Retrieve covers a wide range of reasons and activities for us. Helping with laundry prevents a flare from repetitive movements and bending over. Picking up dropped items or bringing me certain things, like shoes, means I don't have to bend over which could cause me to lose my balance or trigger intense jaw pain. Being able to play fetch inside & outside gives us a good way to help him de-stress, release energy, and practice his retrieve skills without the pressure of formalities. Each time we practice retrieve, no matter the exercise or reason, it boosts his confidence with the command and hones his skill with it.
Retrieve has been an uphill battle since day one. I've written about our challenges before, but now I want to share a bit about where we are now and what we are working towards with regards to both playing fetch for fun and doing task based retrieves.
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My Name is Sally...I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This blog is about my journey training Robbie, a dog who helped me regain independence, confidence, and achieve the impossible in the face of my disability. It continues on with the training of Austin, Robbie's successor. Check Out... - "More than a Dog" was published on a site called The Mighty Categories
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