Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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I agree. The team in my signature pic had the same problem. The handler was actually being injured by his dog and he wanted it to stop. We fixed the problem in about a dozen training sessions and now the handler is a very happy camper.
I took a page from the sport book to fix the issue. Once the dog understood what was required of him, we then reverted back to regular training. It's a beautiful thing to watch now as the dog is more focused on the handler than before and the degree of control is so much better. The worst part is, the other handlers who have the same issue refuse to ask for help and their performance suffers as a result. Only the best handlers put pride secondary so as to ensure their dogs are up to their highest level of performance.
Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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Just to build on what David said… Sounds like the control work needs to be addressed. With a high drive PSD candidate, you can’t try to build unlimited drive in the dog without bringing the control work up along the way or you will have a mess on your hands.
The dog needs to understand that just because he’s on the field he doesn’t get to bite or display aggression without your permission. I’d start spending time desensitizing him to the suit or sleeve or whatever stimuli are getting him so worked up. I would spend time doing “call-by’s” and other control exercises around the decoy that don’t end in a bite.
Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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Exactly. In our case we actually had the dog to a point that I could threaten him from up close and he wouldn't react until commanded to do so. I could step on his tail or put a suit sleeve in his face without reaction. We had to back up the training and control that far to get his mind right. Once the control was had, it was an easy transition back to handler protection etc. Overall, it worked great.
If you look at the sig pic below you'll see the dog going civil but there's a bit of slack in the lead and the handler is not struggling to hold the dog. A simple, normal voiced "Aus" command brings the dog back to heel where he stays quiet awaiting a decoy attack or bite command. Its a classic example of having to back the training up to get the desired result whenever there is a problem.
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Re: being dragged to training field
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