Ariel has been in training for 7 weeks. She gets lots of pressure-free time with us. Walking, talking, sitting, and just communing. Rose has been developing a relationship with her over these weeks. But even SHE can only give her a short forehead rub now and again. We need to be able to approach and touch Ariel, but she is still not tolerant of any touching. It’s also still a struggle to get the lead on her, even in her small stall. Rose must now begin the de-sensitizing process.
We start with the stick and string because Ariel is very prone to bite or kick (or both) if she is pressured too much too fast. Hands are her enemy.
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