Rick Mastnardo wrote 03/14/2009 06:16 PM Drive Issues #231395 - 03/14/2009 06:16 PM
Rick Mastnardo Webboard User Reg: 03-08-2009 Posts: 2 Loc: Offline	I'm training a two year old GSD import that was supposed to be used for law enforcement. However, I'm starting to question his ability to do basic obedience and personal protection. When I play with him he seems to get sidetracked easily. He has great drive when he wants too. Any suggestions on building his drive or helping him get focused?
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/14/2009 06:22 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: Rick Mastnardo ] #231397 - 03/14/2009 06:22 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	not a LEO, but a pet owner, Are you using the right language?
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randy allen wrote 03/14/2009 06:56 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: Dennis Jones ] #231400 - 03/14/2009 06:56 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	Good pickup Dennis, What language was the dog trained in Rick? Any dog trained in German I've run into, I must work to pronounce the words perfectly else I may as well be speaking Japanese sanskrit at them. How long has the dog been with you Rick. If my dog isn't learning, I'm doing something wrong. Randy
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/14/2009 07:06 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: randy allen ] #231401 - 03/14/2009 07:06 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	Quote: randy allen Good pickup Dennis, What language was the dog trained in Rick? Any dog trained in German I've run into, I must work to pronounce the words perfectly else I may as well be speaking Japanese sanskrit at them. How long has the dog been with you Rick. If my dog isn't learning, I'm doing something wrong. Randy Seen it before here, someone bought an Import GSD and couldn't figure out why they didn't sent the instruction manual on how to turn the poor dog "on" and worse yet "off"
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randy allen wrote 03/14/2009 07:20 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: Dennis Jones ] #231402 - 03/14/2009 07:20 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	LOL! How long did it take before the problem was figured out? Randy
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/14/2009 07:24 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: randy allen ] #231403 - 03/14/2009 07:24 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	Quote: randy allen LOL! How long did it take before the problem was figured out? Randy only a few minutes on Leerburg
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/14/2009 07:56 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: randy allen ] #231410 - 03/14/2009 07:56 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: randy allen Good pickup Dennis I'll say! Rick, how long has the dog been with you?
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randy allen wrote 03/14/2009 08:10 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #231413 - 03/14/2009 08:10 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	Quote 'only a few minutes on Leerburg' I wouldn't expect it'd take any time at all from this crew. Randy
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Rick Mastnardo wrote 03/17/2009 05:54 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: randy allen ] #231795 - 03/17/2009 05:54 PM
Rick Mastnardo Webboard User Reg: 03-08-2009 Posts: 2 Loc: Offline	Thanks for the reply Dennis and Randy, sorry about the delayed response. He has been with me for a week. It's not a language issue; he's listening and performing ok. It's his attention span. He is really immature for a two year old. He loves to play on his own terms. I have noticed this pattern in all areas (tracking, articles, aggression, and obedience.) I'm just wondering if there any suggestions to try before I make the decision to label him a "pet" rather than a "working K9."
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/17/2009 08:56 PM Re: Drive Issues [Re: Rick Mastnardo ] #231827 - 03/17/2009 08:56 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	A week? I'd work on the bonding , he hasn't even figured out were he's gonna crap at regular or what you're all about yet. gotta do some team building. like I mentioned I'm just a pet owner with two Sch dogs
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