So I took the advise to heart and went outside to play tug-o-war with Indra.
First I had the tug on a leash but realized that for me it's easier to have the tug in my own hands. This is the raw footage, it shows everything which is important to see what and where I am doing it wrong.
I guess there is quite a difference between playing tug-o-war and playing tug-o-war to actively build drive so I am hoping I've done it the right way.
I was asked if it wouldn't make a dog more aggressive to play tug-o-war. The answer is "No!" She is not becoming aggressive towards strangers and people or any kids for that matter.
There is a part where a neighbor is walking by with another dog. Right now she is going through the phase where she is barking at any dog. Doesn't matter if she knows or don't know them, which can be annoying sometimes.
Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but building her drive and get her more obsessive over a tug, or ball or any other toy makes it a lot easier to train them in Obedience simply because it makes it more fun to work and because they know they are rewarded for a good job.
First I had the tug on a leash but realized that for me it's easier to have the tug in my own hands. This is the raw footage, it shows everything which is important to see what and where I am doing it wrong.
I guess there is quite a difference between playing tug-o-war and playing tug-o-war to actively build drive so I am hoping I've done it the right way.
I was asked if it wouldn't make a dog more aggressive to play tug-o-war. The answer is "No!" She is not becoming aggressive towards strangers and people or any kids for that matter.
There is a part where a neighbor is walking by with another dog. Right now she is going through the phase where she is barking at any dog. Doesn't matter if she knows or don't know them, which can be annoying sometimes.
Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but building her drive and get her more obsessive over a tug, or ball or any other toy makes it a lot easier to train them in Obedience simply because it makes it more fun to work and because they know they are rewarded for a good job.
The Dog Handler
6 comments:
Hello Sandra,
so far very good job. Keep the tug on the leash and let the dog more in control of the game. Your dog should be able to pull you, to move you. This will makes her stronger. DO IT!
Also use the clicker as a marker even in this game. Every time she is pulling strong, give her a click and let her win. This does not mean to give her the tug but she should get the impression she is got it, this is why it is so important to have a leash on the tug. Just give it to her for a second, then pull back to make her fighting about it again. then click, release and so on....
Detlef
On another note!
In your last Video there is a moment when your dog starts to bark at a neighbor. The moment you realized she is acting like this you did grap her harness to hold her back, or to keep her close to you. The problem is that if the dog feels you want to hold her back, she will try to get there even stronger. Oposite Reflex! So basicly you reinforce her action, and in this situation it is not good.
So next time you should have her on a leash but you have to make sure the leash is not tied. Give her a short correction and then have a loop in your leash. She has to learn that her action, barking at neighbors, is not an option.
Again, thanks for the advise. What do you think about the "Angel". My dad gave me one because that is what they used back then but I don't know if that is outdated or not.
I will put it back on the leash, maybe I just have to use a different leash to get a better grip.
Can I also use a Beisskissen or is it to early for that?
As for the thing that was going on with the neighbor, she wasn't on the leash so I had to hold her at the harness. Usually I distract her with the Kong, walk in the opposite direction or correct her the way you said. It's gotten better though.
the angel is good for puppies, your dog is already to old, she is to strong by now.
As for the bite pillow, .... I think it is to early to do that. first of all build up some drive with a small tug or the sack.
I`m just wondering why your dog is OFF the leash when you know(and complain about other people doing the same thing!)that she needs to be ON the leash at all times on post housing.
I am complaining about dogs that are off the leash and don't listen. Dogs that run up to you while your dogs actually are on leash and can't back out of the situation anymore.
As for Indra, she is half a year old and needs to be able to power herself out, I can't keep her on the leash at all times and I am only doing in within our building Unit and people in my neighborhood know that the dogs listen and that I am out there almost every day, either training them in obedience (i.e table training) or simply playing tug-o-war or with the Kong.
I am not going to the dog park anymore, or only go there when nobody is out there. It's just not worth the price and you never know if the dog owners have their dogs under control or not and I don't want my dogs get into any fight at the dog park. I will not allow that to happen, so yes, sometimes I have them off the leash and I have no problem to admit it.
Everybody breaks the rules, however I have high expectations to myself and my dogs. What I expect from others I expect from myself and I expect my dogs to listen and that is why I train them, off leash and on leash.
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