Teddy anticipated the game today and I have refine it by reviewing what is being taught and played the predator much more effectively this time. It still took a while but slightly less time than it has done in the past. Teddy is still wearily but the fastest he got today was a trot and the last two send outs resulted in him coming straight back to me. I had some cut up carrots in my pocket so after the lesson/game he got some treats and I used the halter and lead rope (that which is doesn't like) and used it to rub over his back, bum, neck and sides (that he loved!)
I hope I venture into the paddock tomorrow and he thinks, "Here she comes with that great bum scratching thing!" instead of "Not that halter again I better run!"
But I will take the time that it takes so it takes less time in the future.
The nicest part of the whole session was I left the paddock, with Teddy following me to the gate, then I walked all the way to the gate that leads into the house and from the back gate Teddy neighed out to me. I turned back and he was waiting at the gate calling me back. I was thrilled!
I videoed day one of the catching game and I will video day seven and make a little movie of the progress.
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