Hutch, my gsd is about 14 months old now. My questions are .. I have an E-Collar but havent really used it. Im considering purchasing the video on e-collars.. however, is it too late to start using one, should I have started earlier?
He is really good with basic obedience, he comes when he's called does everything (unless there are other dogs of course). I would love to train him to get him into some competitions but again, is this something I should have started earlier?
I see videos of dogs in the competitions and they seem to have so much energy when doing their commands.. how do I get Hutch so worked up like that?
He is my pet and I have only started getting interested in the competitions recently. He is an indoor dog and is crated when Im not home.
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Derek,
I would DEFINATELY second the recommendation on that video. It is simply awesome. Even if your dog only has a little drive to work, that video will show you how to develop it and you CAN have "one of those dogs that you see in the competition videos"!
As far as an e-collar, NO it is not too late. I have not seen the video on that, but I have not been steered wrong yet with the content of the videos that I do have from Leerburg. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> However, that level of training does take a bit more skill than the average obedience so be sure to educate yourself somehow, and keep an open mind. Good luck to you.
Derek,
I also recommend the drive and focus DVD. I bought it for my laid back GSD when he was about 1 year old. He always had some interest in fetching, but it took some time for me to build drive. He is now 20 months old and completely entranced by his ball (the medium orbee), and I am sure that I could use this to go much further then I have. He knows I keep it in my pocket, and is rivited on it when in play. I use it to reinforce basic obedience, and he is very focused even if there are other dogs all around. I am still working on preventing him from mouthing the ball, but he always outs, and he is full of energy and excitment when we train. I am thinking of getting a tug next.
polly
Do you play with your dog? Teach your dog obedience through play and you will get that enthusiasm you're after.
I agree with other posters about the Bernard Flinks video. My pup is almost 10 months now and I've been using this method (among others) with my dog for a month now, and her excitement for 'work' is growing every day. I'm having a little trouble with 'heel' because she bounces up and down to shoulder height with every step...I love it 'cause I realize her excitement can be shaped into intense focus later on. She wouldn't fetch either, but is now bringing back her tug toy.
Wish I could comment on remote trainers but I haven't yet educated myself on how to train with one. I'd like to as I think they look like less hassle than using a long line. I imagine that Mr. Frawley's video on the subject would be worth every penny.
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Play, play, play!!!!
I would lay off all OB for a couple of weeks and spend every day just playing. Chose a toy/ball/tug/whatever, stick to it and play with that dog with the toy several times a day.. get it excited for the toy, and always put the dog up BEFORE it has had enough.. keep the dog wanting! ONLY once that toy holds value to the dog can you start using it to 'preppy' up your OB. Once that does happen.. its a breeze <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Great, thanks for the replies. I have ordered the DVD suggested. So, we'll see how that goes.
I do take him everyday for a walk through the park across the street.. I throw his kong and all he wants to do is fetch it and bring it back and go again. I have to stop before he wants to.
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