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by Vixen on 28 December 2011 - 15:12
....... while out walking with our dogs. What actually evolves without initial intention, just a required helpful command that is introduced from walks with our dogs.
So apart from their command for precision heelwork (only needed for training or competition) - the dog's automatically walk comfortably by my side informally, so no necessary directional command for that.
However, I have introduced the following while off leash, and wonder if others have done similar?
"With me" = the dogs return, and have a specific place to walk very near to me - while walking pass other people.
"Close" = for dogs to return, and have any position but reasonably near me - when approaching unsure areas, or muddy areas, groups playing football etc., anything I want to be aware of first.
"Keep back" = dogs to walk behind me only. Particularly helpful if walking through a narrow/blind area, and I want to see what is there from a safety aspect.
"Walk on" = when I want the dogs to remain in front
"Tighter" = when walking "Close", I use this if we need for instance to quickly side step some steaming horse manure, so expresses what it means - to move in even closer.
(Although not a walking command - I have also introduced "Lead on" - for the dogs to return for that purpose with good manners. I would never expect to have to reach out and grab dogs) YIKES!
Regards,
Vixen
So apart from their command for precision heelwork (only needed for training or competition) - the dog's automatically walk comfortably by my side informally, so no necessary directional command for that.
However, I have introduced the following while off leash, and wonder if others have done similar?
"With me" = the dogs return, and have a specific place to walk very near to me - while walking pass other people.
"Close" = for dogs to return, and have any position but reasonably near me - when approaching unsure areas, or muddy areas, groups playing football etc., anything I want to be aware of first.
"Keep back" = dogs to walk behind me only. Particularly helpful if walking through a narrow/blind area, and I want to see what is there from a safety aspect.
"Walk on" = when I want the dogs to remain in front
"Tighter" = when walking "Close", I use this if we need for instance to quickly side step some steaming horse manure, so expresses what it means - to move in even closer.
(Although not a walking command - I have also introduced "Lead on" - for the dogs to return for that purpose with good manners. I would never expect to have to reach out and grab dogs) YIKES!
Regards,
Vixen
by melba on 28 December 2011 - 18:12
I guess I use something similar, but rarely are we walking in any populated areas or streets. Most of my extra
commands come from the back of a 4 wheeler.
"Whoa" - Slow down, you're getting too far ahead, usually accompanied by down shifting.
Sharp whistle- All dogs immediately stop and return to me.
"Move" - You're in the way, I'm going to run you over if you don't (Not really, but they get the point when the brush guard brushes the
back side of their tail)
"Go" -You're free to run, trot ect... unless you hear the whistle.
"Ok, Let's go" -Used for one area of the trails that is flat and straight and I open it up and give them a good gallop.
"Leave it" - Stop eating that deer/rabbit poop and lets go!!!
"Left" Slow down, we're turning left (For dogs who have not graduated to off lead running)
"Right" Slow down we're turning right (See left)
Mine are not as technical as yours, but when you're off lead on your own property there's not much need for anything more.
Out in public, just the basic commands do well for us. Occasionally we'll practice formal stuff out of the blue in the middle of the
store, but my dogs understand my body language enough and have been out enough to know the drill. No further commands
have been necessary.
Melissa
commands come from the back of a 4 wheeler.
"Whoa" - Slow down, you're getting too far ahead, usually accompanied by down shifting.
Sharp whistle- All dogs immediately stop and return to me.
"Move" - You're in the way, I'm going to run you over if you don't (Not really, but they get the point when the brush guard brushes the
back side of their tail)
"Go" -You're free to run, trot ect... unless you hear the whistle.
"Ok, Let's go" -Used for one area of the trails that is flat and straight and I open it up and give them a good gallop.
"Leave it" - Stop eating that deer/rabbit poop and lets go!!!
"Left" Slow down, we're turning left (For dogs who have not graduated to off lead running)
"Right" Slow down we're turning right (See left)
Mine are not as technical as yours, but when you're off lead on your own property there's not much need for anything more.
Out in public, just the basic commands do well for us. Occasionally we'll practice formal stuff out of the blue in the middle of the
store, but my dogs understand my body language enough and have been out enough to know the drill. No further commands
have been necessary.
Melissa
by Two Moons on 28 December 2011 - 18:12
I spend enough time with my dogs we understand one another no training involved, just mutual understanding.
Basic commands are always understood, but I like the ambiance of communicating with my dogs in the real world.
Basic commands are always understood, but I like the ambiance of communicating with my dogs in the real world.
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