams, Paul “I’m not Paul Hogan” Logan, and director Eric Forsberg and come up pretty dry. Listen as I identify the multiple artificial ticking clocks, write off the entire state of Florida, and calculate the growth rate of genetically modified fish on a scratch pad several times-oh wait, the characters do that last one. If you’re not noticing these behaviors, you’ll be shocked at what you missed.Over-sized piranhas are attacking Venezuela! Join me as I watch the film for the first time (I’m calling these “sight unseen” commentaries now) and attempt to figure out what is going on why fish bark, roar, and oink and why everything seems to have been shot at 6 o’clock in the evening. I know your dog is offering behaviors in that short time.

Up your rate of reinforcement: Ideally, you should be clicking and treating every 5-10 seconds.

Too many distractions: Turn down the TV, close blinds or play soft music to drown out loud sounds.

So find treats your dog loves and use in next training session. Hey, your dog chooses what she works for just like us.

Your dog should think: “When I touch this board with my paw, I hear a click and get a treat.” Take a step back and click/treat for looking, walking toward and touching the scratchboard. If your dog walks away, there are a few things going on: Think of it as a temperature check of your training session. If Dog Walks Away During Training Session After 5-10 treats, end training session.

Click and treat paw touches (either paw or both) even if for a nanosecond.

When the board is in place, this gives your dog the green light to start offering paw movements.

Place board on ground with top portion leaning against your legs.

Settle in chosen room, and set up treats and scratchboard.

Practice 5-10 times and end training session.

Your dog is learning that the board means something so she’s going to investigate, which you will heavily reward.

Usually, looking at and walking toward the board happens during your first training session.

When your dog looks at, walks toward or touches her front paw on the board, click and toss her a treat.

Place bottom of board on floor and leave top against your leg.

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Plus you don’t want to miss any nail drags. Placing the board on the floor means “let’s scratch at the board” to your dog. Next to your treats, place the scratchboard. Basically, treats are kept up high so you can easily reach while keeping your dog from self snacking. Place treats on the seat of a chair before beginning each session. Gather needed supplies, bring your dog into your chosen room, close the door and have a seat on the floor. Goal: Positively introduce your dog to scratchboard. When keeping the scratchboard flat on the ground, I noticed a blunter bottom portion instead of a rounded nail tip, which seemed to grow out faster. At this angle, your dog files the bottom portion first and then the middle and top of nail, forming a nice rounded and smooth nail. Remember, choice is a powerful reinforcer–sometimes even more so than food! Placement of ScratchboardĪfter a few trials and errors, I discovered maximum nail filing when placing the scratchboard at a 45-degree angle to the ground. This closed room means choice and fun, as your dog can decide to not participate.

Usually, I use our bathroom so my dogs associate it with fun instead of bath time. By closing the door, you’re keeping your dog with you while minimizing distractions (e.g. Before starting a dog training session, click and treat your dog for walking into the room and close the door behind you. Room With a Doorĭuring the beginning stages, choose a small room with a door for dog training sessions. You’ll need a clicker, lots of yummy treats (about the size of a pea), scratchboard and a room with a door.

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You’ve built a size-appropriate nail scratchboard, and now it’s time to teach your dog how to drag her front nails across it. How to Teach Your Dog to Use a Scratchboard

Traditional Classroom Environment in Los Angeles California.