I suppose the best thing is to keep the prey object moving.
The dog will only do it between the jigs, that is when the ball slows down. I wondering if he's doing because he's getting tired. I'm not sure. I'll have to do some experimenting.
Then again if I continue to actively move it, he'll break away from his stalking mode and go crazy again.
I figured the act of stalking in a dog was a strong trait of his prey drive. I thought by promoting this, you might stimulate more drive?
I wouldn't worry with it. Just continue what you're doing. If there's another way to trigger more prey drive out like that, the other trainers here would be talking about.
What a coincidence!!
My 11 week GSD does the same thing!
I was actually gonna post my problem but i wanted to search and see if anyone had the same problem!
Well this is the conclusion i got... The first few times i tried to make drive i must have done something wrong. I probably didnt let the pup get success soon enough or i popped it away at the wrong time making him think that he has to sneak up on it.
So he wants to sneak up on the prey b4 it runs away...i must have inadvertenly reinforced something bad.
So I keep the prey moving and teach him that if he doesn't get it now, its gonna escape and he is gonna hafta work harder (run farther) to get the prey.
Now this is the first time i worked in promoting drive for sport so i am no expert, but i have some understanding on dog behavior and the learning process of dogs.
Am i on the right track with the solution to my problemo?
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