gsdog2 Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Ok. It hasn't happened yet , but if he does slump down before I can return to him, do I just pull him (gently) back into a sit, or use hand/voice command "sit" (although I'm worried that's like a second command) and leave him again, or do I return to him and ignore the drop and start again In other words, what I'm trying to say is, what do I do if he does go down? I understand what you're saying about no rewards or good feedback, but exactly how do I handle this. I'm sorry to be such a pain, but your style of training is what I'm looking for so I appreciate any advice you can give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) As to the form of "correction" you need to give your dog .... that's something I can't and won't answer over the net, given that I don't know your dog. It's a matter of judgement. There's only so much "training" you can do via a computer. Can never beat an actual lesson. ETA: I wouldn't use a hand signal to raise him from drop back to sit after a break from the command, as that would then warrant a further reward. If he learns this is how he gets you to reward him, he'll keep 'offering' the drop part way through the sit/stay, merely to get his reward sooner. Edited July 15, 2006 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Fair enough, I guess I already knew that . Thanks for your help, you've certainly given me something to work with . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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