 building focus in a "pet"
#162891 - 11/14/2007 01:39 PM |
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has anyone ever used the Building Drive and Focus DVD to raise a "pet"? how has it worked for you?
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#162897 - 11/14/2007 01:50 PM |
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The exercises in Building Drive and Focus are great for bonding. Really phenomenal for bonding. If you use it just for that, I think it's worthwhile. Building trust and respect is valuable.
For training a pet, it's completely unneccesary. A dog with good treat drive can be trained in as much OB as you need.
But where do you draw that line between a pet and a working dog? Can a PPD be a pet? How much do you want to do with this dog? You are HERE, after all. 
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#162899 - 11/14/2007 01:51 PM |
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My dog is a "pet" and I used DVD hoping it would help me better train OB. Never knew a thing about drive and, in all honesty, wasn't sure how it was going to work. I don't think it really clicked for either of us until my dog was around 5-6 months old.
It's great! And it's made it easier for me, a first-time trainer.
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#162908 - 11/14/2007 02:12 PM |
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I would consider Bella a "pet" in the sense that we haven't tried any sports, but still find the Game very useful to get a nice explosive workout. She gets to jump around and stop on a dime during drive building, pull and work her jaws when we tug, and run in circles around me while she carries the prey item.
With about 3 minutes and 150 sq. ft., I can get her tongue hangin' down low! Very economical!
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I agree with the bonding part. I have bought a 2.5 yr old GSD and I have noticed an increase in joy when he sees me. I was even surprised to see that yesterday when I was waiting in the car that he lied down outside by the door next to my seat.
It is a great excercise also, not only for your dog but for yourself as well (like a cardio circuit training)
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#163214 - 11/15/2007 03:09 PM |
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Does the game or games in the DVD build drive to the point that the pet dog would become more restless, anticipatory, less able to just settle and relax in the house with the owner? Thanks.. am interested in replies! I've heard much positive about this DVD by sport dog owners, and I am also curious about for pet dog owners.
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Does the game or games in the DVD build drive to the point that the pet dog would become more restless, anticipatory, less able to just settle and relax in the house with the owner?
No.
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#163223 - 11/15/2007 03:48 PM |
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In fact, it probably does the opposite because of the release of frustrated energy.
A tired dog is a happy dog. There are a zillion unwanted behaviors that can be lessened, calmed -- even prevented -- by tiring the dog's body and brain. Exercise, games, and motivational training.... all good for the dog, good for the pack structure, good for the human-dog bond. Just good.
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#163229 - 11/15/2007 03:59 PM |
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In fact, it probably does the opposite because of the release of frustrated energy.
A tired dog is a happy dog. There are a zillion unwanted behaviors that can be lessened, calmed -- even prevented -- by tiring the dog's body and brain. Exercise, games, and motivational training.... all good for the dog, good for the pack structure, good for the human-dog bond. Just good.
Absolutely. 5-10 minutes of this work with my female when she was a pup tired her out and made her very mellow in the house.
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#163235 - 11/15/2007 04:08 PM |
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ooh..soudns like what I need...
ok, of these videos, what order do you guys rank them from which you would buy first...
Basic OB
Pack Structure
Building Drive
I'd go pack structure, basic ob, building drive.
I only ask because I dont have enough to buy all 3 at once. I do plan on owning these and more in the future, but I'd like to know which video everyone thinks I shuold start with...
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