Steve Mahovlic Webboard User Reg: 12-14-2016
Posts: 7
Loc:
Offline
We are about to become guardians for an eight week old Border Collie. In preparation I have watched "YP; 8 weeks to 8 months", "LWYP; Establishing pack structure", "TPO training your Dogs with food" and "Training the Recall".
I am half way through "TPO Playing Tug" and thinking that I would like to replace the Yuck instruction, with Out from the start.
Applying this to toys and tugs the pup would get the object back. For rocks or hazards he would not. Am I mixing apples with oranges?
The out command should be a command that means nothing more then give it to me.
I use "out" as you mentioned when the dog brings me something and I want it.
You can use any word you want to use for dropping something that may be hazardous to the dog but I would also have a word that means don't touch it at all.
I use "leave it" for that and the tone of voice is more serious.
"Drop it" if the dog has already picked up something it shouldn't
What words you use for ANY command is your choice since the dog will associate that word with what you want the dog to do.
If you say "popcorn" and consistently associate that to telling the dog to sit then it will mean sit to the dog.
What I'm saying is that individual words are only connected to a behavior if your consistent with it in training that behavior.
Stopping the dog BEFORE it picks up something it shouldn't is lots easier then making them let it go but that's still important.
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015
Posts: 1619
Loc: Brazil, Bahia
Offline
I too do it like (learnd from) Bob. Prevent to pick up an undesired item with a solid comand is much easier than to make him drop one he's already gripped
The OUT IMHO is with most dogs no problem if you make the toy seem completly lifeless. Though there are a few more obstinate cases, where you will have to use a correction.
“If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Out versus Yuck?
#402716 - 12/23/2016 12:04 PM 
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic.jpg)
