Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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What are some of the things sport trainers do to increase the amount of bark they get from their dog during the bark & hold?
I’ve noticed in my Mal work dog that his B&H starts out with about three strong barks then all you will get out of him is “whisps” during each bark and clattering teeth. I’ve tried frustrating him by holding out on the bite for longer bark sessions but have not seen any results….. he will just keep trying to bark with very little coming out. The more we hold out the more focused he gets…. The less we hear.
Alerts on tracks, building searches,, post work, no problems with barking at all. This only appears when he is sent on a B&H to a visible decoy that he is waiting to bite when he breaks.
Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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Matthew, Even though B&H isnt my cup of tea...try recalling him when he goes silent, then send again. He may figure out that when he quits barking he is going to definately NOT get a bite. This is the only thing I can think of besides what the Earth Dog suggested. Good luck
Could the dog possible be locked in prey? Perhaps after initially sending the dog in for the B&H (on a long line), pull the dog out with the helper defensing the dog slightly. After a few seconds, have the helper run back to the blind. Send the dog back in again. After a few good barks, pull the dog out again, with the helper following, slightly defensing the dog. Now have the helper run back to the blind and repeat.
Try this 2-3 times, then give the dog a bite. We have had success using this with dogs that A)are very high in prey or locked in prey, B) might not take the helper too seriously, and C) aren't barking as solidly, convincingly or for as long as they should be.
Of course, the above is dependant on where the dog is in his training.
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