The heeling wasn't the greatest and we've done a lot better already, however I take it slow, so to me it is acceptable. I know there are a lot of dogs out there that heel perfectly at that age already, however I have no need to rush things. We have all the time in the world. :)
Of course, as always I am open for any advise on how to do it better :)
Of course, as always I am open for any advise on how to do it better :)
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Hi Sandra, it's me again :)
You asked for advise on how to do it better, so here we go, this is what I think.
For me it is pretty obvious that you have to build up her drive in first place. Drive is like gasoline into a car, without you can't drive.
In order to get more drive you have to play and fight with her much more. Put the leash on your tug and then move it like a rabbit would run. Turn it around or through it, do what ever it takes to make her move. By the time she is going to get a bite, use the leash and make her fighting about it. Of course let her always win and give her the impression she is in control of the game. The best would be if you get to the point when the opposite reflex kicks in, this will make her more active and this is what you need.
Do this for at least one week. Train every single day just for 5 minutes. If she is not going to be more drivefull, do it for one more week. Make a video and post it here, then I will let you know what is coming up next.
Awesome, thank you so much for all your help and advise.
Is it better to tie her up on a fence or if she is off leash or should somebody hold her?
Thanks again for your help. I really really appreciate it :)
do not tie her up, she could not handle it, she would feel presher every time when she runs into the leash and this would make her more passive. Free play is what she needs, and fun fun fun. It is about you and your dog, the both of you should feel great to play with each other. Remember, training and working a dog need to be enjoyable for the handler and the dog!!
True words. I'll give her a break from everything and play tug-o-war instead.
Thanks again :)
I just realized something. Usually I am loading and charging the clicker before I start to work with it but I didn't do the same thing with the tug. I should get more engaged and animate her a lot more than I did today.
I definitely have to learn a lot.
this is very true, we all have to learn a lot, and we have to get better first before the dog will show up some sort of development.
on another note!
you should split your training session in 3 parts. opening phase, middle phase and the end phase. the opening phase and the end phase is always simple and easy for the dog. just try to make her so happy as possible, do not ask for any behavior and do not use any correction at all.
the important part is the middle phase. this is the moment to load the dog, to charge the dog to compress her drive. make her miss the tug (vorbeispringen) and then give her a command like DOWN and wait for a few seconds before she will get to hear the clicker. of course then you will have to pay her for the good work she has been done.
I know it sounds complicated but you can give it a shot, just try it!!
HAVE FUN!
It doesn't sound complicated it's just not easy to do it all on your own having nobody to correct the handler the second he's done something wrong.
I know what you mean, ich hoffe nur ich kanns umsetzen :)
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