Jigger n Jambo (nicknames) having fun in the field. A bit of "stay" and "get on" training (couldn't be filmed as I didn't have enough hands), followed by some "leaving and entering the car manners" both in the car park and at home.
Needs some work but they'll get it.
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Kettle Training - Very basic
Imperfect action is better than no action at all.
Video your training so you can make the necessary adjustments.
I call this my "kettle training", a few minutes whilst waiting for the kettle to boil, done repeatedly over time adds up to lots of training.
So, points to note:
Only reward what you are asking for.
Don't repeat the cue, ask once (I need to work on this)
Keep your treats handy. Eg by the kettle if you are going to introduce this
Only ask for the basics until they are nailed, eg sit, stand, down.
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Zoomies by Miura! Glorious day for being outside with the doggies!
Modelling their colourful puppy strings with thanks to Alfie's Leads
Fashion Show, sponsored by Alfie's Leads as promised.
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2 weeks old and still feeding well. Eyes starting to open and a couple of the pups are attempting to walk.
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Just taking Cassi for short strolls now. She is disgusted that she can't run with the boys for now.
One the plus side her loose lead walking is coming along nicely and I plan to continue with her in this way after her pups are born.
Have to confess trying to take a short video to share her progress this am was hilarious.
Take 1
First of all we reached a corner and came face to face with a young lad with what could only be described as a mid morning snack on the end of a lead. Cassi did a hormonal lunge and an indignant "woof" as she wondered why this little floor mop was on her road!!! The audacity! As I apologised and held Cassi aside to let said little bundle of fluff pass uneaten, I realised the lovely lady waving at me from the car beside us, was one of my dog mums! A tad embarrassing!
So Take 2!
As I got Cassi trotting happily long, whipped out my phone, went through a gazillion layers of security, started the camera, Cassi decided it was time to pop a squat!
So Take 3
We met another little mid - mid morning snack on a lead. More indignation from Cassi. I apologised and blushed to the roots realising that I appear to the outside world to be that dog mum who has no idea how to walk my dog, and that I shouldn't have let her get so fat (I mean really?!) And it is disgusting that I am on my phone when I should be paying attention to my dog. Lol 😆 Absolutely 💯 I'd be ranting the same as an observer rather than the participant.
In my defence, all I was trying to do was get a wee short video to share how she's doing ....
We are on Day 60 with pups due any day now. I can forgive her the odd hormonal outburst. I remember some of my outbursts which were pretty epic when my own "pups" were due! One involved sending my long suffering hubby head first into a wardrobe as he bent to tie his shoes - but that's another story ....
Anyway, here is our Cassi's morning waddle on a beautiful sunny morning for anyone who is interested.
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Cassi and Oli doing a wee bit of training yesterday. If they go too early, they don't get the reward.
Also recording yourself with your dog(s) is a great way to reflect on how you interact with them. I talk too much as you can see here and I repeated the commands.
Single word instructions work best. This is better demonstrated in my video with Monte. The single difference being I trust him to do as I ask, whereas with the pups, we are not quite there yet. I subconsciously demonstrate that by repeating myself and gibbering on. Everyday is a school day.
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