hankdog Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 For me it would be "never ask your dog to do something he doesn't know" wisdom from Steve Courtney. Recently whilst trying to navigate traffic in a Spanish speaking country someone yelled at me from the side of the road. Despite knowing there was an oncoming car I stopped and stared at him trying to decode what he was saying. He was telling me to hurry up but had actually made me stop. How many times have I been exasperated when my dog has just stared at me unmoving when I've asked him to do something. Not belligerence just trying to work it out, He might know this command but he's lost without the context, or I've asked him in a different tone or he's just forgotten. What's the most important thing you keep in mind when dealing with your dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Along similar lines. The dog has to understand what I want it to do. Otherwise how can it do it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Start as you mean to go on. It is never the dogs fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 For me, it was recognising that we are training each other every minute we are together, it is all learning, not just the bit the humans decide to silo off and label as such. And when they are not learning from me, they are learning from the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Never ask for one thing verbally, but another thing with my body language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 It's ok for dogs to make mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 that there's heaps I don't know :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziwong66 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 everything has the potential to be a learning experience, including mistakes for both dogs & people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 9 times out of 10 its the handlers fault not the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallomph Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Be consistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Be consistant this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemmy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Mine is along the same lines as everyone else...check what I've done wrong, chances are I've mixed the signals or asked for something too new too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 When all else fails put child locks on the fridge...two...just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dididog Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 It never ends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 All such great things! My main things, and what I say to classes are 1. Consistency 2. Patience and fridge locks, definitely fridge locks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 The most important thing I've learnt is to be aware of my body language and what it is saying to the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 9 times out of 10 its the handlers fault not the dog Only 9? The main thing I know is that I'm useless at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Make it fun, lots of fun. Oh and I am my dogs' biggest handicap at any trial we enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Make it fun, lots of fun. Oh and I am my dogs' biggest handicap at any trial we enter. I was going to say the same thing re: fun. I'm coming to the conclusion that it's a Rottweiler 'thing'. lol I'm the lonely loony in a sea of GSD's and Malinois. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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