How We Train

As a trainer, it's my job to find a way to help a dog learn. I enjoy problem solving and have worked with all ages, gun shy, run-off dogs and even bird shy dogs. Of course, the easy natural dogs are fantastic to work with also, and every dog no matter their skill level, has many lessons to teach me as well. I use no set technique; I learn as many techniques and styles as possible to create a mental "library" of techniques. Then the owner and I choose the gentlest most effective method possible for each dog. I use clicker training in young dogs and to help teach concepts quickly, but also use an e-collar later to reinforce, unless the owner prefers to train without. There is no age too old or too young to learn, but the methods we use will vary.
Check out a few video clips below, to see some of our training techniques for all ages.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Lacey






Worked Lacey with e-collar, and flat buckle collar with lead today, no slip lead. I walked her around on lead with alot of time inbetween try keep things interesting. She was pulling hard and dragging me around, but this is not what I am working on and actually I am glad to see that she is still moving out and not trying to stay by me.






She stopped well every time except one, but as I allowed her a little more leash and "whoa"ed her a few feet away she stopped then tried to step towards me after a few seconds. I used the lowest stimulation (1/2 on TT) and continuous stimulation until she stopped, which I also encouraged by pulling on the lead straight up. She grasped this well, and the last 2 times she moved I only had to repeat the whoa with no stimulation. She picked up her leg, but on the whoa, froze, and didn't even put down her leg. Lacey hardly ever carries her tail up unless she is very excited, so I am focusing on head posture mostly. The tail with come up with the birds!
Next is longer delay and a step away.
Pics above left: Lacey pulling away ready to train! below left: Lacey on whoa, head is coming back up, but my finger is hovering over the button in case she steps towards me. below right: Yeah! release and praise time!


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