 Obedience on a Min. Pin?
#161457 - 11/06/2007 03:14 PM |
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I have a GSD that I love to teach and learns quickly. Recently we have helped a friend who had a miniature pincher that she was unable to keep. Not the first dog I would pick. We live out in the country and my GSD stays around the house and comes immdiately when called. I have worked a little bit with the min. pin. and the dog seams to be extremely dense. I'm wondering if I should spend the time trying to train the min. pin., or if I should just resign myself to keeping him on a leash. I have zero experience with small dogs, so any thoughts will be appreciated.
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Re: Obedience on a Min. Pin?
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#161460 - 11/06/2007 03:46 PM |
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Small dogs, medium dogs, big dogs.... ALL dogs can be obedience-trained.
GSDs are in the top few of the intelligence list, so that's the difference you're seeing.
Nevertheless, the lightbulb WILL go on if you're consistent with motivational training.
Have you seen Ed's marker training article?
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#161472 - 11/06/2007 04:23 PM |
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If I could train my parents genetically wonky Chihuahua to Sit and Down in a week (a dog that is too excited to control its limbs! (And me, a handler too impatient to afford him the respect he deserved)) then you can do a ton with a min pin!
They are hyper, but I'd encourage you not to let your prejuidice interfere with how you treat the dog, he'll totally pick up on it. I did my parents dog a disservice by not believing in him, don't hamper your relationship with this guy because you don't see in him everything that you hope to see in a dog. Get out there, have fun, and really push yourself and the dog (in a fun way). The challenge for him is learning how to interact with humans in a totally new way, the challenge for you as a handler is sharpening your skills so that you can work with a dog that might not be as smart as your GSD! Can you do it? I think so. 
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#161484 - 11/06/2007 04:36 PM |
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... I'd encourage you not to let your prejuidice interfere with how you treat the dog, he'll totally pick up on it. .... the challenge for you as a handler is sharpening your skills so that you can work with a dog that might not be as smart as your GSD! Can you do it? I think so.
A big fat ditto!
And you are so right that training a dog who might not be as high in intelligence as a Border Collie, Poodle, or GSD (often rated the top three) is a great way to sharpen those training skills!
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#161485 - 11/06/2007 04:37 PM |
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I really need to remember this description.....seems to fit my Lab....... 
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#161496 - 11/06/2007 05:15 PM |
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It might take you a little while to get the hang of him - different dogs have different learning styles.
For example, I'm used to hounds and terriers...the first time I worked with a border collie, it was a total failure, I just didn't know how to approach training with a dog that makes all kinds of connections in a matter of seconds and tries to communicate those connections. Too fast!
It'll take some time but you'll figure it out, and as everyone else said, it's a good chance to work on those training skills! You might have to get a little creative, too. 
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#161561 - 11/07/2007 12:12 AM |
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The simple answer is that dog training is all about the trainer, not the breed of dog.
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#161687 - 11/07/2007 03:19 PM |
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He's a sweet dog, so I guess it's time to get work. Come to think of it, he has figured out what "it's time to eat" means. He never wastes any time coming in to eat. I'm sure it will hone in my training skills, and my patience. My smart dog has me spoiled.
Thanks for the encouragement and direction. If you all hear a big cheer in a few weeks you'll know that Dobie has learned "come." Do I have enough training treats for that? Ha!
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#161693 - 11/07/2007 03:31 PM |
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Keep using your recall for all good things. Never give the recall command if you have any doubt and cannot enforce it. Never play "chase." :>
The do will learn that (1) the recall means something good is gonna happen; (2) the recall is not optional.
Do you have a long line?
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#161703 - 11/07/2007 04:27 PM |
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My three year old daughter (who is an angel, thanks to my wife) has taught me to never pretend like I have authority. If I don't plan on following through, don't even bother. That practice works well with dogs too.
I don't have a long line, but I can make one out of my 1/8 nylon rope and extra clip until I get one ordered. I don't need a long line with my GSD. Okay, I'm prejudice. I'll let go. Think happy thoughts.
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