Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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The dog is reengaging as soon as he "gives" it to you. He knows it's going to come back out. At some point, you will have to ask for the ball during training, and you won't always be able to reward with it if you want to train post-reward. After you reinforce the "give" to your satisfaction, start using your bridge to move to another command. When he gives, use your bridge (ex. "good"), then amp him a little bit and either give him a command or do some drive building.
When the dog focuses on you expecting a command (in anticipation of being rewarded with the ball), amp him a little to build quickness. When he's staring at you, quivering a little, ask him if he's ready or give him a little head bob and you'll see him load up. If he's not amped enough, release him and build more drive. When you want a speedy response, make sure he's primed to go off.
If you want to get the dog to be more excited, you may have to make yourself more exciting.
In addition, not giving a marker for the last "give" wont be a problem, in addition to going to another behavior as Duane said,
The number of "gives" when you re throw the ball is much higher then the number of "give" commands where you end the games.
Same with any behavior that you end with as long as you toss more then you stop training.
Always end on a behavior that your dog does perfect and give lots of praise after the training session is over.
I can't remember if you play tug with your dog.
I personally prefer that because it is more interaction with you and the dog. Also you don't loose as much time between behaviors.
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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To add to what Bob said, after the last "give", you can signal the end of the session instead of rewarding. I say "We're done", then often I will release my dog with an "okay" (situation permitting) to play or sniff around or whatever.
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