01/15/2025
For my first post in 2025 I wanted to share an email that one of my new training and fence client sent...
Brian.....I'm having a very hard time getting Whiskey to sit when I stop in front of flags. I push his f***y down and say sit and use hand signal. At times he'll eventually sit. Having him lie down is impossible. Once sitting, he isn't paying attention to flags...just looking all over for cats/squirrels. If I remember correctly, you said not to pull on leash to get his attention when in sitting position and the training with flags. I'm at a stand still on this training. Suggestions? 🤔
He's doing well on heel and come while on our walks and "come" indoors. 🌝
My response...
Alpha type dogs will have a resistance to any command that might put them into a weak or submissive position. Persistence will prevail. "Stand" is a command I usually introduce in the last visit however it is just as important. If he stands praise him equally. You are building his trust. Be patient. I always remind everyone "it's a marathon, not a sprint!"
"Whiskey" is a rescue. We do not know his backround. These owners are committed to him.
