I have an 11 mo old siberian that I spent months and months on his training. He was excellant until I left for school about 5 weeks ago. Now I visit him every weekend but now when I ask him to sit he doesn't do it or he does the wrong thing like shake or lay down. He he losing his training or ?? How would I correct this problem?
The correct term is Not Being Trained rather then Losing Training.
When you get home go back to the basic's in a few minutes the dog will pick right where you left off. This is the age of rebellion in dogs so have patience.
Remember dogs learn through repititions and continued training.
Assume your dog knows nothing,
Teach him
next you are sure he knows what you asking for,
Dicipline him
that is compliance with your first request everytime consistently reward him he wants your appreciation.
Now he wont do it if hes distracted by something,
Proof him for the expected distractions.
break your lessons into phases like sit, down etc.
now dont tell me you dont know to teach him
Best of luck
Regards
Ivan
Well thank you for your suggestions, it seems that yes he was not fully trained, but another issue was at hand, who is in charge. With me out of the picture, he is in charge...but when I come home he thinks he is still in charge or he is a bit confused. He is in his age of what amounts to humans as a teenager as I like to think of it. I am confused on one issue though, the idea of correction, I have read about it in many of the posts. I tried the prong collar he was visibly upset by this, as mentioned in the prong collar forum, if the dog is visibly upset by it then dont' use it. He is pure food drive, so how would i use that as a correction? I tried that pop thing that they say to use with a leash but I dont think i am doing it right. Maybe he is too young or wrong breed to do this with. (siberian) Maybe I should use snow as a reward. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I would rather use a haltie than a prong collar for this sweet little big dog of yours I think you should talk to him no jokes. If he is a real foodie you have an advantage first install the heiarchy not by force but carry a treat which both of you can share pretend as if you goin to feed him then retrace and eat it yourself remember only powerful pack members eat first I would rather imagine myself a dog than imagining him to be a human we are too complicated bunch of animals. deal with your dog mentally do not confront him physically you wont win that way you would simply lose his trust and a exellent companinon otherwise prepare your training schedule and plan the rewards randomly so that he does not know when it comes it will make him consistent to obedience and he will not be subject to bribes.
Best of luck
regards
Ivan.
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