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I mentioned already that Timber seems to be going deaf. Fortunately we have used hand signals and similar for a while - not in anticipation of him losing his hearing but particularly with recall, if he has been some distance and upwind, a visual cue was always helpful.
But one thing I never thought to use a non-verbal sign for was ”good boy” and I really regret that.
I've been working on it, randomly using a thumbs up and rewarding.
I'm open to ideas to help reinforce the message, but please everyone, start pairing your ”good dog” verbal with a hand signal. You never know when you might need it.
But one thing I never thought to use a non-verbal sign for was ”good boy” and I really regret that.
I've been working on it, randomly using a thumbs up and rewarding.
I'm open to ideas to help reinforce the message, but please everyone, start pairing your ”good dog” verbal with a hand signal. You never know when you might need it.