boxagirl Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Is toby going to be comming back to obedience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Yes boxagirl Toby will be there tomorow (unless there is a storm) i missed it a few weeks cause my older girl was unwell and then I had an agility trial. Will you have Wolf or Bondi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I started teaching Cider sent discrimination tonight - anybody else interested in giving scent a go and comparing notes? BY George I think she's got it. Up to 5 unscented metals and 1 scents one and she has now started sniffing them all and making the correct decision when she gets to the right one. Have added two more unscented metals for tomorrows session - I leave them on the front lawn overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I started teaching Cider sent discrimination tonight - anybody else interested in giving scent a go and comparing notes? BY George I think she's got it. Up to 5 unscented metals and 1 scents one and she has now started sniffing them all and making the correct decision when she gets to the right one. Have added two more unscented metals for tomorrows session - I leave them on the front lawn overnight Go Cider. Let's hope the articles are there in the morning or you'll be starting on seek back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Go Cider. I opted to just do doodling heelwork inside and concentrate on fronts and finishes and finding and holding heel. Will resume back to articles tomorrow when I can play back outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Go Cider! What a good girl. I should be getting my articles tomorrow or by the end of the week Daft question - how does everyone store their articles? Do you keep the wood/metal/leather all separate? Is it alright just to put them in a container? Edited March 23, 2010 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 In boxes with lids off on a shoe rack outside on the verandah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) I started pre-trialling classes on Sunday and we have started to do heeling with turns to the left and the right, anyone got any good tips on how to teach a novice trainer ( me) and a young dog how to do the turns, at the moment I just use food but he seems to be a bit confused that we are now turning. I guess what I am trying to ask is how do i cue him in that we are about to turn so that its not such a surprise?? Edited March 23, 2010 by Masons_mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Have you done much doodling on the spot, having the dog line up at heel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Have you done much doodling on the spot, having the dog line up at heel? I have been trying to get him to line up nicely at heel, it may seem like a dumb question but what is doodling on the spot?? Havent heard of it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hmm I was playing this a bit tonight, pivoting on the spot and having the dog hold heel. I start by moving a small amount and having the dog heel. Extension of the line up game. Second part of this video sort of explains it - This one is another example - You can also do it for RATs - move a small amount in the other direction and C/T the dog for remaining in the correct heel position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Hmm I was playing this a bit tonight, pivoting on the spot and having the dog hold heel. I start by moving a small amount and having the dog heel. Extension of the line up game. Second part of this video sort of explains it - This one is another example - You can also do it for RATs - move a small amount in the other direction and C/T the dog for remaining in the correct heel position. Thanks I will look at these videos an go from there. Edited to say I watched the video's and it helped a lot, your dog is lovely and very smart, wish mine would sit so close to me in the heel Edited March 23, 2010 by Masons_mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Ptolomy also posted some videos of Cider who is only a baby dog learning her heelwork. There are a couple. I know if they are struggling to read your cues then break the turns down, do them in slow pace a step at a time and click and treat for holding position. Kenz likes to try and drive me so she got a lot of C/Ting in slow pace when she was in correct position when she was a real baby. I was working her tonight though and the penny has definitely dropped and she seems to be able to keep control of her position when fired up . Just got to work through her people scardy issues so I can get her into the ring. Edited March 23, 2010 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Ptolomy also posted some videos of Cider who is only a baby dog learning her heelwork. There are a couple. I know if they are struggling to read your cues then break the turns down, do them in slow pace a step at a time and click and treat for holding position. Kenz likes to try and drive me so she got a lot of C/Ting in slow pace when she was in correct position when she was a real baby. I was working her tonight though and the penny has definitely dropped and she seems to be able to keep control of her position when fired up . Just got to work through her people scardy issues so I can get her into the ring. I find it much easier to watch the video's and then try it out with my dog, I enjoy going to class but sometimes its difficult to see what you and the dog should look like when the instructor just explains what to do but without a dog. This is my first dog that I am training properly even though I have had dogs before and I just want to help him get things right he is smart and learns quickly. I just saw that Cider is only 7 months old?? Help my boy is 11 months old and he is no where near as good as that That focus and attention is sooo good. Edited March 23, 2010 by Masons_mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 The best way to indicate to your dog that you are about to turn is to turn your head in the direction you are turning 1/2 a step before you do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Let's hope the articles are there in the morning or you'll be starting on seek back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I just saw that Cider is only 7 months old?? Help my boy is 11 months old and he is no where near as good as that That focus and attention is sooo good. Cider is a very lucky girl, she has one of the best trainers/handlers around! I have a 3 year old who struggles with attention, so don't beat yourself up MM I just know that with my next dog, focus and attention is one of the very first key things I will be teaching! I didn't know it was so important back then You learn so much with each and every dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Yes boxagirl Toby will be there tomorow (unless there is a storm) i missed it a few weeks cause my older girl was unwell and then I had an agility trial.Will you have Wolf or Bondi? Bondi tommorrow, me and my friend have decided to bring our "retired" dogs down for the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) I just saw that Cider is only 7 months old?? Help my boy is 11 months old and he is no where near as good as that That focus and attention is sooo good. Cider is a very lucky girl, she has one of the best trainers/handlers around! I have a 3 year old who struggles with attention, so don't beat yourself up MM I just know that with my next dog, focus and attention is one of the very first key things I will be teaching! I didn't know it was so important back then :D You learn so much with each and every dog! Yep, like not to let your OH 'train' your new puppy when he said he wanted a dog of his own to train.... and then find out that he has hardly done anything with her (except create problems) and she's almost 4 months old!!! And then *someone* has to pick up the pieces! I'm STILL trying to get rid of bad habits he created and she's almost 2! Lesson learned - next dog he isn't allowed to touch!! Edited March 23, 2010 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Lincoln came inbuilt with focus training done already :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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