Using a verbal marker as a correction. With our training system the word “no” has weight behind it. In this short play session when he doesn’t deliver the ball, I say “no” and give him the opportunity to try again. Training sessions stay fun, short and productive.
Ran into my favorite girl and we decided to do a little work with her. Miss Lita broke her mom’s leg last year with an overzealous recall, soon we will work on a formal recall to front position to prevent that from ever happening again.
Trapper the Coonhound practicing staying calm and focused amidst chaos. Coonhounds are known for their high energy, short attention span and independent but loyal personality. Training is vital for a healthy relationship with one of these dogs because they can be incredibly stubborn and tough to recall when they catch an interesting scent.
