That is what I going to do but I cannot think of a better word? I think she has heard all my curse words, lol
Any suggestions?
Reel her in and praise when she gets to you, no treat or party. Honestly, I would start from the beginning though and take your time. Leashes will never disappear and it takes time. Not only that you are not starting with a puppy that wants to be next to you. You have a teenager that has a bit of confidence and a little attitude.
As for a new word, I wouldn't use here or come. She has already showed you what she thinks of both of those words, lol! You can use any word that works for you, it doesn't have to be anything specific. Just make sure all family members or anyone that may take her out know your command.
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That is what I going to do but I cannot think of a better word? I think she has heard all my curse words, lol
Any suggestions?
I use Monkey LOL
If you don't plan to do rally or obedience you can use "front". or "feet". A trainer awhile back recommended something that ends a bit high pitch sound like "eeee". If you speak another language (or even if you do not) y ou can use the word "come" in a different language.
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Susan Garrett is starting a new Recallers Game. It might already have started. Tanya, didn't you do a Recallers? Anyway, it addresses recall, collar grabbing and makes it all FUN. I get email feeds on her programmes that don't seem to be working for me today or I'd post a link here.
ETA: Recallers | Susan Garrett: Dog Trainer, Agility Champion, Owner of Say Yes Dog Training
My own solution, when perfect recall failed at about 18 months, was to morph my North/South Fetch into a whistle recall. That's what I used instead of a new word, I used a whistle. I still carry two balls with me on walks because I still re-inforce this with a ball throw every now and then. Not every time, not now. I have no control over when a turkey or deer or bicycle is going to come along so I need to keep the dog fresh and remembering I have better things for him to chase, a thing he can actually catch.
Here's N/S if you'd like a look: Snowshoe's Album: North/South Fetch
Yes I did recallers last year and plan to do it again depending on cost Good program.
A whistle is another option, I did a recall program with a school and they used the whistle. (no emotion to the sound which helps)
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Ok I am using "font" as a recall name. It just sounds more direct than front. I am a Okie so front comes out like fruunt lol.
She picked up on it very fast. I am not planning on showing her or anything. I just want a bird retriever.
I wish there was some dog classes near me but their isn't. I am basically on my own except for the net.
I do watch alot of youtube vids but they are short. Is there a complete video set out there that I may want to buy?
Next i am wanting to teach her to stop by whistle (while retrieving) and go left or right by my hand commands.
I am not a trainer by far! But have a lot of time.
If you want to get into retriever training, I would really recommend Bill Hillmann's videos. If you go on his websites, you can see the DVD sets he offers.
The stopping on a whistle and handling is an advanced skill. We normally think of handling as something you do on a blind retrieve, since if she saw the bird go down... not a problem. No handling needed. But suppose while she was in mid-retrieve, you dropped a bird and she never saw it go down. Then you are going to have to send her on a blind. She has to (a) Go, just because you told her to, and in the direction you told her to... i.e., not back to where she just had success picking up the previous duck. (b) Stop, because it's highly unusual for the dog to swim straight to the bird. So she has to stop when you blow the whistle. (c) Then she has to look at your hand signals and interpret from them the new direction you want her to take.
But don't worry about the hard part until you get the basic obedience down solid. Even National Field Champions began with basic obedience.
It would really help to have someone to help you train your dog. There are not a lot of "schools" that do this, like there are obedience classes. But training groups are always in need of another person to throw birds for them. If you got in with a group of amateurs, you'd get a lot of help with your dog. Where are you in Oklahoma?
I highly recommend this also as well as join a retriever club. They're typically extremely welcoming to new people and it'll get you on good training grounds and training buddies.
If you do want to try the Hillmann DVD I could part with mine and save you some cash since new they're like $150.
Sounds like a good deal to me, just sayin' . But they are worth it even at $150.
Eventually you are going to need help with field training. Someone has to play bird boy eventually. Denny Voigt wrote a book called Training a Retriever Alone, but...
(1) he knew what he was doing
(2) he had access to lots and lots and lots of land
(3) his methods require automatic winger devices, ATV's and so forth and so forth. It's just easier, cheaper and way more fun to work with your buddies on the dog project.
So find the retriever club nearest you.
Thanks, I live in very SW Oklahoma. There are no dog clubs or classes near me at all.
I will look into the Bill Hillmann's videos. I wish there was a dog trainer near me. I would love to learn more hands on besides being reliant on the net. BUT you guys really help out!
BTW my dog is really smart I feel. She picks up on things very quickly. She is just super hyper which may not be a bad thing it just drives me crazy, lol
Thanks
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