My six month old is turning on to the tug going for good bites on run by. Today he started hunching air everytime he got the bite and was holding the prey. I know he is getting excited but that much? LOL. He is not hunching the tug itself just the air. Should I be concerned or just continue the work? Wanting to try introducing a puppy sleeve soon but think he may really want it for a partner. any comments? Thanks in advance.
Mitch K.
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I'm thinking about mating. My puppy and even my older dog used to shake the sleeve or a pillow and then was humping on it. It's not clear to me either why they try to mate their prey.
I think maybe living in the sticks in east Texas is starting to show. Yes I mean humping. I am doing my own helper work for now as I can't find any helpers in the area. Have been talking to the police dept. might have found some help.
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Mitch,
Have you seen the "Preparing Your Dog for the Helper with Bernhard Flinks" #310-D ?
Benhard has a very good method of developing grip and striking in beginning dogs using a back tie. You'll need an adjustable harness ( http://www.leerburg.com/799.htm ), a good line and a sturdy item like a tree or post to attach your dog to. You can start out with tugs and work your way up through soft sleeves up to full sleeves once you get the hang of it.
I started this form of training on my dog at 11 months of age and it really did a nice job making him ready for a helper. Most dogs would benefit learning this method.
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