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I just want to add that it's actually pretty easy to train multiple dogs if they all "speak" different languages. Our GSD is trained in German, our Sheltie is trained in english. Look at the desired dog, issue a command (platz) mark it or whatever, and let it maintain that position while you work with another dog. It builds duration under minor distraction, but you should ONLY do this if you have a good understanding of your dogs abilities and you know how long they can hold it. having a dog break a Platz in a motiviational training session is counterproductive.
It is a blast to do 2 minutes of fast paced training with two dogs working side by side, though.
Regarding what David said about languages, yes, you can do this and it works, but with even more dogs, it's confusing to keep straight who is trained in what language. Mine all know both English and German, and I just use their names before all commands. Ex: Caleb, wait/bleib. Mia, platz. Xander,hier. Simon, sitz. Widget, shut the he!! up.
It does take a bit of control already, but once you get them used to waiting for their name, it's great for multiple dogs outside playing, as you can put one in a down/stay, and send another after a ball, etc. and then switch.
Thanks for all the advice, I went home the other night and went out with the dogs before letting them in and played some ball with them. It helped alot! I'm also going to try to use treats when he gets excited like that and train he will get them when he sits and settles down. Do you think the jumping and biting thing is in anyway him trying to be dominant? or is this just a crazy energy puppy dog thing? i have Ed's DVD on establishing pack structure but not sure if thats what he's doing or not? Like i said I just have never had a puppy that did all this jumping and biting/mouthing. and if he does start doing the jumping/biting thing with me do i grab him and hold him off me (which i've done but it seems to just get him going more) or try to ignore and turn my back as i get chomped on then praise him when he stops and settles down?
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Quote: Kathy West
and if he does start doing the jumping/biting thing with me do i grab him and hold him off me (which i've done but it seems to just get him going more) or try to ignore and turn my back as i get chomped on then praise him when he stops and settles down?
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