One of the reason I attend this forum is to better me and my crew. And to make the training session more concise finding out what is possible and what is not, within an alotted time frame (approximate 15 minutes each then all together, I like seeing who is the brightest candiate).

I have found that you can waste a lot of thought/time on meanless training, that can border on "Circus tricks" to quote an skilled observer. And that group session are very difficult to attain total competency, so a semi circle sit after off leash heel is good enough.

But anyway after the basic five Ob drills, along with the stay. What other Ob drills do you resident experts/trainers find important?

We do the basic 5: Sit, Down, Come, Heel, Stay. Then in combination Sit stay, Down Stay, Come, Come-Stop sit/down stay-Come. Hand signal and verbal on and off lease (I mean Leash).

With miscellanous In, Out (Car/gate/door/bath tub), Enough (stop barking), Up (climb), Off (come down, get off), Jump (jump over), Leave it (animal or thing).
Are there anymore useful OB commands to practice?

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That's probably good for now; you're covering the basics.

Not being in competition at the present, I train just to have a good time and it is more like play time. I still review the basics but the "circus tricks" can be lots of fun to keep thigs from getting boreing, although a small terrier is lots cuter than a GSD doing back flips, rolling over,playing jump rope, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> If you intend to compete, all dog sports have rules and regs as to what commands are required.

Circus tricks can be fun and a great break from the norm. Back when I was training the schnauzer and she was well on her way(important part) we started attending a tricks class. It was a fun night out where we could both have a good time and the tricks are great when company would come over and be nervous around her... Big black hairy dogs can make some people a little nervous... they all say they can't read her...

anyway..

She was fine till one night they brought out the hula hoop... she was convinced that hula hoop was part ring of fire part rattle snake and would only go through it if it was touching the ground. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

So, I guess what I am getting at is that you are in the right direction with the commands you have listed there, and so far as tricks, save them for when the dogs get good at the regular stuff.

Deanna
Definately good idea to save tricks for later. So many dog owners tell me what great tricks their dogs know and then talk about how they won't come when they call them. Duh!
Your big, black, hairy beast is afraid of a hoola hoop cause it looks like fire and snakes? What a WOOSE! My terriers piss fire and eat rattle snakes for breakfast! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Originally posted by Goodogu:


Are there anymore useful OB commands to practice? I like the stand command. It helps if the dog goes to the groomer or the vet. Ask your dog to stand when the vet wants an examine and it helps make the visit go smoother.

Oh god yes that is a good one... I have not so fond memories of trying to make golden retreivers stand for a shave down.... 70 lbs of dog trying to sit on the arm trying to hold them up is not fun!

Other useful things for large dogs is to teach them to put their paws up on an object so that you can lift their hind(if they won't jump)

Another useful, but often overlooked one is "go potty". I use "take a break" or "outside". "Go potty" doesn't cut it for my tough little terriers. Insecurities I guess. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The "Stand" command and "Go potty".

I skipped the "Stand" because I was not competing and though I like the way you can pose your dog for picture in the stand. I just didn't see it as a big deal, until it comes to grooming. Makes a lot of sense now, I got to trick them to wash under them, by holding my hand close out but not close enough for them to reach in a sit, so they stand and smell the hand.

The "Go Potty" is another I've never trained, I just like clockwork let them out and I notice when they are strachting/whinning or sitting at or by the patio door. Kinda a non verbal command, sorta like they got me trained, here. Is it to late to teach a old dog, this command?

Earthdog (acrobatics)
That is one of the talents that makes the JRT so popular they are big dogs in little body, tough little dog. They'll try anything, I'm surprised they are not used more in the agility course.
Are they easy to train Ob etc..?

Going on command is a useful one. You can have your dog relieve himself before running a track (for those who do tracking), or if you are traveling and can't stop just any old time. I also like the stand, though I haven't had much success training that one.....