As in Time to get: :)
LACEY
Lacey had a kennel break and injured her leg in the process. She seemed fairly fine, but training was off until she was totally well. So back to it today.
Lacey did perfectly on the obedience of "whoa" stopped every time, no cheating, no trouble. Just very very cautious about going away and stopped a few times in anticipation, and once she thought I had whoa-ed her, no amount of okay would release her. Had to "here" her out of it both times. Tried to happy it up with treats and a "stuffy toy." Helped but in the end we just walked around with no more whoa for the rest of the 10 ish minutes.
Still she knows it. Just needs to be more comfortable with it. Time.
JACKSON
Jackson did very very well. Keeps a happy attitude. A little soft on the correction if he is not expecting it, but bounces back quickly and is eager again. All in all a great easy dog to train. Makes me want to keep him instead... actually. Hmmm I just love his happy happy attitude, reminds me of Jed with more bounce. Should be named Tigger :) Jackson is whoa-ing away from me up to about 6 feet and holds for 30 seconds or so. He starts to be challenged when I move so that is where we will start next time.
Family manners, field work, obedience... whatever a gundog needs to work, hunt and live well, with their family.
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.
Check out a few video clips below, to see some of our training techniques for all ages.
Friday, September 12, 2008
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