I am 2 hours into the markers DVD and I have a question about capturing behavior. I have a dog that I cannot get to pee on command. It's gotten to the point where on Christmas Eve I was gone for 5 hours and she was in her crate, I let her out, doesn't pee, just sits next to me on the grass. I took her for a 45 minute walk, doesn't pee!!!! This dog has an iron bladder.
Should I start watching and marking her peeing or should I wait and do some other training first. She is 2. I've been lazy because she's such a good dog I haven't trained her..... I've charged the mark for about 4 days and taught her sit. If I do capture the peeing and mark it should I name it right away or not?
Should I start watching and marking her peeing or should I wait and do some other training first.
First disclaimer is that I've not seen this video. From what everyone says, it's great tho.
I don't see why you'd wait to work on her elimination commands. My dog has different pee and poop cues. Other people just use one general elimination cue. Whatever works for you.
So, when your dog is peeing or pooping, say the cue word you want to use, while she's doing it. This creates an association between the verbal cue and the behavior. When she's finished, you can give her the treat.
Eventually, after many, many repetitions, you'll be able to give the cue, and the dog will do the deed, if she has to go.
Poodles are very smart dogs. I don't know why you'd need 4 days to charge the marker<g>. They make the association between the marker (word or clicker or whatever) and treat reward very quickly. So, start training! (Of course, you may want to finish watching the video, first.)
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