Kathy West wrote 04/07/2015 11:37 AM New Puppy - Question #397704 - 04/07/2015 11:37 AM
Kathy West Webboard User Reg: 01-22-2008 Posts: 289 Loc: Nebraska Offline	Good Morning, been a while since I posted but I'm always lurking Got a new puppy friday - 10 week old GSD "Jack" I would like to do some AKC Obedience Competition with him, I did this back in California probably 15/20 years ago but it was all dog classes with yank/crank methods. I also belonged to a dog club then too so we would all get together and train, etc. Nothing like that around here and I'm just confused on how to start now that I'm marking training. I really wish I had a trainer or someone around here to kinda give me the steps on how to start things out, but I don't so next best thing is Leerburg!! I have Michael ellis food video and engagement class with Forrest - Any suggestions? Just seems kinda overwhelming but I know it shouldn't be Thank you
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Duane Hull wrote 04/07/2015 11:54 AM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397706 - 04/07/2015 11:54 AM
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011 Posts: 2692 Loc: Marrero, LA Offline	Your initial keys are going to be engagement and focus, along with introducing the communication system. This video illustrates the initial stages of engagement conditioning, with some shaping and luring of behaviors that will become OB in the future. https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/717/Keeping_Your_Puppy_Engaged_with_Michael_and_Cappy Note how he keeps the dog focused on him to maintain engagement. Sadie
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Duane Hull wrote 04/07/2015 07:42 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397711 - 04/07/2015 07:42 PM
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011 Posts: 2692 Loc: Marrero, LA Offline	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GMPXM69Pno Sadie
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Bob Scott wrote 04/07/2015 10:54 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397712 - 04/07/2015 10:54 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Looking on the internet it looks like Lincoln and Omaha have training clubs. It also looks like Lincoln has Humane Society basic OB classes. If yo contact one of these they could possibly put you in contact with someone closer if that's a problem. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Kathy West wrote 04/08/2015 11:56 AM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397719 - 04/08/2015 11:56 AM
Kathy West Webboard User Reg: 01-22-2008 Posts: 289 Loc: Nebraska Offline	Lincoln and Omaha are unfortunately on the other end of the state. But I did see there is a kennel club in a town that's only an hour away. I'm not sure how active it is though doesnt look like there is many members but I'm going to send them an email to check. also, thanks for the videos to check out kathy
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Cathy Goessman wrote 04/08/2015 12:50 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397721 - 04/08/2015 12:50 PM
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007 Posts: 1231 Loc: Phoenix, AZ Offline	Some kennel clubs mostly have older members and consequently not much of an internet presence. You might try looking at the AKC event calendar on the website to see who is putting on trials in your area. Mostly it will be local clubs.
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Bob Scott wrote 04/08/2015 11:14 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Kathy West ] #397725 - 04/08/2015 11:14 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Cathy, in addition to AKC clubs you may want to look into UKC clubs also. Not as big as AKC but pretty active in some areas. Sadly true about Kennel Clubs being mostly older folks today. When I put my dog Thunder's CD and CDX title on him in '07 I recognized many familiar faces from the 70s and 80s. DANG! They got REALLY old looking! old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Sheila Buckley wrote 04/09/2015 11:17 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Bob Scott ] #397737 - 04/09/2015 11:17 PM
Sheila Buckley Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2007 Posts: 1243 Loc: Offline	Quote: Bob Scott DANG! They got REALLY old looking! Well not everyone can age like Dorian Gray; they probably thought you were your own son.
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Bob Scott wrote 04/10/2015 11:22 PM Re: New Puppy - Question [Re: Sheila Buckley ] #397752 - 04/10/2015 11:22 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	I never noticed that my son doesn't have a pot belly and balding grey hair but he sure is good looking. I was 39 when he was born. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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