>>That's a yes on this. The thing that I can't seem to wrap my mind around
>>is that when she offers headlowering, she throws her head down and I feel
>>like I need to reward her. It's not a nice relaxed gesture. I'll try to
>>get video of it because I think there is a lot more there than what I'm
>>seeing (thanks Julie L.). <<
Two things stand out. One she did not offer head lowering during CAT and
second that she threw her head down. It's almost a panic response. I'll put
human words around it.
"If I do this, she'll leave me alone"

Since this is something she knows how to do, I expect that you will begin to
see it offered as you proceed with CAT. However, do not expect it or look
for it. That would be shaping head down. We want to shape anything that is
relaxing for her and right now that is not head down.

So, go ahead and push the threshold a little at a time. Be sure to leave in
that 10 to 15 second wait time before proceeding forward after you leave. It
was a nice change that her teeth didn't clang during head down. I'd be very
happy with that. Next time quit on that note.

It was ok that you offered her c/t. As long as she doesn't feel pressure
from it. Now, you know how to recognize it. By you offering she'll begin to
see the connection and take some of the pressure off of her self. Just be
careful.

Warmly,
Dolores