The Power of Training with Markers video is worth it's weight in gold. Worth every penny.

That's kind of a judgment call.

Well, the only judgment call is which to watch first. MHO is that http://leerburg.com/219.htm informs just about every other video. Even though there is marker work in Basic Ob, the first marker video (#219) is so in-depth, and marker work is applicable to just about every kind of training ....

What do other folks think? I lean towards the marker video maybe being a good first DVD because it's such a solid grounding in the method. Others' thoughts?

 Quote: patricia fisher

I have ordered the Basic Obedience dvd this week. Do I need any other dvd, like training with markers? If so, what do I use first? Heidi has settled a little more since I have been working her in the pen.

She is also eating much better. She gets fed on a large rubber mat (an old one from my horse trailer) in her pen. I put her food in a rubber feed pan (from horse stall) and place it in the middle of the mat. It is difficult for her to pick up or tip it over. If she does, then her food is on the big "placemat" and not on the ground. I have figured out how much she'll eat at a time. She eating all of her food. She is gaining weight I still feel her ribs, but she is filling out between them.

BIG progress! Six weeks is not a long time for an unknown-history dog (wasn't it just six weeks?), and you are making progress!

It's great to hear it.

Wow Patricia...Great Job!

You work, you have 6 dogs now to care for, livestock, cats, horses, and your husband is not fond of pets. Does someone help you with the care of these animals? You have been through a lot in the past two months, and have acquired two new dogs, this must be hectic. How is your brother's Rotti adjusting being at your house?

Because the Pyr brought Maggie home to you, and "someone stole Maggie" while you were away, I am guessing your dogs freely roam. How do you know Maggie was stolen? Is there a chance someone could steal Heidi if you need to go away?

I have 1 large breed dog, I would love another, but I save that for taking in a rescue, or a service dog in training. If I had another of my own, I feel I could no longer take in a rescue because It would take away from my meeting the needs of my own dogs, and certainly the needs of the rescue. A few years ago, when 2 of my kids were off to college, and I got left with their critters to care for, multi tasking everything, I felt I wasn’t doing a good job in any one area, just maintaining. I am amazed that you are able to take all this on without feeling stressed, what’s your secret? Does your husband do the household chores? {Insert envy icon}

I like the dvd Connie suggested. It worked out well when I had my dog and a service dog in training,both pups, one soft dog, one hard dog.

Keep up the good work!

I feel Maggie was stolen because there have been other purebreds in the area that have come up missing since then. She was very friendly. Maggie pretty well stayed on our carport and yard with my old pyr or go out in front pasture with the other 2. I teach school and I was out for the summer and when ever I went outside Maggie was always waiting for me to come out.

I am keeping Heidi in the pen for her safety and the cats' as well. I don't know how long she was a stray and may wonder off. Also the pyrs need to get accustomed to her being "family". She will never be turned out without supervision.

How did today go?