It's taken a few months but I'm finally buddies with the lacrosse stick! Momma would take the stick and my ball outside for about 5 minutes every day to play with my to get me used to the whole process. I now love my lacrosse stick and momma likes it too because now her shoulder doesn't get tired from constantly throwing my ball.
Along with playing with me outside, momma routinely placed a treat in the basket of the lacrosse stick for me to find when she would leave the house. In fact she caught me yesterday nosing at the basket looking for a treat. I pawed at it and stuck my nose in it in hopes of finding a nom. I would say mission accomplished momma. I'm no longer afraid of the lacrosse stick.
So now we've moved onto another method of training. Momma has started to bring my ball to class and on hikes. I'm learning that if I'm quiet and don't pop off at other dogs during our walks I get to play with my ball. Treats are great but my ball is the best reward ever! Wish us luck as we try this new method of positive reinforcement training!
