Help with disobedience

[Andrea 2]

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Edited April 23, 2008 by Andrea

[kiwi 4]

just being a teenager she will grow out if it, just make sure any training you do with her is repeated til she gets it right, don't let her learn to do things halfarsed, smaller training sessions work better than drawn out lectures think back to when you was at school

[Andrea 2]

Thanks kiwi, i'll give it a go. How long do you think a training session should last at this age ?

[liamlrg 0]

Thanks kiwi, i'll give it a go. How long do you think a training session should last at this age ?

20 mins a day will be plenty.

[Andrea 2]

Thanks for your help

[Geoff.C 0]

I agree with the "teenager" description. You do not want a depressed gundog,so as has been said,short lessons,end on a good note etc.

Try to keep that happy dog outlook,and use it to your advantage. We sometimes train for just 5 minutes during a casual walk,after the initial "whoopedoo,we are out on a walk"lunacy has passed. Then walk a bit further,and do something else. Drop a dummy unseen at the side of the path,walk on a bit,say only 30 yards. Send the pup back,big fuss etc when it finds it. Have fun,and be sure you are clear in your own mind,what it is you are trying to teach the dog,before starting anything.

[Aaron 3]

Keep it short and sharp as mentioned. Also try going back to the basics, sit stay etc etc, keep drilling it into the pup and dont let it get away with any thing, if you give it an inch it will take a YARD! Dont give up and just keep working through it and you will both come good!

 

Regards

 

Aaron

[Andrea 2]

Thanks Aaron, i suppose she’s getting older and feeling braver about going further from me, so going back to basics is probably the answer.Cheers

 

Geoff.C, i think you could be right about her getting bored. I tend to give her an half hour run to burn energy and half hour training, but she gets preoccupied with other things and i get frustrated. I’ll start doing as you suggest until she’s a little older.

Funny thing is, when i trained my JRT, it seemed easier LOL

[whippetmike 3]

when i train a dog do each commandment no more than three time in arow or they will quickly get bored. define the problem your havin?

[pipcock 21]

hi,again. i just wondered what your thoughts were on training collars

[Guest ESS]

hi,again. i just wondered what your thoughts were on training collar

 

They have no place in training a gundog

[Andrea 2]

As above, i wouldn't use one if you're talking about electric collars. In my opinion, a dog should work for you because it wants too, and like my dog, while they are young this may take a lot of time. The bond between handler and dog should be strong enough not to use these types of devises. That's just how i feel, whether i'm right or wrong i couldn't say.

 

Ps, thanks to everyone who gave me valuable advice. I have taken it on board and the youngster is responding really well. She has one hell of a nose on her. I drop a dummy in high grass and after walking a 50 yards or so, i can send her back for it. She's finding it everytime.

I had wanted to use her to pick up, but with her speed and nose, it looks like her talents might be for flushing.

Edited February 13, 2008 by Andrea

[bigbailey 90]

Your pup is only eight months old mate i think you might be expecting too much it will want to play most of the time. Normally start to train them properly over twelve months of age. You can teach them the basics but they are not normally classed as an adult untill 18 months just give her time to grow up first before you knock the character out of her. Give her time bud

[Andrea 2]

Your pup is only eight months old mate i think you might be expecting too much it will want to play most of the time. Normally start to train them properly over twelve months of age. You can teach them the basics but they are not normally classed as an adult untill 18 months just give her time to grow up first before you knock the character out of her. Give her time bud

 

thanks. your right. Labradors do tend to grow up slower than other dogs and stay immature longer. I've never had a Lab before so it's all new too me and i don't want to get it wrong since she's shown lots of promise. Up to about 6 months, she was excellent with whatever i asked of her, more than a few people where impressed so she may just be rebelling and wanting some puppy time now.

she's getting back on track and doing much better but like you and other's have recommended, we take time out just to mess around now.

Ps, i wouldn't want to knock the character out of her, since it's her character that makes her who she is.

Bigbailey.... thanks

[J Darcy 5,871]

Just to add. IMHO it is best not to try and train a pup straight out of the kennel. I would ensure the pup had a good ten minute "Blowout" where they can vent any built up steam, before any training commences.

Just a thought. JD