In speaking with our trainer last night, I realized that I missed a few items in the positive category. Charlie has also learned to paw target, wave, high five, and touch a piece of paper pretty much wherever you move it. He also learned to walk through a revolving door - he did bang his head once! He's also got his bite inhibition to a really nice level during play. I can now play tug while holding his teeth! He's learned to "give" his toys during play as well.
I believe I had an insight last night into some of Charlie's reactivity. Sheila has jumped him once or twice during training to snatch his treats. Its been some time since the last event, but I noticed how hard he worked the night before last when I used a tug as the reinforcer instead of treats. The difference was amazing. She's not in the least interested in the tug toy, and he showed no anxiety at all. He worked his tail off, too. She just laid quietly with no restraint because there was nothing in it for her except praise for staying put. Now, I just have to figure out how to work through this. I really think if we can get it under control at home, we'll have a big head start next time we go back to school.
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