Natalya Zahn Webboard User Reg: 12-22-2006
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I am surprised how well this is working, it seems so easy... I don't understand why my friends never trained their dogs... in 2 days he comes when I call him (most of the time) and he sits when I tell him to sit (if he isn't busy).
Excellent work! You're doing a fine job, but keep in mind, not only do you have a beagle (one of the most independent breeds out there), but he's also still a baby. As he grows up, you're likely to start competing with his nose for attention - not at all an insurmountable issue, just be aware (every beagle I've ever known goes on complete autopilot once they pick up a scent). He'll also mature through an adolescent period during which most dogs - even really well trained ones - can conveniently "forget" just about everything they know in favor of pursuing whatever they damn well feel like (this is just one of the ways dogs keep us humans humble. ). The key will just be patience on your part, and keeping up all of that great training to constantly remind him of your leadership.
All of the links Angella posted are great references as well - and they're free!
Keep up the great work!
The first dog I ever owned was a beagle. He was such a wonderful puppy but just like Natalya said when he was about 1 he started completely ignoring me. He would sniff the ground and forget that I was even talking to him.
Congrats on the good work!!
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Tyler, check out those links to articles that were posted for you. These are free, and filled with lots of good info.
One word about teaching the recall ('come here')...
Do: call your dog for every good thing thing you do, like dinner, a favorite toy, a ride in the car, etc.; make it fun!
Don't: call him to punish him!
Also, if you call him and he doesn't come to you, calmly walk over to him, take his leash and guide him back to the place where you originally called from. No reward. You want him to begin to understand that 'come here' is not optional.
Good luck! Sounds like you are doing very well with him...
Thanks for all of the advice everyone, I really appreciate it, I was really in the dark when it came to training dogs. Personally I don't trust some of the ways people train their dogs, so many contradictions between people. Gotta find a program and stick to it, and I think I found a good one.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Marker training is not only fun and pleasurable for both the trainer and the trainee, but it enhances the bond between them, and it's is very forgiving. As it says in the video and elsewhere, if you screw up in the teaching phase, all you have done is given an extra reward. I'd rather do that than give an unfair correction.
Also, it's so clear and effective to catch the exact moment that you want to reward with the marker. It makes not using markers seem kind of vague and bumbling.
I have happened on a problem, looking for a little help. I have a 4 month old GSD, I am teaching "BO" down with my voice and by using my hand with a treat. The problem I have come across is now that I have started him on tracking, by pointing and the word "seek" he is responding with the down movement. Suggestions?
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I have happened on a problem, looking for a little help. I have a 4 month old GSD, I am teaching "BO" down with my voice and by using my hand with a treat. The problem I have come across is now that I have started him on tracking, by pointing and the word "seek" he is responding with the down movement. Suggestions?
Hi Larry, You need to make your own post and you will get some responses. Under forum list, click on the appropriate forum topic and then click on 'new topic' to create your own post...
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Re: Training my puppy
You're doing a fine job, but keep in mind, not only do you have a beagle (one of the most independent breeds out there), but he's also still a baby. As he grows up, you're likely to start competing with his nose for attention - not at all an insurmountable issue, just be aware (every beagle I've ever known goes on complete autopilot once they pick up a scent). He'll also mature through an adolescent period during which most dogs - even really well trained ones - can conveniently "forget" just about everything they know in favor of pursuing whatever they damn well feel like (this is just one of the ways dogs keep us humans humble. 
). The key will just be patience on your part, and keeping up all of that great training to constantly remind him of your leadership. 
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