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by TingiesandTails on 02 February 2011 - 18:02
Interesting. What kinds of other rewards do you use? Verbal and body language?
It sure depends on the individual dog but I would never think you could use it on a nervous collie. But if it works for you and you are sure your dogs nerves and submission is not negatively affective, I guess that must be the tool for you.
It sure depends on the individual dog but I would never think you could use it on a nervous collie. But if it works for you and you are sure your dogs nerves and submission is not negatively affective, I guess that must be the tool for you.
by mollyandjack on 02 February 2011 - 18:02
Yep, verbal praise (calmly though), and body language. I do agree that it depends on the dog.
For my collie, there are also a lot of situation-specific rewards. For example, if she is afraid of a trash can and does not want to approach, I require her to take one step towards it and then sit. Once she has relaxed even marginally, I praise her, release, and allow her to move away from the trash can. Aaaand repeat, gradually getting closer to the scary scary trash can. I will give a very light correction if she is leaning away during the sit. If she tries to fully break the sit, I know that I have pushed her too fast.
Keep in mind that what I'm describing is not a jerk and drag, jerk and drag of the dog towards the object with her cowering in fear. I try to read the slightest signs of discomfort and relaxation, so that I am not pushing her to a point where she is too distressed.
For my collie, there are also a lot of situation-specific rewards. For example, if she is afraid of a trash can and does not want to approach, I require her to take one step towards it and then sit. Once she has relaxed even marginally, I praise her, release, and allow her to move away from the trash can. Aaaand repeat, gradually getting closer to the scary scary trash can. I will give a very light correction if she is leaning away during the sit. If she tries to fully break the sit, I know that I have pushed her too fast.
Keep in mind that what I'm describing is not a jerk and drag, jerk and drag of the dog towards the object with her cowering in fear. I try to read the slightest signs of discomfort and relaxation, so that I am not pushing her to a point where she is too distressed.
by Dog Bum on 03 February 2011 - 06:02
Fur-saver, pinch, electronic, depends on the situation. My handicapped dog (selective hearing loss = can't always hear "Out" or "Here") always responds to ":Mr. Buzzy". Not always in training either.
When at the park, he sometimes runs over to play with the fuzzy little chihuahua or Pom. When the little old lady with the tiny dog sees my 93 lb poochie charging over, she doesn't assume automatically that his intentions are to play with her dog. I still respond with "Hier" and add a push on the "M" button. Poochie does a one-eighty and returns. "My, your dog is certainly well-trained." is the usual response I get.
When at the park, he sometimes runs over to play with the fuzzy little chihuahua or Pom. When the little old lady with the tiny dog sees my 93 lb poochie charging over, she doesn't assume automatically that his intentions are to play with her dog. I still respond with "Hier" and add a push on the "M" button. Poochie does a one-eighty and returns. "My, your dog is certainly well-trained." is the usual response I get.
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