Ana Kozlowsky Webboard User Reg: 01-21-2010
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Keep it out of reach or keep it moving. Do you have Playing Tug DVD? It might be covered there. I do remember that ME never hides the tug behind his back.
I know for me she is not allowed to take it till I say "grab" so I can keep it in front or on side. Once I say "drop" she does not get again till I say she can. Not sure this is professional but it works for me. We still have a bit to work on but getting there.
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That's the procedure for the out outlined in the DVD. Teaching OUT command: immobilize the toy and wait till the dog lets go, mark it. To restart the game again the dog should wait for the release (the marker). If the dog grabs the toy before the release just keep it immobile till the dog lets go.
Ram, if you want to make misses (not out) keep the toy moving fast but don't hide it. Hiding might actually discourage the dog from engaging.
With young dogs you are supposed to make then win more often then you do, I think.
When I was teaching one of our dogs to play tug I was marking every time she grabbed the tug: Yes (release to start the game) - a few very fast moves with the tug - YES (when she grabs it) - GOOD!!! Good girl!!!(tons of praise while she holds onto it and I am making it alive like struggling prey) - YES!!!! (let her have it). Not sure if this is by the book but it worked with her (BC/Lab mix, not really into tugging ).
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Re: Help me with Tug play problem
[Re: Ramachandran Subramanian ]
#297764 - 09/25/2010 11:27 AM 
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