Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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I find that using English commands off the field or when not training & German commands when training gives my dog a clear picture of what I am asking of her. She knows that when we are training & I use German commands that I expect her to do what I have asked immediately without any hesitation. When we are in the house & I tell her to 'down' she knows that I mean that she is to go lie down, but does not have to drop to the floor right then & there instantly. I had originally trained her in English (all motovational) & later switched her to German when training (not in the house. When she was 11 months old & I stated to use VERY,VERY, VERY, occasional corrections when needed to proof her & sharpen her response.
David, I know that Deb Zappia uses German commands except the down in motion she uses the word "Deck". She didn't like how her dog was taught "Platz" so she retrained him with a new command. So using an English & German commands must not be a big deal in a trial.
b. It is both possible (and helpful) to use English for day-to-day commands, and German for SchH training.
c. It makes most sense to train in English when a puppy for the day-to-day stuff, but when he's older and I get him into SchH training I can use German commands which the dog should understand are "working" commands. (Does it? English first...then German?)
d. Klingon is optional. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Another question...when I train, how do I teach the dog that "platz" is a snappier down, and "down" is a "lay down here...all streched out if you wish"? Just let the dog be sloppy on the down, but be more picky on the platz?
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