Beth. Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Hey everyone.... I'm just after some tips... I take Lottie to obedience everyweek with the hope to be trialing by the end of the year!! She's so focused, great at everything - healing, sit, stand for exam, recalls etc, but she's really lacking enthusiam in her drops - she takes about 3-4 secs to drop, and tonight it was worse (and then I lost my temper with her, then I felt sooooo bad ). Does anyone have any exercises, tips I can use to get her to drop quickly?? She's a very relaxed/laid back dog, but everything else in training she's really on the ball, but her drops.... but it's weird - even her drops at a distance she does quickly , its just when we're healing and I ask her to go into a drop.... Hope to hear some great things I could try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited May 22, 2010 by LuvLottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Daww Beth you should have asked me at training tonight!! Will you be there next Monday? I will show you what I do with Daisy, who usually has pretty snappy downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I would probably ensure your dog is physically well first...my preference is Bowen for musculoskeletal issues that don't require veterinary treatment. Then I would get a video of you and your dog working in a few different contexts. It's amazing how easy it is for us as handlers to confuse our dogs. Then I would play the 2 food game with very high value toys or food which will also bring the fun element into training. Then I would suggest you spend a day with a Dalmatian, just to put it all in pespective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Daww Beth you should have asked me at training tonight!! Will you be there next Monday? I will show you what I do with Daisy, who usually has pretty snappy downs You beat me to it Bec. Beth come see me on Monday night and I'll show you how to fix your problem. Cheers Maree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Daww Beth you should have asked me at training tonight!! Will you be there next Monday? I will show you what I do with Daisy, who usually has pretty snappy downs You beat me to it Bec. Beth come see me on Monday night and I'll show you how to fix your problem. Cheers Maree Now Beth will have to choose who to go see - we'll see who she likes better come next Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Daww Beth you should have asked me at training tonight!! Will you be there next Monday? I will show you what I do with Daisy, who usually has pretty snappy downs You beat me to it Bec. Beth come see me on Monday night and I'll show you how to fix your problem. Cheers Maree Now Beth will have to choose who to go see - we'll see who she likes better come next Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Although after tonight my totally failed demo dog has put me to shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Daww Beth you should have asked me at training tonight!! Will you be there next Monday? I will show you what I do with Daisy, who usually has pretty snappy downs You beat me to it Bec. Beth come see me on Monday night and I'll show you how to fix your problem. Cheers Maree Now Beth will have to choose who to go see - we'll see who she likes better come next Monday ;) Thanks both of you Tonight was just one of those nights I shouldn't have gone to training hmmmmm decisions decisions.... to see Daisy or BC4ME?????? hehe, I'll come and chat with both of you - it really got me down tonight and to make it worse I was mean to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks both of you Tonight was just one of those nights I shouldn't have gone to training hmmmmm decisions decisions.... to see Daisy or BC4ME?????? hehe, I'll come and chat with both of you - it really got me down tonight and to make it worse I was mean to her It's ok Beth we all get frustrated and we all have bad nights Daisy had a donut as a reward tonight (long story) and she had so much food drive she kept missing my dodgy down signal. We got asked to do a demo tonight for the intro night people and she was appalling, she missed her down signal because all she could focus on was ZOMG DONUT!!!!1111! And pssst, you know Daisy is way more fun than those boring BCs :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 We All have "Those nights/days" when we shoudn't train but we do and this only leads to frustration. We are lucky that our dogs are so forgiving. Don't beat yourself up over it. Boring BC's hey Bec .......... it's never boring around my place with 4 BC's to keep me entertained ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Beth Sophie can demonstrate the very complex and impressive "lay down and embarrass mummy by going to sleep in the middle of class and don't move again until you get a kick in the arse so mummy looks like a deranged dog beater". It'll be added to CCD runs soon i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 There's nothing like a bit of anticipation to get a more enthusiastic response. I'd try jackpotting the fastest downs. Either with multiple treats or something tastier than usual. I'd be surprised if they didn't get faster. It works for my lazy couch potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 So I thought i'd give you all a little update I've been working ALOT with Lottie this week, making everything so interesting and fun!!!! I went back to the beginning with her drops and 'jackpotted' her and she started going down alot better... I've also been trying to get her more excited (as she's quite a calm dog), and that has helped ALOT - and not only been using treats, but i've been taking a rope pull type thing, and at the end of each little session we have a massive play!!! I feel alot better about it - we went down to Sandgate this arv for a lovely walk, and I decided i'd do a little training (on the big grassed areas), and there wasn't many people around, and boy did she go well today!!! Then again, we had SUCH a massive play, throwing sticks into the water, playing tug etc etc... There is hope yet... :p I do love my girl to bits!!!! I just can't expect so much from her, which is what i'm doing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Baby steps are the way to go. You can't go from step 1 to 10 you need to go through steps 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 steps as well.....be patient Don't forget to come and see me on Monday night :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Baby steps are the way to go. You can't go from step 1 to 10 you need to go through steps 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 steps as well.....be patient Don't forget to come and see me on Monday night :p I know, that my problem, I have to be more patient ... But now that i've seen that when I go nice and slow, have fun with Lottie and really get excited that she actually enjoys what she's doing and wants to learn . So yes, no more wanting to fly through everything, I'll take all the time Lottie needs and have fun while doing it, and I will definately come and talk to you on Monday, can't wait!!!!!! Lets just say i've had a bit of an eye-opener and was expecting WAY too much from a baby!!!! Woopsies..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Baby steps are the way to go. You can't go from step 1 to 10 you need to go through steps 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 steps as well.....be patient ;) Don't forget to come and see me on Monday night :p I know, that my problem, I have to be more patient ... But now that i've seen that when I go nice and slow, have fun with Lottie and really get excited that she actually enjoys what she's doing and wants to learn . So yes, no more wanting to fly through everything, I'll take all the time Lottie needs and have fun while doing it, and I will definately come and talk to you on Monday, can't wait!!!!!! Lets just say i've had a bit of an eye-opener and was expecting WAY too much from a baby!!!! Woopsies..... Don't stress it LuvLottie - most of us have been guilty of that - but hey -- sounds like you and Lottie have discovered the joys of training through play - that's huge!!!! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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