I got some email input from Michael (Ellis) today regarding my video of Rush. I thought maybe some of you could benefit from what he relayed to me.
He thought I was doing great, and that I had the timing ok. I was worried because I had to drop the ball almost simultaneously with my marker (YES) but it's a necessity unless you want to be bitten in the armpit. (which I don't)
He also cautioned me about letting Rush touch my leg, because as his drive increases he will begin to lean on my leg. It's no big deal for ringsport, but should I want to do SchH or AKC obedience it would be big point deductions.
Katie O'Connor Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007
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Hi Cindy,
Just curious as I find myself going back to food periodically to "tighten up" some points in heeling then going back to phasing the ball in and out of the picture.
When I say "tighten up" I am referring to head/body position and turns.
I love the fact you are sharing your training and progress with Rush on video with us all -- keep it up please!
Just curious as I find myself going back to food periodically to "tighten up" some points in heeling then going back to phasing the ball in and out of the picture.
When I say "tighten up" I am referring to head/body position and turns.
I love the fact you are sharing your training and progress with Rush on video with us all -- keep it up please!
Katie
I want my dog to work for toys and food equally, so I use both in every training session.
Food is a lower value for Rush, and usually allows him to be a bit calmer but he was really stfuggling with this at first and getting bummed out because he just didn't know what I wanted. The ball allowed me to bring his drive up much more quickly and relieve his stress. This is another example of where you need to know your dog!
At this point, is Rush's training all motivational, or have you started with corrections?
Also, is the reason you are walking close to the minivan at first, to keep his rear end from swinging out, or did you just happen to be there?
I don't use corrections when a dog is trying to learn. He's not even close to being fluent in heeling so I may guide him or help him but I would not be correcting him.
I use whatever I have available as a barrier to keep his body straight. A fence works better but the van was handy so I used it.
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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Lookin good Cindy! Gotta love that Malinois OB, their body is perfectly made to look straight up!
Wish I had a better videographer here than a chair, then I'd post some video of Tiko learning to heel. He's coming along very nicely too. Not quite a Malinois, but still very nice for a GSD All off leash all motivational. He doesn't give up the ball very easily though, so takes a while between giving a reward and being able to do it again. He's wise to most of my tricks
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