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by GSDfan on 04 October 2012 - 16:10
Never had a dog that changed position real well so trying something different with this pup.
by muttlover25 on 04 October 2012 - 19:10
Looking good! We did alot of this with our Mixed Aussie/Border Collie she does great on it. Working with our GSD puppy on it now too.
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by LadyFrost on 05 October 2012 - 17:10
GSDfan...impressive.....you make it look so easy....
by GSDfan on 07 October 2012 - 01:10
Thanks ladyfrost...some dogs are easier than others :)
by laura271 on 07 October 2012 - 12:10
Very nice work!
I'm working on the same exercise right now with my 11 month old GSD and we're having a bit of an issue going from the down to a sit. I'd like to see Bosco tuck his rear in as he draws his front paws in (more of a pop into position). Always something to work on!
I'm working on the same exercise right now with my 11 month old GSD and we're having a bit of an issue going from the down to a sit. I'd like to see Bosco tuck his rear in as he draws his front paws in (more of a pop into position). Always something to work on!
by Slamdunc on 08 October 2012 - 06:10
Hey Melanie, I really enjoy your videos and thought I would add one of Boomer. I posted a video on another dog forum of him doing "oppositional reflex" training for the sit and down. Well I guess the video worked. The bench just keeps him straight and can be used to teach the dog to only move his front feet when changing positions. I have not done this with Boomer in about 5 years, not a huge skill for a K-9 but still very worthwhile for a sport dog especially.
Jim
by GSDfan on 09 October 2012 - 01:10
OMG he's adorable...loved the video thanks!!
by fawndallas on 09 October 2012 - 18:10
Question for those that train with this method (using the bench).
What is the best reaction from a trainer if the dog slips and either one or both legs come off the bench? I do not think that "it's ok" is the right response, but how would you reassure a 6 month old so that they do not panic and become fearful?
Does it make sense what I am asking?
What is the best reaction from a trainer if the dog slips and either one or both legs come off the bench? I do not think that "it's ok" is the right response, but how would you reassure a 6 month old so that they do not panic and become fearful?
Does it make sense what I am asking?
by andhourspass on 10 October 2012 - 02:10
Slamdunc - I have always loved your Boomer stories and photos, I especially enjoyed your demo video. He is so cute when he waves and is a handsome fellow. My male loves to wave as well. Would you be able to PM me links to any other videos of your boy, including info about the oppositional reflex work you mentioned? I actively trained in SchH for many years but have a keen interest in police k9 work/military dogs/PSA/etc. Thanks in advance :)
by Slamdunc on 10 October 2012 - 04:10
Fawndallas,
First the dog needs to understand the commands and be very reliable. Secondly, a puppy needs to learn where his rear end is and how to to be agile enough to perform that exercise. I would start the way Melanie has it in her video above, that is an excellent way to do it. Then you have to work on exercises teaching your dog how to be agile and aware of all four legs. Boomer goes across an agility obstacle of 2"x 6" planks that are easily 10' feet above the ground it is no big deal, he didn't do that as a puppy. Also the bench in the video is only about 18" off the ground. If my young puppy fell off that when I was teaching him to walk on it I'd laugh and not make a big deal out of it and have him do it again. A 6 month old dog should not panic, become fearful or need reassurance for that.
Andhourspass,
Thanks for the kind comments, I appreciate it. I will PM you a link to a video of Boomer doing a demonstration of the "oppositional reflex" training. I have a lot of videos of Boomer and our training, nearly all of them are "private or unlisted" on youtube; only a few are public. I will send you some links to other training videos.
Jim
First the dog needs to understand the commands and be very reliable. Secondly, a puppy needs to learn where his rear end is and how to to be agile enough to perform that exercise. I would start the way Melanie has it in her video above, that is an excellent way to do it. Then you have to work on exercises teaching your dog how to be agile and aware of all four legs. Boomer goes across an agility obstacle of 2"x 6" planks that are easily 10' feet above the ground it is no big deal, he didn't do that as a puppy. Also the bench in the video is only about 18" off the ground. If my young puppy fell off that when I was teaching him to walk on it I'd laugh and not make a big deal out of it and have him do it again. A 6 month old dog should not panic, become fearful or need reassurance for that.
Andhourspass,
Thanks for the kind comments, I appreciate it. I will PM you a link to a video of Boomer doing a demonstration of the "oppositional reflex" training. I have a lot of videos of Boomer and our training, nearly all of them are "private or unlisted" on youtube; only a few are public. I will send you some links to other training videos.
Jim
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