steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006
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All of a sudden Andy seems to have lost interest in any toys when we are training. He still wants to play when thats all we are doing, but when we are training he just seems to be rewarded with a release and a little running around. He still is working with all the high energy he always has and is staying very focused. I train with him in areas with mild distractions like people jogging or biking. A few dogs walking on leashes and very windy. Have we reached a new level here or is he possibly just bored with his toys? Any suggestions for telling the difference?
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Sure would like to hear opinions on this, but to me (not an expert) it sure sounds good! Sounds like he's just working for love of working and knows the reward is coming at the end (running around and playing), doesn't need constant positive reinforcement during the training.
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What I'm trying to figure out is if we have gotten to a point now where I am ready to go to a trainer and really start proofing him with heavy distractions to get him in a ring for obedience. I think where I will need the most help is corrections. With the mild distractions I'm working him around he doesnt lose focus, and with most dogs around at a little distance he's fine. But with some dogs close by,, I dont know,,,
I'd like to know from others what they think I should be looking for, just any tips at all.
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...With the mild distractions I'm working him around he doesnt lose focus, and with most dogs around at a little distance he's fine. But with some dogs close by,, I dont know,,,
I'd like to know from others what they think I should be looking for, just any tips at all.
You could try either moving the distraction(s) closer or increasing the distraction's level of distracting-ness.
I increase the distractions very gradually, going from (for example) another dog being walked on lead through the yard to a dog playing catch close by, etc.
Is that what you're asking? About increasing distractions?
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Sort of, what I'm worried about is the level of corrections matching the distractions. going to group classes I think I got into a habit of over-correcting and not enough reward so he went from a focused, high drive easily trainable puppy to an 18mo old dog just going through the motions. So I stopped all training, Bought Training Drive and Focus and Competition Healing from Leerburg and went back to square one. Now I'm hoping that I have made some kind of break through with him and he's ready to be taken into a ring for a CD and possibly a Bh.
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