Just a quick glance at this video and you can see all the help I’m giving Icon. Some would criticize that because he’s past luring, visual reward and even physical help but what you can’t see is what’s important. I had a female in standing heat in this area ALL day in for training. Icon is an intact male for him to want to engage at all without sniffing everywhere is a win. He’s an intact male so this was the toughest distraction yet, absolutely I will give him the help he needs and tomorrow we will be better for it. I’m beyond proud of him for working through it.
***Sorry for the music it was close to the phone***
Batman “Icon” Von Monarchy K9
Slatmill is coming in handy as it starts to feel more like winter outside.
Just working some obedience while I’m fighting a cold. I have not added any tools to get Icon’s obedience to where I want it, just rewarding what I like. I will add a leash later when I fine tune things. Right now we are just enjoying the process using food and tug.
Icon is having his 2nd attempt at detection today. I used a cotton swap that sat with the odour overnight. I wanted less odour this time. He’s giving me a paw tap as the indication, I prefer a sit and stare at source so I may see if I can shape that.
Batman “Icon” von Monarchy K9
Icon’s 1st Detection Session
This is Icon’s very first scent work session. He had done a few reps before I filmed. I actually rarely film because I’m so focused on the dog I’m working that I forget. 😂
There are so many methods to train scent work, this is just one of the methods that’s worked for me. I mention in the video that I’m not a trainer that hides the reward, there’s nothing wrong with keeping it hidden. I just like to make it very clear that it’s not received until he’s on odour. That’s his paycheck.💰
I do offer Private Training session for scent work using the odour of your choice.
Icon started learning Rebound today. He loves to parkour through the house so I thought I would take the opportunity to put it on cue.
This was the first session so you could see start to finish, I was able to increase the angle once tonight and will post more videos as he progresses. In the video I’m marking four paws on the target.
This is the first time I’ve taught this trick as well so that was fun. Tricks like this really help build your bond through both physical and mental stimulation, as well as build confidence in your dog.
#tricktraining #dogtraining #puppylife #dogtrainer
We practiced recall off the long line to test his response time in an enclosed environment. I’d like his response time to be a lot quicker but he’s definitely made huge progress. He’s currently a teenager so I’m calling this a win. Practice makes progress.
Come along for a bit of my morning training session
Our training space is finally up and running and we are thrilled to host Day Trains. It’s nice to be able to operate out of our home to help teach in-home manners and address behavioural issues.
There is also a nice sized space for obedience training and a separate kennel room. We will be adding some mirrors for fine tuning competitive obedience and eventually removing the carpet.
Hope to see you soon!
Icon hopped back on the Slatmill today (well I lifted him) but he did hop up twice on his own earlier.
In this video, which is sped up, I’m teaching him that he controls the slatmill speed. If he doesn’t want to move he can stand still or sit. I’m watching his body language to make sure he isn’t stressed and adding commands to have him start and stop. At this point I also control the speed with my legs and hand to slow the slatmill so he doesn’t go too fast.
It doesn’t take long for them to love it. Icon was powering it on his own by the end of this session. The entire session was 4 minutes and now he’s tired.
Icon’s 1st Slatmill Session
Icon had his intro to the slatmill. He did great and preferred food reward but I’m sure that will change.
I like to introduce the mill slowly to make sure the dog is comfortable and happy.
I did need to adjust the slatmill a bit to accommodate his size but that’s what I love about this mill, it fits most sizes of dogs.
Icon will be running in no time and we can get him exercised even in the heat wave.
Early morning recall with Icon. I’m delaying marking the behaviour because he likes to bolt right after he sits. Teenagers are fun. 🙄
Batman von Monarchy K9 🖤🦇
