Charlie is such a complicated little character. He is quite happy to retrieve the dumbbell with his tail wagging and bring it back to me (dumping it at my feet).
I am now starting to backchain, and concentrate on the hold, to avoid the dumping of the dumbbell at my feet. However, the instant I present the dumbell to him to hold, his whole demeanour changes.
He becomes quite nervous, and will only lightly close his mouth on it. He looks away, scratches, anything to avoid holding it.
So, I've ordered a book called THE CLICKED RETRIEVER, through the Dogwise site.
Hopefully this book may have some techniquies to shape the hold, and avoid the stress Charlie is feeling.
Wish me luck
Monday, January 31, 2011
YouTube Ang click flicks
Dumbell breakthrough - a take AND return
http://www.youtube.com/user/Adorn71#p/a/u/0/ZRSLMRyyGe0
Rosie 'speak'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_95_OQLf_4
http://www.youtube.com/user/Adorn71#p/a/u/0/ZRSLMRyyGe0
Rosie 'speak'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_95_OQLf_4
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Dances with Dogs
DANCES with DOGS – is active in Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounds. Come along and see what it’s all about.
Dances with Dogs (DWD), isn’t really about dancing (no tutus, ballet slippers or waltz partnering) – rather it’s about stepping out with your dog, moving and performing tricks (like spins, leg weaves and rollovers) to the beat of a piece of music you select.
In class you will learn lots of tricks (that suit you and your dog), how to selecting and editing suitable music you really like and building a routine. All training has a positive, motivational base and uses rewards NOT punishment.
DWD is a lot of fun and definitely enhances the bonds and control you have with your dog. You may join simply to learn, play and socialise. However, for those interested, there are also ANKC sanctioned competitions and titles. Competition levels commence with Beginners performing routines between 1 and 1&1/2 minutes only; and progress through Novice and Intermediate to Advanced (which has a maximum of 4 minute routines). We even have international video clip comps for the very keen.
So ... when & where?
Training: is held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings – choose the day that suits you best. Blocks of classes run for 7 to 8 weeks, and we often have some half-day seminars on a weekend for those interested.
· The more advanced group train from 7:00 to 8:00 pm; and
· New-starters from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of February at 8:00 pm are introductory nights for new starters – there are no charges this night. Please bring your dog. You are welcome to come early and watch the more advanced group train. However, as dogs in class are generally working off-lead, I ask that new-starters keep their dogs outside until the more advanced class is finished and their dogs either crated or put in cars etc.
Venue: The large pavilion at the Queanbeyan Show Grounds; entry via the gates on Glebe Ave, Queanbeyan.
If you have any questions, or would like a location map emailed to you, please email our head instructor, Tony Turner (tony@irony.id.au) or call him on 0403 640 576.
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Dances with Dogs (DWD), isn’t really about dancing (no tutus, ballet slippers or waltz partnering) – rather it’s about stepping out with your dog, moving and performing tricks (like spins, leg weaves and rollovers) to the beat of a piece of music you select.
In class you will learn lots of tricks (that suit you and your dog), how to selecting and editing suitable music you really like and building a routine. All training has a positive, motivational base and uses rewards NOT punishment.
DWD is a lot of fun and definitely enhances the bonds and control you have with your dog. You may join simply to learn, play and socialise. However, for those interested, there are also ANKC sanctioned competitions and titles. Competition levels commence with Beginners performing routines between 1 and 1&1/2 minutes only; and progress through Novice and Intermediate to Advanced (which has a maximum of 4 minute routines). We even have international video clip comps for the very keen.
So ... when & where?
Training: is held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings – choose the day that suits you best. Blocks of classes run for 7 to 8 weeks, and we often have some half-day seminars on a weekend for those interested.
· The more advanced group train from 7:00 to 8:00 pm; and
· New-starters from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of February at 8:00 pm are introductory nights for new starters – there are no charges this night. Please bring your dog. You are welcome to come early and watch the more advanced group train. However, as dogs in class are generally working off-lead, I ask that new-starters keep their dogs outside until the more advanced class is finished and their dogs either crated or put in cars etc.
Venue: The large pavilion at the Queanbeyan Show Grounds; entry via the gates on Glebe Ave, Queanbeyan.
If you have any questions, or would like a location map emailed to you, please email our head instructor, Tony Turner (tony@irony.id.au) or call him on 0403 640 576.
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Sometimes it's the obvious!
For a while now Rosie has been sitting to far forward on the 'return to heel' - I was just doing some dumbell throws (in the kitchen no less, sorry fridge for the bump) and a lightbulb went off in MY head to click when she was nearly in position, ie., she went round behind me and I could see her face at my left and clicked - she was in stand rather than sit. Two more times in stand and then I just waited and 3 secs later she offered a sit, in perfect position. Three more perfect returns with a sit - we ended with a jackpot. She must have thought I was an idiot :)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Next Hackett Training Session
Just to confirm, final weekly session this Saturday, 5 February, at 8.30am.
Following that, Saturday 26 February?
Following that, Saturday 26 February?
Video links - TAGTeaching
I mentioned TAGTeaching yesterday - this is a great example - www.reachingtheanimalmind.com/chapter_11.html - watch the 'highjump' video - its only 2 mins
Poppy and Epa
Re Epa's blog - now I'm wondering if I'm the 'Angie' she is referring to? I have given her help/advice a couple of times.
Gabe - do you think that's a bouvier in the KS videos? The big black mop?
Gabe - do you think that's a bouvier in the KS videos? The big black mop?
Welcome to the Click Clique
Welcome to the Click Clique! We're a group of friends and dog Trainers who like to play with clicker training methodologies for our dogs, and the classes we teach at our og obedience club.
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