Trisven13 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I've not done any kind of formal obedience training with any of my dogs for around 8 years (terrible I know ) other than show training with Marie & Daphne. Tonight, however, I attended obedience with Marie for the first time and we had a ball! Okay she doesn't know how to sit or drop yet BUT she can stand, do a 10 second stay and she heels and walks on a loose lead beautifully so won't take long. I thought it would be a complete disaster but I was very pleasantly surprised. The trainer even said that at this rate we'll be moving up a class in 2 weeks . Woohoo - I'm on a high!!!! I'm working on having the first dual titled Fauve in Australia so wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Glad you had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Glad you liked it. Obedience is a lot of fun. haha you will love it when you go up a class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Great work Trish and Marie . Edited March 24, 2009 by Clover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hooray Trisven! So next time i come we can do some obedience with her?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Yeah hopefully. She was so good - you would have been very proud of her. And here I was thinking I'd taught her nothing - didn't think about how show training has taught her to walk beautifully at my side on a loose lead and stand when I tell her to . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Yeah hopefully. She was so good - you would have been very proud of her. And here I was thinking I'd taught her nothing - didn't think about how show training has taught her to walk beautifully at my side on a loose lead and stand when I tell her to . Stand is often the hardest command to teach Trish so you've got the trickiest part down It took me ages to do it with Daisy and we're still not 100%, and she'll only do it on a hand signal not voice command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Yay!! That's fantastic! You'll have to update us on how you get on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickasyoucan Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Well done Trish and Marie! It would be great to see a dual titled rarer breed. I met Crispin the Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla at the weekend who is the first HWV with an obedience title and he also has show titles. Great way to showcase the versatility a less common breed. Funny you should mention stand, Huski as I have problems with it too, Jake just sits down. I have over trained sit, basically he thinks that is what he has to do for treats etc. It's like a reflex. If I try and get him to heel off lead and stop, he sits down. I have been trying to teach it again with mixed results this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Well done. Tilba's the same, will only stand on a hand signal. If your using food as a lure make sure you have your hand just below the chin. If it's higher they think your doing a sit signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILK Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Glad you enjoyed. It's great that you are both doing so well after such a long break We do our obedience training on a Wed night and it can't come around fast enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sadly I missed a week with work but we went back tonight to find we were in the next class. Still loving it and am really feeling like it is adding dramatically to my relationship with Marie. She is even working better in the ring for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Glad you are enjoying it and seeing the benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 :rolleyes: WoooooHooooo Marie. That is great Tris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 You'll get addicted to obedience training! I really look forward to monday nights when we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Glad you're having fun Trish. See you next week with bells on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yep Mercedes, we'll be there. I've already planned that once Marie makes it into one of the later classes I will start Daphne in Yellow 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-j Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I saw you there last night I'm on holidays so I was down there finding the last few stewards for the trials. I didn't see you until after class and I was busy talking . I haven't been there for years (except at trials) and I realised how much I have missed it. I'm glad you're enjoying it. cheers M-J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Wish you'd said hello m-j!!! I haven't done anywhere near as much obedience as you but I too have realised how much I'd enjoyed it previously. I think the big difference for me now, compared to years ago, is that I've picked up through reading and listening to people like yourself and Cosmolo so much more information. Add to that a few years experience in rescue and my confidence is much better which is helping. Will I see you there again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-j Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I was going to but when I eventually finished nattering you were gone. No I won't be going again as I work Tues nights "sigh" It actually inspired me to think about training Katie to trialling standard and then perhaps trial her several years from now We should do the occasional training session together it would really motivate me. cheers M-J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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