My dog has a problem,or I have one ; )
He does not want to jump from a distance,he just runs around the jump.
If he jumps,he do it very very close to the jump som he tuches his feet on the barr.
Do i need another person to help me or can i sort this out myself?

Try making the jump less high. It sounds like hes not used to it yet at that height. Lower it and throw a ball or toy over....give him the command "over "or whichever you use and hold him back at first making some tension into the "game". If he goes over praise him, dont worry about him coning back again at first. Build it up slowly. When you want him to come back over, stand against the jump and tap the jump, call him and give him the command "over" again.

If he does it right stop while hes winning, or you will make him make mistakes and he wont enjoy it.A few times is enough. Keep the jump at a certain height till he gets confident then replace one board of the jump. Repeat the whole thing again and he should be fine till hes got to the max height. Dont rush him.

p.s. when you tap the jump and he comes over dont forget to move back or you will both end up on the floor <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That is the problem,i have it very low,very easy,do you think my dog think it is too easy and gets a little lazy?

Hav you tried jumping with him ? When hes on the leash make the jump low and go over it with him giving him the command "over" as you jump.

If it's a distance problem....he is in to close to the jump when he tries to jump it & hits it....you can try what I have done with horses train to jump. I used this method for my dogs as well. Put a pole of 2x4 or piece of pvc (plastic) pipe an equal distance from the base of the jump as the jump is high. In other words..if the jump is 1 foot high, put the pole across the front of the jump 1 foot out from the base. The principle here is that the corrrect takeoff spot, so to speak, should be the same distance from the base of the jump as the jump is high is order for the dog (or horse) to have a appropriate arc over the apex of the jump. This put the least amout of stress to the body taking off & landing & makes jumping more natural & comfortable. You can also try putting poles sitting on the top ends of the jump extended out to the side a bit to try to keep him from running out & around to avoid the jump.It would kinda look like a oblong without the last connecting line. Start the dog to jump several feet out from the ground pole for a him to get a few strides in before he hits the gound pole & has to take off. Throw the toy & let him go with the jump command(whatever you use) & when he is jumping give him the retrieve command & then the jump command again after he picks up the toy. Start very low & build up to the height needed but only jump him several times a training session...it is hard on their limbs as the jump gets higher. I hope that I explained this so that you can understand. Good luck.

Thank you both! yes i have tried to jump with him.No problems.
I will try the "horse method" thank you for your answers.
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Does he jump when you throw a toy or target over the jump from a distance? Have you tried sending him to a toy or target over the jump? Does he 'willingly' jump when you are closer?

If, when motivated and understanding the concept of jumping, is inclined to run around a low jump (less than elbow height) than I would wonder about a physical problem making it uncomfortable to jump.

I personally do not believe that a dog is 'lazy'. Either they don't fully understand the exercise and think they are correct in going around the jump, or there is an underlying physical issue.

Back-up the training so that the dog is jumping a low height close-up and being successful, then raise the jump incrementally staying close. If dog is successful at height close up then, lower jump and slowing increase distance (like 6" for several reps). I always send my beginning dogs to something (toy or target) over a jump, so they get the reward for completing the jump.

I compete in agility, spend months 'teaching' my dogs the proper way to jump and with speed from any angle. Generally once the dogs understands the jumps it is self-reinforcing.

Good Luck.
Linda

totally agree with Linda on this one....give it a go .....patience is a virtue <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Yes my dog has extremely high ball drive.He will do ANYTHING for his ball.
Yes i toss the ball to the other side.But he have tried to run around the obstacle instead of jumping.
BUT! progress:todays training went much better.Maybe he just needs to figure it all out.He jumped perfectly ,retrieved the dummy and jumped back with it in his mouth!
Terrific!!
p,s he has no health issues.He has been x-rayed elbows and hips.Also i keep a close eye on him,i can tell if he feels bad.