sandyl Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I've tried so many different treats and toys to get Spencer motivated. But he still wants other dogs over anything. Tonight at agility training he was a bit of a handful. Trying to get to the other dogs to play ect. (He's two years old.) So, my question is..What did you do to get your dog to like you more then anything else? Eg:a running dog Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivvy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 cooked liver does the trick every time. Make sure you only give small amounts as it will cause the runs and gasses if you know what I mean. Tiny bits only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 maybe it isn't food so you need to find a toy, something special that he might like, something that makes a noise or a special tug toy or a teddy with a squeak. Not all dogs are food motivated, most are but those that aren't need a high value reward, just special for training days, not for regular use. Have a look around an agility/obedience comp and you will see all sorts of stuff used as reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 We use dried liver, it always gets their attnetion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 we use a lot of different things just depends though i try to keep it healthy i make meatballs with vegies and vitamins in them so that he gets good food as he isnt a big eater and i want to ensure he gets all his good stuff. Ive found things like hot dog cheese upset the tummy make him gassy and liver if they get too much can gve them the runs We also use toys We also do a lot of running away throwing food rolling in the grass with the dogs anything t make playing with me more fun thatthose silly other dogs. yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 great tips YB i have started this game with toby,,, when we are at park etc or even just at home walk off and see what happens,, he soon comes running..lol. dodge on the other hand comes eventually but would rather go explore first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 If there are distractions around- like at obedience class, my treats have to be as smelly as possible. tiny pieces of vintage cheese, dried whiting (cat treats- I break them up), mini salami sticks from the deli(they are thinner than my little finger)- I slice them thinly. When I'm at home anything will do- I usually use cat kibble (they are always waiting for me to forget to pick the cat bowl up anyway lol), pistachios, and dried liver treats. When I'm at the park or the beach it doesn't matter what treats I use- she isnt interested and will let them fall out of her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamby Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi yogibear Maybe the trick is to go back to square one and teach him how to play with a toy. Tease the living daylights out of him with something he has looked at but not played with. Don't give it to the dog, put it away in a place that is going to be special for the item. Do it often, make a fuss of the item by being silly and going to the place where it is, take it out, play with it, toss it, do anything so that eventually the dog will understand that it is a fun thing. After that then you can get down on the floor with the item, have the dog near and toss it away from the dog. Then you go and grab it and make a fuss of it. If the dog eventually goes to it Praise. then put it away. Get the picture? Somewhere on the internet is an item of getting the dog motivated with a toy but I can't remember where. I'm sure members of DOL will let you know. Happy training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Gamby think you got names mixed up but your right tease. Umm we had a fair bit on prey drive training a while back cant remeber the name of the thread but it was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks heaps guys. I'll have a go at that Gamby. Just need to find a interesting toy first. YB I'll do a search for the thread Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Prey drive thread.. Is this it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/index.php?...5&hl=prey+drive Thats the one i was thinking of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks YB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamby Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Sorry YB did get the names mixed up. I must not sckip things, I must read from the first thread not halfway down. The sight you had was the one I was thinking about and I'm sure there is one on the clicker site. Not Karen Pryor's one but another girl. I'll see if I can find it for you GSD_crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Umm maybe clicker solutions think she has a lot of articles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Don't know if this article was the one you were thinking about, Gamby, but it might be helpful for GSD_crazy anyway. It;s from Nancy Gyes at PoerPaws agility. http://www.powerpawsagility.com/articles/tugntreat.html (Sorry about the long url - I couldn't make the URL thingy work.) Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KOJAK Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Gsd -crazy If you go into Show ring section look for the topic started by SHEPIN on the 31st of August 2005 [Can Someone Please Help] Gsd Pup you may find some information that might help and you email those forum members who may have had success I know some of them had a lot of fun trying and that is one of the main things with you and your best mate love my german shepherds kojak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks again for the links guys. Will look that up now Kojak.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thread Is this is Kojak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KOJAK Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thats the one mate I have to learn how I can bring those links up without going all the way back through the threads. Hey Gsd -crazy my question to you how did you put the thread up so easy Also let me know what you think about the thread see you love my german shepherds kojak and love my latest puppy born 10-02-2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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