robert jones wrote 04/12/2007 01:30 PM hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? #137896 - 04/12/2007 01:30 PM
robert jones Webboard User Reg: 03-26-2007 Posts: 12 Loc: new jersey Offline	I have a 9week old GSD and have the video 8weks to 8months old. I have been training my female pup to sit,and come. I strongly believe that she understands both. I can get het to sit and then come when I call her. I try to make it fun for her with treats or a toy. My question is should I correct her at this age when I tell her to come and she ignores it. Or should I let it go for now? Her nerves are very strong and determined at this age.I want her to be a good in home protection dog. I have just started trying to show her how to act in the house. every time she lays next to my feet or is relaxed I give her a treat and say good. much praise. is this a good idea? thanks
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Carol Boche wrote 04/12/2007 01:58 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: robert jones ] #137913 - 04/12/2007 01:58 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	You did say 9 WEEKS right? I wanted to clarify this BEFORE saying anything..... Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 04/12/2007 02:23 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Carol Boche ] #137914 - 04/12/2007 02:23 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	I don't even do any OB at 9 WEEKS. At most use food as a reward, but don't expect anything and no corrections.
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susan tuck wrote 04/12/2007 02:26 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #137915 - 04/12/2007 02:26 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	Me neither. The only thing I do at that age is play - lots of play.
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Carol Boche wrote 04/12/2007 02:36 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: susan tuck ] #137917 - 04/12/2007 02:36 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	The only thing I have to add is that, even though it may seem like she "knows" what you want, she is too young to "know" anything. If she is the only dog in the household she more likely wants to be near you and it is very easy to make a pup sit by holding a treat high enough so she has to look up. Looking up for a pup pretty much makes their butt go down. I do not correct my pups at all, just play time. If you call her and she does not come to you, then walk quickly or jog in the opposite direction, clap your hands, call her or whatever and get her to come to you, when she gets there make it absolutely the best time ever and she will start to learn that coming to you is way more fun than whatever she was doing. Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 04/12/2007 02:38 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Carol Boche ] #137918 - 04/12/2007 02:38 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	Quote: when she gets there make it absolutely the best time ever and she will start to learn that coming to you is way more fun than whatever she was doing. Remember, if you don't look and feel silly doing it then it doesn't count
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Connie Sutherland wrote 04/12/2007 02:40 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #137919 - 04/12/2007 02:40 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Mike J Schoonbrood  Quote: when she gets there make it absolutely the best time ever and she will start to learn that coming to you is way more fun than whatever she was doing. Remember, if you don't look and feel silly doing it then it doesn't count Oh man, this is so true....... and I'm talking about untrained adults! Not even puppies!
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Carol Boche wrote 04/12/2007 02:40 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #137920 - 04/12/2007 02:40 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Oh yeah, most definitely, you have to feel and look silly!!! I make more people either laugh or think I am nuts, but it WORKS and that is why my dogs come to me and their dogs give the finger and do whatever they want. Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Jennifer Coulter wrote 04/12/2007 02:59 PM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #137921 - 04/12/2007 02:59 PM
Jennifer Coulter Webboard User Reg: 04-02-2007 Posts: 749 Loc: Canada Offline	Quote: Originally Posted By: Mike J Schoonbrood Quote: when she gets there make it absolutely the best time ever and she will start to learn that coming to you is way more fun than whatever she was doing. Remember, if you don't look and feel silly doing it then it doesn't count Oh man, this is so true....... and I'm talking about untrained adults! Not even puppies! It is hard work being more fun than other dogs, garbage, poop, their tails, and all the other things puppies may be distracted by. Totally worth the effort and embarassment. You can count me in on looking silly and being an idiot when working/playing with my dog! Whether your dog is "hard" or "soft", you don't want a dog that slinks to you when called because it is afraid of a correction, you want a dog that RUNS to you when called because you are the best thing going! Cheers,
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robert jones wrote 04/13/2007 06:04 AM Re: hard correction on 9week old (GSD) ? [Re: Jennifer Coulter ] #137969 - 04/13/2007 06:04 AM
robert jones Webboard User Reg: 03-26-2007 Posts: 12 Loc: new jersey Offline	Thanks, I do make it fun for my puppy,with alot of praise and some treats. She loves to walk and play with me. I just didnt know at what age to start giving corrections. Can someone answer that for me please. Thanks again.
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