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by JWALKER on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
My GSD is 9 months old now and having off leash control is something that I would like to have. He is extremely motivated and does not react negative when I do correct him with his choke collar. I have put him on the 20 ft. lead plenty of times and have tried giving him a stern "NO" when he does not come back once I recall him. everything works fine when I have that lead on him. Once I take it off he knows the difference. Should I just be patient with him or should I try a shock collar?
by Slamdunc on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
Maybe you should hire a trainer to help you out? Any dogs for sale lately?
by Red Sable on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
I never scold a dog for not coming. I always give lots of praise and treats. Coming to you should be a good thing. Maybe that is where you are going wrong. Try giving him treats when he comes to you. Also, try changing the command for your come to something new.
by JWALKER on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
Not that I have seen. I am just looking for some help with a issue that I am having with my training. Isn't this forum suppose to be used for that.
by Jenni78 on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
Jim, that never happened. That thread does not exist. Check for yourself.
Jaywalker, I think 9mos is a tad young for reliable off-lead control, especially considering your experience. I thought you were a MWD handler??? This is pretty basic stuff you're asking, and I'm not trying to be nasty, but perhaps you need to do what Jim suggested and hire a trainer. Or, you could send him to whoever did Prudence's training in Germany.
Jaywalker, I think 9mos is a tad young for reliable off-lead control, especially considering your experience. I thought you were a MWD handler??? This is pretty basic stuff you're asking, and I'm not trying to be nasty, but perhaps you need to do what Jim suggested and hire a trainer. Or, you could send him to whoever did Prudence's training in Germany.
by JWALKER on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
Red sable I have not tried another command. I have always used "Here" And I always give treats and lots of praise once I get what I want. I have only used that type of training with him. Just a correction here or there when he knows what he is doing is wrong. My concern is that one day he may need to come right back to me for safety reasons and I don't want him to think that he can come back when he is ready.
by Red Sable on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
I just mean, now he knows he doesn't have to come to "here" unless he wants to, so if you are going to start fresh, use a new command.
by JWALKER on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
That makes sense. I wasn't looking at it that way.
Thanks Red Sable.
Thanks Red Sable.
by mobjack on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
There are some very good trainers in your area.
by JWALKER on 30 November 2010 - 01:11
Who do you recommend
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