John Lister wrote 03/28/2011 09:02 AM Place command #324164 - 03/28/2011 09:02 AM
John Lister Webboard User Reg: 11-12-2002 Posts: 189 Loc: VA, USA Offline	My 9 month old GSD puppy and I are working place in the house. We use marker training. Currently we are working distance and time. I use the marker to release the dog so "YES" and he runs and get the food or tug. In the house we marker train with food (though his drive is much higher with a the TUG). something unexpected started to happen a few days ago. I tell him place and runs and gets in his place. I tell him Good that means stay but you are doing the right thing. I wait a random amount of time (3 sec, 7 sec etc) and say "YES".. But he does not move.. he just stays there until I walk up to him and give him the treat.. I have him on a lead. should I start pulling at him to come get his food? FYI: I don't train with the tug in the house.. I would break way to many things. and I know his drive is much higher with the tug. Thoughts?
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Barbara Schuler wrote 03/28/2011 09:20 AM Re: Place command [Re: John Lister ] #324165 - 03/28/2011 09:20 AM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	Try using your body language to reinforce the "release"... Say "Yes!" and back up a bit, moving your arm with the treat from the front of your body actively toward the side of your body. Act excited - entice him to come toward you. If that doesn't work, toss the treat on the floor in front of him but far enough away so that he has to move to get it.
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John Lister wrote 03/28/2011 09:46 AM Re: Place command [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #324167 - 03/28/2011 09:46 AM
John Lister Webboard User Reg: 11-12-2002 Posts: 189 Loc: VA, USA Offline	I did try to throw the treat in front of him which did not work.. But I will back up and wave my arms tonight.. I'll see if that works out..
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Barbara Schuler wrote 03/28/2011 10:27 AM Re: Place command [Re: John Lister ] #324168 - 03/28/2011 10:27 AM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	It is not so much waving your arms as luring him to come to you with the treat.
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John Lister wrote 03/28/2011 10:38 AM Re: Place command [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #324172 - 03/28/2011 10:38 AM
John Lister Webboard User Reg: 11-12-2002 Posts: 189 Loc: VA, USA Offline	I gotcha.. I was just being funny.. Maybe I will switch to steak too. normally the Zukes work great.. Thanks Barb
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Barbara Schuler wrote 03/28/2011 10:39 AM Re: Place command [Re: John Lister ] #324173 - 03/28/2011 10:39 AM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	Sorry... missed that! NOW I'm laughing. Higher value treats is a good idea too.
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