Just having fun with the puppy - Page 1

This is Leon's 1st training session. Decoy and owners handler are one in the same. Purpose of this session is just to have fun with the little guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ICvkqS3hk

 

LOL, someone is a glutton for punishment.
(The caption says something different, just sayin'.)

 

Leon looks like a sweetie to me, btw!

Some of the presentations could be better if it were an actual tug or wedge.

Now, this isn't a trick question. It is just a result of other stuff I've been reading.

The whip use, is what you call "negative pressure". What do you expect to accomplish with negative pressure in the context of having fun?

The use of the whip was intended for increased prey drive if it manifested as such. And also to desensitize to loud or popping sound. I made some defensive jest ure was just for him to see although he didn't, no reaction is appropriate for his age 16 weeks. Very outgoing open demeanor full of confidence.

So, your choice to use the whip was a twofold test. Some dogs will "fire up" at that equipment noise, and on the other hand, we don't want to see reactivity to the shooting of firearms.

Your hand gestures then, are what you consider defensive moves. And I agree, no reaction at this age is absolutely appropriate.

It was clear he was knowing you are his friend and he was only happy during the exercise.

I think it was also very important to keep such a session short, and such advice was heard on the video.

I've had and worked dog that would show higher levels of civil behavior at 16 weeks. Not looking for defense but rather when HE IS READY as in mature enough I would like for him to look for the Prey in the quick movement of the decoy followed with a Prey bite. Movement to the puppy will be latterly and indirect

Is there any advantage to the early bloomer vs the late bloomer when it comes to the Prey response?

I ask this because I have known both as puppies. In the mature dog, I wonder. The early prey dog was difficult for a social existance but he died young, I don't what he would have become. The late bloomer is well, kinda bomb proof with fireworks and such, but deadly to woodchucks and none too approving of joggers or walkers in the front of house.

Some people get nervous about the late bloomers. It runs in some bloodlines then it is expected. The ones that were late bloomers due to bloodline were really nice dogs when the woke up so to speak. But if they are a dud working wise you're waiting for something that is not coming. I think the key like in going at the puppies pace. And advancing is done in small increments or nudges

 

What are  you exacly doing and what is the essence for  this training  ?