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by Vixen on 24 April 2010 - 23:04
When out off lead with your dog(s), have you taught them varied positions of walking with you? I know most folk may use a relaxed walking by your side, which is absolutely fine, but I like to introduce extra position modes, which are used in various situations during a walk. So wondered if others do as well?
Regards,
Vixen
Regards,
Vixen
by LAVK-9 on 25 April 2010 - 03:04
If I am in a populated area I keep my dog in a heel.If I am not in to crowded of an area where people aren't going to get tangled up with his leash I let him walk around to sniff and do whatever.If someone seems afraid of him I have him heel on my right side instead of the usual left. Out hiking in the woods he is off leash to run about but he never goes too far.
by Jackal73 on 25 April 2010 - 03:04
I like having the dog slightly in front and off to one side -- you can keep an eye on what's coming up and what the dog is seeing as well (I live in an area with ample wildlife). The dog learned this position by being sent out (arm gesture) and then told "too far" so that he stays within a certain range. Now we're working on perfecting it. I could send my previous dog to about three different distances using the same gesture, just by signaling for "further".
by Two Moons on 25 April 2010 - 05:04
I teach puppies at eight weeks to follow, keep up, keep me in sight or at least know where I'm at with walks in the woods, the same way momma would.
In public my dogs are never off leash.
They walk at my left side off leash until I say OK ! , then they can move freely and always stay with me.
What extra position modes do you teach Vixen?
In public my dogs are never off leash.
They walk at my left side off leash until I say OK ! , then they can move freely and always stay with me.
What extra position modes do you teach Vixen?
by GSDtravels on 25 April 2010 - 05:04
When walking around here, I always have Drake at heel as this is a populated area and very dog oriented. We pass many people and dogs on our walks and he must always be under my control. He sits if I stop at an intersection. I don't allow him to mark anywhere as we walk and I let him know when it's okay. He's always on my left side.
When in the woods, off lead, he'll run ahead and then come barreling back to me, dive bombing. He'll hit every puddle he can find and my favorite activity, finding mud to roll in, the black slimy kind. So, I tell him "Stay close" and he'll circle me but not go more than about 20' away. If I say "OK", he's free to run about but he never leaves my sight. I've called him off of deer and he's listened but I wouldn't tempt fate with other dogs right now. He's never tethered - if he goes out, I go out and he's on a 30' lead for potty breaks in the yard.. It's not the ideal situation as I feel he needs more outdoor space, but it's what I've got so I have to make the best of it. I'm the one who signed on for this so I'll do what I can to keep him safe and exercised.
When in the woods, off lead, he'll run ahead and then come barreling back to me, dive bombing. He'll hit every puddle he can find and my favorite activity, finding mud to roll in, the black slimy kind. So, I tell him "Stay close" and he'll circle me but not go more than about 20' away. If I say "OK", he's free to run about but he never leaves my sight. I've called him off of deer and he's listened but I wouldn't tempt fate with other dogs right now. He's never tethered - if he goes out, I go out and he's on a 30' lead for potty breaks in the yard.. It's not the ideal situation as I feel he needs more outdoor space, but it's what I've got so I have to make the best of it. I'm the one who signed on for this so I'll do what I can to keep him safe and exercised.
by Two Moons on 26 April 2010 - 17:04
Sorry if I hurt your feelings Vixen, yes I was sorta rude.
I would suggest more confidence building and communication skills.
Moons.
I would suggest more confidence building and communication skills.
Moons.
by dAWgESOME on 26 April 2010 - 19:04
Yes, I have 3 walking positions with Eriel and each one serves a different purpose
"Lets go" on or off leash some forging allowed, I do not demand eye contact, normal daily get from point A to point B
"Au Pied" prancing focused heeling, in correct basic position with head up for training/trialing
"Show time" out in front of me pulling in to the lead gaiting for the show ring
I don't know if this is the kind of answer you are looking for but figured I add my 2 cents....
"Lets go" on or off leash some forging allowed, I do not demand eye contact, normal daily get from point A to point B
"Au Pied" prancing focused heeling, in correct basic position with head up for training/trialing
"Show time" out in front of me pulling in to the lead gaiting for the show ring
I don't know if this is the kind of answer you are looking for but figured I add my 2 cents....
by Liesjers on 26 April 2010 - 23:04
On relaxed walks I keep my dogs ahead of me but not pulling. I don't like them getting on peoples' grass and wandering up into peoples' yards, I want them on the sidewalk and we can't all fit side by side. If we are to pass people they do a heel on the left or I just step onto the grass and let the people pass.
by Vixen on 27 April 2010 - 03:04
I asked this because I include walking variations at Club Training, and wondered what other Members here include during walks.
Owners have their own preferred 'words of command' but I use the following, (based on when we are anywhere off leash), remembering of course that while on leash moving from A to B, they are not allowed to stop and sniff. So during a lovely off leash long walk together.......
"Close" to mean walk very near me in a relaxed fashion. (Ideal for walking pass somewhere that might be a risk)
"Everyone" to mean they walk relaxed but never in front of me. From here I will ocassionally say one dog's name and "Go on", so that just that dog moves forward and then another etc., so that each is waiting and listening for their name. (Or likewise; "Everyone go on"). (NB. The term "Everyone" is just a collective word for all their names, and ideal too for quickness if recalling). Then to run around in front and investigate, but all know to keep within a required 'pack distance', i.e. never far. Then "Everyone" brings them back to walk relaxed and investigate but not in front. Or even just one or two by their own name to return, but once again saying; "Go on".....
"Keep Back" is to walk literally very close behind me. If I stop they Sit. This is useful if I am entering an unknown area, and want to check myself first, before giving either a "Go on" or "That's fine" command, which would mean to relax and explore but not in front.
"With me" requires them to walk in a tight formation, they each know their own required position. This is ideal when walking pass people on a narrow pathway or people with dogs.
If joggers or cyclists are coming by, I signal with my hand "this side" so that my dogs move to one side of the pathway and remain standing still while joggers or cyclists go by.
If horses are coming and while they go by, the dogs are always required to lay down.
I never do Formal Heelwork, i.e. on my leg and watching during a relaxed walk. This is reserved purely for training periods.
Although not part of Walking Variations, I always ensure that on each walk either a DOWN, or SIT or WAIT (stand still) is called unexpected at any time.
Regards,
Vixen
Owners have their own preferred 'words of command' but I use the following, (based on when we are anywhere off leash), remembering of course that while on leash moving from A to B, they are not allowed to stop and sniff. So during a lovely off leash long walk together.......
"Close" to mean walk very near me in a relaxed fashion. (Ideal for walking pass somewhere that might be a risk)
"Everyone" to mean they walk relaxed but never in front of me. From here I will ocassionally say one dog's name and "Go on", so that just that dog moves forward and then another etc., so that each is waiting and listening for their name. (Or likewise; "Everyone go on"). (NB. The term "Everyone" is just a collective word for all their names, and ideal too for quickness if recalling). Then to run around in front and investigate, but all know to keep within a required 'pack distance', i.e. never far. Then "Everyone" brings them back to walk relaxed and investigate but not in front. Or even just one or two by their own name to return, but once again saying; "Go on".....
"Keep Back" is to walk literally very close behind me. If I stop they Sit. This is useful if I am entering an unknown area, and want to check myself first, before giving either a "Go on" or "That's fine" command, which would mean to relax and explore but not in front.
"With me" requires them to walk in a tight formation, they each know their own required position. This is ideal when walking pass people on a narrow pathway or people with dogs.
If joggers or cyclists are coming by, I signal with my hand "this side" so that my dogs move to one side of the pathway and remain standing still while joggers or cyclists go by.
If horses are coming and while they go by, the dogs are always required to lay down.
I never do Formal Heelwork, i.e. on my leg and watching during a relaxed walk. This is reserved purely for training periods.
Although not part of Walking Variations, I always ensure that on each walk either a DOWN, or SIT or WAIT (stand still) is called unexpected at any time.
Regards,
Vixen
by Vixen on 27 April 2010 - 03:04
Apologises, somehow repeated twice!
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