Homework time.
Today I thought I would share this training video with you. I'm not great at doing my homework and I'm trying to get back to doing some focused training with Fleur.
The video is warts and all, ie far from perfect.
Fleur finds this environment really distracting, lots of birds and different smells. But I'm pleased she coped well.
I'm not after perfect heelwork, I'm after some focus and a loose lead. I've got to get my hand out of my pocket and adopt a normal walking pattern.
Still lots to work on. π
Snooze time
Teaching our dogs to switch off is an important skill. It's not about wearing them out. It's about teaching them to relax.
Impulse control or self control?
Sit Stay with Distractions π
Dummies can be fun!
Fleurpup enjoyed her holidays too!
Don't be precious about dummies, play with your dog with them. Then consider pick up, retrieval pattern and delivery.
Fleur's just having fun!
Fleurpup π
Back, is improving. π
Delivery to hand needs more work.
Puppy Classes πΆ
Last chance for puppy classes this year!
Please check out the website for info availability and booking. π
www.k9traintime.co.uk
Puppy Ping Pong.
Rocket Recall. I love this little fella's attitude.
Positive Reinforcement. No fear no pain.
Should have named her Tigger.
A Very Wet but still bouncy Fleur.
New Puppy and Life Skills Classes now on the website.
www.k9traintime.co.uk
Recall!
Recall!
A clear consistent cue. Varied reinforcement. Practice Practice Practice!
Recall!
Recall!
Have a consistent cue, "Fido Here". Don't overuse it, if your dog hasn't responded, they need more training, probably in an environment with less distractions. Reward them as soon as they get back to you. Then vary the rewards, sometimes one treat, sometimes four or five, sometimes toy play. Keep them guessing. π
Then practice, practice and more practice.
Fleurpup Fans!
Watch this!ππ