FrankieTheScruff Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) Hi all, I've been lucky enough to have a little scruffy terrier come into life as an adult rehome. He is around 2 years old, his name is Frankie. He has an amazing temperament, seems quite confident, food & toy driven. Now I haven't dabbled in dog training for quite some time and for the few months I've had him, I've really just been getting to know him and taking him out in public. I've recognised that he and I may really enjoy training in a dog sport and I'm thinking that in the new year we'll consider taking a class. What can I work on in the meantime to start us off on the right foot and build up a working relationship? The only thing he really knows is his name. He does seem to really want the listen. I was starting to teach sit right at the start but he has a habit of jumping up on his hind legs before any attempt to sit. He is such a joyful little soul and I just want to make it as fun as possible. Any hints and tips appreciated. Edited November 6, 2017 by FrankieTheScruff Spelling error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Absolute basics. My last boy didn't even really know his name (we gave him a new one as he wasn't chipped when we got him as an oldie). I spent hours working on sit, stay, come and his name. You can't go wrong with a solid foundation and setting him up to realise you're the "bringer of good things" Do you know what kind of sport you might like to try and what's available to you locally? SM Ps. Welcome to the forum, photos of pooches are absolutely, 100% manditory (he he he)... ok... well, highly encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieTheScruff Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks Scottsmum. I'll attach a pretty ordinary photo as all my half decent ones are on the computer and I've recently cleared out my phone. I think he is an adorable little man, but I would say that wouldn't I? I'm thinking about signing up to the obedience club in the new year. Not quite local but an hour away and we are used to that drive. They are apparently use positive methods. To be honest, I'm not sure what we might pursue. Agility looks fun, I think obedience can be fun too, nosework maybe - although I don't know what available locally yet. I guess I'm just waiting to see what he enjoys and go from there? I think I'll have to get a bit of a plan of action happening. It seems a bit overwhelming despite me just wanting him to have fun. Like I said, the plus side is that he does seem to want to listen - God knows why?! - so I just have to work on him feeling comfortable to offer behaviours other than wagging that tail that's going to fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I would suggest you get into clicker training with him. It is so much fun & a great tool for teaching any sport. Start off by teaching him tricks. If you have never done it before, here is a link to an article I wrote on getting started with the clicker http://www.grevilleacottagebordercollies.com/clicker-training-made-easy.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Oh. He is cute! I'm a huge fan of nose work..can't go wrong there in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I see you are in Qld so keep this group in mind after you have trained him on the basics https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandEarthDogs/ I would love to join but travelling nearly two hours to get there including avoiding the idiots on the M1 is just too much, and besides, my lot have very little recall and none at all if there is a rat somewhere near 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieTheScruff Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks Sheena, I have used clickers before but a refresher is needed. My goal for the day is to charge it up and see what we can do with a box. It's very exciting. He is a little cutie, thanks Scottsmum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieTheScruff Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Boronia, the Earth dog stuff looks very interesting and something I've never considered. Unfortunately we are up the other end of the state (NQ). I'd have to see if there was anything closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, FrankieTheScruff said: Boronia, the Earth dog stuff looks very interesting and something I've never considered. Unfortunately we are up the other end of the state (NQ). I'd have to see if there was anything closer. it'd be worth while messaging them and asking. I just had a look on Google maps and it appears that I can go a different way to get there so I may just join up. I have a Westie and a Dandie so they would have great fun I reckon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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