leopuppy04 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hmm might try at the base of the contact. I was just worried that wouldn't give him enough space to put his front feet on the ground and that he would just nose touch with all four feet on the board. Maybe now he understands what I want it might not be an issue. Nah - if they have a good understanding of a target they will. Raise it on a phone book or do it down stairs initially as they will HAVE to put their front feet down in order to contact the plate appropriately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 See you put those clear plastic dvds/cds that are on the bottom and tops of the packets to good use LP . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 See you put those clear plastic dvds/cds that are on the bottom and tops of the packets to good use LP . Of course Ness Waste not want not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Bummer just tried it then and as I suspected he put one foot on the ground and the other foot still on the raised plank. I waited him out and he is still confused and now being really slow about it Maybe stairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 LOL - ok have stolen that idea . I was rewatching one of the SG vids on her blog and it looks like the dog is actually nose targeting the end edge on the dogwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 LOL - ok have stolen that idea . I was rewatching one of the SG vids on her blog and it looks like the dog is actually nose targeting the end edge on the dogwalk. Absolutely! This is from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 D@mn you Laffi - you know I can't watch Youtube at work Kavik - one paw is ok - just remember to SHAPE it .... tiny steps and he won't lose his confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 yeah - its just frustrating when you go backwards for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 yeah - its just frustrating when you go backwards for a while! According to SG it's good because it means they are learning something, so it makes the behavior stronger and eventually when they understand they will be more eager than ever. Here is another good clip for the beginning of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) LOL - yeah I know what you mean It's better IMO in the long run though Edited February 25, 2009 by leopuppy04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I have to teach this by Saturday on a flat board. Was going to start tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Ok, here is what I did last night: This morning I did some training again and he got 4 out of 5 times right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, here is what I did last night: This morning I did some training again and he got 4 out of 5 times right Be careful with your body language. Right now he stops on 2o2o because you physically stop him from moving by standing in front of him. Try the same exercise with him on your sides (both right and left). Or you can try shaping where you don't move at all and just C&T for going straight on the board and then C&T for putting the front paws on the ground. Also when you release him from 2o2o release him forward from the board (don't turn so fast as he still is on the board when you are walking away from it to start a new round). Other than that, it looks great! He is definitely loving his C&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, here is what I did last night: This morning I did some training again and he got 4 out of 5 times right Be careful with your body language. Right now he stops on 2o2o because you physically stop him from moving by standing in front of him. Try the same exercise with him on your sides (both right and left). Or you can try shaping where you don't move at all and just C&T for going straight on the board and then C&T for putting the front paws on the ground. Also when you release him from 2o2o release him forward from the board (don't turn so fast as he still is on the board when you are walking away from it to start a new round). Other than that, it looks great! He is definitely loving his C&T Thanks Laffi! I will definitly keep that in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This looks impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 This looks impressive! ohhh ....Maybe I should have got a Border Collie, my dog doesnt have enough drive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This looks impressive! ohhh ....Maybe I should have got a Border Collie, my dog doesnt have enough drive..... I disagree !!! your dog looks like he has really good drive already just keep on working on it (heaps of play training) and you will have your own crazy BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 This looks impressive! ohhh ....Maybe I should have got a Border Collie, my dog doesnt have enough drive..... I disagree :D !!! your dog looks like he has really good drive already just keep on working on it (heaps of play training) and you will have your own crazy BC LOL, thanks Laffi ....He likes to play (sometimes, LOL) but wont tug, I am now trying to teach him to tug by letting go and praising him heaps when he pulls on the toy the slightest bit...its working slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This looks impressive! ohhh ....Maybe I should have got a Border Collie, my dog doesnt have enough drive..... I disagree :p !!! your dog looks like he has really good drive already just keep on working on it (heaps of play training) and you will have your own crazy BC LOL, thanks Laffi ....He likes to play (sometimes, LOL) but wont tug, I am now trying to teach him to tug by letting go and praising him heaps when he pulls on the toy the slightest bit...its working slowly :D It should work for sure . I found that the real sheepy tug toys from Clean Run were by miles the best to teach tug ;) I would say to experiment with different toys and see what your dog likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Kaos likes the real sheepy tugs though he will only tug at home and not when we are out on walks or training . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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