miss whippy

thanks lablover, i've been looking at the infin8, which is really what sparked the question glad to year you've had success with it, im really pleased with the blackdog gear i've been using so far. still not sure... there are so many ways to train a dog!

k9 force, i read your article.. sounds fair.. i've tried a head collar on pixie and having a very sensitive muzzle, she hated it, lost concentration, and sulked, it did however control her pulling significanly with very light, fingertip control, whereas on flat collar or correction chain, she frequently pulls to sniff at things etc and pays little attention to a 'correction' I dont use correction techniques and am trainin her with positive reinforcement, but this requires the constant use of food, and it is often not as interesting as other dog's smells or the sight of a rabbit or other dog. she behaves quite well at obedience training, with the knowledge of treats for good bahaviour and attention, and a short attention requirement, but i want to be able to walk in a relaxed manner outside of classes, on a longer leash, without her pulling or requiring the extended attention of a proper 'heel' your article was interesting, but how do i 'utilise the dog's drive' and 'satisfy its drive by compliance of the issued command'?? will i be required to attend one of your training sessions to find out??

has anyone had great success training a dog to walk nicely using a head collar?.. by this i mean that the dog no longer needs the head collar if so or otherwise, what's opinions on which brand/design is good?

i've got a blackdog one, and it works well for me i had a bit of trouble with the hinge for a bit, but it just needed some oil i think i'll get a liner cos it does get a bit smelly sometimes i'm really pleased with the quality of the blackdog gear and would recommend it, most of our club uses it and have heard all good things

pixie has been meaning to go to a lure coursing day for ages, it sounds like such great fun. might see you all there on the 12th then. watch out for pixie the whippet wonder! haha crossing fingers we actually make it this time

i know, those doggies that have already had their breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, or arent that keen on the whole food thing wont do too well.. i dont really thing these iq tests are much of an indication most of the time anyway.. but it is a bit of fun, and if the dog is into it, it's good for them to learn i guess?

http://abc.net.au/animals/dog_test/default.htm heres one, fun for you and pooch on a wet afternoon

pixie, the whippet got prey 70 pack 70 fight 35 flight 25 i reckon there should have been more levels, cos some of the sometimes were more than others, if you get what i mean, then it would have been more accurate... but i dont really know what the numbers mean anyhow, so i guess doesnt matter theres some intelligence tests around which are fun, but take a bit more than checking boxes. i'll see if i can find a link