Lindsay Janes Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2005
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I'm wondering if they permit using a whistle for trailing? I really hate to say the word "Come" or shout "Roo." I never know how loud or quiet when I'm shouting my dog's name. I have had people telling me that I was too loud or too quiet so I never know. I prefer to give a sign command.
I don't think they are very useful when a dog has to sit pretty far from me. I know that is true because I have had friends who sign something to me really far. They have to sign something really big enough for me able to understand. I think it goes the same with dogs.
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Lindsay Janes Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2005
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I really want to use the whistle for come at anytime, but it appears like it might not be allowed if I want to do utility work. Roo and I are doing things very basic like re teach the sit and focus. Right now, I m working with him sit and focus from the distance. I would say it is going very well. I don't know how well it will be if he is like 100 feet from me?
My concern will be if I m teaching Roo all hand signs, then he has to sit somewhere very far. Where he might need a binocular to see me.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
Fair enough, my understanding is that dog's eyesight isn't good enough to clearly make thing out from further distances.
Can you train Roo to the whistle, and then have a second command for utility work? That way you have something you can use in any situation (the whistle) and still have a workable command for utility.
No whistle in AKC obedience. The standard ring size is 40x50 feet in AKC obedience so your dog should be fine to see you at that distance ;-) I know my dogs have no problem with signals at that distance. Heck, they can see a ball in my hand at 100+ feet :-p Good luck!
I'm wondering if they permit using a whistle for trailing? I really hate to say the word "Come" or shout "Roo." I never know how loud or quiet when I'm shouting my dog's name. I have had people telling me that I was too loud or too quiet so I never know. I prefer to give a sign command.
I don't think they are very useful when a dog has to sit pretty far from me. I know that is true because I have had friends who sign something to me really far. They have to sign something really big enough for me able to understand. I think it goes the same with dogs.
I don't blame you.
Have you tried emailing the AKC or a local judge to ask about rules as they pertain to your situation?
Perhaps they can accomadate you.
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