Bob Scott wrote 03/26/2006 10:56 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Carol Silrum ] #102069 - 03/26/2006 10:56 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Carol, there's nothing mystical about terrier training. The only thing I've found is, in general, they tend to set thier heels a bit more if they aren't having a good time. Motivational training rocks! The only thing I really know about the Decker Rat Terriers is they are HUGE. That definetly takes them out of the earthdog class. Temperment wise, I don't know much about them. I've owned Kerrys, Norwich, Bull, APBT, Borders, JRT, and hunted behing many that most people never heard of. I also had the worlds ugliest dog, a terrier/poodle. With the exception of the Bull Terrier, I think they are as intelligent as anything out there, and will learn anything you can teach them, AS LONG AS they think their having fun. Now that Bull Terrier was...well, I wont say dumb, but he was a total party animal, and didn't give a rat's a$$ if you came to the party or not. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Carol Silrum wrote 03/28/2006 10:39 AM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Bob Scott ] #102070 - 03/28/2006 10:39 AM
Carol Silrum Webboard User Reg: 12-23-2005 Posts: 16 Loc: San Diego CA Offline	OED Bob, One question I'd like to ask you is what type of training would be best -- fun motivational etc. but I don't feel I'm experienced enough to do this on my own -- even with the videos, podcasts etc. Therefore I need to either take him to a class, have a trainer work with us at home, or have a trainer take him and do in kennel training. Which method do you recommend? I would really appreciate your opinion. Thanks ~Carol
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Bob Scott wrote 03/28/2006 05:51 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Carol Silrum ] #102071 - 03/28/2006 05:51 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	I would recomend motivational training for most dogs today. One of the better books on the subject, IMHO, is 'Purely Positive Training' by Sheila Booth. I'm not totally motivational, as described in the book, but it's a great start. Ed's Basic Obedience tape is a little more traditional, but excellent in it's explinations of level of corrections, praise, determining what level correction your dog needs, etc. There are a gazillion training methods/variations out there today. It's really up to you to decide what will work best for you and your dog. Most basic dog training classes will follow the more traditional methods, with a little more motivational thrown in. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/28/2006 06:09 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Bob Scott ] #102072 - 03/28/2006 06:09 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: I would recomend motivational training for most dogs today. One of the better books on the subject, IMHO, is 'Purely Positive Training' by Sheila Booth. I'm not totally motivational, as described in the book, but it's a great start. Ed's Basic Obedience tape is a little more traditional, but excellent in it's explinations of level of corrections, praise, determining what level correction your dog needs, etc. There are a gazillion training methods/variations out there today. It's really up to you to decide what will work best for you and your dog. Most basic dog training classes will follow the more traditional methods, with a little more motivational thrown in. I'm gonna get that book. It sounds like Ed's tape (which I have and have also started to give to clients at the end) and that book are a good combo.
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Carol Silrum wrote 03/28/2006 06:17 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #102073 - 03/28/2006 06:17 PM
Carol Silrum Webboard User Reg: 12-23-2005 Posts: 16 Loc: San Diego CA Offline
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/28/2006 06:46 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Carol Silrum ] #102074 - 03/28/2006 06:46 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Thanks oed Bob. Will get the book. I just joined Photobucket, so here is a photo of our DRT & our GSD. I hope I did this right!.... Here ya go, I think, Carol: http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/Kip830/DSCN00602.jpg Great picture! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Carol Silrum wrote 03/28/2006 08:29 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #102075 - 03/28/2006 08:29 PM
Carol Silrum Webboard User Reg: 12-23-2005 Posts: 16 Loc: San Diego CA Offline	Great, thanks Connie! Now everyone can see what a 12 week old Decker RT looks like. ~ Carol
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Bob Scott wrote 03/28/2006 11:02 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Carol Silrum ] #102076 - 03/28/2006 11:02 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Connie to the rescue....again! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Carol, he looks like a Staffy Bull Terrier. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />Is that your yard? Horticulture is one of my other obsessions. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/28/2006 11:12 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Bob Scott ] #102077 - 03/28/2006 11:12 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: he looks like a Staffy Bull Terrier. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />Is that your yard? Horticulture is one of my other obsessions. He kinda does, now that you mention it! He's REALLY good-looking!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/28/2006 11:13 PM Re: Hi, I'm new [Re: Bob Scott ] #102078 - 03/28/2006 11:13 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: ......Is that your yard? Horticulture is one of my other obsessions. Whoa! I hadn't even taken in the landscaping! WOW! It's the exact opposite of my yard!
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