Thanks Kevin <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> When I look back at the HST tape, I can see the different "feel" that you were referring to.
In the past, I've had good success in using the article search focus the tracking. But now I'm using only positive reinforcent... My theory is that I can always introduce the article factor later if I need it. Thanks again.
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Kevin... When you said that there was a small stick as a reward, I assume it was at the end of the track? Was there anything special about this stick? What was the dog's speed during these tracks? Interesting stuff!!
Originally posted by Officer Matthew Grubb: Kevin... When you said that there was a small stick as a reward, I assume it was at the end of the track? Was there anything special about this stick? What was the dog's speed during these tracks? Interesting stuff!! There were several sticks placed along the track, nothin special about them, just sticks large enough to play a little game of tug. The dogs were methodical, I believe in part to the difficulty of the task since not once did I see a correction to slow a dog.
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I'm facinated by these sticks! One could argue then that the sticks and the games of tug during the track are keeping the dog motivated by having rewards along the way instead of one big reward at the end of the track. Kevin, do you know of anyone in the US using this meathod and having sucess with it? When they go out for a "work track" do they bring out a toy to reward the dog at various points along the track?
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