Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets

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Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on November 11, 2010 at 6:59am

Yes, I will post something today....during lunch.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on November 11, 2010 at 5:06am

So we have a couple of "success stories" about dogs "earning" the right to be off leash in some situations. I think that's great. Maybe this deserves it's own post. How do you know when your dog is ready to be safely off leash, and what did you do to get him ready to be reliable? Allyson, do you want to post something on this?

Comment by Melissa on November 10, 2010 at 2:01pm

That is great about Peri! We have started doing that a little bit with Buddy. We live on a relatively quiet street. We have played for a bit in the front yard and he has done a great job. Almost seems more attentive to us outside than he does inside. The couple of times we called "come" to him outside he came...insude he gives us that wonderful blank stare when we call come. Oh well...baby steps! :)

Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on November 10, 2010 at 1:51pm

I know Gavin is the big success story this week (sounds like he is doing SO WELL), but I wanted to mention one of ours.
I posted this as a blog, but skimmed over the part about how proud I was of Peri this Sunday. DH and I continue to give her bouts of off-leash freedom. We cannot do this everywhere, because our condo is near a busy road and I am not ready to risk her safety to that point. However, my parents live on about 4 acres (hill in front, hill in back, but neighbors are probably 20 yards away on each side, so dogs and distractions abound). DH and I let her off leash in the front yard (no fence) on Sunday and threw the ball for an hour. Had lots of treats and she had a blast. Never ran from us, went straight to the ball, came when called, etc....I realize most of the time the ball was going on (and she does like her retrieving time!), but still! I was proud. A dog was going crazy in the yard next door - even T. ran over to check it out (and take a poo!!), but Peri stayed by us.
THis may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but she didn't even react to cars driving by, really anything. One of our reasons for having these sessions is to give her some freedom so if God forbid something happens and the collar slips off or something, she won't feel the need to DART.
Sorry for the loooong post.

Comment by Jane, Rooney & Stuart on November 10, 2010 at 9:02am

Last evening while at our dog park, Rooney and his friend Freddie ran way to the far side of the park, where they got very interested in sniffing something that I could not see. I called him to me using his touch it command even though I thought he would be too far away and too distracted. He came flying to me like a real champ! I was so proud and the other owners were amazed. Rooney turned 12 weeks yesterday.

Comment by Donna M Lowry on November 10, 2010 at 7:49am

Things became much clearer to me at my intermediate training class with Riley when the instructor informed me (in front of the class) that my dog did not have ADD - I did!!! Everyone got a hoot out of that!!!

Comment by BG and Gavin on November 9, 2010 at 2:45pm

You are a hoot Jane!! Thanks for the adorable acknowledgment.
Linda

Comment by BG and Gavin on November 9, 2010 at 11:26am

Well, okay, I am feeling pretty successful this week. I believe that I have done a very good job managing two doodles. I happily realized that Gavin is a fair bit stronger obedience-wise than I initially thought. Mylie has not had the training that Gavin has, but is very smart and older at 3 years. So, between Gavin and I, in just five days, we have trained Mylie to “go to your bed,” sit at intersections during walks, stay off the furniture and lie down. He has been an excellent role model during walks and is giving me more eye contact. Mylie in turn has helped me improve Gavin’s recall. She has also given me a golden opportunity to train Gavin with distractions in an otherwise solid environment for him (the house). On the first day he pretty much ignored me and looked to Mylie for direction. However as the days move along, he is separating more from her and her cues and looking to me for what he should do. He is back to following me around the house. I am realizing more and more what a wonderful dog I have.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on November 9, 2010 at 9:28am

Does anyone have a "success story" to share with us this week?

Comment by Laura Deutsch on November 4, 2010 at 3:23pm

Oh to be retired and be able to be devoted to my dogs...............

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