Yusuf Solomons wrote 08/21/2008 08:30 AM basic dog obedience #206567 - 08/21/2008 08:30 AM
Yusuf Solomons Webboard User Reg: 08-06-2008 Posts: 89 Loc: South Africa Offline	i've just ordered the basic dog obedience dvd from leerburg,but i think i should get pack structure also beecause... i have a 6.5 mnth old gsd, i have done some basic training with him but i am a novice trainer,this is my first dog. when we alone he seems to be very obedient, but on walks he pulls and and barks at other dogs and the worst is when he sees a soccer ball i find it very hard to control him. he hurt a boy the other day jumoing for a ball.
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Mel Lane wrote 08/21/2008 09:23 AM Re: basic dog obedience [Re: Yusuf Solomons ] #206574 - 08/21/2008 09:23 AM
Mel Lane Webboard User Reg: 09-10-2007 Posts: 35 Loc: Oregon Offline	Based on what you describe, I would agree and also recommend Leerburg's Puppy DVD 8 weeks to 8 months so that you can set a good foundation. Also, you probably have done this, but scour his free articles (eBooks) and you will find lots of great insight. There are articles specifically addressing some of your stated issues as they are pretty common mistakes that handlers (esp new handlers) make. Your puppy is demonstrating pack behavior (challenging pack structure, or even thinking he needs to be the leader given the behavior you note). Also, you need to slowly progress through the stages of learning - he's too young to be able to mind with such high level of distraction. The error is yours as you seem to recognize so kudos to you for seeking out this website. Hope that helps! Mel & Niko
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/21/2008 09:43 AM Re: basic dog obedience [Re: Mel Lane ] #206579 - 08/21/2008 09:43 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	To the O.P., I have moved the post to Obedience (from Natural Diet).
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Yusuf Solomons wrote 08/22/2008 03:50 PM Re: basic dog obedience [Re: Mel Lane ] #206822 - 08/22/2008 03:50 PM
Yusuf Solomons Webboard User Reg: 08-06-2008 Posts: 89 Loc: South Africa Offline	i have ordered bdo and pack structure,but getting it to cape town it expensive and takes long, what can i do to get him more focused
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/22/2008 04:31 PM Re: basic dog obedience [Re: Yusuf Solomons ] #206831 - 08/22/2008 04:31 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	You can teach focus at home (not on walks yet) where there are few or no distractions, use marker training, and only gradually introduce distractions. No soccer balls or other dogs in his immediate space for now.
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