Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets

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Comment by Dawn Ross on February 15, 2014 at 8:21am

Agreed, Adina. Training is continuous. Maya and Pierson are always learning new things. Fun trick training is regularly mixed in with reinforcing obedience training. Because we always spend at least three minutes almost every day with some sort of obedience or tricks, teaching them new things is so much easier. There are still some training challenges. Maya can be overly excited on walks and Pierson has leash reactive issues. But because I know how they learn best and they know what to expect from me, we continue to make progress.

Comment by Jen, Lachlan, and Declan on February 14, 2014 at 4:49pm

Well said, Adina.

Comment by Brittney & Cally on February 14, 2014 at 4:39pm

Agreed! We do no training in puppy class just learn and play! Although I tend to step out when all the dogs are playing sometimes and use it as distraction training and go through all the commands I can think of. I go through every command a couple times a day in various spots. As much as I would love to blame Cally to make me look better it is not her fault it is mine for not having control!

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on February 14, 2014 at 4:28pm

I so agree. 

Comment by Adina P on February 14, 2014 at 4:20pm

I think that people look at training as 'done' once the 'learning' is done.  The dog learns what 'sit' means, learns what 'down' means, etc.  As a puppy they learn fast.  But then doesn't actually DO it once it hits the teenage period and that refusal is chalked up to 'excitement' and other excuses.  "Oh he KNOWS what to do, he's just stubborn/excited/loves people."  The dog is blamed. 

When in reality, the person never really finished the training...he only did 'teaching' of the word meaning and how it's accomplished.  But training is about making that stuff reliable on first command.  I really wish they'd call puppy classes "socialization classes" instead of 'training'.  Kind of like the way preschool is really about playing and learning non-academic stuff.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on February 3, 2014 at 4:50am

Yes, Ricki....I agree.  There doesn't seem to be much interest in training these days.  My trainer said that people seem to want a puppy class and then they decide they're finished....until they come back when the dog is older and out of control....then they want a "quick fix".

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on January 31, 2014 at 2:09pm

I can't help but notice the huge difference in the number of views on these dog training videos compared to an average music video...sad commentary.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on January 30, 2014 at 9:10am

Sue let me know how it goes. 

Comment by Sue & Lily Grace on January 30, 2014 at 9:07am

I think this can be a great training tool. Going to try with Lily Grace to see if I can convince her to drop the ball at my feet rather than two feet away. Thanks Jane.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on January 30, 2014 at 4:55am

I like this method of teaching impulse control and that play time has a beginning and an end....great for puppies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtG-7xmkPE&feature=youtu.be

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