Dog Obedience

[FGM]

I was wanting some input about obedience,I live on the border of brisbane/Ipswich area and thinking about doing obedience with my dog.We are already doing agility and she is loving it.In the past I have had bad experiences with obedience with my last dog,I would come home crying as I felt I had to be cruel to my dog to get it to do what they wanted.eg,checking with the choker chain(hard) which my dog did not respond to.

I gave up and then RIP my last dog passed away.Now I would love to do obedience but not sure where to go for training and wondering if things have changed at all with how they train for obedience?

Would it confuse my dog as she is use to training via clicker/reward?

Thanks for your input in advance

[helen]

Check this link and see if there is anyone close, it has positive trainers only - http://www.deltasocietyaustralia.com.au/cg..._queensland.htm

It shouldn't confuse your dog, I have done both at once with no problems

[Reddii]

A lot of the traditional obedience clubs use traditional methods. Both my two were taught this way initially, but i'm finding I get better results from positive methods, albeit with a little more patience required. This is not to say it works well for all dogs or is the only way to go, it is just my experience.

Most clubs will let you use these methods in their traditional classes.

The trainers at RSPCA are pretty good in this respect if you haven't had a lot to do with positive methods or would like to update your skills. Have a look on their website.

I know a lot of people bag the RSPCA on DOL, but the training and animal behaviour team are not part of the welfare side of the organisation. We train there for flyball and have not problems.

Best of luck.

[FGM]

Thank you so much for your replies.I will check out both links and go from there.I just love spending time with her and training.All my friends dogs get a work out when they come over,I can't help myself.lol