Robert VanCamp Webboard User Reg: 11-28-2001
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Like using a target pad? A rubber pad that you use as a touch point and positive reinforce the helloutofit?
Then you can put the pads at any location and immediately train those points.
You fade out the target pads over time, now rewarding for the specific point in the obstacle, rather than the pad?
I have not done this, I just teach a touch at the middle point of the A-frame. . .my dog's don't have to do any other agility so it seemed a waste of time.
My young cousin that just got rockin' in agility is using this technique with her Malinois. I've worked with her a few times. . .seems to be going well.
Yup, exactly, it's just like a target stick, if anyone's familiar with them. Once they understand to touch the foot target, you can put it anywhere and they'll get the association that that is where they are supposed to touch even when it's gone.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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My wife may try agility with my new Mal Buttercup, when he's old enough - she uses a very different handling technique than I do and it will be interesting to see if her way works better.
Also, someone pointed out to me that agility is a rapidly developing sport and handlers are improving their techniques at a rapid rate. I suspect that they may be right and there are even better ways to train your dog now - man, I just can't keep up with the number of dog sports out there! Guess I'll be attending a fly ball seminar with Fetz before I know it! *snicker*
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