Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Hello again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
When starting to develop a dog's grip, should the trainer be concerned about the placement of the prey item in the dog's mouth? I am of the understanding that in order to attain a full mouth grip on the sleeve (later on) that the item should be in the back of the dog's mouth. Is this correct?
If so, is it a step of training to be developed from the very beginning of grip work? And if not from the get go, when should it begin? Most importantly, if this is the proper method, how does the trainer acheive a rear mouth bite of the smaller prey items?
Thanx 4 the input!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Hi, I'm just trying to keep this post (and another) active in hope for an answer. I have searched the forum but there is a lot of info to filter through for this dvd. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> ...will keep trying.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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If you're trying for full grips, you need to develop your ability to "counter" when the dog has the object in a less than desirable grip.
The counter will require a degree of cooperation from both the handler and decoy to get the timing correct, but it's not a difficult action to do.
Are you working alone or with a helper?
If on your own, if the first bite is weak, wait for the release and make sure on the rebite you postion the toy/suasage at a good angle so the dog gets a good bite
before you pull back on the prey object sometimes if you pull the prey object to quickly the dog gets a bad bite,(timing is important)
some bites are genetic, some pups/dogs just won't take full bites, and you will have to work on that..don't keep changing prey objects to much while young find something he likes aand when he is biting confidently then try other toys.
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Thanx for the advise guys! I am in fact working alone right now, I use a kong on a string (dog's favorite) and sometimes a large tug. I am waiting on an agitation harness from Leerburg (and a few other things <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> ) So... can a counter be worked from a tie out or will I need to run the dog in a circle?
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