We went to the TDI trainer yesterday and I guess I was a little disappointed. In the end it will be little cost and I will have some good planed distraction but I can't say she will be any help in actual training.
With what we went though Zuki she needs some brush up in a few areas, mostly sitting still and being calm when petted.
I did have a few questions for those here that have taken the test. The trainer says that you can't simply tell the dog to sit and walk away. She insists that you have to use the word stay. Is this true?
Also would it really make any difference if I use yuck instead of leave it? Isn't the point that the dog does the command and not what word is used?
Use whatever commands you chose. There are no "TDI" guidelines for what commands a handler can use. In testing, no harsh corrections are allowed. You can't use food during testing. A tight leash would not be okay. You need a calm, obedient dog that loves people and is comfortable with animals and equiptment and changing environments.
Thanks Holly, That's what I thought. Zuki has really improved with age, she still is a little hyper but she is almost two so I think she is doing good for her age. Any suggestions on making a dog neutral toward other dogs? Zuki is perfectly fine AFTER she has meet them 10-30 sec but other wise she wines nonstop and is a LITTLE unruly.
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TDI update... Zuki
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