Rob Maltese Webboard User Reg: 03-21-2014
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Update :
It's been about a week since I started working with Markers, overall an easy system once you understand what your doing. I've also been working on the hand touch, my gut is telling me Axle gets it and understands what I want from him. Next step is naming the command, I will be going back to review DVD for the portion which details naming the command.
Good for you, Rob. It's really nice to see someone take the opinions and advice from members of this forum and run with them. It takes a little courage to share what you are doing with your dog or describe a problem you're having, opening yourself up to criticism. So many then leave after getting feedback they don't like. It's a credit to you that you took the criticism, adjusted your methods, and worked hard with your dog. You're seeing the results and I hope they give you many years of satisfaction of having a well trained and well behaved dog. Nothing beats it.
Rob Maltese Webboard User Reg: 03-21-2014
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It's been a slow process right now, haven't been able to rewatch the video to learn the naming of command. Today we didn't work at all, just played and went for a hike. Tomorrow I plan to hopefully watch the video and then start naming it when I get home from work.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Don't forget .... Don't name it until you like it! And I myself would say "Don't name it until (1) you like it AND (2) the dog is consistently complying with your cue.
Rob Maltese Webboard User Reg: 03-21-2014
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Thanks Connie. I think he's ready, every time I hold out my hand he instantly puts his nose to it. My question about naming the command is this, as Ed said dogs look at visual cues first then verbal. So therefore me putting my hand out is the visual cue, so what good does naming it do? Might be a stupid question lol
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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I keep the command simple by just using the command "touch" then later add the name of different items.
I use frezbees placed around the yard or field & send the dogs to go touch the different ones. I can name them & send the dog by pointing or by using the name of that item.
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