Dog Training Journal

[wolf_Q]

Nebo's 7th class tonight....he graduates next week.

He wasn't bad, wasn't good. He was just Nebo.

He was OK at loose leash walking....kinda sucks at "heel" still. Still tries to play with EVERY dog he sees. Still tries to jump when people come up to pet him (especially the trainer, he enjoys embarassing me)

Did well at "stay" though not quiet as perfectly as last time. Had to correct him a few times. He discovered the other side of the store...with all the birds and fish! I hadn't taken him over there yet. He was FASCINATED, it was hilarious. Couldn't keep his eyes off those pretty birdies!

I really do think he just enjoys embarassing me. We tried to warm up with the "Name Game" and whenever I try to get him to look at me he starts doing "speak!"

Still working on the "swing" command...I think I've better figured out how to get him into the position, but that light bulb hasn't gone off in his head yet...doesn't quite get it.

We practiced "wait" with walking, and he did *excellent* at this with me. He's known that command since he was a pup. Then the teacher took him for a walk and tried to get him to do...he's insane, jumping at her....shall I say he likes to embarass me one more time??

Of course it didn't help that I kept having people interrupt me to pet him. Nebo stop being so darn cute already, we're supposed to be working here!

This was originally going to be him in the Basic Class doing the Advanced stuff. Not happening. He's not ready for the CGC. Guess I'm going to have to take the Advanced class too. Bleh.

I'm not sure if he'll EVER be ready for the CGC.....*sigh*

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by wolf_Q

I'm not sure if he'll EVER be ready for the CGC.....*sigh*

Yes he will! He's still so young, just keep at it and eventually he'll get there!

[Sevens]

So, last night was Bailey's first night in obedience class. She was borderline for puppy class because of her age, so they decided to put us in the next class up, basic obedience.

There was only 9 people who could make it because it was snowing. I would say Bailey wasn't the most well behaved dog in the class. The trainer kinda indicated that "some dogs will need more work than others" and looked straight at Bailey. Bailey is definitely like Nebo "HI...I WANT TO JUMP ON YOUR HEAD!!!" when she's around other doggies...lol

Plus, I brought the wrong treats. I brought little crunchy ones when I should be bringing something soft.

Bailey doesn't even really know her name since we only got her less than a week ago. The trainer showed us a nice trick to get her to start knowing her name. The trainer took a treat, held it over the bridge of her nose and said Bailey's name. When Bailey looked the trainer in the eyes, she was given the treat.

We got a ton of homework to do. Work on sits, downs, something called the "30 minute down", and getting her to know her name. Bailey can do a really good sit. And they showed us loose leash walking too...I wonder if they are overloading us on the first night Did any of your trainers go over so much on the first night?

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by wolf_Q



I'm not sure if he'll EVER be ready for the CGC.....*sigh*

I know that feeling!!! We were soooo hesitant to take Cincy through the Advanced family class because it had a test at the end...sort of a watered down version of the CGC...to our surprise, she seemed to do better in the class the Sadie. Now she is taking the CGC next Monday and I haven't even tried that with Sadie yet!!! For whatever reason, things really just started clicking for Cincy right around her 1st birthday. Nebo will get there too...don't give up!!!

[ParNone]

Oz graduated from Obedience class, Thurs Night. Yeah! Well it’s not really pass or fail. Everybody passes, but it still feels like an accomplishment. At the end of the class we had to take our dog through an obstacle course with everybody watching. Argh! I was really nervous, but I had a talk with Oz before it was our turn about not embarrassing me too bad and he did really great. He sailed over jumps; stayed in a sit on one side of a gate, until I called him through it, to me; laid down inside a hoop; heeled next to me while walking on ladders and lattice; sat next to a liver treat without trying to eat it; and did one spectacular spin at the end. The only obstacle we had trouble with was sitting on a box. We heeled up to it and with one step he was past the box. It took us a couple of tries, but he finally sat on the box for me, probably wondering at the silliness of what humans ask of dogs. Ah well wait'll he sees what he's got to do for dog agility class, which we're going to do next.

[Cincy'sMom]

Congrats on finishing your odience class Oz! I'm sure you'll have a blast in agility

Now that Cincy's TDI class is over, I'm not sure what we are going to do next. We are taking both girls to Freestyle everyweek, but we are actaully signed up for a class in that. I'd like to take Sadie through TDI sometime soon, and I'm debating about Competetion Obdience with Cincy or doing Advanced Agiltiy again, with both girls, when the weather gets warmer and we can work on the outdoor course. Decisions, decisions...

[Kfamr]

Nelly knows the word "NO!" perfectly LOL. or "HEY!"

[ParNone]

hi Cincy's mom!

I've been majorily impressed with you and AdoreMyDogs
passing the TDI test. I've been seriously considering this
for Oz too, but he's so energetic right now, I was thinking
dog agility might be best, until he matures and calms down
a lil' How old is Cincy?

Par...

[primabella]

congrats oz

mickey has learned to lie down and he knows wave again. he was having trouble with it for awhile. i was trying to get him to roll over but he'll try and then stop once he's on his back. like he's too fat lol

[ParNone]

hi prima!

yeh I tried roll over and sitting up and begging with Oz and he
just didn't seem to be able to do those. Akward for him with
his long legs, I suppose. So for right now, I stick to tricks that
are more natural for him to do. Like spinning in a circle, figure
eight through my legs, waving and catching treats in the air.
And I just recently started on Paws Up, cuz I want to eventually
teach him to turn the lights off for me. My family thinks I'm nuts.

Par...

[Cincy'sMom]

Par,

Cincy is 17 months old. For the first year, she was a handful! She was very food motivated, until we got outside...would pull on a leash like you wouldn't believe!!! Nothing seemed to work with her....but we kept trying and kept working with her, and suddently, around her 1st birthday things starting clicking. it was about this time we had her in Advanced Family Manners, a "Pre-req" for any further classes. (She had alread taken Puppy K and Puppy 2). She did great in that class, and we went right into agiligy after that, which she and Sadie both loved. Cincy now has a calmer disposition then Sadie, which is why I decided to take her first through the TDI class. Sadie ( 2 1/2 yrs) listens well, and I know she would past the test, but she just loves people so much she wants to jump on everyone and her tongue baths are a bit overwhelming. (Cincy gives sweet kisses, Sadie gives baths!) She has improved greatly in this though and I hope to get her inthe TDI class this spring.
Cincy was one ofthe youngest dogs in her TDI class...they have to be 1 yr before they can be certified. Two of the dogs int he class were already 8 yrs old!

Good luck which ever way you decided to go!!!

Amy

[Cincy'sMom]

Well,we are back in class again! This time with Spot. We didn't really know what training he had previuosly, but it seemed like some, so we put in inthe "Advanced Manner"Class, the Pre-req for any Competion level class, and one both the girls took last year.

He is doing well! He is good with come and sit, and walkingon a leash ( most of the time) Stay is getting better, and he is finally starting to pick up on lay down.

Guess who is in his class? Ellie!! (one of the puppies Leslie (AdoreMyDogs) fostered last winter) She is getting so big and is such a cutie!!! She also does very well in class, although she still likes to jump alot Last week, I knew something was very familiar abut her and about two hours after we got home, I said "Oh my gosh, Ellie!" Which sorta confused Ralph, but then I explained. This week I had to ask forsure, and yep, That's Ellie!

3 more weeks of class and then the test!!!

[lizbud]

That's really amazing that you met Ellie, Leslie's former foster
dog at training class. Small world huh? That is one of the two
dogs that you helped Leslie get to a shelter in Ohio right? I'm
very happy to know that she's landed in a home that considers
training important. That's so neat.

Congrats to Spot on doing well in his classes so far. Isn't it
surprising the little things you can pick up on (personality wise)
from your dog in a training class situation? So different than a
home enviroment. Keep up the good work Spot.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by lizbud
That's really amazing that you met Ellie, Leslie's former foster
dog at training class. Small world huh? That is one of the two
dogs that you helped Leslie get to a shelter in Ohio right? I'm
very happy to know that she's landed in a home that considers
training important. That's so neat.

Congrats to Spot on doing well in his classes so far. Isn't it
surprising the little things you can pick up on (personality wise)
from your dog in a training class situation? So different than a
home enviroment. Keep up the good work Spot.

Actually, this is one of the two puppies she fostered for the Michigan Humane Society before Christmas. The other two were older dogs that we got into a shelter.

This is Ellie: