i need advice. my 16 month GS is now at the point where i bring in an other toy when she is on the tug fighting. and no matter what i do she drops the tug like a bad habbit and goes after her small tug that i've had for her since i got her 4 months ago. should i correct her? once she see's her old small tug she don't care for the fighting tug at all! suggestions from any of you veteran Schutzhund folks?
Try distracting her with a less interesting toy then build up to her best toy as a distraction.
Really until she gets her bite down pack she shouldn't be distracted. You might be rushing her, train for one result after nailing that train something else.
If you keep the prey movement in the larger tug its hard to imagine her leaving the bite.
Like the old Doctor joke. A pateince goes to his Doctor and says it hurts when I do this. The Doctor replied "Then don't do that". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
thanx Don! that sounds like a good plan. i think i do rush her some times. i see her cathing on and then i hit the gas and end up getting a little a head of her.
i'm also having a problem with her being consistent. one day she'll hold her grip during the pause and on the run and then the next day she's just the opposite, drops on the pause and wont hold on the run. i know how hard i can fight with her. so i don't think it's a matter of if the fight is to hard or to soft. maybe it's genetics?? if so should i give up on the Schutzhund training? her prey drive is great. but i don't want to continue on something that just ain't in the cards.
Are you working her on a real helper also or only on yourself? I'm assuming your working IAW the Flinks video, trying to develop her as much as possible? My attitude would be - who gives a shit if she has a preference for one toy over another? ALL dogs do. There's a huge difference between a dog being in the middle of a fight with the helper and just playing with you. They don't have the same attitude with their owner. If she were distractable off a helper, I'd be worried, but if you offer her one tug over another tug in play, so what if she likes one better? I wouldn't lose one second of sleep over it.
then the next day she's just the opposite, drops on the pause and wont hold on the run. Why are you bringing in another toy? You should not do this. You need to develop her grip more.
David Morris Webboard User Reg: 11-28-2002
Posts: 570
Loc: North Carolina
Offline
Im kinda like Lee on this one, BUT if I was determined to do what you want to do here is what Id do. When you pull out the other toy and she spits out her tug, I would stick it my pocket and walk away ignoring her for a little while and then fire the game up again with the tug. Something to that affect, you get my point.Spitting out the tug will get her nothing, including the original tug.
Stop making excuses for your dog and start training it!
wow. thanx guys!
lee- yup using the Flinks video. no i'm not on a helper yet. but i pick up what you're layin' down about how she'll be a lot more focused and intense when she's on a helper. i know i fight different on fight night then when sparring in the gym!
yea and like i said i rush some times, i know i shouldn't do it. i see her getting it and instead of working it for a week longer i jump to the next thing, instead of making sure she has step one down pat. i guess it takes hearing it from others to make it completely sink in. the ignoring works great. she'll sit there and pout like a little kid. kind like "come back i'll do it right this time" ! thanx again guys i'll slow it down a notch and use this advice wisely! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic.jpg)
.jpg)
