skip Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Do upu have a start routine. Does anyone else. I use all done for ending any game so dog knows this a cue in itself. Maybe teach this all done cue. Do small stint of training then end. Learn this end cue away from NW too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Yep. Start routine is that he goes into another room and on his mat and I put his harness on. Set out the search. Then open the door and 'find it'. (At training he'a held back then release with 'find it'.) Edited September 17, 2016 by Papillon Kisses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Not Noseworks but I absolutely have a start routine and an end signal. Start routine involves circle work (left and right), tug, body awareness (back up, paws up & sit routine, spin, twirl, drop, sit, stand, sit pretty, say your prayers etc), recall games and then turning tight around cones. Once we are done they are heeled back to the car or up to the dog yard (LOTS of rewards as they hate taking a break) and released to "go play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Not Noseworks but I absolutely have a start routine and an end signal. Start routine involves circle work (left and right), tug, body awareness (back up, paws up & sit routine, spin, twirl, drop, sit, stand, sit pretty, say your prayers etc), recall games and then turning tight around cones. Once we are done they are heeled back to the car or up to the dog yard (LOTS of rewards as they hate taking a break) and released to "go play!" Not trying to disagree with you TSD - but the thing is - you're not "supposed" to have a formal start routine - beyond a quick acknowledgement that you're about to start - harness on, rev up or start word and off you go. Anything remotely resembling obedience gets "left left home" ... I actually wonder if Mal is getting too excited / anxious / ready to go while PK sets up for home practice and if a faster or even "surprise session" would help him - eg get Mr PK to hold him or play with him while you do the set up - get him in the frame of mind that it could happen anywhere any time. Or maybe a more formal finish word which is only used for NW - we trained with someone who used czech words for start and finish and said she only used them for NW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Not Noseworks but I absolutely have a start routine and an end signal. Start routine involves circle work (left and right), tug, body awareness (back up, paws up & sit routine, spin, twirl, drop, sit, stand, sit pretty, say your prayers etc), recall games and then turning tight around cones. Once we are done they are heeled back to the car or up to the dog yard (LOTS of rewards as they hate taking a break) and released to "go play!" Not trying to disagree with you TSD - but the thing is - you're not "supposed" to have a formal start routine - beyond a quick acknowledgement that you're about to start - harness on, rev up or start word and off you go. Anything remotely resembling obedience gets "left left home" ... I actually wonder if Mal is getting too excited / anxious / ready to go while PK sets up for home practice and if a faster or even "surprise session" would help him - eg get Mr PK to hold him or play with him while you do the set up - get him in the frame of mind that it could happen anywhere any time. Or maybe a more formal finish word which is only used for NW - we trained with someone who used czech words for start and finish and said she only used them for NW. Yes I see your point - I imagine it's because you want them to work for themselves - but I don't think the two are incompatible. Warm up games might happen 15 min before a run and then the dog is put back in his or her crate until we're ready to go. This is a warm up for the body and the mind. Heart rate is down, dog is at the perfect state of arousal and they've had a chance to do some familiar joyful games in an unfamiliar environment. Leash off and bang. Work time. If you're forced to wait, then a couple of nose touches is enough to connect the dots. Edited September 17, 2016 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Today Good girl Fern! ETA I didn't realise how far behind I was. Good work Mal! Edited September 17, 2016 by Katdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Bugger. It's bucketing down. No graduating session today. Oh well, one more week for perfecting Fern's technique (mine, really ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Fern was perfect today. Lots of distractions, bbqs,puddles, garbage bins, smelly flowers, possums and some pretty tall hides. She was so enthusiastic and on task. I love how she and the GSD have such different ways to problem solve. Hopefully the trainer will put up some pics later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Fern was perfect today. Lots of distractions, bbqs,puddles, garbage bins, smelly flowers, possums and some pretty tall hides. She was so enthusiastic and on task. I love how she and the GSD have such different ways to problem solve. Hopefully the trainer will put up some pics later today. I loved being able to watch other dogs work. I was able to sit in and audit an ORT once - it was so great to watch all the dogs do the exact same search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Riff Raff and I have been getting into Noseworks. He LOVES it! Suggestions for a good Noseworks harness? He is a staffy/kelpie type cross breed, with wide shoulders, but a very deep chest - like a boxer maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Riff Raff and I have been getting into Noseworks. He LOVES it! Suggestions for a good Noseworks harness? He is a staffy/kelpie type cross breed, with wide shoulders, but a very deep chest - like a boxer maybe? I'm about to get one of THESE for Malcolm as a walking harness. Each piece is separate so you can mix and match the sizes. NB for Nosework you must only use the back attachment point. It doesn't have a handle though if you need that to contain a super excited dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have a Black Dog harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Awesome job Fern and Rozzie! Wow. Malcolm had an exhuberant kid run through a search once and didn't lose focus but a POSSUM?! Incredible!! There's an adorable senior SWF in our class who is blind, deaf, and has a grand total of 4 teeth. He is a delight to watch. Edited September 24, 2016 by Papillon Kisses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Riff Raff and I have been getting into Noseworks. He LOVES it! Suggestions for a good Noseworks harness? He is a staffy/kelpie type cross breed, with wide shoulders, but a very deep chest - like a boxer maybe? http://www.paloaltodogtraining.com/choosing-nose-work-harness/ The Julius k9 harnesses are very popular. I know a boxer who wears one. Will see if I can find a pic. edit: I can't find any of my friends boxer - but here's a lab instead ;) Edited September 24, 2016 by Scottsmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Awesome job Fern and Rozzie! Wow. Malcolm had an exhuberant kid run through a search once and didn't lose focus but a POSSUM?! Incredible!! There's an adorable senior SWF in our class who is blind, deaf, and has a grand total of 4 teeth. He is a delight to watch. I bet he'd be down right amazing to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Julius K9 - it looks pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Julius K9 - it looks pretty cool! There's a lady in sydney who custom makes patches too ;) https://www.facebook.com/k9scentsability/?fref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Julius K9 - it looks pretty cool! There's a lady in sydney who custom makes patches too ;) https://www.facebook.com/k9scentsability/?fref=ts I'm still trying to decide on Malcolm's second patch (one will say Malcolm) before ordering. Can't decide! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Cool! I'll order some Riff Raff patches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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