Made the same mistake with Scooter.Got him when he was about 8-10 weeks old.At that age he basically stayed in my hip pocket.He was doing real good up to about 5 months to about 7 months.We would be at the lake and woods off lead come command was going well.Than he noticed distractions ie: dogs, people, atv's etc. Come ment nothing untill he was done with whatever he decided he was doing.So ended my smart dog training.Now it's the 20ft lead, prong, treat bag, and Ed's basic OB DVD.Had to start at ground zero.Slow going.In the yard does fairly well on walks he's doing fairly well still have to correct and praise him ever now and than.My big mistake was going to fast with him.gave him to much freedom and me to much credit for thinking I was up on things.E-collar is next as Ed stated you must have complete control 100% of the time. It only takes one time when come is ignored.So starting all over at the age of 12 months.(Me and him) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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I understand that we want "COME" to be the best thing for the dog (food reward) but if we are giving the dog food everytime he comes he is coming because he knows he is gonna get food. That theory is good but isnt the goal for the dog to come because we told him to, and not because he should come for a treat??
Luis, Jenn makes some good points.........I just
want to make another point, and that is we are talking about working dogs. When you go to work, you expect to be paid right? You do not go to work for the praise of your friends or the praise of your boss. The same goes for your dog, it is rare to find a dog that will want to work for praise alone.......so we pay the dog with what they like, either food or a game of tug.
If you train your dog with food or a toy, you will find that your dog will be a much happier working dog <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Do you really care WHY he comes as long as he comes EVERY time when he is called. You are going to want to wean off the food a bit after the dog has it down. By gining it only occasionally it will make the effect stronger.
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