Okay, now I've got something positive to work with. I don't know a thing about marker training. I'll take a look at the marker video. I also need to look at how to buy the correct prong collar for Ruby.
Ruby loves to chase a ball or toy, but doesn't return it consistently. Whew! We've got lots to do.
Thanks for the suggestions, Connie. Once I view the video & figure out which prong collar to get, I'm sure I'll have more questions.
I've never had a dog like Ruby before--believe it or not, I trained all of our other dogs to walk nicely on a leash, lay down, sit. But Ruby has a completely different energy level.
Also, I like to teach the part about giving the toy/ball into my hand separately, and, in fact, all the parts of the retrieve separately.
You can imagine that lots of the pieces of that command chain (this method is called "chaining," and in this case "backchaining") are easily taught and practiced right in the living room.
You can also imagine how much fun it can be to get the dog partly tired out while you lounge in a lawn chair tossing the toy and making encouraging noises, and THEN taking the dog, who is now not crazed with an overload of energy, for a long power walk.
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Not knowing a thing about marker training is a distinct advantage.
If you would like to start a new thread about it, the basics of marker work and loading your marker could be introduced (or at least found in "search," since it's a popular topic).
Yes, you have lots to do, but again, marker work is actually fun. Fun all around. Plus being the best method there is for teaching new behaviors. JMHO.
Sorry i posted then kinda ran off. Glad to see that Connie is keeping you on the straight and nerrow. Everything she has said I, not that it means all that much, agree with 1000%. Marker training can be lots of fun and face it, who wouldnt work for a nice piece of meat compared to a simple pat on the head. I hope this works out for you and the best thing I can say that Connie hasnt said yet is, get your dog some way to expel some fustration fast, aka walks, or pulling could be the least of your problems.
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Re: Which Collar to Use?
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