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Originally Posted by Britster  One thing that actually annoys me about Victoria's show is the way they shoot it, the camera angles and views. Maybe that's just me being my weird geeky self but I don't like the things that seem "acted" out... like when they show the owners in the kitchen arguing over the dog or something, that just irks me because I know some camera crew was there trying to tell them what to do and it's kind of acting. It just bugs me. (We've been on the news many times for my little brother's foundation we started and they do this stuff to my mom and stepfather - make them do normal stuff in the kitchen and film, or something, lol, it's so awkward) And when they do a shot from down from the dogs point of view with Victoria saying "stay" and holding her hands out or something. But I don't know, I think that's the main reason I like TDW better than IMoTD - it always seemed to have a more "real" effect to me. I know it's all just part of television, both shows, but that's just something I picked up on. |
I agree with that. I do find it funny when in some cases when it's from the dog's perspective, but I really hate the new format where she watches the owners on tv, exclaims over everything they are doing wrong, and then has a catchphrase like "I better get back there are help them out." I'd be happy to see that go.
WRT = with regard to.
WRT (ha!) treats - Victoria uses treats appropriately, and often does not give treats. Like with that little Pomeranian who lived with the Aussie Stains, she simply did not respond to his barking. When he stopped, after 20 minutes, she paid attention to him. She also used body blocking to keep both dogs out of the kitchen while the owners ate. And she used negative reinforcement with Stains (remotely scolded him) when he tried to steal food. So it's not like she is showering treats out left and right.
I DO think it can be hard for owners to work treats in and out of the learning process, and I am struggling with this now. Treats should be used to teach and guide the dog, and then once it's a habit, treats should stop.