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I was wondering this myself!

here's a quick vid I did today (no heel work)to show her level of understanding.

Yes! thankyou :) works very well! We will do it this way...however, now what am I to do as I can't do this in front of my trainer!???

I wasn't doing that (popping)- they (obedience) told us not to. I was also told that I'm not to have the choker- they prefer other devices that aren't unpleasant for the dog (their words). *sigh* should have listened to my mum...lol she said exactly what you said. (and thinks it's rubbish on how they're teaching methods now) Thanks- I will try this today, and let you know how I go. one other thing- what word do I use in regard to the correction- if any?

Hmm.. Will check again, when I let my instructor know that we'd only just completed puppy class (after her getting frustrated that my dog didn't sit/drop/stand straight ect)- she said "I don't think that you should be in my class, but they've put you in here, so they must want you in here...so we'll see how you go" None of the other puppies from my class are in this class- it's just me and two other older dogs. Might ask them where they think I should be.

yeah you're right, it might be the lack of focus- as she's trained twice a day every day. just want to find a method that works well for her. was using a choker, now using a mountain choker (nicer on her throat)

GSD- Half working and show lines.

I taught this by throwing a (soft)toy at her face...she had to catch it or it would lightly hit her on the head lol. she can catch about anything now. I do use the 'watch' command first though.

I haven't read all of this thread, but I'd be interested to know if you got your pup to loose leash walk and how you did it? Mine (6 months) is very high drive too... (shockingly, to the point where she can literally drag me...)

Great tips! thanks Sounds much better than waiting for the dog to find the right position on its own- (or to lure it).

Yes, and this is why I've posted on here- It's a bit confusing for me and my dog! Seems it's straight out of play school, and into uni!

Cheers, I've checked out some of his vids on youtube also.

Okay, wow- there is so much more to it than previously thought! Thanks for your response- I'll look up Michael Ellis now.

Yeah, I see your point, however my dog now gets a confused look on her face when she's not received a treat for something she had previously gotten one for. I know she'll get over this...and begin to understand the 'new' level of training- although I do wonder if the advice I've been given is right on how to 'do it'? lure or wait for sit,drop,stand and stand still or circles for pulling. I just want consistent training that yields results.

Yeah, I agree- Being a trainer thought that she would know best for us. Perhaps they have great expectations of my dog??? Since we've only had one class since the breakup period, I'm not sure to see how it goes or to ask to be moved right away. And yes I felt like a complete idiot! lol it was rather uncomfortable. We do want to compete to advanced obedience- but I thought baby steps...

So, I've been put into a 'higher' rank than I thought we should be- my pup who's just turned 6 months old, completed her puppy class late November of last year and has restarted a new class last week (they decided who goes into what group then) anyway, she's in a group with two other well mannered young adult dogs who know how to not pull on a leash while heeling, and know how to sit perfectly side on ect ect... My pup knows how to sit, drop, come, stay, watch ect, however she does not sit perfectly against me or drop the right way and she does PULL when we're doing heel work, both there and at home. My instructor expects perfect sits, drops and heel work, And insisted that I not treat her for sloppy (as in wrong angle) sits ect or she will think that this is okay (of course I never treat for pulling on the leash). I thought if she obeys me then a reward is due, as she's done the right thing...? she knows my pup is only 6 months old- my question is- should I ask to be moved to a beginner class like I thought we would be in, or continue to work with her the way she wants me to? WWYD?

Yeah I agree. I think it's there to persuade people away from the breed.

Opps! Should have mentioned that it was recommended for our then 12 week old puppy.

My pharmacist advised 1 quarter of a tablet for every 10 kgs (phenergan 10mg)

Do know the the cause of the scratching?

Loved it :D

That's what I'm planning on telling anyone who asks about my dogs entirety- that she's desexed (she's not)- so the average joe blow can leave us alone, as well as the fact that I'm paranoid about her being stolen.

That music is cringe worthy...lol

I really hope she is found soon!

ah, okay. thanks