Northwest School of Animal Massage ~ Where the Future is in Your Hands | ortona | Activity https://www.nwsam.com/members/ortona/activity/ Activity feed for ortona. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:46 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.1.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 98b3c262c565f6084273b1fef33a81ba ortona replied to the discussion (SAMFL) Activity Three: Dog Handling Observations and Discussion in the forum (SAMFL) Activity Three: Dog Handling Observations and Discussion https://www.nwsam.com/forums/topic/samfl-activity-three-dog-handling-observations-and-discussion/#post-16235 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:13:14 -0800 Reply to (SAMFL) Activity Three: Dog Handling Observations and Discussion

For my observations, I observed dogs and handlers at a training facility. I observed a nosework class as well as the change over of students and dogs between classes.

  • Did you observe good handling practices when dogs were being leashed and/or walked? Describe your personal observations.

Yes, I observed good handling practices. The training…

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What did you learn that was new to you….

Not giving a treat until the end of the session. At my pet store, we offer treats but I usually offer the owner a choice of treats to give to their pet.

How did dog respond.

I sat next to my 7 month old Whippet puppy Very and asked for a sit. She knows sit but I am usually standing so she seemed confused,…

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