oceanaussi Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Further from the thread in Generals about a DD GSD, I think I need some help. Quentin, my 20-month-old Weimaraner is a friednly and outgoing dog but his recall at times still sucks and he gets extremly exited around visitors and/or dogs. He also broke loose a couple of times from his chain while we were caravaning to chase a rabbit. My old girl is bomb-proof and I do remember it took me forever but she learnt. I probably just look for re-assurance or better more effective techniques. Who could help? Thanks! Edited September 15, 2009 by oceanaussi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Oceanaussi, if you are after some professional help you might like to consider contacting Jane Harper from Dogs on Track - here's her website: www.dogsontrack.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 sorry I can't help myself! Do you mean desensitising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Quentin, my 20-month-old Weimaraner is a friednly and outgoing dog but his recall at times still sucks and he gets extremly exited around visitors and/or dogs. He also broke loose a couple of times from his chain while we were caravaning to chase a rabbit. One suggestion would be to make a list of the things you need to work on: 1. recall 2. leash manners around other dogs 3. polite greeting of visitors 4. polite greeting of other dogs Then break each of these things down into achievable pieces. Fortunately, others have already paved the way by breaking some of these things down, some sites I know of: http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/%20Dog1/levels.html http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/Lesson6.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Training in drive would probably be the go for your dog since she sounds as though she may have a good level of drive. I think K9Force is doing a workshop soon...might be worth checking this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 sorry I can't help myself! Do you mean desensitising? Bloddy English language! That's why I couldn't find anythin on google... Thanks, I've changed the title. :D My excuse is that I'm German. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hey! I think you do very well to be able to converse in more than just your native tongue. I can't. Unless it is pig-latin LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Shullabut Erny.....Lollobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Oh _ I liked the original title! Edited September 15, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Shullabut Erny.....Lollobot Iay avehay onay deaiay hotway ouyay ayingsay. Leasepay xplainay. Edited September 15, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Iay avehay onay deaiay hotway ouyay ayingsay. Leasepay xplainay Iay ontday nowkay ithereay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Sorry to the OP. Our silliness is of no assistance to the problem expressed. But like others, I would recommend some help be obtained from a professional who would be able to confirm what is required and show how to apply the prescribed techniques, as well as offer explanation about what is happening. Methods to give you more calm control in times of what I presume is excitement (Note : presumption is not good enough which is why having someone actually see the dog is recommended) around other people. I also wholeheartedly agree with Kelpie-i (even though she speaks funny) that training in drive would be an excellent technique to use as an aid towards improving the dog's behaviour. Training in drive (done properly) teaches the dog that drive satisfaction comes from you and provides an outlet for that drive. Potentially, working with an e-collar on low stim and negative reinforcement can also go a long way towards teaching dogs not to be interested in chasing other animals. But again - whether this is suitable is something that should be prescribed by a professional with the knowledge sufficient to be able to make that decision and also to be able to show you how it is done if it is. I agree that K9 Force would be the person to consult in this. Edited September 15, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Come on people, hoert auf Euch ueber meinen Titel lustig zu machen und kommt wieder zurueck zum Thema! Does anyone have something to add to help me to get my dog desensitised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sorry to the OP. Our silliness is of no assistance to the problem expressed. But like others, I would recommend some help be obtained from a professional who would be able to confirm what is required and show how to apply the prescribed techniques, as well as offer explanation about what is happening. Methods to give you more calm control in times of what I presume is excitement (Note : presumption is not good enough which is why having someone actually see the dog is recommended) around other people. I also wholeheartedly agree with Kelpie-i (even though she speaks funny) that training in drive would be an excellent technique to use as an aid towards improving the dog's behaviour. Training in drive (done properly) teaches the dog that drive satisfaction comes from you and provides an outlet for that drive. Potentially, working with an e-collar on low stim and negative reinforcement can also go a long way towards teaching dogs not to be interested in chasing other animals. But again - whether this is suitable is something that should be prescribed by a professional with the knowledge sufficient to be able to make that decision and also to be able to show you how it is done if it is. I agree that K9 Force would be the person to consult in this. You must have posted at the same time as me. Thanks for your advice! Quentin is friendly and I do have experience with an aggressive dog (my old girl). But Quentin is different and I want to make it right. I don't know much about drive training and would love a K9 Force person to help me with that. Are they in QLD too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) You must have posted at the same time as me. Thanks for your advice! Quentin is friendly and I do have experience with an aggressive dog (my old girl). But Quentin is different and I want to make it right. I don't know much about drive training and would love a K9 Force person to help me with that. Are they in QLD too??? Hi Oceanaussi - the behaviourist I mentioned above (Jane Harper) is the trainer Steve from K9 Force refers Brisbane people to. K9 Force is based in NSW, however Steve is coming up to QLD to do a one day workshop on November 20 - if you book now there may still be places available http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=177020 The workshop will cover a few dog behaviour topics like aggression but Steve will also be covering drive training. Definitely worthwhile going if you are able to! Steve also does a distance learning package for drive training, where he sets up a program for you and you consult with him via email and send him video updates for him to assess your progress. Edited September 15, 2009 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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