Guest MOLLY Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Now the dogs are on their holidays, plus i'm limited where to walk them due to the loads of lambs and leverets, ive started some refresher training, brushing up on some skills they occasionally try to ignore Im starting with the youngest working my way back, she has had 3 alternate nights of several commands, the most important ones imo. Stay with recall. Stay when in full flight after being sent away from me. Stay till i walk up to her. Stay after being recalled, then recalled again. Walking next to me on and off the lead (She's a bugga for pulling) I keep it to about half an hour each time and constantly vary it to avoid boredom. I also try to keep any frustration and/or anger hidden as i want her to be happy doing what she does. At the moment she is loving every minute of it, and doing very well. I can now give her the stay command once and walk away with my back to her, instead of walking backwards constantly commanding. Slowly but surely and not setting her up to fail i find is the key. Send away... Stay... Recall...... Loving every minute of it and wanting to please... Its amazing how good it makes you feel, and how even more the bond develops between you and your dog doing this. Just another 4 to go, god help me when its numpty nuts turn Anything else anyone else doing, or i should try? MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Very impressive: and it's a terrier! But there's not many whose terriers can do that: LOL I'm the same in the summer: take one out on its own every day and do a bit of bonding/training etc: and don't they just love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 You dont fancy coming for a visit Sky do you...you saw the pics of Numpty on his back ...its his turn next They do love it, and she has already changed in other situations through it, not just when training, the wanting to please is just incredible. I find they are much easier to train when older and out of that headstrong phase...after about 2yrs old-ish. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Oh dear your making me feel guilty mine is getting a little slow on command expect it wouldn't hurt most to do a little refresher once a year so here goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Let us know how you get on Sandy The way i look at it....If ive got time to sit at the pc for an hour or more then ive definately got time to train my dogs. They are much more important than THL Its the kind of thing you dread starting, i was inspired to start up again after reading about someone turning their dog around and hearing the the absolute pride and relief in their words. And by god i feel all of that and more....the 'little shit' is turning around to be a little darling Taking her out today for another attempt at catching a bunny in a lady's garden, ill try once or twice to see if it has sunk in enough to work in a working situation with other dogs hyping her up? If it does'nt happen im not worried, early days yet. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 quote:I find they are much easier to train when older and out of that headstrong phase...after about 2yrs old-ish. unquote. Couldn't agree more Moll: I reckon it's the same with kids: what normal young adult wants to spend the most exciting years of their lives sat in college? They'd sooner be out bungee jumping/free running/ climbing mountains/driving fast cars LOL It's no coincidence that the police and guide dog trainers take on dogs from 15 months onwards. thanks for reminding me of that Moll: when the scary monster winds me up again, and again..........and AGAIN! I'll just remember that she's still a tween- ager (that's tween puppy and old sensible I'd love to see Numpty Nuts sometime Here's scary monster.........climbing out of the pen as a pup, and launching an attack on her mum in the snow......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ABDog 0 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 We've been leaving the pup alone for the most part too.. she's coming up to 10months and I want to start her training in the coming months. Once we're a little more rural, I should have it much easier from a training point of view. Wishful thinking?? Yeah, reckon it is.. doubt I'll get a recall like I've seen here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Did you pick that pup for getting birds from their roost or did you train her to do it Sky If ever you are up this way feel free to come visit, door is always open Im sure Numpty would love it MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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