Bob Scott wrote 08/27/2016 10:45 PM Re: When to use long line [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #401914 - 08/27/2016 10:45 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Just remember what Cathy said above about the Koehler methods working but the dog's attitude leaves a lot to be desired. Adding reward based markers can be a huge factor in keeping that attitude up. With a dog that has the potential to be distracted and run away I don't think any method is unreasonable. Nobody wants to second guess their training with a "I wish I would have been a bit firmer in my corrections." The insufficient correction is nothing more then nagging at the dog. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Christina Stockinger wrote 08/28/2016 06:04 AM Re: When to use long line [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #401915 - 08/28/2016 06:04 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	So true!!! But first we have to find out what is the right level for the individual dog, haven't we? And what if the strongest correction I'm able to give doesn't impress the dog? Then use an E-collar? Thanks also for the comment to Koehler's book. I will be aware of this and read it critically and of course combine with markers/rewards. I wanted to order it yesterday, unfortunately it is not available at the moment. But they wrote me they are going to reprint it, so I will just have to wait. “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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Bob Scott wrote 08/28/2016 10:42 PM Re: When to use long line [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #401924 - 08/28/2016 10:42 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	The correct level is the one that gets a good response. Finding that level is like climbing a ladder. You have to start low with the corrections and work your way up to that level of good response. If you start to high, even if you get a response then there is no were to go when something higher is needed. Start with distractions that a low level correction gets a good response. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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