My training with Boo (10-month-old rescued Norwich terrier mix) is going along quite nicely. I'm starting the corrections phase of the SIT command. I have to admit I was nervous that the correction would do more harm than good, but the first time I said SIT (with no treat) and she didn't do it, I gave her a quick pop and she sat right down <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'm really gaining a lot of confidence in this training method!
I've already started to teach her to DOWN, but my question is this:
Should I be working ONLY on sit with her until a certain point before I start teaching another command? Sometimes when I pull a treat out she sits automatically (such a good girl <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ), even if we're working on down. Should I wait a bit longer before introducing this new command?
Alright let me think back to days past. When I trained my golden I started her on 3 basic commands. In this order: Sit, Heel, Down.
Now my personal opinion on this matter that you want to keep your dog happy in training. If you leave her with just one command she'll grow bored of working on just the one. Implement, stay whenever you feel comfortable with the Sit and Down. These are easy to do, and easy to correct.
I hope this is of some help to you...
I like to start with sit, down, stand. With three, there is no anticipation of the next command as long as you alternate them. With two commands, the dog knows what's next and will often anticpate. If done correctly (motivationl training) you don't need corrections till the dog is solid in it's understanding of the command. I train all three at the same time.
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I've heard that you are not supposed to have a dog that is not being worked out on the field watching, that they should be in their crate. I guess this also applies to puppies.
Is this a general rule, and why or why not?
No one ever said life was supposed to be easy, life is what you make of it!!
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OOOP, I posted this in the wrong spot!! Sorry!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
No one ever said life was supposed to be easy, life is what you make of it!!
I use sit,come and heel for my 1st three commands they are totally different responces and seem natural in any direction you use them. I then add the "stay" or "down" according to how frisky the puppy is. Some people don't use "Stay" because "sit" or "down" means to stay there until you are released, for them.
I mix it up so that she/he can't start to inticipated either command, (but they still try), keep it fun and upbeat and you will be alright. Don't hold a Ob session too long I think initially 2-3 minutes and then play time. Keep the sessions short, upbeat and concise.
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