training anybody....? - Page 1

so this will likley be surpassed with other "OT" posts but what the hell.....

I was thinking about training tonight

"touch" = target w/nose (my hand, something I'm holding or the wall) almost generalized we have been doing this off & on since she was a puppy (thanks Donna R. although i have not applied this to anything practical yet)

"step" = target/front feet (a place board, ramp or bucket) shaping has started & gone well, but not all the way there (thanks ring sport friends although you usually use the word touch)

"contact" = target w/ rear feet (again on a place board, ramp or bucket) going to do this for the first time tomorrow. (thanks agility friends, although I don't know if you really say that but I guess you are moving to fast for me to notice anyways)

1/2 of me says why bother then the smarter better trainer 1/2 says the more tools you have the bettter off you are

So what have you done with your dog & what do you think?

WTF, DawgSome? How many threads you need? You think this is the method to keep a training thread on top? Splash in some drama and they will come. Tell em ya kicked the dog at the end of your session.