Help with training a dog

[sandragonfly]

argh! I keep on thought you were talking to me... no, other gina! sorry, I clicked "unsubscribed all threads" last week and just remember this now.

thanks gina!! yes I thought so, the last instruction is whati would do. I can't really have/train with a clicker, I need an empty hand because my golden doesn't take verbal commands at all.

allright steph! I'll blab all I want.

brody's, maybe you already know this...I'll go ahead and type. the best thing you can do for tobey is to have leash on when guests come in, do a few quick flicks until he sits down by 'sit' command. once he sits down, treat(s)/praise!! over again & again....meaning a lot of guests/friends. (hard for you to do yourself because you're his attentive owner).. meanwhile he sits, it's best to not have anyone pet/talk to him for a few minutes so he can take time to calm down and understand that people wouldn't want to come to him if he gets too excitied. do that a few time perhaps, then without leash, with a command. this could help with tobey's behavior of chasing brody off a little bit. let's start with guest-sit trick. grand luck, brody's mum.

now,...steph, I read the whole thing about pound, bite & her skinfamily. . I don't think this is really fair for you. will they really take their time and train her too. (trainings never finish!) are you gonna train her forever or just for a couple of weeks? I ask that because if it's just for a couple of weeks, I can feel that when you get back to her in a long run, she'll be back to the same ol' alex. I think it's best if alex's owners train with you! so alex can have "transitition" in case anything happens, you know? it's her owners' fully responsibility though! poor you girl...lol. well, you saw what happened, you trained her very well but not to bit an uncle! I think gina ('s effort) also means more effort from alex's owners! they can't let her jump while you're not there too, etc. alex must have her constant rules to make a big progress... (oh my, I yakked!)

whatever happens, many lucks!

hugs,
..gina

[jesse_3]

Gina, actually, I have found out that they are having mini training sessions every day! I was so excited, they even took her on a walk Since I bought that new harness, they have been doing more with her because they can control her now! i was thinking the same thing though Gina (Gina's Ark Inc.)!

As for last night, the training session went very good! She was a little hyper at first, but then she got her usual walk...and Shari went online to get more info on what to do...They might even buy a muzzle (it is nylon, and it is from Dr. Foster and Smith!) This is just for when Alex is around little kids, or on walks, and when she is unsupervised. IF they buy it though.

I am very pleased on how well they are keeping up for a busy family. Unfortunately, only two members even pay attention, and that is Shari and her son Andy. SO, they both are with me while we train..

Thanks for keeping up everyone! Alex is still learning "lay down" though. She isn't catching on quite as fast, she keeps thinking that it means sit.
Steph, Jes, and Splinter

[pnance]

That's great! I'm glad it's going so well.

It might help to try getting her to sit first then from there down, it's usually much easier. Going from standing to down is much more difficult to teach until they know what "Down" is. Use some food to get her down and say "Down". Once she's there, step on the leash close to the collar (not so close that it pulls unless she tries to get up). Only hold for a couple of seconds initially then release and praise, slowly work your way up to longer times.

[jesse_3]

Thanks for the info pnance, it is much appreciated! I will try that next session!

Steph, Jesse, and Splinter