Field notes · Case
Finn
anxiety and fear; a serious flight risk who would bolt. His owners date the onset to a period when one of them hurt her back and could no longer walk him.
Meet Finn
Reviewed case notes
- Fear and flight risk
- Confidence outside
- Reliable handling
Finn finished the program and went home.
What this case teaches
The record
207 clips across 30 filmed sessions, each linked to
1:27
"He's so uncomfortable" — day one, nothing asked
3:46
Still shut down. The room, the couch, a person, and waiting
2:21
Louie shows him what place looks like
5:35
Toys out, tools out — nobody asks Finn for anything
0:19
Down, outside, for the first time
1:54
"Much calmer. Still skittish. Much better" — reading a dog who is all of those at once
5:04
Wide eyes, heavy panting: what high nerves look like under calm conditions
6:05
We're not going to force him if it's just going to shut him down
0:00
"One of our nervous cases" — going easy on purpose
1:01
"Not much pressure with that one" — the first sit
5:07
When a normal sit is the whole session
7:13
A little more duration, and see
0:02
First time out. "He will bolt" — two lines, a backup collar, the e-collar in front
0:23
Getting him out of the crate
1:23
"Very difficult to get him back" — so start with the basics, out here
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30 videos and 129 Shorts. Listed newest publication first. A title match is an index aid, not confirmation of training order.
Training videos
Shorts
Questions connected to this collection
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Explore 53 connected concept drafts
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- What do I do right after correcting my dog?
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- What level should an e-collar be set to?
- Does an e-collar hurt?
- What equipment do I actually need?
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The finished client story
A bigger world for Finn.
Finn’s family wanted him to be happy, comfortable, and able to share more of their life. His Angier K9 story follows the progress that made walks, hikes, and new experiences feel possible together.