David Morris Webboard User Reg: 11-28-2002
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I would start off the track and do this. I would down the dog and put a piece of food on the ground in front of the dog and make the dog maintain the down( while he startes at the food) then release the dog and let him get the food. I would do this over and over until the dog downs quickly and waites for the release so it can get the food. Then I would change the excersise only by putting the food under an article , making the dog waite for the release, then release and let the dog get the food. I would change the exercise again by not putting the food under the article but by having the dog down, make it waite then reach down with hand and switch the article with a piece of food, stand up, pause and release. The whole point is for the dog to recognize the article as equally valuable as the food and to know the game is to down and waite for the release.The problem you are having now is the dog doesnt recognize the actual article as something of any real importance.
Stop making excuses for your dog and start training it!
Any chance that when you drop back further on the line you are also unconsciously allowing him to increase his pace? If he's tracking faster, it can cause him to down further forward than his normal position.
Thanks Lee,
I haven't noticed but you can bet I will in the morning. We have to track about daylight. The heat index here has been about 105 to 110. We did track late last night, but morning seems to be better. I will set my video camera up on the tripod and watch what happens. I learn alot that way and also I can see what we look like. Thanks again.
Karen
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